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Red Wire Rod Store Display Shelving
Red Wire Rod Store Display Shelving

Red Wire Rod Store Display Shelving

Located in New Windsor, NY

Old red wire rod folding store display. Circa 1950. Lightweight and durable wire rod construction

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal

Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving
Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving

Kovaks Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Floor Lamp & Display Shelving

By George Kovacs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

enhances its presence as both a lighting fixture and a display surface. The sleek vertical supports are

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Steel

Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century

Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti giltwood Candelabra Lamp. Height to the top of the base is 20 inches. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Gold Period: Early 20th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Painted Swedish Provincial Rococo Display Cabinet
Painted Swedish Provincial Rococo Display Cabinet

Painted Swedish Provincial Rococo Display Cabinet

Located in Washington, DC

Original blue paint, carved wood display cabinet with unique original display shelving. Very sturdy

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf
Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf

Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Impressive free standing display shelving. Louis XV style with cabriole leg. Oak, Pegged

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Display Shelving

Materials

Oak

Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves
Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves

Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves

By American of Martinsville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style case pieces/display shelving. Walnut frame with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

1960s Chrome and Walnut Ètagerè
1960s Chrome and Walnut Ètagerè

1960s Chrome and Walnut Ètagerè

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern étagère or open display shelving unit. Shelves are non-adjustable.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad
Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad

Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Detroit, MI

combination of display shelving and hidden storage throughout. The lower cabinet interior shelving is

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s
W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s

W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s

Located in The Hague, NL

structure emphasizes both form and function, making it suitable as a bookcase, display shelving, or storage

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

-shaped frame and opens to a fabric-lined interior with display shelving. The lower section comprises a

Category

19th Century English Used Display Shelving

Materials

Mahogany

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Minimal Danish design modular display shelving by Paul Cadovius Around 1960 Poul Cadovius made a

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wicker Etagere
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wicker Etagere

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wicker Etagere

Located in Delray Beach, FL

refined bamboo craftsmanship and airy display shelving. We sell items as acquired, without restoring

Category

1990s Indonesian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf
Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf

Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese Bogu wooden etagere featuring open display shelving connecting ornately carved, red framed

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Display Shelving

Materials

Wood

Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit

Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit

Located in New York, NY

, mirror glass, brass. Features display shelving , a drop down writing surface and an integrated drinks

Category

1940s Italian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

By Multistrux

Located in Markington, GB

space and needs. It can function beautifully as a bookcase, wall shelving, display shelving. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal

French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Tall Etagere, Pierre Vandel, Paris
French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Tall Etagere, Pierre Vandel, Paris

French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Tall Etagere, Pierre Vandel, Paris

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Etagere Display Shelving, Pierre Vandel, Paris Aluminium frame in

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Display Shelving

Materials

Aluminum

English Corner Cabinet of Pine from the Georgian Era
English Corner Cabinet of Pine from the Georgian Era

English Corner Cabinet of Pine from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English corner cupboard or display shelving cabinet of patinated pine from the Georgian Era

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Oak Vintage Benches, Circa 1970's
Solid Oak Vintage Benches, Circa 1970's

Solid Oak Vintage Benches, Circa 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

versatile pieces that can be used a seating, entryway, or as display/shelving. We have two available and

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Oak

TREMENDOUS ORIENTAL CHINESE TEAK BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABINET WITH SiX DOORS
TREMENDOUS ORIENTAL CHINESE TEAK BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABINET WITH SiX DOORS

TREMENDOUS ORIENTAL CHINESE TEAK BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABINET WITH SiX DOORS

Located in Pulborough, GB

display shelving, ideal for books, ceramics, or curated collections, while the six doors below offer ample

Category

20th Century British Used Display Shelving

Materials

Hardwood

Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet
Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet

Phillip Lloyd Powell Bar Cabinet

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Amarillo, TX

. Found objects support the glass display shelving. Bottle storage in the center section is made up of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Chrome & Glass Étagère / Display Bookcase, Illuminated Cabinet
Mid-Century Chrome & Glass Étagère / Display Bookcase, Illuminated Cabinet

Mid-Century Chrome & Glass Étagère / Display Bookcase, Illuminated Cabinet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

freestanding wall unit that functions as display shelving, bookcase, or compact bar. The tall, open frame and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century Brass and Chrome Three-Tier Bar Cart Style john Vesey
Mid-20th Century Brass and Chrome Three-Tier Bar Cart Style john Vesey

Mid-20th Century Brass and Chrome Three-Tier Bar Cart Style john Vesey

By John Vesey

Located in West Palm Beach, US

. Versatile in scale, this piece works beautifully as a bar cart, console, or display shelving. Solidly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass, Chrome

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale, Antique Kitchen Decor
19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale, Antique Kitchen Decor

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale, Antique Kitchen Decor

Located in High Point, NC

in spirit, this scale adds depth and historical charm to kitchen displays, shelving arrangements, or

Category

19th Century French Used Display Shelving

Materials

Iron, Brass

20th Century Belgian Special Edition Porcelain Tureen With Lid
20th Century Belgian Special Edition Porcelain Tureen With Lid

20th Century Belgian Special Edition Porcelain Tureen With Lid

Located in High Point, NC

, making it a wonderful addition to curated tableware collections or display shelving.

Category

20th Century Belgian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style 2-Piece Walnut Bar Storage Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style 2-Piece Walnut Bar Storage Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style 2-Piece Walnut Bar Storage Cabinet

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

features open display shelving and storage cabinets, perfect for barware or collectibles, while the lower

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor
19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor

Located in High Point, NC

era. Ideal as a statement piece for kitchens, pantries, or display shelving, this scale brings a

Category

19th Century French Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s
French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

functions as a dining table, writing desk, or display shelving—collapsing compactly when space is at a

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Pine

Chrome and Glass Étagère or Shelving or Display
Chrome and Glass Étagère or Shelving or Display

Chrome and Glass Étagère or Shelving or Display

Located in Kansas City, MO

Chrome and glass étagère. Striking asymmetrical design. Very good to excellent condition.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Georgian Revival Bookcase Mahogany by Bevan and Funnell 1910
Georgian Revival Bookcase Mahogany by Bevan and Funnell 1910

Georgian Revival Bookcase Mahogany by Bevan and Funnell 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

library cabinet, offering excellent storage with display shelving above and enclosed cupboards below

Category

1910s Used Display Shelving

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of 1970's French Bamboo & Rattan Etageres
A Pair of 1970's French Bamboo & Rattan Etageres

A Pair of 1970's French Bamboo & Rattan Etageres

Located in London, GB

. Perfect as display shelving in a living room, bedroom, or hallway, these étagères offer both practicality

Category

Late 20th Century French Used Display Shelving

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Column Mirror
Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Column Mirror

Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Column Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, perfect for displaying small decorative objects. The mirror glass itself is framed by layers of

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Display Shelving

Materials

Stone

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Located in London, GB

This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Display Shelving

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

French Inspired Open Display Worktable Shelving Unit by P Romo
French Inspired Open Display Worktable Shelving Unit by P Romo

French Inspired Open Display Worktable Shelving Unit by P Romo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

French Inspired Open Center Table by PR Display organizer shelving stack unit worktable In the

Category

2010s Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Formica, Plywood, Walnut

Vintage Storage Cabinet with Fixed Shelves and Casters, Early 20th Century
Vintage Storage Cabinet with Fixed Shelves and Casters, Early 20th Century

Vintage Storage Cabinet with Fixed Shelves and Casters, Early 20th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

vertical form make it suitable for use as a filing organizer, shoe storage, or display shelving. The piece

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Oak

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Voorburg, NL

unit has a small sideboard base with two doors and a removable upper part with shelving and display

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux

Located in Dallas, TX

fitted with original chicken wire panels revealing interior display shelving with three scalloped-edge

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Display Shelving

Materials

Walnut

1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian
1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

1970s Pagoda Four Tier Brass Faux Bamboo Shelving Unit Display, Belgian

Located in London, GB

This elegant Belgian tall pagoda four-tier shelving unit features a sophisticated faux bamboo brass

Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal
Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal

By George Kovacs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Minimal G. Kovaks Enameled Steel Tri-Level Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere. Vintage 1970's

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal
Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal

By George Kovacs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Minimal G. Kovaks enameled steel tri-level floor lamp shelving & display etagere. Vintage 1970's

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving
Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Located in London, GB

A large carved walnut display case, velvet lined, with three glass shelves, and two internal lights

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves
1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves

1970s Pair of Pierre Vandel Display Cabinets Shelving Cream and Brass Alcoves

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of display cabinets/bookcases by Pierre Vandel Paris. A rare opportunity for a

Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris

Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris

By Pierre Vandel

Located in London, GB

Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Aluminum

Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass & White Glass Bakers Rack with Cabinet, 1950s
Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass & White Glass Bakers Rack with Cabinet, 1950s

Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass & White Glass Bakers Rack with Cabinet, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

fabric panels. The juxtaposition of open display shelving above and enclosed storage below elevates the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves
Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ideal for display. The three lower shelves are evenly spaced with 17-inch interior clearances: the

Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian Used Display Shelving

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

shop owners to display and organize goods, the open shelving allows for flexible modern display

Category

19th Century Danish Country Used Display Shelving

Materials

Wood, Pine

1940s Monterey Furniture  Maple Baker’s Rack/Hutch With Green Wrought Iron
1940s Monterey Furniture  Maple Baker’s Rack/Hutch With Green Wrought Iron

1940s Monterey Furniture Maple Baker’s Rack/Hutch With Green Wrought Iron

Located in North Hollywood, CA

, bar cabinet, or display shelving. A sturdy and visually striking piece with wonderful vintage

Category

1940s American Colonial Revival Used Display Shelving

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Etagere, Signed 1974 – Adjustable Shelves
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Etagere, Signed 1974 – Adjustable Shelves

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Etagere, Signed 1974 – Adjustable Shelves

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural presence, elevating this etagere beyond standard display shelving. The transparency of the Lucite

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Étagère Shelves with Woven Rush Shelves
Pair of Sculptural Wooden Étagère Shelves with Woven Rush Shelves

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Étagère Shelves with Woven Rush Shelves

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

within a space. Versatile in use, these shelves can serve as bookcases, display shelving, or accent

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart
Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart

Located in North Hollywood, CA

, stylish display shelving, or a statement storage solution. This wall unit doesn’t just furnish a room

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Display Shelving

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

only for storage, but also as a display stand, low table, or shelving unit. The spacious interior and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Used Display Shelving

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet
Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet

Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French medicine cabinet with glass shelving in the display area, drawer, and cabinet storage

Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Display Shelving

Materials

Glass, Wood

Primitive Folk Art Shelving Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Primitive Folk Art Shelving Cupboard, France, 19th Century

Primitive Folk Art Shelving Cupboard, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

. The upper portion offers open shelving for display. With its beautifully aged patina and sturdy

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Used Display Shelving

Materials

Wood

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Used Display Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of used display shelving available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of used display shelving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of used display shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of used display shelving over the years, but those crafted by George Kovacs, Pierre Vandel and AllSaints Spitalfields are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Display Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of used display shelving at 1stDibs is $2,366, while they’re typically $573 on the low end and $14,757 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Used Display Shelving
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    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.

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