Antiques Glass Shelves
Early 20th Century European Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Antique 1850s Italian Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1920s French Shelves
Brass
Antique 1850s British Colonial Shelves
Stained Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century American Federal Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Porcelain, Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabi...
Glass, Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Shelves
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s Shelves
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Country Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Brass, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Victorian Shelves
Wood, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Buffets
Metal
Late 20th Century French Console Tables
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Brackets
Terracotta
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Nickel
2010s French Louis XV Barware
Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Nickel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Hungarian Country Cupboards
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Vitrines
Glass, Poplar
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Glass, Wood, Teak
20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Cabinets
Rosewood
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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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