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What is a piece of furniture with shelves called?
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What a piece of furniture with shelves is called depends on its overall design. An item with rows of shelves that has an open back is an étagère, while a similar piece with a closed back is a bookcase. In some cases, a large étagère may be referred to as a shelving unit. A cabinet is a piece of furniture that has shelves hidden behind doors. If a furnishing has drawers and cabinets on the bottom and open shelving on the top, it is a hutch. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of storage furniture and case pieces.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object
Elevate your interior decor with the White...
Category
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Dieter Rams Black '606' Wall Mount Shelving Unit for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, wall-mounted '606' shelving system by visionary German designer Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. This legendary system is known for its timeless minimalism and flawless functionality...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1841 Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cupboard from Bad Tölz - 1841
Technical information:
Period: 1841
Origin: Bad Tölz, Bavaria (Southern Germany)
Wood type: Fir
Height: 165 cm 64.96 in
Width: 103 cm (111 cm...
Category
Antique 1840s German Other Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Mid-century inspired Floe bookcase in walnut
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old Japanese tansu chest, made in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
Crafted from traditional Japanese cedar, this piece embodies the daily life and craftsmanship of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Iron
