19th Century Bamboo Etagere
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Shelves
Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Vitrines
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Bamboo, Paint, Bone
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Lacquer, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Cupboards
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint, Mirror
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Japonisme Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Japonisme Shelves
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Apothecary Cabinets
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Pedestals
Ceramic, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
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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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