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Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.
Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.

Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.

By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

, each containing two adjustable shelves. The lower section offers a bar area or additional storage space

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood

Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Shelves Unit in the Style Of Maison Jansen
Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Shelves Unit in the Style Of Maison Jansen

Neoclassical Style Silvered Metal Shelves Unit in the Style Of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

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

This neoclassical style shelves unit is made of silvered metal with tainted glass. This is a French

Category

1940s French Neoclassical Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass

Located in Greenwich, CT

Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza

Category

2010s Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Liberty, NY

Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular modular wall unit or modular shelving system designed

Category

1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

drop-down storage/bar cabinet with a removable shelf - all supported by adjustable, aluminum feet. The

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern

By Stanley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s

By Hilker, Omnia

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Elegant 1940s Italian Walnut & Marble Nightstand  Antique Bedside Table
Elegant 1940s Italian Walnut & Marble Nightstand  Antique Bedside Table

Elegant 1940s Italian Walnut & Marble Nightstand Antique Bedside Table

Located in Manzano, IT

storage. An open cubby offers an ideal space for books or decorative items, while a lower cabinet, adorned

Category

1940s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit

Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit

By Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and black shelves on black enameled metal risers. In original condition with visible we...

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut
Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut

Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home, bespoke wall unit, walnut, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Crossing Bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
Crossing Bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s

Crossing Bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Conversano, IT

represents one of the most striking structural experiments of the era. More than a simple storage unit

Category

1970s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Smoked Glass, Birdseye Maple

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Made of solid red

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s

Located in London, GB

wrapped and in storage. Overall this unit is in a really good, sturdy condition. It has the occasional bit

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm, France, c. 1980, Scandinavian Style
Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm, France, c. 1980, Scandinavian Style

Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm, France, c. 1980, Scandinavian Style

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in St Ouen, FR

French work of the 1980s, this elegant shelves combines rusticity and modernity by the choice of a wood with warm tones and minimalist lines, like the creations of Pierre Chapo. The...

Category

1980s French Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Elm

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy

Located in Markington, GB

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite

Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful wall shelving unit designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones as a compliment to the

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Nickel

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman
Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Breda, NB

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series by Cees Braakman from Pastoe from

Category

1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection

Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection

By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer

Located in Dallas, TX

The Pace Collection Orba Wall Unit System, designed by Janet Schwietzer in the 1970s, is a stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's
Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Modular shelving rounded corner unit designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s, made from Brazilian

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

enough to serve as a seat, a table, a storage unit, or even a display surface. This timeless creation is

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Birch

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga
1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

A classic 1960s modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, produced under the well

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

reveal even more open storage. The second unit features all of the same attributes as the first, sans

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern

By Montana

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius
Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Listing is for two units only, the 3rd in photos with the drawers is no longer available. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers

Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit. Striking Belgium design from

Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Pair of "4D" Units by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy, 1960s
Pair of "4D" Units by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy, 1960s

Pair of "4D" Units by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, Italy, 1960s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C

Located in Milan, IT

Set of two pieces of furniture model 4D by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni. High board and low table with red marble slabs. Size refers to the low piece, the tall one measures cms 75...

Category

1960s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Marble

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid 19th Century Hand Crafted Rosewood Matching Shelf Units Herter Bros
Pair of Mid 19th Century Hand Crafted Rosewood Matching Shelf Units Herter Bros

Pair of Mid 19th Century Hand Crafted Rosewood Matching Shelf Units Herter Bros

By Herter Brothers

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Special pair of fantastic hand carved 3 tier rosewood shelf units. Fabulous carved on all sides and

Category

1960s Austrian Baroque Revival Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen

By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern 5600 modular wall unit. Design by Andre R. Cordemeyer for

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s

60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit

Category

1970s European Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

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 Storage Units

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in North York, ON

Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere, a stunning piece of

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Hardwood, Imbuia

1960s RY Wall Unit (3 Modules) by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak
1960s RY Wall Unit (3 Modules) by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak

1960s RY Wall Unit (3 Modules) by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Victoria, BC

This RY wall unit was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in Denmark during the

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Meet a true icon of Danish modern: the reol (shelving) system by Kai Kristiansen. Clean lines, clever proportions, and that effortless Scandinavian cool—this modular system is everyt...

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

, kitchen cabinet, or general storage unit. Five drawers provide ample capacity, making the cabinet highly

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Oak

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in München, Bavaria

this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Teak

5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit

5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcases, Set of Three, Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcases, Set of Three, Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcases, Set of Three, Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

, featuring multiple shelves for ample storage and display. Each bookcase is made from beautiful teak veneer

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

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Used Storage Units For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used storage units available for sale. Each of these unique used storage units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Used storage units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used storage units made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used storage units are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and George Nelson produced popular used storage units that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Storage Units?

Prices for used storage units start at $1 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $3,208.

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 Storage Units
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To store handbags in a storage unit, first choose the right type of storage facility. Look for one that has climate controls in place to protect your bags from extreme temperatures and moisture. Generally, it's best to store bags upright in their original dustbags. To help them hold their shape, stuff them with acid-free tissue paper or white cotton towels before putting them in storage. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of handbags.

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