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Guzzini Trolley with Removable Shelves by Luigi Massoni
Guzzini Trolley with Removable Shelves by Luigi Massoni

Guzzini Trolley with Removable Shelves by Luigi Massoni

By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Toronto, CA

Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, its removable shelves and geometric flair made it as ready for cocktails as

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Industrial 1965 Venner IT 387 Metal Zinc Stackable Storage Boxes or Wall Shelves
Industrial 1965 Venner IT 387 Metal Zinc Stackable Storage Boxes or Wall Shelves

Industrial 1965 Venner IT 387 Metal Zinc Stackable Storage Boxes or Wall Shelves

Located in Markington, GB

Industrial Venner stock number IT - 387, 1965 metal zinc stackable storage display boxes or can be

Category

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

Materials

Zinc

Set of Three French Neoclassical Style Nesting Bar Carts with Glass Shelves
Set of Three French Neoclassical Style Nesting Bar Carts with Glass Shelves

Set of Three French Neoclassical Style Nesting Bar Carts with Glass Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

galleries, glass shelves, acorn finials and fluted legs on casters. This elegant set of three French

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Chromed Nesting Tables with Smoked Glass Shelves, French Work, Circa 19
Set of 3 Chromed Nesting Tables with Smoked Glass Shelves, French Work, Circa 19

Set of 3 Chromed Nesting Tables with Smoked Glass Shelves, French Work, Circa 19

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 3 nesting tables is made of chrome with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Chrome

Column Shelf N.3 by Sigve Knutson
Column Shelf N.3 by Sigve Knutson

Column Shelf N.3 by Sigve Knutson

By Sigve Knutson

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

stacked shelves, hand-moulded forms, cast-metal seats and geometric sculptures. Assembly features a

Category

2010s Norwegian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Stack Shelving Unit
Stack Shelving Unit

Stack Shelving Unit

By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stack Shelving Unit is a grouping of architectural and abstract sculptures by Noah Spencer that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Shelves

Materials

Maple

"Stack" Maple Wood Sculptural Shelving Unit
"Stack" Maple Wood Sculptural Shelving Unit

"Stack" Maple Wood Sculptural Shelving Unit

By Fort Makers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Stack" shelving unit is a grouping of architectural and abstract hardwood sculptures by Noah

Category

2010s North American American Craftsman Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Vintage Regency Lacquered Stacked Etagere - A Pair
Vintage Regency Lacquered Stacked Etagere - A Pair

Vintage Regency Lacquered Stacked Etagere - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency stacked étagères

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Exquisite Chinese black lacquered five section stacking chest with stunning figural

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Han Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Top Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Top Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Top Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Top Part - Stack floor shelf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak & walnut with oil

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Palaset Stacking Cube System by Treston, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Palaset Stacking Cube System by Treston, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Palaset Stacking Cube System by Treston, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

By Palaset

Located in Philadelphia, PA

10 Piece Palaset White Stacking System. Possibilities are endless as to how you set this system up

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Fun Panton Inspired Stacking Cube Etagere Mid-century Modern
Fun Panton Inspired Stacking Cube Etagere Mid-century Modern

Fun Panton Inspired Stacking Cube Etagere Mid-century Modern

By Verner Panton

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Super fun Panton inspired stacking cube etagere. 4 brightly lacquered cubes stack one on top of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf
1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf

1950s Frederic Weinberg Iron End Table or Stacking Shelf

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in New Windsor, NY

specifically made to stand alone or added to by stacking the iron frames or putting them side by side. Light

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Middle/Bottom Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Middle/Bottom Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Middle/Bottom Part, Stack Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Middle/bottom - Stack floor shelf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak & walnut with oil

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Doors 4 Bays Stacking or Hanging Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Doors 4 Bays Stacking or Hanging Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Doors 4 Bays Stacking or Hanging Bookcase

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern sliding glass doors 4 bays stacking or hanging bookcase. Made in Yugoslavia.

Category

20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Postmodern Granite and Black Tubular Steel Base Coffee or Side Tables, a Pair
Postmodern Granite and Black Tubular Steel Base Coffee or Side Tables, a Pair

Postmodern Granite and Black Tubular Steel Base Coffee or Side Tables, a Pair

By Sottsass Associati

Located in Miami, FL

stacking shelves. Each table measures: W 13", D 49.25", H 15.75".

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Metal

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar
Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar

Located in San Francisco, CA

stacked shelves within a triangle. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 13″, Diameter: 8″

Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patina from time and use. This is a well loved trunk! Marked on the lock. Three interior stacking shelves

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf
French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf

French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

pattern that wraps the molding and each shelf. The stack of three shelves are lined in a (worn) red velvet

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Wood

Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio
Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Floor Shelf by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

: 25 x 100 x H 46cm. The stack floor shelves are a natural enlargement and design development of the

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Horst Brüning Sideboard for Behr Germany, 1960
Mid-Century Horst Brüning Sideboard for Behr Germany, 1960

Mid-Century Horst Brüning Sideboard for Behr Germany, 1960

By Behr, Horst Bruning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sliding doors concealing stacked shelves and drawers. This rare edition sits on an aluminum designed frame

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf
Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

celebrating the innovative energy of New York City. It features three stacked shelves for everyday objects and

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase with Graduated Shelves c.1900-1920
Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase with Graduated Shelves c.1900-1920

Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase with Graduated Shelves c.1900-1920

By Globe Wernicke

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original early 20th century modular 4 stack quarter sawn Oak lawyer's bookcase with rare

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Wood Clay Chair No.2 by Sigve Knutson
Wood Clay Chair No.2 by Sigve Knutson

Wood Clay Chair No.2 by Sigve Knutson

By Sigve Knutson

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

stacked shelves, hand-moulded forms, cast-metal seats and geometric sculptures. Assembly features a

Category

2010s Norwegian Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and mahogany, capable of being

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

. These were high-quality stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's
Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's

Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Uithoorn, NL

exterior opens up to a lighter interior with shelves and a stack of finely shaped drawers. The drawers have

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Parma Blue Morning Glory Bookcase
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Parma Blue Morning Glory Bookcase

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Parma Blue Morning Glory Bookcase

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

has lived a long and lovely life in a sunlit cottage. Open shelves invite stacks of favorite books and

Category

2010s Italian Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash
Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

The “Pylon” profile comprises overhanging, interleaved shelves grounded by stacked, conical spacers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Corner table Interflex Trio design Achille Castiglioni
Corner table Interflex Trio design Achille Castiglioni

Corner table Interflex Trio design Achille Castiglioni

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Alcamo, IT

square inch. Crafted from wood and finished in a refined dark blue, Trio features three stacked

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Black Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s Italy
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Black Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s Italy

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Black Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s Italy

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Two pillars stack on each side and the shelves slide in to the 4 grooves. White and grey veins run

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase

Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These are high-quality stacking book shelves, in

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Hand-Crafted Modern Metal Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Sculptural Design
Hand-Crafted Modern Metal Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Sculptural Design

Hand-Crafted Modern Metal Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Sculptural Design

By MAJJ STUDIO

Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane

. It is handmade by stacking 5 triangular metal shelves on top of each other. Its cylindrical feet have

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

. These were high-quality stacking book shelves, with a standard width of 34 inches, in oak, walnut and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Carved Credenza, France, 1930s
Carved Credenza, France, 1930s

Carved Credenza, France, 1930s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

central stack of shelves. The interior is edged with a delicate decorative frieze in blond and green

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU
"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU

"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU

By RO/LU

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular plywood shelving or bench or tables, made by the now defunct Minneapolis-based contemporary design studio RO/LU. There is a natural wax finish to the plywood. Only two sets w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Silvered and Gilt Brass Nesting Tables with Glass Shelves, Set of Three, 1980s
Silvered and Gilt Brass Nesting Tables with Glass Shelves, Set of Three, 1980s

Silvered and Gilt Brass Nesting Tables with Glass Shelves, Set of Three, 1980s

Located in Valkenswaard, NL

Unique Italian set nesting tables. Heavy quality. Measurements tables: - 60 x 40 x 53 (H) cm - 50 x 36 x 47 (H) cm - 40 x 31 x 40 (H) cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Library Stacks

Cast Iron Library Stacks

Unavailable|$16,500

Cast Iron Library Stacks

By Angus Snead MacDonald

Located in New York, NY

shelves. Many sections available. Each bay has 8 shelves. Pictures are 4 bay units. 145 1/2" l

Category

Early 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Small Stack Shelve in Oak Wood with Linseed Oil Color / Treatment
Small Stack Shelve in Oak Wood with Linseed Oil Color / Treatment

Small Stack Shelve in Oak Wood with Linseed Oil Color / Treatment

Located in Basel, BS

Stack wall shelves are characterised by playful asymmetry. The shelves can be turned over to form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wa...

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stack Shelf in Brushed Aluminium by Johan Viladrich
Stack Shelf in Brushed Aluminium by Johan Viladrich

Stack Shelf in Brushed Aluminium by Johan Viladrich

By Johan Viladrich

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The Stack shelf is an absolute object. Functional and sculptural, its form directly emerges from

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Fossile S Stackable Ceramic Shelf System, Roche Bobois, 2009
Fossile S Stackable Ceramic Shelf System, Roche Bobois, 2009

Fossile S Stackable Ceramic Shelf System, Roche Bobois, 2009

By Roche Bobois

Located in Budapest, HU

Introducing the Stackable Fired Ceramic Shelf System from Roche Bobois, featuring 11 stunning terra

Category

Early 2000s French Shelves

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Eugenio Gerli Tavolino contenitore girevole T128 Revolver Italy 1969
Set of Two Eugenio Gerli Tavolino contenitore girevole T128 Revolver Italy 1969

Set of Two Eugenio Gerli Tavolino contenitore girevole T128 Revolver Italy 1969

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno

Located in Escalona, Toledo

stacked and used as storage shelves. They are in good condition both aesthetically and structurally

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Textile, Fiberglass, Wood

Pine Two Piece Cabinet
Pine Two Piece Cabinet

Pine Two Piece Cabinet

Unavailable|$18,000

Pine Two Piece Cabinet

Located in Summerland, CA

20th century Upper cabinets with shelves, lower cabinets. Stacked molding on upper section.

Category

20th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Jørgen Berg, An Exceptional Danish Mahogany, Lacquered & Patinated Brass Cabinet
Jørgen Berg, An Exceptional Danish Mahogany, Lacquered & Patinated Brass Cabinet

Jørgen Berg, An Exceptional Danish Mahogany, Lacquered & Patinated Brass Cabinet

By Jørgen Berg, William Christensen, Illums Bolighus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

doors, the interior veneered in pale sycamore with adjustable shelves, the eight stacked drawers, each

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scagno Side Tables by Giotto Stoppino, 1969
Pair of Scagno Side Tables by Giotto Stoppino, 1969

Pair of Scagno Side Tables by Giotto Stoppino, 1969

By Elco, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Paris, FR

be used as bedside tables, coffee tables, shelves when stacked or little benches, stools. Made in one

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Night Stands

Materials

Plastic

Oak Classroom Cabinet
Oak Classroom Cabinet

Oak Classroom Cabinet

Unavailable|$8,125

Oak Classroom Cabinet

Located in Minneapolis, MN

features drying rack shelves to hold stacks of prints. This cabinet came from St. Catherine’s University

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Rattan Bar in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Large Rattan Bar in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Large Rattan Bar in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine & rare large scale stacked rattan bar with storage, shelves, foot rest, and cutting board

Category

Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Mica

Stackable Shelves, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Stackable Shelves, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

Stackable Shelves, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Stackable Shelves, designed by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Set of James Mont Signed, Pagoda Style Shelves or End Tables
Midcentury Set of James Mont Signed, Pagoda Style Shelves or End Tables

Midcentury Set of James Mont Signed, Pagoda Style Shelves or End Tables

By James Mont

Located in Astoria, NY

A mid century set of James Mont pagoda style, black painted, wooden, stackable shelves or end

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Piero De Martini Trek Shelving System
Piero De Martini Trek Shelving System

Piero De Martini Trek Shelving System

By Piero De Martini

Located in Dronten, NL

Stackable shelves designed in 1992 by Piero De Martini for Morphos Acerbis. Very practical shelves

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Cherry

Slab N.1 Shelves by Sigve Knutson
Slab N.1 Shelves by Sigve Knutson

Slab N.1 Shelves by Sigve Knutson

By Sigve Knutson

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

stacked shelves, hand-moulded forms, cast-metal seats and geometric sculptures. Assembly features a

Category

2010s European Shelves

Materials

Ash

Wall Hanged Shelf Plate by Sigve Knutson
Wall Hanged Shelf Plate by Sigve Knutson

Wall Hanged Shelf Plate by Sigve Knutson

By Sigve Knutson

Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece

stacked shelves, hand-moulded forms, cast-metal seats and geometric sculptures. Assembly features a

Category

2010s Norwegian Shelves

Materials

Polystyrene, Wood

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Stackable Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stackable shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct stackable shelves — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. We have 12 antique and vintage stackable shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of stackable shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Stackable shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many stackable shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Fort Makers, Ali Tayar and Frank Gehry produced popular stackable shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Stackable Shelves?

Prices for stackable shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, stackable shelves begin at $825 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,730.

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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