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Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall unit can be customized with varying cabinets and shelving.

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Space Age Italian Wall Unit
Space Age Italian Wall Unit

Space Age Italian Wall Unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An Italian Space Age wall unit. Laminate blue faux bois with black lacquer, glass and aluminum details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a nine bay Barzilay wall unit by Gerald McCabe of Los Angeles. Oiled walnut with aluminum detail in great condition.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit

Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit

Located in New York, NY

An important rare Gio Ponti Modernist wall unit. Beautifully veneered in hardwood with painted wood, mirror glass, brass.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart Wall Unit
Kipp Stewart Wall Unit

Kipp Stewart Wall Unit

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Kipp Stewart. One piece unit with cabinet storage, drawers and sliding glass door cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

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.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Flötotto Wall unit
Flötotto Wall unit

Flötotto Wall unit

Located in Neuss, NW

Article Details Three-part wall unit from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s.

Category

1970s German Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Formica, Beech

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960

Located in Vigevano, PV

Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass, Iron

1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional wall unit in Brazilian rosewood by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Units are sold by the component - wall rail, shelf, cabinet.

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit, Sold by Component
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit, Sold by Component

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit, Sold by Component

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a nine bay Barzilay wall unit by Gerald McCabe of Los Angeles. Oiled walnut with aluminum detail in great condition.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Danish Tambour wall units These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Italian wall unit in teak - 1960s
Italian wall unit in teak - 1960s

Italian wall unit in teak - 1960s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Superb Italian wall unit designed in the 1960s. It is made entirely of teak.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish modular wall unit in teak
Danish modular wall unit in teak

Danish modular wall unit in teak

Located in Ranst, VAN

This modular wall unit in teak has one drawer cabinet and three bookshelves.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance.

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

IMid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning

By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1

Located in Vienna, AT

String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Steel

Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold
Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold

Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Task Light Industrial Vintage small tube aluminum wall unit task or picture light in gold. Measures: 6.75 wide x 5.5 deep x 3 tall.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian 70s Wall Unit by Rocco Serini
Italian 70s Wall Unit by Rocco Serini

Italian 70s Wall Unit by Rocco Serini

Located in Milan, IT

Multi-purpose lacquered wall unit designed by Rocco Serini. Large piece composed by three shelves hosting open and closed units.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Wood

vintage wall cupboard  wall unit  60s  Sweden
vintage wall cupboard  wall unit  60s  Sweden

vintage wall cupboard wall unit 60s Sweden

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage wall cupboard wall unit 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 180 x 90 x 43 (hxwxd) details teak; brass; can be comb...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit

Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern wall unit executed in an exotic burled veneer. A multi-use piece containing a desk, fitted flatware drawers, and extensive shelved storage both open and conceal...

Category

1960s Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Bar and Wall Unit in Solid Pine
Bar and Wall Unit in Solid Pine

Bar and Wall Unit in Solid Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar and wall unit or backbar, pine, Europe, 1970s This set is the ultimate component for hosting and entertaining friends: a home bar and large wall unit behind it.

Category

1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Pine

Italian Wall Unit by Vittoriano Viganò, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit by Vittoriano Viganò, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit by Vittoriano Viganò, 1960s

By Vittoriano Vigano

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden wall unit in the shape of a cylinder with a marble base.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Marble, Metal

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine, or wall cabinet.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern German Wall Unit, Wood, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern German Wall Unit, Wood, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern German Wall Unit, Wood, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern German wall unit, wood, 1970s.

Category

1970s German Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian wall unit, wood, 1960s.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase, Freestanding, 1960s Design
Vintage Swedish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase, Freestanding, 1960s Design

Vintage Swedish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase, Freestanding, 1960s Design

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage wall unit bookcase teak Swedish Swedish teak wall unit consisting of 3 separate cabinets.

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel

Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made in Italy, a streamlined bookcase that is meant to be affixed to the wall.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit
Large Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit

Large Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This impressive Mid-Century Modern wall unit boasts natural wood finish and spacious storage options add to the appeal of this stunning piece.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Wall Unit ‘Module’ by Kho Liang Ie for Fristho
Wall Unit ‘Module’ by Kho Liang Ie for Fristho

Wall Unit ‘Module’ by Kho Liang Ie for Fristho

By Fristho, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Beerse, VAN

Wall unit ‘Module’ designed in 1956 by Kho Liang Ie for the Dutch furniture company Fristho.

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Wall Units, Walnut, 1970s
Mid-Century Pair of Italian Wall Units, Walnut, 1970s

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Wall Units, Walnut, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Italian Wall Units, Walnut, 1970s

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit

50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit

By Barzilay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our LA showroom to view in person.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Dd01 Bergeyk Wall Unit by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1950s
Dd01 Bergeyk Wall Unit by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1950s

Dd01 Bergeyk Wall Unit by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1950s

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Delft, NL

Dd01 Bergeyk wall unit by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1950s A wall unit designed by Martin Visser a Dutch designer for the Dutch Company 't Spectrum.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine
Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine

Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, travertine, glass, Europe, 1970s Elegant and architectural wall unit crafted during the 1970s, composed of travertine supports and glass shelves.

Category

1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Travertine

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Vintage brass and chrome wall unit, 1970s
Vintage brass and chrome wall unit, 1970s

Vintage brass and chrome wall unit, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Hollywood regency wall unit. It consists of symmetrical brass and chrome shelves with smoked glass tops.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s

Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s

By Amma

Located in bruxelles, BE

Large fully modular wall unit comprising 4 black uprights, 7 planks, 1 small pedestal with 2 sliding doors, 1 large pedestal with 4 drawers and two sliding doors and 1 large pedestal...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s

By Saporiti

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit

Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and small cabinet with bar inside.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Postmodern Wall Unit in Walnut and Brass
Large Italian Postmodern Wall Unit in Walnut and Brass

Large Italian Postmodern Wall Unit in Walnut and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, storgae unit, brass, walnut, Italy, 1970s A striking example of 1970s Italian postmodern design, this monumental wall unit combines architectural presence with refined cr...

Category

1970s Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rare multifunctional wall unit designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini.

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Chrome

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan

By Vornado

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit

1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado We are selling this rosewood wall unit as is for a client who has owned it for many years but no longer ha...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1

Located in Vienna, AT

String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s

Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or horizontal.

Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg
Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg

Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg

By Christian Hvidt

Located in Dallas, TX

A four piece teak wall unit with brass hardware. Bookshelves with adjustable shelving.

Category

1950s Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's

Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit of the famous design by Tjerk Reij...

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Puslinch, ON

Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 68.75” L x 11” D x 79.5” H Description: A vintage oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage wall unit available at 1stDibs. A vintage wall unit — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wall unit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Wall Unit?

A vintage wall unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,998, while the lowest priced sells for $207 and the highest can go for as much as $22,900.

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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