Antique Style Shelves
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1790s English Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Style Shelves
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Style Shelves
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Style Shelves
Wood
19th Century English Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Style Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Style Shelves
Beech
1890s French Antique Style Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Style Shelves
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Style Shelves
Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Style Shelves
Glass, Wood
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Style Shelves
Fir
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Style Shelves
Oak
19th Century Regency Antique Style Shelves
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Style Shelves
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century Jacobean Antique Style Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Style Shelves
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Style Shelves
Oak
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Style Shelves
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Style Shelves
Brass
19th Century English Antique Style Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1880s Napoleon III Antique Style Shelves
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1890s French Rococo Antique Style Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Shelves
Brass
19th Century Spanish Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1790s British Adam Style Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany, Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Style Shelves
Mahogany
1860s Italian Louis XIV Antique Style Shelves
Fir
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Shelves
Walnut
Early 1900s French Antique Style Shelves
Oak
1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Style Shelves
Walnut
19th Century Folk Art Antique Style Shelves
Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Style Shelves
Copper, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Style Shelves
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Style Shelves
Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Style Shelves
Oak
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Style Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Style Shelves
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Style Shelves
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Style Shelves
Oak
19th Century Antique Style Shelves
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Style Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Shelves
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Style Shelves
Ash
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Style Shelves
Beech
Late 19th Century French Antique Style Shelves
Wood
1920s French Antique Style Shelves
Brass
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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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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