Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood, Pine
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Marble, Metal
1960s French Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass, Chrome
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1980s Danish Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Glass, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Aluminum
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood
1990s American Chippendale Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
Late 20th Century French Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
24k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal, Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit
Metal, Brass
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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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