Shelving Unit Antique
19th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelving Unit Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelving Unit Antique
Brass
1860s Romanian Folk Art Shelving Unit Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Shelving Unit Antique
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Shelving Unit Antique
Brass
1920s British Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s British Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s English Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s English Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s English Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s Shelving Unit Antique
Bamboo
19th Century Shelving Unit Antique
19th Century American Folk Art Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
19th Century English Shelving Unit Antique
Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Shelving Unit Antique
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Steel
18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Shelving Unit Antique
Early 1900s French Industrial Shelving Unit Antique
Iron, Brass
19th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
19th Century French Country Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
19th Century French Country Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelving Unit Antique
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Shelving Unit Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Shelving Unit Antique
Slate, Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelving Unit Antique
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Shelving Unit Antique
Stone, Sandstone
19th Century Napoleon III Shelving Unit Antique
Rosewood
19th Century French Rustic Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Shelving Unit Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Shelving Unit Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
19th Century Swedish Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1850s American American Colonial Shelving Unit Antique
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
Early 1900s Italian Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1920s European Industrial Shelving Unit Antique
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
19th Century European Country Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
1870s English Shelving Unit Antique
Mahogany
19th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
Paint, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Shelving Unit Antique
Pine
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Shelving Unit Antique
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
Steel
1920s French Shelving Unit Antique
Pine, Wood
18th Century and Earlier English Shelving Unit Antique
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Black Forest Shelving Unit Antique
19th Century Belgian Rustic Shelving Unit Antique
19th Century French Shelving Unit Antique
Oak
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Shelving Unit Antique
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
Steel
Early 20th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
Steel
1920s French Modern Shelving Unit Antique
Limestone
Early 20th Century American Shelving Unit Antique
19th Century Shelving Unit Antique
Walnut
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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.
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
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