1970s Etagere
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Unknown Other Cabinets
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1970s Philippine Modern Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Shelves
Glass, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1970s European Shelves
Wicker, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Plastic
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lucite, Glass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Vintage 1970s Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases
Cane, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s Modern Shelves
Reed
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Lucite, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Plastic
20th Century Modern Shelves
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
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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 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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