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Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 69.3 in W 68.9 in D 16.34 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Denton, TX
Two Finn Juhl's Danish Modern modular wall unit from the Cresco series for France & Son. Finn
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 79.53 in W 95.28 in D 15.75 in
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Vienna, AT
String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive freestanding teak modular wall unit providing multiple storage and configuration options
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in W 107.49 in D 14.18 in
Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Floating Shelving Wall Unit by Brianco, United Kingdom
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt Modular Freestanding Solid Teak Bookcases / Wall Units
By Peter Hvidt, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 71" wide (both bays), 35.5″ wide (each bay) x 19″ deep x 87″ tall (total
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Rival, Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This smartly designed teak modular wall was unit produced in Norway around 1960s by Brodrene Jatogs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
space.
- Open design and great proportions make this wall unit unimposing despite its significant size
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit
AVALON a mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 69.1 in W 96.26 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 78.15 in W 127.76 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 78.15 in W 127.76 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set.
Includes 9 regular shelves
Includes 6 Medium
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 95 in W 90 in D 18 in
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Vintage string modular wall unit, 1960s. Corner modular system, with additional deeper desk shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Modular Wall Unit by Simpla-Lux, 1960s
By Simpla Lux 1
Located in Schagen, NL
This wall unit was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa1960s. It consists of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Modular Wall Unit by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic teak wall unit made by G Plan. Made in England. It includes 2 base unit, 2 top units, 1
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Modular 3 Part Wall Unit by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic teak wall unit made by Nathan Furniture. Made in England.
Features 2 smaller corner
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1958
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1958.
This freestanding
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 94.49 in W 114.18 in D 20.08 in
Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
England circa 1950
Adjustable shelving and storage
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System
Mid-century teak wall unit
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modular teak wall unit model FM Reol by Kai Kristiansen 1960s for Feldballe Møbelfabrik / FM
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish modular teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Danish modular teak wall unit by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kurt Østervig 1960s
Beautiful large and rare five bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Located in Antwerp, BE
quality modular wall shelf from the 1950s is made of teak with two wall mounted strips. The Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 59.06 in W 102.96 in D 13.19 in
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 68.71 in W 136.42 in D 13.39 in
Poul Cadovius Cado Modular Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Poul Cadovius for Cado teak wall unit, circa mid-1960s. This example’s has four teak posts, two
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 5 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 79.93 in W 157.88 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 1
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 96.26 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.26 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 5
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 95.67 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Original 1960s Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall unit teakwood Cado Royal
Designer:
Poul Cadovius
Producer:
Cado
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 74.02 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Original 1960s Floating Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall unit teak wood Cado Royal
Designer:
Poul Cadovius
Producer:
CADO
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 20.08 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Small Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960's
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.This modular system is perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 38.98 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this modular wall unit in the early 1960s as part of the Cresco series for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.56 in W 52.76 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit Wall by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-bay modular teak wall unit designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Hansen and Guldborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80.25 in W 72.38 in D 16.25 in
Danish Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Catonvielle, FR
This Royal System modular teak wall unit was designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
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Modular Teak Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modular teak wall unit for your home. A modular teak wall unit — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the modular teak wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A modular teak wall unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modular teak wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Louis Van Teeffelen and String Design AB produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Modular Teak Wall Unit?
Prices for a modular teak wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $466 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,584.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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