Wood Painted Etagere
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dry Bars
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1840s English Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Directoire Cabinets
Wood
1990s Post-Modern Shelves
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
20th Century Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Planters and Jardinieres
Chrome
Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Gueridon
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s Colombian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Glass, Bone, Wood
20th Century More Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Tables
Brass
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Industrial Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Paint, Lacquer, Plywood, Wood, Glass, Gesso
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dry Bars
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases
Wood, Paint
2010s Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Shelves
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood
20th Century Shelves
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Shelves
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Wood, Mirror
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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.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Robert Wood paintings are worth $3,000- $5,000 on average, according to auction estimates. Some Wood paintings have fetched up to $25,000 for their unique and highly desirable subject matter. Robert Wood is considered a fairly commercial artist, so his paintings do not typically fetch exorbitant prices.
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