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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. We

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, multifunctional wall unit, black lacquered ash, chrome and white

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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 Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado We are selling this

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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 Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Vienna, AT

String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

80s Wooden Wall Unit
80s Wooden Wall Unit

80s Wooden Wall Unit

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant wall-mounted shelf from the 1980s with a clean minimalist form and rounded corners. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

80s Wooden Wall Unit
80s Wooden Wall Unit

80s Wooden Wall Unit

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant wall-mounted shelf from the 1980s with a clean minimalist form and rounded corners. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

vintage wall unit  wall cabinets  Swedish  70's
vintage wall unit  wall cabinets  Swedish  70's

vintage wall unit wall cabinets Swedish 70's

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage wall unit wall cabinets Swedish 70's Modular Swedish wall cabinets from the 1970s. Pine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

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

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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 Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Puslinch, ON

oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Completely modular

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Ico Parisi Wall Unit with Mirror and Stool, 1950, Italy
Ico Parisi Wall Unit with Mirror and Stool, 1950, Italy

Ico Parisi Wall Unit with Mirror and Stool, 1950, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Oirlo, LI

Ico Parisi wall unit with mirror and stool 1950 Italy Mahogany wall unit or beautiful in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s

By Raffaella Crespi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Wall Unit Hutch Credenza
Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Wall Unit Hutch Credenza

Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Wall Unit Hutch Credenza

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, two piece, walnut and brass, wall unit hutch credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch Wall Unit of Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Wall Unit of Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Wall Unit of Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch wall unit of mahogany. Two bookcases with removable inlays. Executed by Rud Rasmussen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit
Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit

Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch elm wall unit consisting of six bookcases with removable shelfs. Executed by Rud

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Danish mid-century wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in the 1960s. The unit is crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century teak wall unit by Ico Parisi - Italy 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack
Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Wall unit midcentury Italian design brass and wood magazine rack.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights
Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights

Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights

By Pace Collection, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice two part Mid-Century Modern wall unit display or curio cabinets.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Chrome

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch Elm wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting piece of furniture

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s
Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s

Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s

By Omnia

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Room divider shelf - Wall Unit 1970' Measures : 148x41cm H:209cm An iconic modular storage system

Category

20th Century German Space Age Shelves

Materials

Metal

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 Leonardo Fiori, ISA Bergamo

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 7 shelves and 2 boxes containing one shelf. Adjustable height: height

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart
Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning mid-century modern freestanding wall unit is a true masterpiece designed by John

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s

By Tomado

Located in Delft, NL

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s Metal frame in black, two

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents

Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s A striking wall unit crafted in Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

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

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit made of wood and metal with 8 shelves and 1 cabinet with 2 sliding doors

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis
Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis

Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis

By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Modular "Life" wall unit designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, circa 1970. Featuring six upright

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, solid elm, glass, France, 1970s. French modular wall unit

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Elm

"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s
"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s

"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Karis, Nyland

Mid-century Swedish Nisse Strinning 'String' design wall unit, 1950s. Two beautifully patinated

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Wall Unit in Steel and Glass
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Wall Unit in Steel and Glass

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Wall Unit in Steel and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals wall unit or library, glass, steel, brass, Italy, 1970s This

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, France, 1970s. Modular wall unit or

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s
Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s

Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s

By Elio Monesi

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Wenge

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT
Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT

Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT

By McGuire, Ficks Reed

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak

Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit in Chrome & Glass
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit in Chrome & Glass

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit in Chrome & Glass

By Paul Evans

Located in Greensboro, NC

An exceptional “Cityscape” wall unit by Paul Evans. Four wall mounted supports with attached desk

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Paw C Carpanese Home Italia Wardrobe Wall Unit
Paw C Carpanese Home Italia Wardrobe Wall Unit

Paw C Carpanese Home Italia Wardrobe Wall Unit

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

Wall unit in solid ash or lime wood, ready for lacquering. Optional drawers with sides and back in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Pistachio Green Electric Window Fan
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Pistachio Green Electric Window Fan

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Pistachio Green Electric Window Fan

By Vornado

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Pistachio Green Electric Window Fan 12 h x 22 w x 8 d Preowned

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Metal

Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights
Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights

Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights

By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Colonial two drawer compartment double bookcase shelf wall unit lights burl wood.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Denton, TX

Two Finn Juhl's Danish Modern modular wall unit from the Cresco series for France & Son. Finn

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Large vintage highboard/sideboard/wall unit from the 1960s/1970s
Large vintage highboard/sideboard/wall unit from the 1960s/1970s

Large vintage highboard/sideboard/wall unit from the 1960s/1970s

Located in Breda, NB

Large vintage highboard/sideboard/wall unit from the 1960s/1970s. This impressive vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Mint Green Window Fan
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Mint Green Window Fan

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Mint Green Window Fan

By Vornado

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Fabulous Green Window Fan 12 h x 22 w x 8 d Preowned unrestored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Metal

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Wall Units For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wall units is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all wall units available were constructed with great care. Find 1371 antique and vintage wall units at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wall units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Wall units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many wall units are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB produced popular wall units that are worth a look.

How Much are Wall Units?

Prices for wall units can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wall units begin at $1 and can go as high as $54,400, while the average can fetch as much as $3,757.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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