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Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century
Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

$3,200Sale Price|66% Off

H 89.5 in W 48 in D 13 in

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century This etagere, crafted from metal, brass and faux leather shelves, showcases a minimalist yet elegant design.

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20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves
Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique late 19th century, circa 1890, French Rosewood & Marble topped Side Cabinet with 3 Shelves for books and other items & Brass Ormolu Mount Decorations. The mar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Book Rack - English - Solid Brass - Geometric Design
Early 20th Century Book Rack - English - Solid Brass - Geometric Design

Early 20th Century Book Rack - English - Solid Brass - Geometric Design

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant English brass book rack from the early 20th century. This solid and stable piece features a refined geometric design, giving it both a decorative and functional appeal. The b...

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Vintage 1910s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet

1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France

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Vintage 1950s European Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store

Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store

Located in Downingtown, PA

The teak and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for travel.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

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Betjemann's Patent Self-Closing Book Slide

Betjemann's Patent Self-Closing Book Slide

Unavailable

H 8 in W 16 in D 7 in

Betjemann's Patent Self-Closing Book Slide

Located in New York, NY

Betjemann's Patent self-closing birdseye maple book slide with pierced and engraved gothic motif gilt metal mounts.

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Shelves

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s
Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Book Shelves
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Book Shelves

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Book Shelves

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H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Book Shelves

Located in London, GB

Model no 3673 in Walnut and brass. Made by the Vienna workshop c. 1945 these are sculptural Aubock at its best.

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20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Walnut and Brass Book Shelf
Carl Auböck Walnut and Brass Book Shelf

Carl Auböck Walnut and Brass Book Shelf

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H 10.24 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in

Carl Auböck Walnut and Brass Book Shelf

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Vintage shelf designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. Six horizontal brass bars connect two walnut triangles whose vertexes hang on the wall through two brass hooks...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck II Modernist Geometric 1950s Carved Walnut and Cast Brass Book Shelf
Carl Auböck II Modernist Geometric 1950s Carved Walnut and Cast Brass Book Shelf

Carl Auböck II Modernist Geometric 1950s Carved Walnut and Cast Brass Book Shelf

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

A sculptural shelf designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. The piece is made up of six horizontal brass bars which connect two walnut triangles whose vertices hang o...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Beautiful Book Shelf
Carl Aubock Beautiful Book Shelf

Carl Aubock Beautiful Book Shelf

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H 11.42 in W 17.92 in D 8.27 in

Carl Aubock Beautiful Book Shelf

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Incredible elegantly simple book shelf by the brass master and designer Carl Aubock. All the brass component were created in his Austrian workshop that still runs today. The sculptur...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif
Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif

Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Versatile antique mahogany 4 tier etagere having beautiful lyre decoration in a ball and stick design with brass accents. 26.5 h to top shelf bottom shelf 5.5 h 2nd shelf 18 h 3rd ...

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Vintage 1910s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Brass and Wooden Stands, Étagères or Book Shelves
Regency Style Brass and Wooden Stands, Étagères or Book Shelves

Regency Style Brass and Wooden Stands, Étagères or Book Shelves

Located in Stamford, CT

Regency style brass and wooden stand or étagère. This stand can be used in many areas of the home or office as they are very versatile. Can also be used as bedside stands, étagères,...

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Late 20th Century Regency Shelves

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Book Shelves for Royal System, Rosewood, Denmark
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Book Shelves for Royal System, Rosewood, Denmark

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Book Shelves for Royal System, Rosewood, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Poul Cadovius, this wall unit was made by Royal System in Denmark in the 1960s. This particular unit is made of the desirable rosewood, and features the brass rods to fas...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s

Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from brass and walnut 1950s Vienna. An iconic authentic wall shelf or wall board Mod. 124 by Carl Auböck from wa...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Wall-Mount Book Shelf
Paul Evans Wall-Mount Book Shelf

Paul Evans Wall-Mount Book Shelf

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H 80 in W 109 in D 10 in

Paul Evans Wall-Mount Book Shelf

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Cityscape by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. 31 inches between burl wood supports.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957
Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

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H 78.75 in W 32.68 in D 11.42 in

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

By Feal

Located in London, GB

Shelving by FEAL (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Leghe). Italy. c1957 Mahogany and aluminium, with brass details.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Cadovious Style Danish Wall Unit or Book Shelves 10-Piece Walnut
Mid-Century Cadovious Style Danish Wall Unit or Book Shelves 10-Piece Walnut

Mid-Century Cadovious Style Danish Wall Unit or Book Shelves 10-Piece Walnut

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in the 1970s in Denmark, this wall unit came out of the home of a Long Island architect who had moved from Europe early in his career. Featuring 10 pieces, it offer...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Library Bookcase or Black Lacquer Three Shelves Display, France 1950
Large Library Bookcase or Black Lacquer Three Shelves Display, France 1950

Large Library Bookcase or Black Lacquer Three Shelves Display, France 1950

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant oversized black lacquer and brass baluster book shelves or windows display.

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1950s, Teak and Brass Bookshelves or Secretaire, Sweden
1950s, Teak and Brass Bookshelves or Secretaire, Sweden

1950s, Teak and Brass Bookshelves or Secretaire, Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This cabinet has got five drawers with brass details, two doors, three book shelves and a slidable writing space.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

RARE Carl Aubock Hanging Book Case/Shelf
RARE Carl Aubock Hanging Book Case/Shelf

RARE Carl Aubock Hanging Book Case/Shelf

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H 7 in W 16.5 in D 7 in

RARE Carl Aubock Hanging Book Case/Shelf

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare hanging book case/shelf with brass rods, cast brass hangers, and solid walnut sides impressed with the inscription "MADE IN AUSTRIA/Aubock". Model no. 3673, Carl Aubock.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Book Shelf Teak
Book Shelf Teak

Book Shelf Teak

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H 110 in W 92 in D 30 in

Book Shelf Teak

Located in Odense, Denmark

Teak shelf with 3 nice drawers and brass grip. Round tapered legs and brass shoes. Appears cleaned, sanded and oiled. Dimensions: H 92 x W 110 x D 30 cm.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stacking Mahogany Book Shelves
Pair of Stacking Mahogany Book Shelves

Pair of Stacking Mahogany Book Shelves

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H 69 in W 40 in D 15 in

Pair of Stacking Mahogany Book Shelves

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stacking dark mahogany book shelves with cabinets doors. Priced individually, two available.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1940s Modern Walnut Desk with Book Shelves
1940s Modern Walnut Desk with Book Shelves

1940s Modern Walnut Desk with Book Shelves

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H 29.75 in W 57 in D 27 in

1940s Modern Walnut Desk with Book Shelves

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Streamline modern- finished walnut desk featuring book shelves and drawers that slide out sideways when open. Top quality design and construction.
Knee space is 25"H by 16.25"W

Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood desk
Rosewood desk

Rosewood desk

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H 29.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Rosewood desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Great rosewood desk with brass handles and built in book shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

petite oak writing desk
petite oak writing desk

petite oak writing desk

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H 30 in W 42 in D 25.5 in

petite oak writing desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vintage oak mission style writing desk with brass handles and book shelves on each side. finished at back. originally sold by m. friedman and co in san francisco, retailers tag under...

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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Antique Painted Pine Bookcase
Regency Antique Painted Pine Bookcase

Regency Antique Painted Pine Bookcase

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H 39.37 in W 35.83 in D 12.01 in

Regency Antique Painted Pine Bookcase

Located in Lancashire, GB

The white marble top is original aloing with the brass gallery. The two pine book shelves are fully adjustable.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Book Shelf by Carl Auböck
Book Shelf by Carl Auböck

Book Shelf by Carl Auböck

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H 13.19 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in

Book Shelf by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Book Shelf by Carl Auböck in very nice vintage condition Signed: Auböck Logo, Made in Austria

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Shelves

Materials

Brass

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Located in Roma, Lazio

Very rich in movements, this console is unique in its kind also for the precious material with which it is coated. The console is made up of a wooden top covered in goatskin, where ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

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By DBO Home

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Located in Lisse, NL

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$11,841 / item

H 96 in W 36 in D 23.75 in

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By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

This single bay version of Amuneal’s Collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings and posts in a warm brass finish. The unit mounts to the floor and to the wall t...

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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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$7,500 / set

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in

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Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of fine French 1940s X-form stool in cherry wood.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

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$4,200

H 30.5 in W 70 in D 31 in

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...

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Textile, Walnut

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Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu

$5,800

H 32.09 in W 23.23 in D 24.22 in

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Located in New York, NY

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By Old Plank Road

Located in Highwood, IL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux

"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux

$5,000 / item

H 29 in W 21.4 in D 75.7 in

"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire sideboard, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this sideboard capture...

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2010s Vietnamese Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

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By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Console Tables

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Metal

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Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

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By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Art Deco console table features a sleek French Modernist design made from cerused oak, reflecting the style of Jean-Michel Frank and originating from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Benches or Stools, style of Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

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Brass Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of brass book shelves available for sale. Each of these unique brass book shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Brass book shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Regency brass book shelves are consistently popular styles. Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Dunbar each produced beautiful brass book shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Brass Book Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,834, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $14,000 highest priced.

Materials: Brass Furniture

Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.

From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.

“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”

He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstleralso an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.

West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”

Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.

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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