Antique Glass Shelves
1880s American Edwardian Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
19th Century Antique Glass Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Country Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
1920s Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Glass Shelves
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Glass Shelves
Walnut, Kingwood
1850s Italian Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Empire Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Shelves
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Glass Shelves
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Country Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
1920s French Antique Glass Shelves
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
19th Century French Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
19th Century French Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
1920s French Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century European Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Shelves
Mahogany, Glass
Late 19th Century European Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Glass Shelves
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Chrome
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Glass Shelves
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Oak
1920s Argentine Antique Glass Shelves
Chrome, Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Shelves
Pine
19th Century American Industrial Antique Glass Shelves
Steel, Iron
19th Century European Victorian Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Glass Shelves
Steel
1920s Argentine Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century European Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Wood
1850s British Colonial Antique Glass Shelves
Stained Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Shelves
Wrought Iron
1920s English Antique Glass Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Glass Shelves
Chrome
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Brass, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Metal
1920s Argentine Antique Glass Shelves
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Glass Shelves
Ormolu
18th Century French Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century American Federal Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Antique Glass Shelves
Metal
1770s English Antique Glass Shelves
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Mahogany
1920s German Art Deco Antique Glass Shelves
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Glass Shelves
Glass, Wool, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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