Etagere Library
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century English Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Wood
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Lacquer, Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Steel
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves
Iron, Brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Copper
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Screens and Room Dividers
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Satinwood, Paint
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Metal
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Stairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s American Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Shelves
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Serving Tables
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Silver, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Early 2000s American Stairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Shelves
Elm
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Globes
Brass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Carts and Bar Carts
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Shelves
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Metal
20th Century British Regency Shelves
Wood
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Industrial Shelves
Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves
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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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