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Pair of Regency Style Open Bookcases Mahogany Adjustable Shelving
Pair of Regency Style Open Bookcases Mahogany Adjustable Shelving

Pair of Regency Style Open Bookcases Mahogany Adjustable Shelving

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

gently curved shape to front. Adjustable shelving via slat system easy to use. Intricate inlay work to

Category

2010s Regency Bookcases

Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s
Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s

Dining Table and Chairs by Wim Rietveld and André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s

By A.R. Cordemeijer, Wim Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Rietveld produced functionalist seating, tables, storage and shelving systems, and lighting that were spare

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Portland, ME

Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Primo 2/5 Ash with Stainless
Primo 2/5 Ash with Stainless

Primo 2/5 Ash with Stainless

Unavailable|$3,625 / item

Primo 2/5 Ash with Stainless

By Casey Lurie

Located in New York, NY

The Primo system of shelving was heralded by the Wall Street Journal as "beautiful bones of a room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

from the 1960s. This system comprises of three 18cm height adjustable shelves and a magazine shelf, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

"Cees Braakman and Pastoe" Style Wall Unit or Shelving System, 1970s
"Cees Braakman and Pastoe" Style Wall Unit or Shelving System, 1970s

"Cees Braakman and Pastoe" Style Wall Unit or Shelving System, 1970s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

A wall system with a lot of similarities to the furniture of Pastoe and Cees Braakman. It has the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in Glasgow, GB

Stylish and functional, this is the Classic Staples Ladderax midcentury shelving system. The wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in Glasgow, GB

Stylish and functional, this is the Classic staples Ladderax midcentury shelving system. The wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Borsani Shelving System
Borsani Shelving System

Borsani Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleek parchment, maple and mahogany adjustable shelving system with drop desk.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Shelving System in Oak
Shelving System in Oak

Shelving System in Oak

By FDB Møbler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shelving system in oak with sliding doors. FDB.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Shelving System in Teak
Shelving System in Teak

Shelving System in Teak

Located in London, GB

Adjustable shelving system in teak. Three sections. Teak, lacquered metal with brass details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wood Vintage Shelving System
Wood Vintage Shelving System

Wood Vintage Shelving System

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wood Vintage Shelving System crafted using a unique notched technique, this shelving system

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Shelving System
Italian Modern Shelving System

Italian Modern Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bookcase constructed very similar to Ico Parisis's shelving systems, yet this one isn't his. None

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Shelving System in Teak
Shelving System in Teak

Shelving System in Teak

Located in London, GB

Adjustable shelving system in teak. Three sections. Teak, lacquered metal with brass details

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard

Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Neuss, NW

Shelving system ENETRI by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. New edition of the GUIDE

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.
Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.

Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Freestanding three-compartment shelving system with oak legs and teak shelves. Adjustable shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian 60s Five Piece Shelving System
Italian 60s Five Piece Shelving System

Italian 60s Five Piece Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a swinging 60s adjustable shelving system or you can use it as a chic room divider... The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970's Italian Modular Shelving System
1970's Italian Modular Shelving System

1970's Italian Modular Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A large Italian 1970's oak veneer modular shelving system. Some small patches of wear (see

Category

Mid-20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Vienna, AT

Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958. This modern

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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 wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shelving System Wall Unit by Paul Cadovius
Shelving System Wall Unit by Paul Cadovius

Shelving System Wall Unit by Paul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

Shelving system wall unit by Paul Cadovius.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak
1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak

1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak

Located in Paris, FR

Regal WHB shelving system in teak. Black metal ladders with four shelves and one storage container

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Vienna, AT

Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958. This shelving

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Softwood

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Norwalk, CT

Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French 60s Artist Made Steel Shelving System
French 60s Artist Made Steel Shelving System

French 60s Artist Made Steel Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A six tiered welded steel shelving system from Biarritz. Artist made with patinated black painted

Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System
Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System

Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System

By Wohnbedarf

Located in Bern, CH

1960's free standing mid century modular shelving system. Constructed form tubular steel elements

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden
Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden

Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Shelving system for magazines designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, designed in the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Steel

Shelving System by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
Shelving System by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s

Shelving System by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Greding, DE

Very tall open shelving system by Romeo Rega out of chrome and brass with smoked glass shelves some

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Shelving Systems, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of Shelving Systems, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s

Pair of Shelving Systems, Anonymous, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of shelving systems, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Pine. Measures: H: 130 cm W: 71 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 2015
Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 2015

Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 2015

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 2015. Lacquered wood and copper.

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large Cadovius Shelving System, 4 Panels
Large Cadovius Shelving System, 4 Panels

Large Cadovius Shelving System, 4 Panels

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Large Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011) shelving system crafted of teak in the 1960s. This Danish

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system
Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system

Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system Beautiful Abstracta wall unit Designed in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

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

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

By 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

Mexican Modernist Wall-Mounted Shelving System Storage
Mexican Modernist Wall-Mounted Shelving System Storage

Mexican Modernist Wall-Mounted Shelving System Storage

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a Mexican Modernist wall-mounted shelving system storage. Constructed with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Shelving System by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture
Shelving System by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture

Shelving System by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shelving System by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. 2 sections with 4 shelves on each

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

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

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

By Dieter Rams

Located in Neuss, NW

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

Category

Antique 1660s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass, Metal

Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Odder
Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Odder

Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Odder

By Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard ,Odder. 12 bookcases & 3 bases. Teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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: 120W x 22D x 155H cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960
Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960

Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic shaped high quality Danish shelving system. Designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System

Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perriand and Prouve style shelving system custom built for an East Village Bar in, circa 1999

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System
1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System

1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A Scandinavian bookmatched rosewood panel shelving system, circa 1960's. Consisting of four panels

Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch
DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch

DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

DWR Cubitec Modular Shelving System by Doron Lachisch. 15 Cube Structure with doors. Can be set

Category

1990s Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

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

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ

By 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 and Wall Cabinets

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Shelving Systems Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International
Shelving Systems Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International

Shelving Systems Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Shelving systems designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, Sweden, 1960s. Pine and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine, Lacquer

1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System
1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System

1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System

By Preben Sorensen, Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

A stylish and practical two bay wall mounting PS shelving system in wood. This was made in Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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

1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System
1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System

1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System

Located in Victoria, BC

Fresh to the market we have an elegant 1960's Danish teak freestanding shelving system. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois 1970s
Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois 1970s

Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Purchasing the Modular Shelving System by Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois from the 1970s offers

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage Danish royal shelving system, designed by Poul Cadovius and made by Cado. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian 1970s Shelving System or Room Divider by Romeo Rega
Italian 1970s Shelving System or Room Divider by Romeo Rega

Italian 1970s Shelving System or Room Divider by Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

Wide symmetrical shelving system by Romeo Rega. Polished brass frame with clear glass shelves sit

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark

Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Cado modular shelving system wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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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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