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Narrow Box Shelves

Located in London, GB

These slimline oak shelving units offer a refined and versatile storage solution. Crafted from high-quality oak veneer, these shelves feature a beautifully rich wood grain with a smo...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

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Oak

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

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

Located in Markington, GB

Original 1965 industrial Venner storage and display boxes, model IT-387, crafted from sturdy folded zinc-coated metal with riveted construction. Unlike modern lightweight reproductio...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Zinc

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.

By George Nelson

Located in Basel, BS

This highly optioned configuration features rich wood-grained cabinet boxes and shelves fitted with iconic, minimalist metal edge pulls.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes
Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes

Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice pair of illuminated hanging shadow or display boxes. They ave sockets for bulbs on the top and bottom. Recently re-wired completely. They are made of either plastic or resin, ...

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Box Shelves

“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956
“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956

“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

The configuration includes three drawers, two enclosed box cabinets, and two open shelves, offering generous and versatile storage while preserving a visually light, linear presence.

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1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter

Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter

Located in Gaggenau, DE

It has five uprights to fix the floor and ceiling, supporting 10 shelves and 4 boxes including a record cabinet and bar cabient Composed of Four modules joined together.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

It consists of six elements arranged in three modules. It boxes, shelves and drawers; above the top elements are three glass shelves.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Solid Mahogany Quistgaard Flatware/Desk top Box with Removable Shelves
Rare Solid Mahogany Quistgaard Flatware/Desk top Box with Removable Shelves

Rare Solid Mahogany Quistgaard Flatware/Desk top Box with Removable Shelves

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

A very unusual and very rare piece designed by Quistgaard in solid mahogany with removable shelves, stamped Denmark IHQ. Never seen one like it. with beveled edge sides. can be used ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

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Mahogany

Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors w/ Shelves
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors w/ Shelves

Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors w/ Shelves

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Very Unique Pair of Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Trinket Box Wall Mirrors. You open the door and there is shelving.; Great for ldisplaying oved collectibles.

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Mirror

Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine
Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine

Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine

By Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid oak frame adjustable glass shelves box shape curio display cabinet showcase.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 2 shelves, 1 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 2 drawers.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 2 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 2 drawers and one box with a folding door that contains a drawer and a shelf.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Modular freestanding Floor to Ceiling Book Case
Italian Midcentury Modular freestanding Floor to Ceiling Book Case

Italian Midcentury Modular freestanding Floor to Ceiling Book Case

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Vienna, AT

It features two black lacquered metal posts with brass fittings, four shelves and one unit with sliding doors., The positions of the shelves and box are adjustable.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo, 1960s
Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo, 1960s

Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo, 1960s

By ISA Bergamo, Leonardo Fiori

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 7 shelves and 2 boxes containing one shelf. Adjustable height: height minimum: 261 cm, height maximum: 418 cm.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian wall unit, 1970s
Italian wall unit, 1970s

Italian wall unit, 1970s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular Italian wall unit made of wood and brass, composed of 9 shelves and 2 boxes. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 1 box with two sliding doors and 3 drawers, and 1 box with two sliding doors and another door.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern self-supporting metal wood brass String bookcase 1960
Italian mid-century modern self-supporting metal wood brass String bookcase 1960

Italian mid-century modern self-supporting metal wood brass String bookcase 1960

Located in MIlano, IT

Medium height self-supporting string bookcase, with black metal box structure, wooden shelves and brass finishes and tips.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970
Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970

Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Royal System" wall unit by Poul Cadovius, in teak, with seven shelves and four boxes. The set is supported by a hanging system of wooden brackets.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Small Green Tool Box or Hanging Shelf
Small Green Tool Box or Hanging Shelf

Small Green Tool Box or Hanging Shelf

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H 10.75 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

Small Green Tool Box or Hanging Shelf

Located in Hudson, NY

Small green hanging shelf, tool box. This is actually a tool box, but we loved it as a hanging shelf and it has hooks for hanging it on the reverse side. American. Lovely for small ...

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20th Century American Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

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 Ristomatti Ratia, Treston

Located in Turku, FI

Set of six Finnish Mid-Century Modern brown and yellow 1960s storage box units designed by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy. The storage boxes can be matched in different ways to crea...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Stylish Shelf System, Royal Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1958
Stylish Shelf System, Royal Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1958

Stylish Shelf System, Royal Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1958

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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in

Stylish Shelf System, Royal Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1958

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Berlin, DE

Much more complex and elegant solved were the hanger shelves and boxes as e.g. the competitor of Lasse Strinning String.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Six-Drawer Desk
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Six-Drawer Desk

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Six-Drawer Desk

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H 28.25 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Six-Drawer Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

In typical fashion for mid-century design - the back displays three open box shelves for versatile desk placement. Midcentury Scandinavian design at its best.

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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Shelving Unit from Factory Paint Box, Wall mounted Cupboard, Cabinet, Shelves
Shelving Unit from Factory Paint Box, Wall mounted Cupboard, Cabinet, Shelves

Shelving Unit from Factory Paint Box, Wall mounted Cupboard, Cabinet, Shelves

Located in Madison, WI

Storage cabinet, shelving unit made from factory paint box, 1960s. Built-in shelves of reclaimed wood with wall-mounting hardware and steel mesh back make an ideal storage cabinet fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Steel

Italian Wooden bookcase circa 1950
Italian Wooden bookcase circa 1950

Italian Wooden bookcase circa 1950

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H 80.71 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in

Italian Wooden bookcase circa 1950

Located in Nice, FR

Wooden bookcase with decoration in laminated with geometrics motives blue, white and cream. Composed with 2 shelves and a box with front door. Italian work from the 50'.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Teak Swedish Small Mid-Century Box Shelves
Teak Swedish Small Mid-Century Box Shelves

Teak Swedish Small Mid-Century Box Shelves

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

Teak Swedish Small Mid-Century Box Shelves

Located in London, GB

A pair of teak mid-century shelving. Sweden, c1960s. Small in size. Useful as shelving or small floor book cases. No wall fixings provided but easy to source online. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Box Shelves

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Wood

Set of 6 "Pepita" Boxes Shelves by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden
Set of 6 "Pepita" Boxes Shelves by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden

Set of 6 "Pepita" Boxes Shelves by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden

By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Set of six wall boxes designed by Nils Jonsson. Manufactured by Hugo Troeds in Sweden during the late 1950s. Made from teak with black laminate background. Box joint construction.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

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Laminate, Teak

2 Global Views Inc Silver & Gold Wooden Wall Hanging Modern Boxed Shelves
2 Global Views Inc Silver & Gold Wooden Wall Hanging Modern Boxed Shelves

2 Global Views Inc Silver & Gold Wooden Wall Hanging Modern Boxed Shelves

By Global Views

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Global Views Inc wall sconces finished in silver and gold. Measure: 12"1.

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Stainless Box Wall Shelving Unit in the Style of Milo Baughman
Stainless Box Wall Shelving Unit in the Style of Milo Baughman

Stainless Box Wall Shelving Unit in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The horizontal box shelves slip over predetermed pins that hold them in place.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Wall Shelf by Milo Baughman C. 1970.
Stainless Steel Wall Shelf by Milo Baughman C. 1970.

Stainless Steel Wall Shelf by Milo Baughman C. 1970.

By Milo Baughman

Located in Long Island City, NY

This shelving unit is extremely well crafted with seven removable box shelves and a back wall panel that is made of wood covered in stainless steel, making this item durable and buil...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hollywood Regency Shadow Box Wall Mirror with Glass Display Shelves
Hollywood Regency Shadow Box Wall Mirror with Glass Display Shelves

Hollywood Regency Shadow Box Wall Mirror with Glass Display Shelves

Located in Astoria, NY

A large-scale, Hollywood Regency style wall mirror, with mirrored panel shadow box frame, bordered by reverse hand-painted flowers and acanthus leaves, inset with glass shelves.

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian teak shelving system designed by danish artist Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box and shelves can be positioned as desired; original uprights ( see photos ) and man...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box and shelves can be positioned as desired; manufacture label., circa 1960.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

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Metal

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian teak oak shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box and shelves can be positioned as desired; manufacture label., circa 1960.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box, chest of drawers and shelves can be positioned as desired; manufacture lab...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

WWII Military Equipment Transport Boxes
WWII Military Equipment Transport Boxes

WWII Military Equipment Transport Boxes

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H 17.5 in W 30 in D 11.5 in

WWII Military Equipment Transport Boxes

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Military boxes constructed with heavy gauge metal contain 1 removable shelf and 2 moving handles. Provides great storage also great as a Bench Each box has (2) 1" footings. $300 ...

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1940s American Industrial Vintage Box Shelves

Italian Black Abs and Metal Wall Glove Box Named Utensilo, 1970s
Italian Black Abs and Metal Wall Glove Box Named Utensilo, 1970s

Italian Black Abs and Metal Wall Glove Box Named Utensilo, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian black abs and metal wall glove box named Utensilo, 1970s. Wall glove box in shiny black abs with nickel-plated metal hooks containers of different shapes and sizes.

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Collection of Ceramic Egg Trinket Boxes, in Original Art Deco Display Shelf
Collection of Ceramic Egg Trinket Boxes, in Original Art Deco Display Shelf

Collection of Ceramic Egg Trinket Boxes, in Original Art Deco Display Shelf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A collection of ceramic egg trinket boxes, in original Art Deco display shelf This collection comes in its own wall hanging shelf unit, the shelf is made in mahogany with a blue v...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

1950s French Industrial Box Trolley, Tricotage Marmoutier
1950s French Industrial Box Trolley, Tricotage Marmoutier

1950s French Industrial Box Trolley, Tricotage Marmoutier

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s French Industrial box trolley – Tricotage Marmoutier 1950s French industrial box trolley – Tricotage Marmoutier. We recently sourced a number of very original industrial items...

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1950s French Industrial Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

New in Box Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System
New in Box Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

New in Box Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving System

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare three section Royal Cadovius system with black enameled metal risers and assorted teak shelving. One section was un-packaged by the owners' Grandson, but the rest is in original...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Palaset Modular Record Paper Box by Treston of Finland
Palaset Modular Record Paper Box by Treston of Finland

Palaset Modular Record Paper Box by Treston of Finland

By Treston

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and versatile record or desk top paper box by Treston of Finland very hard to find and collectable , we have lacquer the box in yellow retains its original paper label.

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20th Century Finnish Space Age Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Fiberglass

1940s Set of Two British Military Metal Storage Boxes
1940s Set of Two British Military Metal Storage Boxes

1940s Set of Two British Military Metal Storage Boxes

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H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in

1940s Set of Two British Military Metal Storage Boxes

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s set of two British military metal storage boxes. Made in galvanized sheet steel which has been overpainted in the original military green these would have been used stacked as ...

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1940s British Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

1900s Italian Reverse Mirror Hanging Wall Shelf and Letter Box
1900s Italian Reverse Mirror Hanging Wall Shelf and Letter Box

1900s Italian Reverse Mirror Hanging Wall Shelf and Letter Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1900s Italian reverse mirror hanging wall shelf/letter box with hand-painted scene of maidens and cherubs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Mirror

1960s Tall Set of Grey Metallic Filing Boxes, Set of Nine
1960s Tall Set of Grey Metallic Filing Boxes, Set of Nine

1960s Tall Set of Grey Metallic Filing Boxes, Set of Nine

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960s tall set of grey metallic filing boxes, set of nine 1960s tall set of grey metallic filing boxes, set of nine. Classic 1960s metallic grey filing boxes which can be stacked ...

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1960s British Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century English Walnut Modular Shelving Boxes By Unix c.1960
20th Century English Walnut Modular Shelving Boxes By Unix c.1960

20th Century English Walnut Modular Shelving Boxes By Unix c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century collection of English walnut modular shelving by UNIX, manufactured by Phoenix Gallery in London during the 1960s. Known for their minimalist design and exceptional cr...

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20th Century English Other Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Walnut

60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk
60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk

60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk

By Ladderax, Robert Heal, Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Consisting of three teak boxes with adjustable glass shelves and glass sliding doors, one drop down bureau, and two shelves.

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Cado wall system by Poul Cadovius
Cado wall system by Poul Cadovius

Cado wall system by Poul Cadovius

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H 87.75 in W 95 in D 16 in

Cado wall system by Poul Cadovius

Located in Chicago, IL

4 storage cabinets with woven veneer fronts, desk surface, display box with glass shelves, 5 open shelves and nice quality vintage speakers that sound great.

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20th Century Danish Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Teak

William Watting Wall System Fristho Franeker, 1950s
William Watting Wall System Fristho Franeker, 1950s

William Watting Wall System Fristho Franeker, 1950s

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H 51.97 in W 80.71 in D 13.78 in

William Watting Wall System Fristho Franeker, 1950s

By Fristho, William Watting

Located in Den Haag, NL

Comes with 2 cabinets 1 with sliding glass doors and glass shelves 1 with valve box. Also with 2 glass shelves.

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Beech

Shelf, High Danish Bookcase in Rosewood by Erik Brouer, 1960
Shelf, High Danish Bookcase in Rosewood by Erik Brouer, 1960

Shelf, High Danish Bookcase in Rosewood by Erik Brouer, 1960

By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Large open Scandinavian bookcase. 2 Large boxes each with 5 shelves, 4 of which can be adjusted in height.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Colored Yellow, Blue and Teak Modular Wall Bookcase by Hansen & Guldborg Denmark
Colored Yellow, Blue and Teak Modular Wall Bookcase by Hansen & Guldborg Denmark

Colored Yellow, Blue and Teak Modular Wall Bookcase by Hansen & Guldborg Denmark

By Bruno Hansen, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Antwerp, BE

All the shelves and boxes forming this bookcase are attached to the uprights with teak wood fasteners.Easy assembly allows an infinite number of combinations.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Agenore Fabbri, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The composition begins with a grid of tall, slender vertical uprights in black metal, which carry a rhythmic sequence of teak shelves and box-modules that float lightly off the wall.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

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H 79.53 in W 130.71 in D 15.16 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 6 shelves, 2 boxes with 1 double door containing 2 shelves, 1 box with 4 drawers and 1 door, 1 box with 2 sliding doors and 1 box/bar with 1 folding door and m...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

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H 79.14 in W 125.2 in D 17.33 in

Italian Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

By Dal Vera

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden wall unit to be hung on the wall and modular with 13 shelves, a large box with 2 doors containing 3 shelves and 4 drawers, a box with a swing door containing a shelf and a desk.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera, 1950s

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H 70.48 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in

Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera, 1950s

By Dal Vera

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit with 4 shelves, a box with 4 drawers and another with a hinged door containing 2 glass shelves.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk
Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk

Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A three section walnut wall unit with center desk and drawers, three double door storage boxes with shelves, one three-drawer box and four adjustable shelves.

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

the Desk Organizer Cabinet designed by Edward Wormley
the Desk Organizer Cabinet designed by Edward Wormley

the Desk Organizer Cabinet designed by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A clever desk organizer with faux slate writing surfaces, open shelves, a hinged box and a removable letter box.

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1950s American Vintage Box Shelves

Italian Wall unit - 1960s
Italian Wall unit - 1960s

Italian Wall unit - 1960s

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H 84.65 in W 68.9 in D 16.93 in

Italian Wall unit - 1960s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

it is made in Teak with 3 boxes, 4 shelves and it is self-supporting. The height of the bookcase is adjustable It is 215 cm as standard but you can go up to at least 300 cm but the n...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

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H 86.62 in W 94.49 in D 18.9 in

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Teak version with three wall panels supporting several shelves and boxes. This wall system is composed of : - 4 shelves - 1 box with sliding doors in wood - 1 glass sliding d...

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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Safe on Casters
Vintage Safe on Casters

Vintage Safe on Casters

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H 29 in W 20 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Safe on Casters

Located in Oakville, CT

This black painted vintage safe has a scalloped face plate, flat key with wooden shelves and box inside.

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20th Century American Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood for Mobilier International
George Nelson Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood for Mobilier International

George Nelson Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood for Mobilier International

By George Nelson, Mobilier International

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Shelving unit or bookcases by George Nelson for Mobilier International. Shelves and boxes can be installed at your own convenience.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Steel

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 97.64 in D 16.15 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, a box with 2 sliding doors containing a shelf, a box with 2 doors also containing a shelf, a box with a hinged door containing two lockable drawers,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 65.36 in D 16.15 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 2 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 4 drawers and one door.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

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H 105.91 in W 139.77 in D 19.69 in

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit in wood and metal with 12 shelves, 1 box with 4 drawers, 1 large box with double door and key to close and 1 box with 2 sliding doors containing a shelf.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Wall Unit, 1970s
Italian Wall Unit, 1970s

Italian Wall Unit, 1970s

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H 116.93 in W 150.01 in D 21.26 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1970s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 11 shelves, 3 Box with two doors containing a shelf and 1 Box with a hinged door and 1 box with 4 drawers Wear due to time and age of the wall unit FOR SHIPPIN...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius, Four "Royal System" Columns in Wood, 1965
Poul Cadovius, Four "Royal System" Columns in Wood, 1965

Poul Cadovius, Four "Royal System" Columns in Wood, 1965

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Wall unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius, in rosewood, with seven shelves, four boxes and a display case. The set is supported by a system of hanging shelves with wooden brackets.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s
Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s

Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s

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H 83.86 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in

Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s

By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit with 5 shelves, one box with two doors containing one shelf and one box without doors containing one shelf.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Italian Modular Bookcase by Ico Parisi
1960s Italian Modular Bookcase by Ico Parisi

1960s Italian Modular Bookcase by Ico Parisi

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H 86.62 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in

1960s Italian Modular Bookcase by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rosewood and metal bookcase composed of four rosewood pedestals with bookshelves and bookends. The boxes open with two sliding doors on a row of shelves.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in bruxelles, BE

The modular wall unit with metal uprights which consists of 7 wooden shelves, a box with sliding glass door containing a glass shelf and a large box with 2 sliding doors containing a...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Wall Library/Wall unit in teak - 1960s
Italian Wall Library/Wall unit in teak - 1960s

Italian Wall Library/Wall unit in teak - 1960s

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H 98.43 in W 92.92 in D 15.75 in

Italian Wall Library/Wall unit in teak - 1960s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

It is made up of 3 modules. The different boxes and shelves are modular and can be positioned wherever you want.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System 1950s
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System 1950s

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System 1950s

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H 69.3 in W 96.46 in D 11.82 in

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in bruxelles, BE

The wall unit consists of 7 shelves and a box with 2 drawers, all removable. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Moder 1960s large modular bookcase, metal and wood
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Moder 1960s large modular bookcase, metal and wood

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Moder 1960s large modular bookcase, metal and wood

By Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

With its five sharp and sleek metal supports, walnut shelves and boxes, and the finely crafted brass details, it is timeless and still impressive today.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Wall Unit by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s
Wall Unit by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s

Wall Unit by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in bruxelles, BE

It comprises 3 uprights, 9 shelves, 1 box with a folding door containing 2 drawers and storage units and 1 box with 2 doors containing a shelf.

Category

1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

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H 103.15 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Modernist Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Modernist Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Perpignan, FR

- Danish adjustable shelving unit from the 1960s - Made of teak veneer - Designed by Poul Cadovius - Set of 4 wall brackets, 12 shelves, 2 secretary boxes, and vinyl holders - De...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Wood

Cadovius Mural Unit from the 60s, 4 Panels
Cadovius Mural Unit from the 60s, 4 Panels

Cadovius Mural Unit from the 60s, 4 Panels

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H 98.04 in W 126.38 in D 18.9 in

Cadovius Mural Unit from the 60s, 4 Panels

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Scandinavian wall system by Poul Cadovius from the 1960s, made of teak, composed of four panels supporting several shelves and adaptable cases: - 3 shelves - 2 boxes with slidin...

Category

1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Teak

Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960
Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960

Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Paris, FR

This wall-mounted bookcase comprises six lateral uprights to be fixed to the wall, supporting a total of eleven shelves and seven boxes. All the shelves and boxes forming this design...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Box Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Vintage Box Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage box shelves available for sale. Each of these unique vintage box shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Vintage box shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage box shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage box shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Treston are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Box Shelves?

Vintage box shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,068, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.

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.

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