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Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
An iron shelving unit from France, produced circa 1960. With the burnt sienna color running
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1960s French Industrial Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Dowel system tiered shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W17 D17 H42 BETWEEN SHELVES 11
Fully restored solid oak shelving unit. Shelving units consists of
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Steel
Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Rattan
Postmodern Shelving Unit, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Postmodern shelving unit produced in Italy around 1980. The white and yellow lacquered wooden frame
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves.
The cabinet is oak
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1950s French Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern shelving unit featuring beautiful burl wood top and bottom with sculpted chrome
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Large Hollywood Regency Style Shelving Unit by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Hollywood Regency style shelving unit by Maison Jansen
Spectacular design from Maison Jansen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Guide shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The grey GUIDE shelving unit with its wire sides and coloured shelf edges fit nicely into the urban
Category
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Stunning Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful chrome and glass shelving unit features a bold design and loads of functionality
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A gorgeous, unique and exclusive Italian shelving unit. Glossily polished brass and mirrored glass
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1970s Italian Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Brass shelving unit by Belgo Chrom, 1980
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Shelving Unit, meticulously crafted in the glamourous 1980s. This exquisite piece embodies the perfect
Category
1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit
Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere
Black Metal Bookcase
36 h
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Industrial Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Shelving Unit 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. Frame in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Steel
Vintage Three Tier Intricate Inlay Corner Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
This Shelving unit Features a Bright White Floral Motif. Possibly She’ll Inlay , Possibly From
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Cream and Gold Metal Shelving Units, Italian, 1980s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury cream and gold metal shelving units, Italian, 1980s
A midcentury Italian powder
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak Modular Wall or Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern teak shelving unit or wall unit
Attributed to Prebend Sørensen
Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Shelving Unit with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Danish Modern Shelving Unit Credenza
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-piece Shelving Unit by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen for Christian Linneberg. Credenza or Console
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section Tomado wall mounted shelving unit by Jan Van Der Togt. Mustard and
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Pair of Minimalistic Hanging Danish Teak Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic hanging Danish teak shelving units by Dyrlund. Back brackets need to be added
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
Pair of Minimalistic Hanging Danish Teak Shelving Units by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic hanging Danish teak shelving units by Dyrlund. Back brackets need to be added
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Teak
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
Additional information
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Iron
Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley Shelving Unit, UK, 1987
By Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley
Located in London, GB
green oak and then stained in a white finish, the shelving unit’s light tone yet solid aesthetic follows
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1980s European Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Oak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit.
Striking Belgium design from
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Iron
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Lovely 3 Tier Vintage Bamboo Shelving Unit with Faux Painted Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty bamboo and wood vintage open shelving unit having 3 tiers that are faux painted with flowers
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1950s American Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass & Chrome Shelving Units Etagere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this pair of vintage chrome and glass etagere shelving units. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
1970s Brown Suede and Brass Shelving Unit
By Pierre Cardin, Jacques Charpentier, Willy Rizzo
Located in Garnerville, NY
A spectacular three tiered suede and brass shelving unit. Wrapped brown suede (Nubuck?) shelves
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1970s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in London, GB
design contributed to his refined design sensibilities.
This wall mounted shelving unit is extremely
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Modern Chrome Shelving Unit or Bookcase, C 1960, Chrome, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Chrome
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown and Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal, Wire
Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique piece, this graphic, playful shelving unit epitomises the Italian post-modern aesthetic
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
H 9.06 in W 32.68 in D 11.82 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Vintage Custom Etagere/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage custom etagere/shelving unit in lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones and
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
H 112.75 in W 150 in D 14.25 in
GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow shelving unit by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Compact modular shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D14 H24
Vintage compact modualr unit that has been lightly refinshed with new top coats added
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Wood
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stoc...
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1960s French Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones Custom "Metric" Étagère/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hudson Rissman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and brass étagère/shelving unit designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 63 in D 15 in
Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France.
5 black
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1970s French Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
By Stone International
Located in London, GB
An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Marble
H 78.75 in W 57.88 in D 13.98 in
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units.
Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Brass
H 68.12 in W 45.28 in D 12.6 in
Compas Feet Reconstruction Era Shelving Unit in Dark Brown Oak - France 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
René Gabriel era shelving unit.
Compas feet.
In the style of Pierre Cruège.
In good vintage
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1950s French Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Oak
H 57.88 in W 26.38 in D 11.82 in
1970's Chrome & Glass Shelving Unit in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lisboa, PT
This shelving unit was designed in the style of Romeo Rega, in Italy, during the 1970s. Each of the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tomado Style Wall Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Yellow, Red, & Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 7.75 in
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
Compas Feet Reconstruction Era Shelving Unit in Dark Brown Oak, France 1950's
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
René Gabriel era shelving unit.
Compas feet.
In the style of Pierre Cruège.
In good vintage
Category
1950s French Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Oak
H 57.88 in W 26.38 in D 11.82 in
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
By Ficks Reed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970s rattan shelf for sale. The top shelf has a glass shelf, and has two other shelves. It has three lower bottom drawers. It has a great arching design, and is in great ori...
Category
1970s American Bohemian Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wall shelving unit designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones as a compliment to the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shelving Unit
Materials
Nickel
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Retro Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro shelving unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro shelving unit — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a retro shelving unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro shelving unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one retro shelving unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Nils Nisse Strinning produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Retro Shelving Unit?
Prices for a retro shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
Questions About Retro Shelving Unit
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
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