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Tomado Teak Wall Mount Shelves with Black Wire Risers
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, TOMADO shelving unit with adjustable teak shelves and black
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable birch and coated wire ladder wall shelves made in Sweden, circa 1960s
Category

1960s European Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Birch & Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Birch

Minimalist Free-Standing Wire Bookshelf by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pilastro wire bookshelf with original enameled metal plates in white and red. In original condition
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1950s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

Lacquered Ziggurat Form Wall Shelves or Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural Ziggurat form wall shelves or sconces, in the manner of Karl Springer, unsigned
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wood

Industrial Wall Mount Shelving with Gray and Red Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red metal shelves on black wire risers. Has the added feature that the unit can be used in a slightly
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Delft Wall Shelves Constant Nieuwenhuys for 't Spectrum, Netherlands
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Red metal wire wall shelves by Dutch designer and Cobra co-founder Constant Nieuwenhuys for Dutch
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Style Wall Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Yellow, Red, & Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wire risers. Yellow, red and blue interchangeable industrial style shelves for displaying books and
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This two section shelving system has three white wire risers and five adjustable teak shelves. A
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

1960's Tomado Mid-Century teak Wall Mount Shelf
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable shelves. This Dutch, early 1960's wall shelf is a versatile and functional example of post-war
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wire risers. The shelves rest on the wire risers and can be arranged to different positions. In
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contrasting black wire frame by Pilastro. Dutch designed, designer was most likely Floris Diedeldij who's very
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
bookends with sitting and reading figures made of metal wire and round wooden heads. The letter holder
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Black, Yellow & Red Tomado Style Industrial Metal Shelving by Drentea, 1960's
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal wire risers. The shelves rest on the wire risers and can be arranged to different positions. In
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tomado Yellow and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with yellow and blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tomado Blue and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tomado Industrial shelving with blue and yellow shelves on black enameled metal wire
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
company. Features Yellow and red enameled metal shelves on black wire risers with some visible wear
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist "Pilastro" Shelf by Tjerk Reijenga 1950s Holland
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Steel wire free standing storage rack 1950s Holland rare minimalism rack . Design by
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metallic Thread

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Wrought Iron Étagère with Wood Ball Feet and Finials
By Tony Paul
Located in Hanover, MA
modern blackened iron framed étagère with inset painted wood and glass shelves and wood balls for feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Memphis 'Cappello' Bookcase by Susana Solano, Italy, 1989
By Memphis Milano
Located in Antwerp, BE
in 1975, Solano's work spans various materials, including iron, steel, lead, glass, and wire mesh
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Brasserie Plate Stand
Located in High Point, NC
twisted wire plate holders, this charismatic fixture first offers intrigue, until thoughtfully chosen
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Brasserie Plate Stand
Vintage French Brasserie Plate Stand
H 65.7 in W 23 in D 22.8 in
Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and bottom. Recently re-wired completely. They are made of either plastic or resin, can't really tell.
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Wire Shelves

Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes
Nice Pair of Illuminated Hanging Shadow Boxes
H 21.75 in W 12.63 in D 6.75 in
Victorian Style Wall Metal Wire Plant Rack/Shelves
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian style three tier wall black color painted plant metal wire rack/shelves. It
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Decorative Planter Stand, French, Whatnot, Art Nouveau Taste, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
celebration of the scroll motif Arranged as three tiers of crosshatch wire shelves Hand-painted oval panels
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Three Tier French Style Semi Circular Wire Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
piece features three graduated shelves, ( 38-30-20 in. H ) with ornamental wire scroll work decoration
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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

French Painted Wood Bookcase with Chicken-Wire Door Fronts, 6.75 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
decoratively scallop-carved panel doors with chicken-wire fronts, that open to five shelves on the interior
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Wire Four-Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Each door dressed with mesh wire opens to five adjustable oak shelves. The monumental bookcase is in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

French Country Blue Secretaire/Desk with Wire Shelving and Pull out Lap Desk
Located in Essex, MA
French country/ provincial hand-painted desk with wire fronted book shelves, drawer, and pull-out
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase Unit by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish standing wire bookcase by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Wired for lighting, but needs repair. See pics for condition.
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
shelves and is made of black iron wire and is in good vintage condition with some wear and a great patina
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Metal Wire Stool by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Sculptural vintage stool by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s. Sculptural metal wire base and
Category

1960s Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread

Vitrine with Arch-Pediment Top, Glass Shelving & Wire Front Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American carved-wood tall cabinet with glass display shelves. This vitrine cabinet
Category

20th Century American Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Country French Cabinet by Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Henredon Country French Cabinet with chicken wire doors on top with three adjustable glass
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20th Century American Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
-through chicken wire fronts, flanked by a pair of slender closed doors at either far side. The lower
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

French Louis XV Style Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Large French Louis XV style oak bookcase with adjustable shelves and chicken wire in doors.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wire

French Louis XV Style Oak Bookcase
French Louis XV Style Oak Bookcase
H 110 in W 97 in D 20 in
Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
in the Netherlands, 1958. Minimalist and architectural in design. Storage rack, display shelves or
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
By Max Sauze
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Vintage French 2-tiered Gilt Iron Side Table Stand with Inset Glass
Located in Miami, FL
trimmed in twisted gilt-wire swag details. The top and center shelves have fitted inset glass. This piece
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Walnut Media Cabinet Lift Top Credenza
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
for wires to be dropped down to open back in the center. Lift top glides smoothly with ample hardware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Brass

French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
accessories. Each side has five adjustable shelves at 9” deep. Below are doors inset with brass wire, behind
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20th Century French Other Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Brass

French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
H 103.5 in W 111.25 in D 20.5 in
French Provincial Style Mahogany Display Cabinet
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany display cabinet with four interior shelves and chicken wire door
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1990s American French Provincial Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Italian Louis XV Style Painted Bombe Secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
serpentine shaped top and two doors with birdcage wire and two shelves, the bottom section of bombe form a
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Old Art Nouveau Style Vintage Three Tier Wrought Iron Metal Planter Plant Stand
Located in Draper, UT
Old French Art Nouveau Style Three Tier Iron Wire Metal Planter Plant Stand Fabulous vintage
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

1940s French Tall Demilune Cupboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French painted demilune cupboard. Faux painted top, chicken wire door. No shelves.
Category

1940s Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wood

1940s French Tall Demilune Cupboard
1940s French Tall Demilune Cupboard
H 64.5 in W 24.5 in D 12 in
Modern Steel and Glass Showcase Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
with 8 glass shelves above an ebonized base with 2 sliding doors. (wired with lights).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Steel

Swedish Art Moderne Golden Flame Birch Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome bookcase crafted of golden flame birch. Shelves are adjustable. As shown - the shelves
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
different versions, and this version in Rosewood/Palisander is with a dresser underneath the shelves. Three
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Hugh Acton Sliding Door Cabinet
By Hugh Acton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, hence the holes to the back for plugs and wires. Sliding doors have aluminum flat pulls, matching
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Hugh Acton Sliding Door Cabinet
Hugh Acton Sliding Door Cabinet
H 41.75 in W 45.5 in D 16 in
1970s Italian Yellow Gold Lucite Grape Cluster on Driftwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with natural root stem. Ready to place, great for styling in the kitchen, on a coffee table or shelves
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Jens RISOM Mid Century Modern CREDENZA / Media Stand / SIDEBOARD, c. 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Weehawken, NJ
shelving (two shelves pictured but three are included) and the center area has two dovetailed drawers with
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960-1970's Shattaline Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
graced the shelves of prestigious stores like Liberty London and Selfridges during its prime years in the
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Brass

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
can see in the pictures, the top side sections have spot lights with glass shelves so the light
Category

20th Century English Georgian Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Giovanni Offredi Stunning furniture mod. Lenox for Saporiti Italian Design 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milan, IT
little space as possible even with the doors moving. The interior shelves are versatile and modular with
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1970s Italian Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Art Deco Style Curved Entertainment Cabinet from Aero Studios
Located in Southampton, NY
(Dry Erase board, if you are going low tech). Four shelves on either side provide wonderful storage
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Wire Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Vintage Wire Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage wire shelves available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all vintage wire shelves available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage wire shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage wire shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco vintage wire shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage wire shelves over the years, but those made by Tjerk Reijenga, Poul Cadovius and Exqvisita Style AB are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Wire Shelves?

Vintage wire shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $298 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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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