Post Modern Etagere
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bookcases
Fir
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal, Enamel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Shelves
Brass
1990s Post-Modern Shelves
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vitrines
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Chrome
20th Century Italian Folk Art Shelves
Hardwood
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Glass, Plaster, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vitrines
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Seagrass, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Other
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
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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.