1970s Vertical Shelves
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Plexiglass, Burl
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Late 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Shelves
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique 1870s French Bookcases
Glass, Lacquer, Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Plywood
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Rattan, Formica
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Pedestals
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century German Louis Philippe Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
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.
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