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Machine Shelving System
Machine Shelving System

Machine Shelving System

By AKMD

Located in Chicago, IL

The Machine leg shelving System is a versatile design that pairs fully customizable solid wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari

Located in Chicago, IL

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970 Enameled

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s
Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s

Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s

By Strafor

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare modular shelving system by Strafor (Forges de Strasbourg) exemplifies post-war French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Neuss, NW

Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek

Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural Walnut "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 135 L x 27 W x 185 H cm

Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek

Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural birch "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 120 W x 22 D x 155 H cm

Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Neuss, NW

Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS

By Magis, Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Plywood

A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980

A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

A radical shelving system or bookcase, Post-Modern, Constructivist, Memphis, Bauhaus, geometric

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

1970's Umbo Modular Shelving System By Kay Leroy Ruggles
1970's Umbo Modular Shelving System By Kay Leroy Ruggles

1970's Umbo Modular Shelving System By Kay Leroy Ruggles

By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970's Umbo modular shelving system in canary yellow designed by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Unique Postmodern Shelving System by David Marshall 'Signed'
Unique Postmodern Shelving System by David Marshall 'Signed'

Unique Postmodern Shelving System by David Marshall 'Signed'

By David Marshall

Located in North Miami, FL

A unique "L" shaped shelving system, Postmodern design by David Marshall. Composed of 9 glass

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Skokie, IL

Osvaldo Borsani L60 shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet Osvaldo Borsani L60

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Pearwood, Patent Leather, Walnut

Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s

Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s

By String Design AB

Located in Gaggenau, DE

MCM wood shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible
Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible

Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible

By KLN Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Elemen shelving system features solid walnut shelving with a gem cut edge, joined with single

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Royal Cado Shelving System
Royal Cado Shelving System

Royal Cado Shelving System

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the Royal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

By H.G. Møbler 1

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design
Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Wabi Sabi Shelving System: Rustic Wood, 19th Century French Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics. Embracing the beauty of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mogens Koch Solid Oak Shelving System with Cabinets and Bookcases
Mogens Koch Solid Oak Shelving System with Cabinets and Bookcases

Mogens Koch Solid Oak Shelving System with Cabinets and Bookcases

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Kastrup, DK

A shelving system designed by Mogens Koch, crafted in solid oak, consisting of three cabinets

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. This is an early version of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Pair of modular wall-mounted shelving system designed by Vittorio Introini, produced by Saporiti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

By MCM Unique, String Design AB

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

By MCM Unique, String Design AB

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

By Studio BBPR, Giorgio Olivetti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956

Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956

By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Odense, DK

Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s

Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The Model 9 shelving system with secretary, crafted from luxurious rosewood, is a prime example of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System
1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System

1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System

By Pierre-Paul Prud’hon

Located in London, Lambeth

Industrial modular shelving with 20 adjustable shelves in a amazing color mounting on a black frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Neuss, NW

Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Metal

Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s

Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lacquered steel, birch and beech wood. Measures: height 250 cm Depth 34 cm. Width 145.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Casey Lurie Studio Modern "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut & Brass with Cabinet
Casey Lurie Studio Modern "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut & Brass with Cabinet

Casey Lurie Studio Modern "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut & Brass with Cabinet

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

. Hamilton, The wall street journal The Primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960
Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

A vintage freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960’s as retailed in Heals

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

. Hamilton, The wall street journal The primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples
1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples

1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples

By Staples & Co. Ltd, Ladderax

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century modular wall shelving system by Ladderax, originally designed in 1964 by Robert Heal

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

. Hamilton, The wall street journal The Primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal

"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning
"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning

"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Neuss, NW

Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in teak veneer. The system consists of ten

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Odense, DK

Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel
Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel

Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

. Hamilton, The Wall Street Journal The Primo shelving system is composed of notched wooden planks and poles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples
Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples

Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples

By Robert Heal

Located in Norwich, GB

A substantial mid-century Ladderax teak and black metal six bay shelving system, with desk and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Olive Colored Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Olive Colored Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Olive Colored Steel

By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

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Shelving System For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shelving system available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every shelving system was constructed with great care. There are 165 variations of the antique or vintage shelving system you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shelving system — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shelving system made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shelving system that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shelving System?

Prices for a shelving system start at $442 and top out at $194,000 with the average selling for $4,005.

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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