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"Archimede" modular wooden storage unit / sideboard by Hirozi Fukuoh, 1962
"Archimede" modular wooden storage unit / sideboard by Hirozi Fukuoh, 1962

"Archimede" modular wooden storage unit / sideboard by Hirozi Fukuoh, 1962

By Gavina

Located in Argelato, BO

The Archimede model was designed by the Japanese designer Fukuoh Hiroshi for the famous Italian company Gavina in 1962. The idea was to create a module that could be repeated in heig...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase

Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters

By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, set of three storage chests / planters, leather, plastic

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY ASTRAL GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD STORAGE UNIT
HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY ASTRAL GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD STORAGE UNIT

HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY ASTRAL GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD STORAGE UNIT

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning REH Kennedy England made for Harrods London Astral Glazed library bookcase with cupboard...

Category

20th Century English Country Used Storage Units

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Wood and metal slatted wall bookcase with shelves and storage unit, 1960
Wood and metal slatted wall bookcase with shelves and storage unit, 1960

Wood and metal slatted wall bookcase with shelves and storage unit, 1960

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Bookcase with wooden slatted structure with shelves and storage module, 1960. In good condition

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)
1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)

1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)

By Charles Eames

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

All original ESU 270-C storage cabinet a first generation designed and produced in 1951-1952. The

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Pair of Wooden and Marble Storage Unit by V. Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Wooden and Marble Storage Unit by V. Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Wooden and Marble Storage Unit by V. Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970s

By Poggi, Vico Magistretti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Magistretti and produced by Poggi, circa 1970. They can be used as a separate units or as a unique sideboard

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Metal

Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler

Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A teak freestanding shelving unit with adjustable shelves and cabinet Priced as shown with this 3

Category

1960s Danish Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s
Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This versatile composition includes a storage cabinet

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Wood

Storage Rack from USA
Storage Rack from USA

Storage Rack from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Aesthetically interesting unique and finely crafted open storage unit in machined aluminum. Likely

Category

1950s American American Craftsman Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Steel Bin Storage Cabinet
Vintage Steel Bin Storage Cabinet

Vintage Steel Bin Storage Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Multi-Bin Storage Unit Overall Dimensions: 14 1/4" x 40 1/4" x 72" high Outer Bin Dimensions: 9

Category

Mid-20th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

French Elm Shelving Unit
French Elm Shelving Unit

French Elm Shelving Unit

By Maison Regain

Located in Toronto, CA

1950s Solid Elm storage unit from French manufacturer Maison Regain, known for their timeless

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial

Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial

Located in Vosselaar, BE

shelf storage unit is artisanally constructed with well patined mountain softwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Softwood

A Pair of storage cabinets by Andre Vandenbeuk
A Pair of storage cabinets by Andre Vandenbeuk

A Pair of storage cabinets by Andre Vandenbeuk

By Andre Vandenbeuck

Located in London, Lambeth

storage units in the early 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Used Storage Units

Materials

Plastic

Ludovico Acerbis in the style storage cabinet late 1960s
Ludovico Acerbis in the style storage cabinet late 1960s

Ludovico Acerbis in the style storage cabinet late 1960s

By Lodovico Acerbis

Located in bari, IT

Centre piece storage unit in white lacquered wood with red central insert in the style of designer

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Beech

A. R. Cordemeijer Metal Vitrine Wall Unit 5600 for Gispen, Netherlands 1962
A. R. Cordemeijer Metal Vitrine Wall Unit 5600 for Gispen, Netherlands 1962

A. R. Cordemeijer Metal Vitrine Wall Unit 5600 for Gispen, Netherlands 1962

By Gispen Culemborg, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing the Exquisite Grey Metal Vitrine Storage Unit by Gispen, Model 5600: A Timeless Dutch

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Componibili storage unit components in vibrant hot pink. Will come with 2 “body” units and 1

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman
John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman

John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman

By John Keal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This versatile Mid-Century Modern vitrine / wall unit designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Midcentury Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design tall storage units from the Artona series designed by Afra &

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

By Maisa

Located in amstelveen, NL

Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de

Category

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

Materials

Ash

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers
Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two italian midcentury modern design tall chests of drawers and storage units from the

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Three glossy lacquered storage modules, 1970s
Three glossy lacquered storage modules, 1970s

Three glossy lacquered storage modules, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

Three glossy lacquered storage modules, 1970s Three storage modules, which can be composed as

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

By Mobilier International

Located in Bridgeport, CT

units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a wonderful cabinet

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System
1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System

1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

unit/cabinet. This rare cabinet was part of a larger storage system, which allowed for the creation of

Category

1970s Danish Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Wrought Iron Bakery Rack, Industrial Style, Europe, 1920s
Antique Wrought Iron Bakery Rack, Industrial Style, Europe, 1920s

Antique Wrought Iron Bakery Rack, Industrial Style, Europe, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bakery rack; wrought iron; 1920s; shelves; storing; storage unit; bakers shelving

Category

1920s European Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Brazilian Cabinet
Rosewood Brazilian Cabinet

Rosewood Brazilian Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Storage Units with sliding Rosewood doors.

Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Original Eames ESU-400 modular storage cabinet, coloured panels, pre-1952
Original Eames ESU-400 modular storage cabinet, coloured panels, pre-1952

Original Eames ESU-400 modular storage cabinet, coloured panels, pre-1952

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU 400 Storage Unit, circa 1950 coloured panels Herman Miller

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Wall-filling 'Made to Measure' storage unit designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The 'Made to

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Retro cubes 1970's black and steel bar and storage cabinet by Roberto Monsani
Retro cubes 1970's black and steel bar and storage cabinet by Roberto Monsani

Retro cubes 1970's black and steel bar and storage cabinet by Roberto Monsani

By Roberto Monsani

Located in Milano, IT

and stainless steel storage and bar cabinet, Italy, 1970s, stunning free standing storage unit by

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Tambour Unit
Large Tambour Unit

Large Tambour Unit

Located in London, GB

heart of the cabinet is a fold-down writing desk, which transforms this elegant storage unit into a

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1970s Mid-Century TV unit / media unit cabinet by Sakol
1970s Mid-Century TV unit / media unit cabinet by Sakol

1970s Mid-Century TV unit / media unit cabinet by Sakol

Located in London, GB

, ideal for use as a TV stand, hi-fi cabinet or general storage unit. Delivery Any delivery costs shown

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Storage Rack from USA
Storage Rack from USA

Storage Rack from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Aesthetically interesting unique and finely crafted modernist open storage unit in machined

Category

20th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957
Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Saint ouen, FR

) Rosewood H95xW130xD79.5cm In a perfect state The desk features a removable storage unit with tambour

Category

1950s European Other Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

LB65 Vitrine by Marco Zanuso for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
LB65 Vitrine by Marco Zanuso for Poggi, Italy, 1970s

LB65 Vitrine by Marco Zanuso for Poggi, Italy, 1970s

By Poggi, Marco Zanuso

Located in Milan, IT

Rare vitrine - storage unit model Lb65 by Marco Zanuso for Poggi. Glass shelves three doors

Category

1970s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of mid-century scandinavian sideboards
Pair of mid-century scandinavian sideboards

Pair of mid-century scandinavian sideboards

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of mid-century scandinavian sideboards Product details Storage units with sliding doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin Lacquered Sideboard Mid Seventies
Pierre Cardin Lacquered Sideboard Mid Seventies

Pierre Cardin Lacquered Sideboard Mid Seventies

By Pierre Cardin

Located in bari, IT

Storage unit in black lacquered wood with two side doors and central chest of drawers by the French

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Low Shelf PJ-O50204
Low Shelf PJ-O50204

Low Shelf PJ-O50204

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Paris, FR

Double-sided storage unit in solid teak. Open quadrangular frame with three asymmetrical

Category

1960s Indian Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cabinet by Bassett
Vintage Cabinet by Bassett

Vintage Cabinet by Bassett

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

drawers with cut out pulls. Great storage unit for living room or office. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

1960s Continental Oak Bar Unit with Shelving – Room Divider
1960s Continental Oak Bar Unit with Shelving – Room Divider

1960s Continental Oak Bar Unit with Shelving – Room Divider

Located in London, GB

well-proportioned, suitable for use as a drinks bar, storage unit, or room divider. Size: H100 cm x

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Style Iron Wine Cabinet
Antique Style Iron Wine Cabinet

Antique Style Iron Wine Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Six foot tall storage unit for wine and glasses. Unique round shape with ornate iron scrolling and

Category

20th Century Used Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Dressers/Armoires 2 Available
Danish Modern Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Dressers/Armoires 2 Available

Danish Modern Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Dressers/Armoires 2 Available

By Dyrlund

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of walnut with rosewood accents double doors and drawers storage units , very nice and

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

piece suitable for use as a hallway console, sideboard, blanket chest, or storage unit in both rustic

Category

1920s Spanish Rustic Used Storage Units

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Componibili Storage Unit, 1969 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in white, Made in Italy.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s
Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s

Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

-450 made in Czech Republic. This storage unit is opened by two doors. It is in a good original

Category

1960s Czech Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top

By Stow Davis

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large storage

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

, as well as storage units that can be fitted with standard or drop-down doors. The vertical section

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s
Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s

Vintage dresser by Jiroutek for Interier Praha model U-450, 1960s

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

model U-450 made in Czech Republic. This storage unit is opened by two doors. It is in a good original

Category

1960s Slovak Used Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957
Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

optional storage unit on top which makes this desk look amazing and makes it more functional as well. It

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES Originally from a workshop or atelier, this storage unit was

Category

19th Century British Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Pine, Paint

Reflex Angelo Origami Modular Double-Sided Cabinet Set, White Lacquer, Italy
Reflex Angelo Origami Modular Double-Sided Cabinet Set, White Lacquer, Italy

Reflex Angelo Origami Modular Double-Sided Cabinet Set, White Lacquer, Italy

By Reflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Reflex Angelo Origami Modular Double-Sided Cabinet Set, White Lacquer, Italy Modular storage unit

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet

Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial metal steel rustic "Lyon" open file sorting storage unit. Army green with eight

Category

20th Century American Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage solid elm chest of drawers, 1980s
Vintage solid elm chest of drawers, 1980s

Vintage solid elm chest of drawers, 1980s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

series of 3 drawers. This storage unit is in good vintage condition.

Category

1980s French Used Storage Units

Materials

Elm

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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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