Gian Franco Frattini Albero book mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
, pre Poltrona Frau. This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in the 80's in a limited
Brass
$5,742
H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
Leather, Wood
Luigi Massoni "Jumbo" Bookcase Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Rivoli, IT
Stunning chrome, leather and wood bookshelf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau. Made in 1971
Metal, Steel
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chrome-plated
Chrome
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular
Chrome
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular
Chrome
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H 75.2 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1971
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Extraordinary ‘Jumbo’ bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in Birch, chrome and leather
Chrome
Luigi Massoni 'Jumbo' bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s-1980s
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, IT
Wall bookcase with chromed metal tubular structure, Ash veneered wood shelves, belt supports and
Metal
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H 128.35 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
"Albero" Bookcase Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Fau
By Poltrona Frau, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Madrid, ES
"Albero" bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini, edited by Poltrona Fau in the 1980s. The
Walnut, Wood
Poltrona Frau Jumbo Bookcase Steel, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, IT
70's wall bookcase with chromed tubular steel structure, shelves in birch wood, belt supports and
Metal
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H 128.35 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
"Albero" Bookcase Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Madrid, ES
"Albero" bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini, edited by Poltrona Frau in the 1980s. The
Teak
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Brussels, BE
Jumbo bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s.
Leather, Wood
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H 30.32 in W 166.15 in D 38.19 in
Sublime Poltrona Frau “Cassiopea” Large Sofa with Bookcase-End in Saddle Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is superb, immaculately-presented 250 “Met” 3-Seat (but actually seats 3 or 4 people in comfort) Sofa, from the world renown Italian furniture house of Cass...
Leather
Jumbo bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau is a striking piece that combines functionality
Metal
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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Jumbo Line Luigi Massoni chrome and red leather bookcase for Poltrona Frau 1970s
By Paltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
Rare bookcase with chromed tubular steel frame, shelves made of natural oak wood suspended by red leather straps and leather magazine rack. the cabinet can be attached to the wall b...
Chrome
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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Jumbo Line Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltronova, Italy 1970s (First Edition)
By Poltronova, Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Massoni (Milan 1930), Jumbo Line Bookcase for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1971 One of the most
Metal
Jumbo Bookshelf by Luigi Massoni - Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of libraries in chromed metal, leather and wood, in perfect condition, produced by Frau.
Chrome
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$1,914 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$3,349 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$7,058 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage sofa bears the signature qualit...
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes with drawers, sliding doors a...
Wood
$2,129 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
Leather, Canvas, Pine
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.