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Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
chromed metal and done in a ladder back fashion, one being convex, making for a multiple shelves of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Large "Ladders" Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Structure in chromed metal and Plexiglas, shelves of clear glass.
A lighting lamp is hidden in the
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Chrome
20th Century French Wooden Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
fruit picking ladder teepeed together with slats of wood fit across its rungs, forming three shelves. A
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Foldable Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Slim and airy vintage bamboo ladder style etagere with six graduated shelves.
This is a sharp
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in GB
the top shelves on a tall bookcase and decoration of course, put one of these next to a bookcase and
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
H 65.56 in W 24.22 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable birch and coated wire ladder wall shelves made in Sweden by String
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1960s European Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Birch
H 39 in W 31.5 in D 8 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Vienna, AT
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Measures: Height 150 cm and width 80 cm.
Two ladders 100 x 20 cm crème
Two ladders 50 x 30 cm crème
Two
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Steel
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
three metal ladders in black with four shelves, one magazine rack and one foldable container.
This
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
metal ladders in white with two shelves and a hinged desk with foldable stand.
This original String
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Shelving system, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
eight metal ladders in black with eight shelves, a magazine rack, one container with five drawers and a
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
1950s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1950s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By String Design AB, Cado, Poul Cadovius, Olof Pira, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
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Slight signs of wear and patina on the veneered Elm shelves.
The ladders have slight signs of wear such
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 15.95 in D 8.08 in
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Poul Cadovius, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Olof Pira, Cado
Located in München, DE
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Slight signs of wear and patina on the veneered Elm shelves.
The ladders have slight signs of wear such
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 8.08 in
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. The solid metal ladders are welded, finished with two large circular runners. The solid red oak
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
metal ladders in white with three shelves, two containers with sliding doors and two containers with
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1950s Swedish Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
14 ladders and 30 shelves (three deeper ones) This will be the largest set available worldwide
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 54.34 in W 158.27 in D 11.42 in
Original String Design Shelving System, Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
metal ladders in white with three shelves, two containers with sliding doors, one container with a flap
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Ash
H 69.69 in W 63 in D 13.78 in
Large Vintage Retro Industrial Stainless Steel/Aluminum Shelving Rack
Located in Markington, GB
aluminum ladders and eight stainless steel shelves. (B42)
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 45.67 in W 59.45 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, of one them working as desk, a closed cabinet box and a display
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Wall Shelf with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s, the high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sides resemble ladders, allowing the customization of the shelves. The gaze first attaches to these
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
System. One box (78 cm W x 30 cm D x 42 cm H), 3 shelves (78 cm W x 30 cm D), 3 white ladders. The box
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light
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1980s Italian Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 96.46 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Philippe Starck Teak Ladder and Bench
By Philippe Starck
Located in East Hampton, NY
. Great for powder room or as magazine racks. Shelves attach to wall for extra stability. Priced per set
Category
1980s American Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
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
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Philippe Starck for the Delano Hotel, Teak Ladder and Bench
By Philippe Starck
Located in East Hampton, NY
. Shelves attach to wall for extra stability. Priced per set; ladder and table.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
section contains open shelves marked by fine contours and apertures along the sides. If desired, the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Heals Rosewood Ladderax cabinet, or drinks cabinet, for Staples of Cricklewood
By Ladderax
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
two ladders, in this case one cabinet and 2 shelves can be hung in any configuration to fit your mood
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.53 in W 37.01 in D 14.57 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
top, a drawer is placed on the right. The bookcase is made up of ladder uprights on which three
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1960s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Bookcase or Dry Bar in Rattan e Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Sud in Italy in the 1960s.
This versatile piece features a gorgeous ladder-like structure in curved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
even treasured keepsakes. The shelves offer a sturdy and reliable platform, while the ladders provide
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Restored 3/4 Pretzel "Grasshopper" Rattan Side Table w/ Formica Tops Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Single Strand 3/4 pretzel rattan side table 2 -tier of shelves with 1 strand 3/4 pretzel
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1950s Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
H 22 in W 38 in D 22 in
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in
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1970s American Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Metal Library Ladder
Located in Southampton, NY
A sturdy and unusual ladder which could serve many purposes.The steps/shelves are 14" W.The ladder
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1940s English Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Steel
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Shelf System String
By String Design AB
Located in Prague, CZ
System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String.
The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Wood
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Berlin, DE
Design AB in Sweden.
This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and five shelves in teak with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 in
Labeled French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase of Finest Craftmanship
Located in Long Island City, NY
compartment with 3 shelves, adjustable in height on Jacobs Ladder.
Retaining its original label "GRANDS
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Glasgow, GB
shelves and cabinets, which sit on steel rods that hook onto the ‘rungs’ of the ladders. One of the great
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.14 in W 94.89 in D 16.15 in
5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
shelves and cabinets, which sit on steel rods that hook onto the ‘rungs’ of the ladders. One of the great
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.14 in W 163.78 in D 16.15 in
Post-Modern Ladder Shelves
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
Post-Modern ladder shelves with steel frame and formica shelves, Italian, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck Ladder Shelf and Stool for The Delano Hotel
Located in East Hampton, NY
. Approximate small table dimensions are: 15" H, 17.75" W, 15" D.. Each of the ladder shelves are 6.5" Deep
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Teak
French Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made library ladder is a functioning piece ready for a home office or library and
Category
1940s French Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Beech
A Yacht Ladder or Companionway
Located in Essex, MA
A carved wood ladder or companionway from a yacht, used to travel between the deck and a cabin
Category
20th Century American Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare luxurious mid-century yacht ladder with four collapsible folding solid mahogany wood steps
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
the steps serving as shelves, it remains sturdy enough for daily use as a ladder, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 44.5 in W 16 in D 29 in
English Carved-Wood Library Step Ladder Would Also Be a Great Kitchen Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English carved-wood set of library steps. This oak wood step ladder from England is
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20th Century English Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 70.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Lucite Ladder Etegere
Located in North Miami, FL
Great stepladder etegere is a wonderful accent for any room to put Murano glass on, books , magazines, rolled towels for a bathroom, etc.....it has four graduated levels.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Lucite
1940s Vintage Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
and refreshed in our atelier, the ladder rungs have been converted into stylish wooden shelves. A
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Iron
1940s Vintage Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
and refreshed in our atelier, the ladder rungs have been converted into stylish wooden shelves. A
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a three level shelving unit
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
String Shelf Ladder Shelf by Nisse Strinning, circa 1952 Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Vienna, AT
consists of 24 insert boards made of teak and eight ladder elements of black lacquered wire steel. It is
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949.
For
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa strinning
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 110.24 in D 7.88 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 110.24 in D 7.88 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "The ladders shelf" String Regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949,
for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Teak String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949
for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
Levenger Wooden Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
shelves of your private library. Can also function well in a kitchen or home office space. In great
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Ladder Shelves
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Ladder Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage ladder shelves available for sale. Each of these unique vintage ladder shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of vintage ladder shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage ladder shelves are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage ladder shelves over the years, but those made by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kajsa Strinning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Ladder Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,679, while they’re typically $289 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.
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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