Etagere Book Shelves
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1990s American Shelves
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Shelves
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Organic Material
Antique Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Organic Material
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Burl
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Slate, Iron
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
20th Century Philippine Campaign Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Beech
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Antique 1890s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Iron
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
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2010s English Regency Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
2010s American American Classical Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Brass
Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan
20th Century American Neoclassical Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stone, Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Vintage 1940s Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical End Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Ladders
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century Regency Shelves
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Organic Material
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Cherry
Vintage 1980s English Regency Shelves
Brass
20th Century French Shelves
Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Bamboo, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
1990s American Bookcases
Brass
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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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