Comprehensive Storage System
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1800s Prints
Paper
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1930s Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Iron
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Wood, Teak
Recent Sales
20th Century Cabinets
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century American Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
20th Century American Bookcases
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Aluminum
20th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Steel
20th Century American Shelves
Aluminum
American Shelves
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
3 DOVETAILED DRAWERS WITH WHITE LAMINATE TOP-32"W
1 FILE/MAGAZINE/RECORD HOLDER-32"
1 SHELF-32"
2 BOOKENDS
1 DESKTOP-48"
1 MAG...
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Aluminum
4 ANODIZED BLACK POLES-86" HIGH ADJUSTABLE TO 90"H SPANNING 97"W.
1 DESKTOP (18"D)
2 CABINETS (18"D)
1 SWIVE...
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Aluminum
4 BLACK ANODIZED POLES-85.5" HIGH (ADJUSTABLE)
8 SHELVES-OFF WHITE LAMINATE,WALNUT VENEERED FACE,12" DEPTH
4 BOOKE...
Vintage 1950s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Formica, Masonite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century American Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Aluminum
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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