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Danish Modern Shelving Unit with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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

Oak, Glass

Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our La Scalia shelving unit is a large custom built bookshelf with four pillars supporting floating
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Modern Shelving Unit
Large Modern Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 192 in D 9 in
Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Danish Modern Shelving Unit Credenza
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-piece Shelving Unit by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen for Christian Linneberg. Credenza or Console
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern shelving unit featuring beautiful burl wood top and bottom with sculpted chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
By Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
H 90.56 in W 108.27 in D 15.16 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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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970's Hollywood Regency Etagere / Shelf
By Charles Hollis Jones, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Gorgeous vintage Mid century Modern shelving unit for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's, and very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit 1960s Danish Mid-century modern shelving system in teak with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
H 55.12 in W 64.38 in D 13.78 in
1980s Vintage Modular Bookshelf Unit Manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jea
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Shelving or Bookshelf In The Manner or Likeness of Charlotte Perriand
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood "Pega" Bookcase by Ib Juul Christiansen, 1970s.
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern shelving system designed by Danish architect Ib Juul Christiansen in the 1960s and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed Danish modern brutalist solid oak shelving in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
Danish Modern Oak Shelving
H 74 in W 74 in D 16.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Mahogany Bookcases, Britain, 1950s
Located in London, GB
additional modern shelving.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Bookcases, Britain, 1950s
Solid Mahogany Bookcases, Britain, 1950s
H 79.93 in W 81.89 in D 9.45 in
Porthole Shelving System, Handcrafted Modern Solid Wood Shelving System
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Porthole Shelving System was originally designed for an audio lover's records, but it’s not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Black Bookcase Shelving Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
The Modern Black Bookcase Shelving Cabinet. This stunning piece is proudly made in the USA and
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
flexible modular shelving system is built in plywood, reminiscent of the great French designer Jean Royere
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere Black Metal Bookcase 36 h
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Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit. Be
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2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Brass Shelving, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak shelf with adjustable shelves in height, black lacquered metal feet and brass height adjustable pads.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Shelving
Located in Lewes, GB
aesthetic. This shelving lends itself to rooms with a modern, minimal or industrial theme and will allow
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2010s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modular Shelving
Modular Shelving
H 984.26 in W 944.89 in D 188.98 in
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Elemen Shelving Solid Walnut Shelving System, Custom Arrangements Possible
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elemen shelving system features solid walnut shelving with a gem cut edge, joined with single
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Freestanding shelving system
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding shelving system of two bays with oak legs/frames and teak shelves and cabinets. Kurt
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Teak

Freestanding shelving system
Freestanding shelving system
H 70.87 in W 81.89 in D 15.75 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Wall Shelving System in Oak, 1956
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important wall shelving system in oak by Børge Mogensen made at cabinetmaker Erhard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish modern modular teak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular teak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be made in any size with
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2010s Argentine Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Thick Lucite Frame 6 Tier Mid Century Modern Etagere Shelving
By Karl Springer, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick 3/4" lucite shelves heavy lucite structure etagere shelving unit with table level overhanging
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
The “Pylon” profile comprises overhanging, interleaved shelves grounded by stacked, conical spacers. These solid elements add visual weight and totemic structure to the shelf system’...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Cubitech Style Shelving System
By Design Within Reach
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. In the style of the DWR cubitech shelving unit. clear plastic with modular connections so
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Early 2000s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Cubitech Style Shelving System
Cubitech Style Shelving System
H 53.5 in W 15 in D 46.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit, Etagere, or Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool versatile piece from Denmark circa 1980s. It features all teak construction with tons of storage space to display books or nick nacks.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
By Stone International
Located in London, GB
An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Modern Chrome Shelving Unit or Bookcase, C 1960, Chrome, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mies Shelving Unit 5PC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Shelving Unit. Polished Stainless Steel combined with Cerused Oak Panels, featuring clear
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2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mies Shelving Unit 5PC
Mies Shelving Unit 5PC
H 86 in W 86 in D 19.5 in
Ledoux Shelving, a Custom, Architectiural, Modular Shelving System by Piscina
By Piscina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular design of our Ledoux Shelving system allows for it to be uniquely imagined and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza
Category

2010s Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere Bar Wall Unit Shelving
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight line design, floating
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass & Chrome Shelving Units Etagere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this pair of vintage chrome and glass etagere shelving units. Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Lucite & Glass Shelving, 1980s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 70.5"h, 51.3"w, 13.75"d - In the style of Charles Hollis Jones circa 1980s - Lucite, glass - Condition: Excellent; small chips to corner of 2 glass shelves; a few light scuffs on l...
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite & Glass Shelving, 1980s
Lucite & Glass Shelving, 1980s
H 70.5 in W 51.25 in D 13.75 in
FF Grid Shelving 1
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
A slender tower-like sculptural bookcase, made from a rigid hand polished aluminum structure. Through the grid-like structure, a cast form of the collection's signature texture flows...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

FF Grid Shelving 1
FF Grid Shelving 1
H 67 in W 16 in D 13 in
Compact modular shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D14 H24 Vintage compact modualr unit that has been lightly refinshed with new top coats added. Item shows well overall with minor blemishes pictured closely. Units have no attac...
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Compact modular shelving unit
Compact modular shelving unit
H 24 in W 48 in D 14 in
1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
By Pieff and Co.
Located in London, Lambeth
Tinted glass with adjustable supports chrome plated and adjusting feet Large 1970s shelving in a
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
1970s Pieff Chrome Shelving
H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 14.57 in
FF Void Shelving 1
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
A slender tower-like sculptural bookcase, with a continuous cavernous void that rises through a rigid structure. The hand polished aluminum reflects light from the room onto the inte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

FF Void Shelving 1
FF Void Shelving 1
H 67 in W 16 in D 13 in
Mid Century Modern Two Door Cabinet with Adjustable Shelving & Cane Doors
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two door cabinet features pressed wood construction, walnut veneer with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti giltwood Candelabra Lamp. Height to the top of the base is 20 inches. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Gold Period: Early 20th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units. Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern 4 Bay Teak Shelving Unit System Cado Style
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning mid century teak shelving system. Made in Denmark. Similar to Cadovius units
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

2 Mid-Century Modern Geometric Modular Maple Shelving Bookcases Console Etagere
Located in Dayton, OH
A fun set of four "L" shaped modular bookcase units. Finished in Maple, circa 1970s. Each stacks nicely to create a geometric storage system. Can be used vertically, horizontally or ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Oak Brass Shelving unit
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this shelving unit is a unique piece of functional decor
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Oak Brass Shelving unit
Contemporary Oak Brass Shelving unit
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
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Modern Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of modern shelving you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every item from our selection of modern shelving was constructed with great care. Find 531 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern shelving now, or shop our selection of 65 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of modern shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of modern shelving made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of modern shelving over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Tomado and Cado are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Shelving?

Prices for a piece of modern shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $41,106, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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