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European Inlaid Corner Wood Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Adorable European inlaid corner wood shelves.
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19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Wood
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Large Set of Bleached Wood Shelves, Circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large set of bleached beechwood display shelves of unusual design. Very heavy and sturdy.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Beech
Wall Wood Shelves Napoleon III with Brass Gallery & Marquetry, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wood Mural Three Shelves of Napoléon III period with a brass gallery.
Very fine details: you can
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair of Larch Wood Shelves, Brown Carved with Angels, 1600, Spain
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of larch wood shelves, carved with angels (putti), very ancient, come from the church
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17th Century Spanish Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Small English Bamboo Bookcase w/ Painted Wood Shelves & Brass Finials
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
shelves and brass finials on all four corners. The bookcase is very simple in style with a back splash
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Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Antique French Art Deco Carved Wood Wall Shelves Sconces
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of antique French Art Deco wall mount carved wood shelves. In the shape of popular
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1920s Antique Wood Shelves
Czech Brown Bauhaus Chrome Flower Stand by Mücke, Melder, Zebrano Wood, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This étagère, with a chrome-plated steel tube and Zebrano wood shelves, was made in the 1930s in
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Antique Four Tier Bamboo Rack
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique bamboo etagere shelf stand. The Victorian era stand features a bamboo frame with four wood
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
three solid cherry wood shelves with beautifully figured wild grain and triple moulded edges to three
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-19th Century Calamander Wood Hanging Shelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th century richly figured calamander wood hanging shelves, each having four tiers
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
MID 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CORNER LITTLE SHELVES IN GILDED WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
These two corner little shelves in carved pine wood gilded with pure gold leaf represent a valuable
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
White Turned Wood Wall Shelves for Vases, Sculpture, Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white painted turned wood wall shelves with gallery edge, circa early-20th century. Set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 10.63 in D 7.13 in
French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, or even change the color of the Wood Shelves. There is a part of me that would like to see it with
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 87.5 in W 85.13 in D 19.75 in
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pillars of Meissen Porcelain distinguish this lovely pair of shelves. An ebonized wood
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19th Century German Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
19th century pair of golden shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of gilded and carved shelves, 1850-1870, Tuscany.
Dimensions: 30x28 cm with height
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19th Century European Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Hand Carved Putti Wall Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century adorable French hand carved putti wall shelves.
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19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Turned Oak Wood Antique Étagère / Shelves
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
19th century of the period Louis Philippe italian antique étagère. Made in solid oak wood and
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 50.01 in W 29.53 in D 12.21 in
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1920s or earlier Moroccan wood and mother of pearly inlay wall shelves. These wonderful
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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Set of Anglo-Ceylonese Specimen Wood Campaign Wall Shelves in a Travelling Box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Anglo-Ceylonese specimen wood Campaign wall shelves in a travelling box, of rectangular
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19th Century British Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 13.75 in
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Wall Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo carved wood and gold gilded wall shelves. These are finely
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Four Shelves Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
front corners and four shelves.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Case Storage Piece with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique case storage piece with top glass shelf and storage shelves, circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Artist Shelves
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th century French artist's shelves in their original finish, Paris, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Metal
American Set of Walnut Four-Tier Shelves
Located in Downingtown, PA
American set of walnut four tier shelves,
Circa 1840
The four tiers of shelves rest in each
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1840s American American Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique 4-Tier Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Display Shelves, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4-tier mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany set of wall shelves, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.89 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Shell Wall-Shelves with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian early 19th century carved shell wall shelves, similar in appearance, with marble
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Marble
IMPORTANT PAIR OF EMPIRE SHELVES Napoleon III 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
,
clad in rosewood wood,
with three shelves,
gilded carvings.
Small defects.
Dim.: 165 x 78 x 59 cm
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19th Century French Empire Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Satinwood & Mahogany Wall Shelves, Late 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
facing edges are flame mahogany veneered with box wood edging.
The four shelves are stepped narrower
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19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
French Carved Étagère with Caned Shelves with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
over four shelves.
Each shelf with perfectly intact cane, the sides in the form of stylized harps
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19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Marble
English Console Shelves of Mahogany with Bobbin Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular console or buffet with three tiers or shelves and four bobbin turned
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Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, and petite side supports. The plate rack, crafted from oak, showcases the natural beauty and warm
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19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 41 in W 43 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Hand-Painted Floral Shelves, Germany, 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Art Nouveau wooden hand-painted floral shelves, Germany, 1910.
A beautiful pair of antique
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe étagère, or display cabinet with shelves. Made of solid
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
19th Century English Wooden Chest, Drawers, Shelves with decorative skirt on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest with Drawers and Shelves with decorative skirt on the top
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19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 78.35 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
English Mahogany Trolley with Graduated Shelves from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English mid-19th century mahogany trolley features four graduated shelves over a single drawer
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
English Wall Hanging Shelves with Cupboard and Drawers from the Georgian Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of English wall hanging shelves with cupboard and drawers, of a variety of patinated
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 48.75 in W 74.63 in D 11 in
1820s French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the early 19th century with this authentic French Wood Patinated Mini Vitrine from
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Early 19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves Made for Buffalo China
By Wellington Machine co
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves made for Buffalo China, Salvaged from the famous Buffalo
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Steel, Iron
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Shelf
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th Century Italian carved wood polychrome shelf, having hand-wrought iron hardware. Found in
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18th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rustic 19th Century Painted Tall French Waterfall Garden Pot Shelves or Stairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful classic 19th century waterfall steps which can serve as a plant stand or pot shelves
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19th Century North American Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
H 39.5 in W 36.25 in D 19.5 in
Black Forest Pair of Corner Shelves Original Hand Carved Switzerland Late 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 13.5 in D 12.5 in
Rustic Kitchen Display Cabinet with Doors, Shelves and Drawers in the Lower Part
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic Kitchen Display Cabinet with Doors, Shelves and Drawers in the Lower Part
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 68.12 in W 52.37 in D 12.6 in
Italian Early 19th Century Painted Wood Architectural Wall Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Italian carved wood wall-mounted shelf. This Italian architectural piece, from the early
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19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Italian Carved Wood Console or Wall Bracket
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century Italian carved wood console or wall bracket. Great entry way piece.
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19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Mahogany Wood Shelf with Twisted Column
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French mahogany wood shelf with twisted column.
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Cabinet with Ample Shelves and Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
counter height shelf. There are interior wood shelves behind both the upper and lower doors. This cupboard
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19th Century Swedish Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 86.5 in W 53 in D 19 in
Swedish Rococo 1770s Painted Wood Wall Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted wood wall cabinet from the late 18th century, with chapeau de
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40 in D 15.4 in
Italian Rococo Carved Wood Faux Bois Figural Wall Shelf / Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo-style wooden wall bracket / shelf / architectural element featuring a carved face below an upper shelf with carved and shaped beveled edge, treated with a faux bois pa...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 21 in W 22.5 in D 8 in
Biedermeier Shelve, Wood, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Biedermeier Shelve, Wood, Austria, 19th Century
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19th Century Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Wood Panetière, Bread Safe from Fourques, France, circa 1760
Located in Dallas, TX
Arguably one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture to emerge from the historical French province of Provence, this panetiere “bread safe” was hand-carved in walnut in Fourques...
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1760s French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 42.625 in W 32 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
Transport your space to the 19th Century with this exquisite French Wood Patinated Shelf. Crafted
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19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books
This is a very good
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 2.37 in W 20.28 in D 5.91 in
Dutch Antique 1910 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Wall Cabinet in Cherry Wood Brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
solid wood with high quality brass decorations. (these could be considered Arts & crafts design style
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Brass
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H 20.67 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Modernist Wood Table with Upholstered Top
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist wood table with upholstered top, circa Early 20th century.
By unknown manufacturer from
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Early 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Console in Polychrome Carved Wood-17th Century-Spain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant carved and gilded wood from the 17th century - Spain
Very beautiful patina and in very
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Brackets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century Italian hand carved gilt wood brackets each having an open shelve and
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Wood Side Corner Cabinet, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
solid, rough-hewn wood, its raw and natural beauty is accentuated by visible signs of age and wear
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Wood White Patinated Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wood White Patinated Shelf exudes a rich sense of history through its
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19th Century French Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Wood
18th C. Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panetiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Bread Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century exquisite Louis XV panetiere
Originally used to store French baguettes or long loaves of bread, panetieres were meant to sit on a petrin (dough chest) but eventually gre...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 44 in D 24 in
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Antique Wood Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique wood shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique wood shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Antique wood shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wood shelves bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique wood shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emile Gallé, Jacques Gruber and Auguste Vallin are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Wood Shelves?
Prices for antique wood shelves start at $85 and top out at $28,885 with the average selling for $2,287.
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.
Questions About Antique Wood Shelves
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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