3 Shelf Case
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Shelves
Metal
2010s Italian Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s English Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Shelves
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Danish Shelves
Teak
2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Shelves
Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Iron, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Vitrines
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Shelves
Glass
2010s Italian Bookcases
Chrome, Brass
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Brass
Antique 1880s French Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage 1930s European Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Brass, Iron
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Oak
2010s Portuguese Industrial Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Oak, Wood
Antique 1870s English Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Steel
Early 2000s French Shelves
Wood
Antique 1870s English Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
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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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