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Case Study Esu Shelves

Second Generation 1950s Eames ESU 251-C
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Second generation ESU 251-C modular unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the middle shelf space
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four sectioned shelves. The simplistic design has varying colors of cream, light blue and black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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1940s Multicolored Plywood, Fiberglass, Metal ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames 'b'
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Eames 1st Generation ESU 200 Storage Unit
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From the acclaimed Stewart/Breeze collection this early Eames 400 Series ESU has all the attributes
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Charles & Ray Eames Esu Shelf 'b'
Charles & Ray Eames Esu Shelf 'b'
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
'ESU-400' storage unit by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
'ESU-400' storage unit. Manufactured by The Herman Miller Furniture Company, USA
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Case Study Esu Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of case study esu shelves available for sale. The range of distinct case study esu shelves — often made from metal, wood and plywood — can elevate any home. Case study esu shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Case study esu shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made case study esu shelves over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Case Study Esu Shelves?

Case study esu shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $15,123, while the lowest priced sells for $4,500 and the highest can go for as much as $27,221.

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.