3 Shelf Etagere
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Glass
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1990s American Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Cupboards
Wicker, Reed
Early 20th Century American Victorian Shelves
Marble
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Beech
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Gueridon
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Belgian Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Early Victorian Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Directoire Shelves
Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves
Kingwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Shelves
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Steel
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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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