Antique Shelves
18th Century British Regency Antique Shelves
Mahogany
18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Shelves
Mahogany
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Shelves
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique Shelves
Walnut
19th Century German Antique Shelves
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Shelves
Mahogany
1890s French Antique Shelves
Pine
1790s English Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Shelves
Pine, Paint
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Rustic Antique Shelves
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shelves
Gold Leaf
19th Century Antique Shelves
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves
18th Century English George III Antique Shelves
Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves
Brass
19th Century English Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century European Antique Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Shelves
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves
Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Shelves
Oak
1840s American American Empire Antique Shelves
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century German Antique Shelves
Beech
19th Century Victorian Antique Shelves
Faux Bamboo
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves
Hardwood
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Brass
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shelves
Oak
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Shelves
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Shelves
Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shelves
Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Shelves
Marble
1810s Italian Baroque Antique Shelves
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Shelves
Beech
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Shelves
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Shelves
Brass
Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Antique Shelves
Bone, Beech
19th Century Romanian Antique Shelves
Beech
19th Century French Antique Shelves
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Antique Shelves
Iron
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves
Brass, Other
1850s Italian Antique Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Shelves
Metal
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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