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Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.
Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, Sweden, 1960s. Beech and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A fantastic vintage Danish shelving system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen and was made by FM

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming midcentury wall-mount shelving system with locking drop down bar and lower dresser by Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Cadovius Style Wenge Wall Mount Shelving System
Mid-Century Cadovius Style Wenge Wall Mount Shelving System

Mid-Century Cadovius Style Wenge Wall Mount Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mid-Century wenge wall-mounted shelving system in the style of Danish designer Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass,  MId Century Design 1960’s
Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass,  MId Century Design 1960’s

Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass, MId Century Design 1960’s

Located in London, GB

This elegant Danish shelving system features adjustable teak shelves supported by brass brackets

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

ISA Italian Shelving System
ISA Italian Shelving System

ISA Italian Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by ISA the system boasts three adjustable uprights supporting two sections having

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Teak, Mahogany

Franco Albini Shelving System
Franco Albini Shelving System

Franco Albini Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

adjustable system alllows you to install this almost anyplace. Whether wall mounted or free standing right

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A superb vintage Danish wall unit. This is the Royal shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius, teak wood.
1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius, teak wood.

1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius, teak wood.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius. Original good condition. Teak wood

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani Shelving System
Osvaldo Borsani Shelving System

Osvaldo Borsani Shelving System

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Not many of these babies around ... an original Borsani bookcase!

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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 Poul Cadovius, Cado

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

Hardwood House Wall or Room-Divider Shelving System
Hardwood House Wall or Room-Divider Shelving System

Hardwood House Wall or Room-Divider Shelving System

By Hardwood House Inc.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hardwood house wall or room-divider shelving system with an infinite combination of possibilities

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

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

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Shelving System

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in New Windsor, NY

Series of teak shelves and cabinets designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Inc., Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System
Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System

Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler from the 1960s. The high-quality

Category

Vintage 1960s European Shelves

Materials

Teak

Umbo Modular Shelving System, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1971 USA
Umbo Modular Shelving System, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1971 USA

Umbo Modular Shelving System, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1971 USA

By Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Iconic and highly collectible Umbo modular shelving system by Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional 1971

Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Dieter Rams Sideboard 606 Universal Shelving System for Vitsœ, Germany, 1965
Dieter Rams Sideboard 606 Universal Shelving System for Vitsœ, Germany, 1965

Dieter Rams Sideboard 606 Universal Shelving System for Vitsœ, Germany, 1965

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Munster, NRW

Dieter Rams sideboard 606 Universal shelving system for Vitsœ, Germany, 1965. Measures

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in London, GB

A superb Danish vintage wall mounting shelving system. This was made in Denmark by FM Mobler, it

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Located in London, GB

An architectural shelving system or room divider in teak and lacquered metal. Italy 1960s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960

Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful shelving system of the '0resund' series by Børge Mogensen, made in oak , consisting of 10

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960

Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stunning shelving system of the '0resund' series by Børge Mogensen, made in oak , consisting of 10

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three Section "Cado" Shelving unit with 5 Cabinets, 3 Shelves and a Desk. Completely re-arrangable

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Glass

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s
Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

Versatile 1960s Swedish teak shelving unit with adjustable shelves, one three-drawer chest, two

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

An Oversized Italian Shelving System
An Oversized Italian Shelving System

An Oversized Italian Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

this rarely seen shelf system is ceiling to floor - can be configured in hundreds of ways based on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2 section teak Cadovius wall system with 3 shelves (8"), 2 drop down cabinets, one a desk, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2 Section Teak Cadovius Wall System with 5 shelves (8"), a Drop Down Locking Cabinet (12") with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Neuss, NW

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, 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 four

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original MCM Teak shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders
Original MCM Teak shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders

Original MCM Teak shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders

By String Design AB, MCM Unique

Located in Gaggenau, DE

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, 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

Antique 1650s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving system, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving system, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving system, 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 six

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Systems

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three Section Teak Wall Unit with 2 Cabinets, Multiple Shelves, a Desk Shelf with Double Drawers and an Entertainment Shelf with Articulating Shelf. Stereo and Chair not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Poul Candovius Royal Shelving System
Poul Candovius Royal Shelving System

Poul Candovius Royal Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three section teak wall unit with 2 sliding door cabinets, a curio cabinet, multiple shelves, a desk shelf flanked with drawer consoles. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Glass

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System
1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System
1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s
Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Olof Pira

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Vintage modular shelving system designed by Olof Pira and manufactured by String Design AB in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Nils Nisse Strinning Shelving System/ Wall Unit for String Design, 1960s, Sweden
Nils Nisse Strinning Shelving System/ Wall Unit for String Design, 1960s, Sweden

Nils Nisse Strinning Shelving System/ Wall Unit for String Design, 1960s, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in The Hague, NL

Extra large shelving system designed by Nils Nisse Strinning and manufactured by String Design in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax
Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax

Free standing Mid century modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Free standing Mid century vintage modular unit shelving system by Staples Ladderax, London, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal

Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Munster, NRW

) was a Danish furniture designer and entrepreneur. He is best known for his innovative shelving system

Category

Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

2-Bay Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Cado Wall Mount Shelving System
2-Bay Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Cado Wall Mount Shelving System

2-Bay Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Cado Wall Mount Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Two-bay Danish teak wall mounted shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius. Vintage 1960s, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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

Teak

German 606 Modular Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s
German 606 Modular Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s

German 606 Modular Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s

By Dieter Rams

Located in London, Lambeth

shelving system. Or any of the hundreds of other products Dieter has designed or overseen the design of

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Cadovius Shelving System Manufactured by CADO, 1960s Made in Denmark
Poul Cadovius Shelving System Manufactured by CADO, 1960s Made in Denmark

Poul Cadovius Shelving System Manufactured by CADO, 1960s Made in Denmark

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

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, Gunni Omann

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 Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

Customizable Strut Shelving System from Souda, Blue & Maple, Made to Order
Customizable Strut Shelving System from Souda, Blue & Maple, Made to Order

Customizable Strut Shelving System from Souda, Blue & Maple, Made to Order

By Souda, Luft Tanaka, Shaun Kasperbauer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern minimalism meets Classic architectural construction in the strut shelving system. Inspired

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s teak Shelving System Poul Cadovius manufacturer CADO made in Denmark
1960s teak Shelving System Poul Cadovius manufacturer CADO made in Denmark

1960s teak Shelving System Poul Cadovius manufacturer CADO made in Denmark

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

Minimalist shelving unit designed by and produced by Royal System, Denmark, circa 1960. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

Minimalist shelving unit designed by and produced by Royal System, Denmark, circa 1960. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

Minimalist shelving unit designed by and produced by Royal System, Denmark, circa 1960. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tetris Modular Cabinet Shelving System
Vintage Tetris Modular Cabinet Shelving System

Vintage Tetris Modular Cabinet Shelving System

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Just in, a life size tetris like shelving/cabinets! Made out of plywood, this piece was originally

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s
Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Olof Pira

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Vintage modular shelving system designed by Olof Pira and manufactured by String Design AB in

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage 1960s Danish teak CADO wall shelving system with modular components. The ingenious design

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Three Tiered Sculptural Travertine Shelving System
Three Tiered Sculptural Travertine Shelving System

Three Tiered Sculptural Travertine Shelving System

Located in West Palm Beach, US

This striking three-tiered sculptural shelving unit from the 1980s is a masterpiece of design and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Travertine

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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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