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Danish Modern, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s
Danish Modern, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s

Danish Modern, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s

By Hans Hove & Palle Petersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in Odense, DK

Rare shelving system with two bookcases, one cabinet and a chest of drawers with beautiful made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed

Category

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

Materials

Metal

20th Century Cadovius Wall System, 4 Panels
20th Century Cadovius Wall System, 4 Panels

20th Century Cadovius Wall System, 4 Panels

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

shelving system is composed of four vertical ladders with 11 shelves and 4 containers as follow: - 10

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in London, GB

The ‘Congresso’ shelving system was manufactured by Lips Vago, a small design company that led in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves

By Robert Heal, Ladderax

Located in London, GB

Robert Heal for Staples, 1964 'Ladderax' shelving system Two bay system with eight wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century Oak Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius
20th Century Oak Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius

20th Century Oak Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

shelving system consists of four vertical panels with several shelves and cabinet units : - 10 shelves

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious
Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious

Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Rio rosewood composed of: - 4 rack panels: H 202 cm - 5

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s
Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s

Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1970s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase
1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase

1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A stunning Danish rosewood wall unit dating from the 1960s, this is the royal shelving system

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

very practical wall unit shelving system. It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Panel System in the Manner of Finn Juhl
Mid-Century Modern Panel System in the Manner of Finn Juhl

Mid-Century Modern Panel System in the Manner of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern interior wall-mounted panel and shelving system integrates beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Tomado D Dekker bookcase unit
Tomado D Dekker bookcase unit

Tomado D Dekker bookcase unit

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super modular shelving system designed by D Dekker for Tomado Holland in 1960. This Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Shelves

Materials

Metal

Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron

Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron

Located in San Diego, CA

Plywood shelving system California design it’s an intersection of vertical, horizontal and diagonal

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Rio Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Rio Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Rio Rosewood

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Shelving system "Cado" Poul Cadovius in rosewood. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron

Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron

Located in San Diego, CA

Figuron plywood shelving system California design its an intersection of vertical, horizontal and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Modular System By Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro 1950's
Modular System By Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro 1950's

Modular System By Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro 1950's

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

In 1955 Tjerk Reijenga started promoting his metal modular shelving system in Dutch interior

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit
An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit

An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit

Located in North Miami, FL

This exceptional shelving system is interconnected by shelves, floating bar, cabinet and drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Abstract a Shelves by Poul Cadovius
Abstract a Shelves by Poul Cadovius

Abstract a Shelves by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, Lambeth

Shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for the Royal System, Denmark. Pure genius designed

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

"Hylla" Wall-Mounted Bookcase
"Hylla" Wall-Mounted Bookcase

"Hylla" Wall-Mounted Bookcase

Located in Brescia, IT

Original vintage shelving system Modern and elegant design for this bookcase consisting of

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plexiglass, Teak

Blue Painted French Linen Trunk
Blue Painted French Linen Trunk

Blue Painted French Linen Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

1920s with original Lane stickers intact and folded shelving system. Raised on bulbous feet and casters.

Category

Early 20th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, compact shelving system, with nine shelves, three drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960

Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in London, GB

library shelving system. It is made from steel sheets, with bookends positioned by one or both sides; the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookcase with Metal Frame 'String'
Bookcase with Metal Frame 'String'

Bookcase with Metal Frame 'String'

Located in Brescia, IT

Wall-mounted bookcase with teak shelving. Special shelving system that can be adjusted in height

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Teak Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s
Mid Century Teak Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s

Mid Century Teak Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius "Royal System", 1960s High quality "Royal System" shelving system by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

RZ62 Easy Chair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
RZ62 Easy Chair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

RZ62 Easy Chair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

By Dieter Rams

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Shelving System. The modular principle allows for extreme flexibility. Only the high back version is still

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Corner Etagere in Rare Gold Anodized Color
Corner Etagere in Rare Gold Anodized Color

Corner Etagere in Rare Gold Anodized Color

Located in New York, NY

Unique corner shelving system by Warren McArthur. Three tiers in a deep L shape configuration

Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

system model Royal. This is a original vintage shelving system designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Oak Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Oak Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Vintage Danish Oak Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Modern 6 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Double Sided Oak Library Bookcase
Late 19th Century Double Sided Oak Library Bookcase

Late 19th Century Double Sided Oak Library Bookcase

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

original shelving system. Originally made for Ealing Library (London UK), Residing its later life at

Category

Antique 1890s English Bookcases

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in The Hague, NL

very practical wall unit shelving system. It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Teak & Black Metal String Wall Hanging Shelving Unit by Whb Germany
1960s Teak & Black Metal String Wall Hanging Shelving Unit by Whb Germany

1960s Teak & Black Metal String Wall Hanging Shelving Unit by Whb Germany

By WHB furniture

Located in London, England

1960s, mid century, wall-mounted, hanging-ladder shelving system, produced by WHB in Germany. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Wall Mount Bookshelf by String
Large Wall Mount Bookshelf by String

Large Wall Mount Bookshelf by String

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic string shelving system, Designed by Nils Strinning, with white wire risers. 10 x 8

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Shelving Unit Tjerk Reijenga Holland, 1960
Pilastro Shelving Unit Tjerk Reijenga Holland, 1960

Pilastro Shelving Unit Tjerk Reijenga Holland, 1960

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice industrial large and complete shelving system / bookcase, designed by Tjerk Rijenga and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1950s Czech Industrial Shelf
1950s Czech Industrial Shelf

1950s Czech Industrial Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

thick wooden shelves are supported by a heavy duty modular steel shelving system. Metal braces give a

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mexican Modernist Wood Solid Wood Shelve with Mirror
Mexican Modernist Wood Solid Wood Shelve with Mirror

Mexican Modernist Wood Solid Wood Shelve with Mirror

By Luis Barragan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage shelving system made of solid with oversize dovetail joints

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Industrial Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL SYSTEM®, followed by the award-winning SYSTEM ULTRA®

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

, organic forms, and innovative craftsmanship. His work—especially his shelving systems, chairs, and

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Cabinet Wall Unit in Teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik
1960s Kai Kristiansen Cabinet Wall Unit in Teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik

1960s Kai Kristiansen Cabinet Wall Unit in Teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Kristiansens classic iconic shelving system with intact original mounting hooks for the wall rails. The top

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

In Stock in Los Angeles, Elle System A in Black Metal, Made in Italy
In Stock in Los Angeles, Elle System A in Black Metal, Made in Italy

In Stock in Los Angeles, Elle System A in Black Metal, Made in Italy

By Alberto Basaglia & Natalia Rota Nodari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

adjustable shelves and fittings. Elle shelving system well adapt to furnish either public or private areas

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Rosewood

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Emeryville, CA

The iconic shelving system ROYAL SYSTEM® was designed in 1948 by legendary Danish designer and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Original Scandinavian wall bookcase
Original Scandinavian wall bookcase

Original Scandinavian wall bookcase

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s wood and metal shelving. This simple shelving system consists of a metal side frame on which

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

A modern bookshelf , manufactured in Italy in 1950's The mounting of this shelving system is with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Pair of Gustavian Grey Bookcases, circa 1890
Antique Pair of Gustavian Grey Bookcases, circa 1890

Antique Pair of Gustavian Grey Bookcases, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of classic Swedish matching bookcases have an adjustable shelving system making them

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit
Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit

Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson's 'Comprehensive Shelving System' for Herman Miller comprised of two uprights, rear

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Rosewood Cabinet with Display Cabinet
Rosewood Cabinet with Display Cabinet

Rosewood Cabinet with Display Cabinet

Located in Brescia, IT

shelving system rests. At the top, the shelves are closed by a display cabinet. The precious rosewood and

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Ron Arad Bookworm One Off
Ron Arad Bookworm One Off

Ron Arad Bookworm One Off

By Ron Arad

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

bookshelf is circa 500 centimeters long. An amazing shelving system designed and executed in the early

Category

1990s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Italian Space Age White Metal Bookshelves, 1970s
Italian Space Age White Metal Bookshelves, 1970s

Italian Space Age White Metal Bookshelves, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Couple of white metal bookshelves dating to the seventies. Set of two shelving system , with 5

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wall-mounted wood and metal bookcase
Swedish wall-mounted wood and metal bookcase

Swedish wall-mounted wood and metal bookcase

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s wall bookcase
1960s wall bookcase

1960s wall bookcase

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a black

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian wall bookcase
Scandinavian wall bookcase

Scandinavian wall bookcase

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall-mounted bookcase with three shelves
Wall-mounted bookcase with three shelves

Wall-mounted bookcase with three shelves

Located in Brescia, IT

Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a black

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s
midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s

midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s

By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

with Vitsœ and combined both designer jobs. The 606 Universal Shelving System was their first launch

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Early Column Dining Table by Otto Zapf for Zapfmöbel, 1967, Germany
Early Column Dining Table by Otto Zapf for Zapfmöbel, 1967, Germany

Early Column Dining Table by Otto Zapf for Zapfmöbel, 1967, Germany

By Otto Zapf

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

very succesful became his office chair collection for knoll and the shelving system ‚management office

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 606 universal shelving system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in Germany in 1960. Rams

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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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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