Antique Wood Shelves
19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Beech
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Wood Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
1920s Antique Wood Shelves
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Wood Shelves
Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Bronze
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Wood Shelves
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century German Antique Wood Shelves
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
19th Century European Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Wood Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century British Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Metal
1840s American American Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Marble
Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Oak
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Shelves
Metal
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Wood Shelves
Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century North American Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Reclaimed Wood
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Wood Shelves
Glass, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
1880s French French Provincial Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
1760s French Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Wood Shelves
Wood, Paper
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Wood Shelves
Brass
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Wood Shelves
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Wood Shelves
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Shelves
Metal
Late 19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Antique Wood Shelves
Beech, Cherry
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Wood Shelves
Wood
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Shelves
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Hardwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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