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Bespoke Mid-Century Danish Design Teak Seceretaire Dry Bar Storage Unit
Bespoke Mid-Century Danish Design Teak Seceretaire Dry Bar Storage Unit

Bespoke Mid-Century Danish Design Teak Seceretaire Dry Bar Storage Unit

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

features a large lockable storage area with fold down writing desk perfect for writing letters or working

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Macintosh of Kirkcaldy Teak Inset Handle Sideboard Storage Unit G Plan Eames Era
Macintosh of Kirkcaldy Teak Inset Handle Sideboard Storage Unit G Plan Eames Era

Macintosh of Kirkcaldy Teak Inset Handle Sideboard Storage Unit G Plan Eames Era

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

teak sideboard with it’s large side cupboards offers versatile and ample storage in a beautiful compact

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Marble or Iron Shelf Unit
Marble or Iron Shelf Unit

Marble or Iron Shelf Unit

Unavailable|$3,500 / set

Marble or Iron Shelf Unit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking and very functional iron and marble display or storage unit with four marble shelves

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Iron

Storage Cabinet with Desk Marcel Gascoin for Alvéole, 1950
Storage Cabinet with Desk Marcel Gascoin for Alvéole, 1950

Storage Cabinet with Desk Marcel Gascoin for Alvéole, 1950

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Storage unit with integrated desk / secretary, resting on a wooden base Light in the Marcel Gascoin

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers
Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers

Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful 1970's storage unit with twelve individual bins/drawers. This unit can be used in a

Category

1970s American Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

1970s Midcentury Teak Rare G Plan Book Case Free Standing Unit
1970s Midcentury Teak Rare G Plan Book Case Free Standing Unit

1970s Midcentury Teak Rare G Plan Book Case Free Standing Unit

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

Rare book shelf or storage unit by G Plan. Minimally designed with a Danish sensibility. Two

Category

1970s British Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Dunbar  Sideboard
Dunbar  Sideboard

Dunbar Sideboard

Unavailable|$3,250

Dunbar Sideboard

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handsome Dunbar storage unit in two tones. Very sharp!

Category

1960s American Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s
Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s

Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s

By Industrial Design

Located in Chester, Flintshire

storage unit has 135 individual pigeon-holes offering multiple versatile storage options. Complete with

Category

Mid-20th Century Welsh Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Painted Bureau
18th Century Oak Painted Bureau

18th Century Oak Painted Bureau

Located in Pulborough, GB

18th century oak painted bureau with upper storage unit. Finished in dark blue with stone coloured

Category

Late 18th Century Danish Used Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Pass-Word Media Shelving Unit by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni, Italy
Pass-Word Media Shelving Unit by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni, Italy

Pass-Word Media Shelving Unit by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni, Italy

By Dante Bonuccelli, Molteni & C

Located in Brooklyn, NY

floorbased storage units, fitted with different types of openings. Internally, the system features a smart

Category

2010s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

ESU 400-N
ESU 400-N

ESU 400-N

Unavailable|$32,000

ESU 400-N

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hudson, NY

Vintage Eames Storage Unit Second series, neutral colrs, with all three types of sliding doors

Category

1950s American Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen 4 Paneled Shelving and Storage Cabinet in Wood and Glass
Børge Mogensen 4 Paneled Shelving and Storage Cabinet in Wood and Glass

Børge Mogensen 4 Paneled Shelving and Storage Cabinet in Wood and Glass

By Børge Mogensen

Located in West Hollywood, CA

shelves, sliding glass and blind door storage. Unit consists of 8 module and interchangeable pieces, 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Marquetry-Decorated Bar Cabinet
Marquetry-Decorated Bar Cabinet

Marquetry-Decorated Bar Cabinet

Located in Blacksburg, VA

compartment above two smaller compartments with a two-door storage unit underneath.

Category

20th Century Unknown Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Peachy Pink 9 Drawers Dresser circa 1980
Peachy Pink 9 Drawers Dresser circa 1980

Peachy Pink 9 Drawers Dresser circa 1980

Located in Staten Island, NY

a credenza in the living room or extra storage unit in the bedroom.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Laminate

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Irwin Collection, Shelving Storage Cabinet, circa 1960
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Irwin Collection, Shelving Storage Cabinet, circa 1960

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Irwin Collection, Shelving Storage Cabinet, circa 1960

By Paul McCobb

Located in Madison, WI

Paul McCobb for Calvin Group Irwin collection. Shelving unit, storage cabinet, breakfront, wall

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Flat Desk by Ico Parisi, 1958 for Mim Roma, Italy
Large Flat Desk by Ico Parisi, 1958 for Mim Roma, Italy

Large Flat Desk by Ico Parisi, 1958 for Mim Roma, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Paris, FR

on X-base with chrome legs Two-sided drawer storage unit Shelf Measures: 74 x 180 x 90 cm In good

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Chrome

Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960

Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960

By Franco Albini

Located in Wilnis, UT

two storage units with doors revealing a storage space with shelves inside. The many shelves of the

Category

1960s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Italian Sideboard in Rosewood, Gianfranco Frattini
Italian Sideboard in Rosewood, Gianfranco Frattini

Italian Sideboard in Rosewood, Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Antwerpen, BE

storage units, with drawers on the left. The units have vertical tambour doors which results in a uniform

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Abalone

1970 Joe Colombo "Boby" Trolley Workstation Cart in White
1970 Joe Colombo "Boby" Trolley Workstation Cart in White

1970 Joe Colombo "Boby" Trolley Workstation Cart in White

By Joe Colombo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Excellent condition white, signed Joe Colombo Boby Trolley cart. Awesome storage unit in the

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Plastic

Custom Industrial Display Rack with Vintage Industrial Baskets
Custom Industrial Display Rack with Vintage Industrial Baskets

Custom Industrial Display Rack with Vintage Industrial Baskets

Located in Alhambra, CA

frame. Rolls on casters. Ideal as a retail display or at-home storage unit. Dimensions: 24" w x 16

Category

1990s American Industrial Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Pass-Word Suspended Sliding Bookshelf Cabinet by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni
Pass-Word Suspended Sliding Bookshelf Cabinet by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni

Pass-Word Suspended Sliding Bookshelf Cabinet by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni

By Dante Bonuccelli, Molteni & C

Located in Brooklyn, NY

floor based storage units, fitted with different types of opening, can be arranged alongside special

Category

2010s Italian Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

California Artisan Room Divider
California Artisan Room Divider

California Artisan Room Divider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary one of a kind custom room divider and storage unit. This was removed from a home

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Fir

1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames
1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames

1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Charles and Ray Eames storage unit featuring five drawers in the middle area. Side and back panels

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames 'b'
1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames 'b'

1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames 'b'

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Charles and Ray Eames storage unit featuring an open area in the upper section and two sliding

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit
Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit

Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Swim/Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit. We have more available

Category

1950s American Schoolhouse Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pierre Vandel Vitrines French Midcentury Illuminated Showcase Cabinets
Pair of Pierre Vandel Vitrines French Midcentury Illuminated Showcase Cabinets

Pair of Pierre Vandel Vitrines French Midcentury Illuminated Showcase Cabinets

By Pierre Vandel

Located in France, FR

company known for their luxury coffee tables, chairs, vitrines, storage units, and other objects produced

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Straw Marquetry Lady Desk with Its Chair 1930 by Blanche Klotz
Exceptional Straw Marquetry Lady Desk with Its Chair 1930 by Blanche Klotz

Exceptional Straw Marquetry Lady Desk with Its Chair 1930 by Blanche Klotz

By Blanche Klotz

Located in Paris, FR

deep drawer and a deep cupboard (with two shelves) on each side, are very practical as storage units

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s

Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Amsterdam, NL

wood. Both storage units can be locked, the original keys are there and working. For all items from

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Located in Madison, WI

Maine. Counter served as a work and storage unit in the barn of that Yankee farmstead for decades as

Category

Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Used Storage Units

Materials

Fruitwood

G Plan Fresco Compact Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era
G Plan Fresco Compact Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era

G Plan Fresco Compact Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

centre, a storage unit, drinks cabinet, Craft centre, office storage unit or a low level room divider as

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

G Plan Fresco Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era
G Plan Fresco Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era

G Plan Fresco Sideboard TV Stand Mid-Century Vintage Danish Retro Era

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

centre, a storage unit, drinks cabinet, Craft centre, office storage unit or a low level room divider as

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Slidedoor Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro
Danish Teak Slidedoor Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro

Danish Teak Slidedoor Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

lighter birch trimmed interior. In excellent refinished condition, this unit is the ideal storage or

Category

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

“Malibu” Table by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1980
“Malibu” Table by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1980

“Malibu” Table by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1980

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Wilnis, UT

around 1980. This outstanding piece has a white wooden base with storage unit and adjustable round top

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dieter Rams, 606 Universal Shelving System Black, Vitsoe, 1960
Dieter Rams, 606 Universal Shelving System Black, Vitsoe, 1960

Dieter Rams, 606 Universal Shelving System Black, Vitsoe, 1960

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Grenoble, FR

bookcase and storage unit but also to display objects and accessories or in the office to be used for files

Category

20th Century German Used Storage Units

George Nelson Slat Bench W/ Storage Display Unit for Herman Miller
George Nelson Slat Bench W/ Storage Display Unit for Herman Miller

George Nelson Slat Bench W/ Storage Display Unit for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All original and in great original condition. This unit is 34" long and sits on it's original

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood

Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century
Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century

Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

piece of furniture is more than a functional storage unit; it is a statement piece that adds a rich

Category

18th Century Belgian Brutalist Used Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Vitsoe 606 Dieter Rams Shelving system minimalist wall unit
Vitsoe 606 Dieter Rams Shelving system minimalist wall unit

Vitsoe 606 Dieter Rams Shelving system minimalist wall unit

By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams

Located in Alsdorf, NW

shelves with integrated bookends Two storage units with sliding doors, one open Aluminum E-Tracks for wall

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

17th Century Italian San Filippo Writing Table
17th Century Italian San Filippo Writing Table

17th Century Italian San Filippo Writing Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

writing surface with three drawers and two small storage units.

Category

17th Century Italian Used Storage Units

Custom Julia Gray, Ltd. Cream & Gilt Slant Front Secretary Bookcase
Custom Julia Gray, Ltd. Cream & Gilt Slant Front Secretary Bookcase

Custom Julia Gray, Ltd. Cream & Gilt Slant Front Secretary Bookcase

By Julia Gray

Located in Geneva, IL

and smaller storage units. In near mint to mint condition. Very little to no evidence of use. A

Category

1990s American Louis XV Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

George Ciancimino Wooden Executive Desk, France, ca. 1970
George Ciancimino Wooden Executive Desk, France, ca. 1970

George Ciancimino Wooden Executive Desk, France, ca. 1970

By George Ciancimino

Located in Maastricht, NL

drawers and on the right a file cabinet. Above both storage units there is a sliding writing tablet.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Aluminum

G Plan Scandinavian Range Teak Sideboard Drinks Cabinet
G Plan Scandinavian Range Teak Sideboard Drinks Cabinet

G Plan Scandinavian Range Teak Sideboard Drinks Cabinet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

unit which is great for use as a media centre, drinks cabinet or storage unit in any room in the house

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Danish Design Teak Room Divider Shelving Unit Storage G Plan Era Midcentury
Danish Design Teak Room Divider Shelving Unit Storage G Plan Era Midcentury

Danish Design Teak Room Divider Shelving Unit Storage G Plan Era Midcentury

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

possibilities including a drinks cabinet, media unit or book shelf! With integrated lower storage perfect for

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table in Teak and Glass
Coffee Table in Teak and Glass

Coffee Table in Teak and Glass

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

separated by another piece of glass to have on each side a storage unit. The top is still original and has

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Quadrille Range Sideboard by R Bennett for G Plan
Quadrille Range Sideboard by R Bennett for G Plan

Quadrille Range Sideboard by R Bennett for G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

design and manufacture from a great iconic British Firm. Perfect as a storage unit in a bedroom, these

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Set of 1960s Storage Box Units by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy, Finland
Set of 1960s Storage Box Units by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy, Finland

Set of 1960s Storage Box Units by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy, Finland

By Treston, Ristomatti Ratia

Located in Turku, FI

Set of six Finnish Mid-Century Modern brown and yellow 1960s storage box units designed by

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Danish Teak Diamond Relief Cut Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro G Plan
Danish Teak Diamond Relief Cut Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro G Plan

Danish Teak Diamond Relief Cut Sideboard Media Unit Storage Vintage Retro G Plan

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

for any room or as a focal point. Great for a media unit or dry bar, this versatile storage is a great

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti
Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti

Late 19th Century Wall Secretary by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Paris, FR

workbench for writing bills and a small storage unit with a succession of drawers that can be used to place

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Dieter Rams - 606 Universal Shelving System - Vitsoe, 1960
Dieter Rams - 606 Universal Shelving System - Vitsoe, 1960

Dieter Rams - 606 Universal Shelving System - Vitsoe, 1960

By Dieter Rams

Located in Grenoble, FR

. It can be place at home, as bookcase and storage unit but also to display objects and accessories or

Category

20th Century German Used Storage Units

1980s Joseph Jeup Modern Chests of Drawers in Custom Blue-Grey
1980s Joseph Jeup Modern Chests of Drawers in Custom Blue-Grey

1980s Joseph Jeup Modern Chests of Drawers in Custom Blue-Grey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sleek and refined appearance. This Joseph Jeup chest of drawers is not just a storage unit but a

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel, Metal

Industrial Wall Unit
Industrial Wall Unit

Industrial Wall Unit

Unavailable|$829

Industrial Wall Unit

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Industrial wall cabinet with mirrors incorporated in the doors. Also have three hooks underneath. Is fully varnished and has a beautiful patina.

Category

1920s Industrial Used Storage Units

Mahogany Wall Unit, 1970s
Mahogany Wall Unit, 1970s

Mahogany Wall Unit, 1970s

Located in Chesham, GB

This wall unit is made of mahogany and rests on four tapered legs. The piece comprises two shelves

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Steel Shelving Unit
Steel Shelving Unit

Steel Shelving Unit

Unavailable|$2,100

Steel Shelving Unit

Located in Seattle, WA

Stamped steel Art Deco four-shelf display unit.

Category

1930s American Used Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Vintage Shelving Unit
Vintage Shelving Unit

Vintage Shelving Unit

Unavailable|$1,850

Vintage Shelving Unit

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful vintage shelving unit.

Category

19th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Industrial Shelving Unit
Industrial Shelving Unit

Industrial Shelving Unit

Unavailable|$4,800 / set

Industrial Shelving Unit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large scale industrial shelving unit.

Category

20th Century American Used Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Locker Unit
Industrial Metal Locker Unit

Industrial Metal Locker Unit

Located in New York, NY

5 Compartment Locker with original gray/green paint

Category

20th Century American Industrial Used Storage Units

Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit
Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit

Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit

Located in Whittier, CA

A unique, one of a kind, original burl wood wall unit/ entertainment center. This unique piece is

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Used Storage Units

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Burl

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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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