Iron Library Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Iron
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves
Iron, Brass
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Granite, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Console Tables
Granite, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Brackets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Copper
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Antique 1890s English American Classical Shelves
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Marble, Iron
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20th Century North American Shelves
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Vintage 1920s American Mission Bookcases
Leather, Oak
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
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Antique Early 1900s Industrial Magazine Racks and Stands
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases
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Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
20th Century French Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Iron
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Iron, Steel
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Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Bookcases
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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.
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