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Prouve Style Industrial 'Triennale' Green Steel Shelving by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, Mid-Century, Lips Vago 'Triennale' steel shelving units or bookcases. Made in Italy and
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal

20th Century Industrial Design Steel Shelving
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Great shelving for kitchen or living room. Indoors only. Heavy duty. Originally used in for the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Modern Steel and Glass Vitrine Etagere Shelving
By Maurice Villency
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A modern yet elegant steel and glass etagere. Brushed steel frame hols unique freeform glass
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Industrial Shelving in Steel with Oak Shelves.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Industrial Shelving built to last forever from heavy gauge steel to the thick solid
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Retro Industrial Stainless Steel/Aluminum Shelving Rack
Located in Markington, GB
Large vintage retro Industrial stainless steel/aluminimum shelving rack, the rack comes with three
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Baughman Style Brushed Steel & Smoked Glass Etagere Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan comes this Mid-Century Modern with five shelves in smoked grey glass. Polished chrome framing brings this unit together in a functional, yet beautiful ...
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal G. Kovaks Enameled Steel Tri-Level Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere. Vintage 1970's
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Kovaks Enameled Steel Floor Lamp Shelving & Display Etagere Mid-Century Minimal
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal G. Kovaks enameled steel tri-level floor lamp shelving & display etagere. Vintage 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Kim Moltzer Brushed Steel Brass Green Lucite Shelving Units
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this beautiful pair of shelving vitrines units mid-century roots. Designed by
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stylish Midcentury Chrome on Steel Shop Shelving with Braced Back Supports
Located in London, GB
Stylish midcentury chrome on steel adjustable shop shelving with braced back supports and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Wood and Steel Industrial Bench or Table or Shelving Unit, Vintage Industrial
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial wood and steel Industrial bench or table or shelving unit. Overall dimensions
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
H 72.45 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System
By Pierre-Paul Prud’hon
Located in London, Lambeth
Industrial modular shelving with 20 adjustable shelves in a amazing color mounting on a black frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System
1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System
H 79.93 in W 65.75 in D 15.75 in
Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms. The pair can be combined to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered steel, birch and beech wood. Measures: height 250 cm Depth 34 cm. Width 145.5 cm.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
H 94.49 in W 118.12 in D 14.18 in
Poul Cadovius Shelving Unit 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. Frame in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Vintage Tubular Aluminum Industrial Shelving or Étagère
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very chic industrial shelving unit. Three glass shelves. Adapted from found architectural
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Cadovius 3-Piece Shelving System 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This
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1960s Danish Minimalist Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A radical shelving system or bookcase, Post-Modern, Constructivist, Memphis, Bauhaus, geometric
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass clips on each piece. This co...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Chrome and Glass Etagere Bookcase Shelving
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century etagere bookcase shelf rendered in chrome plated steel frame with glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal

Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

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 Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

ZigZag wall shelving set by Joëlle Ferlande & François Monnet for Kappa Uginox
By Joelle Ferlande, Kappa, François Monnet, Uginox
Located in PARIS, FR
This set of Zig-Zag shelves in stainless steel was designed by Joëlle Ferlande in collaboration
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guide shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The grey GUIDE shelving unit with its wire sides and coloured shelf edges fit nicely into the urban
Category

1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
black powder coated steel frame. Thoughtfully designed with uniquely rounded edged Formica shelving
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid-century teak shelf and cupboard stacking unit comprising three drawer chest, two shelves, ...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
typically cramped residences of the period. Adjustable steel feet that enabled the shelving system to stand
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Five Shelves Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome all welded stainless steel étagère.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Teak

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Corner Polished Stainless Steel Etegeres
Located in North York, ON
These modern shelving units are simple in design but luxuriously detailed, the contrast of the
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1960s American Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Dining Tables in Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' dining tables, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

1970's, Leon Rosen for Pace Burl Wood Stainless Steel Credenza
By Pierre Cardin, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
team. The steel has been polished and buffed, however some age-appropriate imperfections (scuffs
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
fined teak top and matte chrome-plated steel frame, fitted with drop-leaves from 50 cm on each side
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-quality solid wood and adorned with chic black leather and striking stainless steel embellishments. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal

Jonathan Charles, Modern, Kidney Shape Etagere, Brown Polish, Steel, 1990s
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Stamford, CT
steel caps to the feet. Wonderfully decorative Hollywood Regency style shelving unit or etagere.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency étagère or bookcase. Having a brass and steel design this
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Brass

Pair of Industrial Panelled Lockers
Located in Chesham, GB
panelled doors, vents and original shelving. The steel is full of character and has a wonderful patina
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

Pair of Industrial Panelled Lockers
Pair of Industrial Panelled Lockers
H 66.93 in W 32.29 in D 13.78 in
'Ritz Bellini' Sliding Door Cabinet / Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelving on the left, and three drawers on the right side. Accented by polished stainless steel hardware
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20th Century Modern Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 18
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
the Italian firm Bieffeplast. This chair features a seat and back of molded sheet steel coated with
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Vitrine Cabinet with Bar and Secretary Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
top. Underneath is a fold out secretary desk with two large doors which open up to adjustable shelving
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Shelving

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Steel Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage steel shelving for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, every item from our selection of vintage steel shelving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of vintage steel shelving — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of vintage steel shelving, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of vintage steel shelving over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Tomado and Adriaan Dekker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Steel Shelving?

A piece of vintage steel shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,381, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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