Asian Etagere
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Wrought Iron
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Wall Brackets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Shelves
Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Furniture
Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Furniture
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Teak
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Scholar's Objects
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Brass
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Shelves
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Japonisme Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Metal
20th Century Korean Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood
20th Century Bookcases
20th Century Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s Shelves
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Shelves
Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Shelves
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century East Asian Antiquities
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 1850s English Chinese Export Lacquer
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s Asian Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Apothecary Cabinets
Bamboo
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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