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Edwardian Corner Shelf

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality Edwardian inlaid corner cabinet, having an inlaid broken arch pediment
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
H 85.44 in W 32.29 in D 22.05 in
Edwardian Inlaid Corner Cupboard a Very Attractive Corner Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Inlaid Corner Cupboard A Very attractive Corner Cupboard the door of the cabinet has 8
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

Rare Matched Pair Edwardian Chippendale Style Individual Glazed Corner Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
x 17" d. Bottom piece has one door containing 1 shelf and measures 34 1/8" h x 37 5/8" w x 18 1/8" d
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Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

1920's Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
A 1920s Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf is a distinctive piece of furniture that embodies the elegance
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

1920's Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf
1920's Edwardian Oak Corner Shelf
H 55 in W 25 in D 18 in
Gorgeous Edwardian Line Inlaid Marquetry Corner Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous Edwardian fruitwood corner table, of fabulous quality, finely carved, richly patinated
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

England Corner Cabinet with Tiered Shelf
Located in London, GB
This corner unit, crafted from mahogany and gilt bronze, functions as a cabinet and a tiered shelf
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

England Corner Cabinet with Tiered Shelf
England Corner Cabinet with Tiered Shelf
H 53.55 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid corner display cabinet having a shaped cornice above an
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Other

English Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
This English Edwardian rosewood corner cabinet is inlaid with fans, arabesques, and drapery swags
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Antique 1890s English Cabinets

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Mirror, Boxwood, Rosewood

Edwardian Court Cupboard, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
carved apron with guilloche decoration, flanked by hand carved basketweave patterned corners. There is a
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Buffets

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Oak

Edwardian Court Cupboard, c. 1900
Edwardian Court Cupboard, c. 1900
H 44.75 in W 38.75 in D 18.75 in
Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2132 Truly excellent, Edwardian, mahogany display cabinet, having arched pediment inlaid with
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Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
H 76.38 in W 40.94 in D 17 in
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glass, Display Case, Bookcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of delightful quality with a highly attractive finish Displays a
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

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Walnut

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
handles, cupboards either side with workable lock and key with a single fixed shelf inside, there is a
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks

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Mahogany

Antique English Walnut End Table with Brass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
the brass top a bit on each corner, and are connected to the top, via contoured and molded stretchers
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Brass

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Located in Milford, NH
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Edwardian Corner Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the edwardian corner shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each edwardian corner shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a edwardian corner shelf — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Edwardian Corner Shelf?

Prices for a edwardian corner shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,338 and can go as high as $10,102, while the average can fetch as much as $2,622.

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.

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