Used Shelf Unit
1930s Belgian Art Deco Used Shelf Unit
Metal
1960s European Modern Used Shelf Unit
Teak
1970s American Used Shelf Unit
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Used Shelf Unit
Softwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Steel, Wrought Iron
2010s European Used Shelf Unit
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wicker, Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Stainless Steel
1970s German Post-Modern Used Shelf Unit
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Brass
1950s German Used Shelf Unit
Birch
1980s American Post-Modern Used Shelf Unit
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Used Shelf Unit
Beech
1930s Arts and Crafts Used Shelf Unit
Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelf Unit
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Formica
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelf Unit
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Used Shelf Unit
Metal
20th Century Used Shelf Unit
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Used Shelf Unit
Wood, Shell
1980s Regency Used Shelf Unit
Mahogany
1980s William IV Used Shelf Unit
Mahogany
1910s French Industrial Used Shelf Unit
Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Shelf Unit
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Teak
1970s American Used Shelf Unit
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Formica, Beech
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelf Unit
Birch, Teak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wood, Pine
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelf Unit
Birch, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Used Shelf Unit
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Shelf Unit
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wood
1950s Used Shelf Unit
Bamboo, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Used Shelf Unit
Seagrass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Glass, Wood
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Metal
Late 20th Century American Used Shelf Unit
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Bamboo
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Used Shelf Unit
Brass
1880s Arts and Crafts Used Shelf Unit
Pine
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Used Shelf Unit
Wood
Late 20th Century Indonesian Used Shelf Unit
Giltwood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Shelf Unit
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Metal
1970s North American Modern Used Shelf Unit
Chrome
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Used Shelf Unit
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Country Used Shelf Unit
Oak
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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.
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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