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Late 20th Century Cabinets
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Shelves
Reed, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
2010s American Regency Shelves
Leather, Burl
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables
Satinwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Terrazzo
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Modern Shelves
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Beech
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Vitrines
Brass
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Gueridon
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Folk Art Vases
Acrylic
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Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Shelves
Resin
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Desks
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century English Tray Tables
Tôle
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Metal
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tables
Wood
20th Century American Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
20th Century North American Shelves
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves
Glass, Plaster, Wood
20th Century English Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Rustic Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Bookcases
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Bookcases
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Regency Console Tables
2010s Belgian Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century American Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Beech
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
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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, 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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