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Midcentury Bronze and Brass Étagère
Midcentury Bronze and Brass Étagère

Midcentury Bronze and Brass Étagère

Located in New York, NY

A chic étagère in bronze with simple, yet well executed details in brass and five glass shelves.

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Mid-20th Century American Shelves

19th Century Howard and Sons Mahogany and Gilt Brass Etagere
19th Century Howard and Sons Mahogany and Gilt Brass Etagere

19th Century Howard and Sons Mahogany and Gilt Brass Etagere

By Howard and Sons

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine quality late 19th Century mahogany and gilt brass etagere by Howard and Sons of Berners

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Étagère with Original Glass
Midcentury Brass Étagère with Original Glass

Midcentury Brass Étagère with Original Glass

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern brass and glass étagère which features a solid brass frame

Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass Etagere style of Romeo Rega
Brass Etagere style of Romeo Rega

Brass Etagere style of Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Rochester, NY

A good looking Hollywood Regency freestanding brass-plated etagere with seven square shaped glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

early 20th Century low Brass Etagere
early 20th Century low Brass Etagere

early 20th Century low Brass Etagere

Located in Bainbridge, NY

elegant Brass tubular rectangular frame piece with 8 Brass elevated details supporting 3/8" Glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mastercraft Style Brass Etageres
Pair of Mastercraft Style Brass Etageres

Pair of Mastercraft Style Brass Etageres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Mastercraft style etageres. Brass frames with mirrored shelves.

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20th Century Bookcases

Mid Century Modern Brass Etagere Pedestal
Mid Century Modern Brass Etagere Pedestal

Mid Century Modern Brass Etagere Pedestal

Located in Stamford, CT

A brass mid-century four tier glass plant stand pedestal. The circular base supporting four glass

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA

Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern bookcase with sliding base. Brass frame and glass shelving. (Please confirm

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Black Lacquered and Brass Étagère Display Unit
Black Lacquered and Brass Étagère Display Unit

Black Lacquered and Brass Étagère Display Unit

Located in Antwerp, BE

High-end display unit in black lacquer and brass. Three drawers. Multiple brass hangers which

Category

Early 2000s European Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Bamboo & Chromed Brass Étagère, 1970s
20th Century Bamboo & Chromed Brass Étagère, 1970s

20th Century Bamboo & Chromed Brass Étagère, 1970s

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stylish 20th century étagère made in chromed brass with decorative bamboo sections, mounted with

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20th Century Unknown Shelves

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Directoire Style Chrome and Brass Étagères
Maison Jansen Directoire Style Chrome and Brass Étagères

Maison Jansen Directoire Style Chrome and Brass Étagères

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Maison Jansen étagères in chrome, glass and brass, in the French Directoire style, with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Geometric Brass Etagere Attributed to Romeo Rega
Large Geometric Brass Etagere Attributed to Romeo Rega

Large Geometric Brass Etagere Attributed to Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Redding, CT

Large geometric brass tone etagere wall display unit with smoked glass shelves. Attributed to Romeo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Ètagerès/Bookcases by Pierre Vandel
Pair of Brass Ètagerès/Bookcases by Pierre Vandel

Pair of Brass Ètagerès/Bookcases by Pierre Vandel

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of bookcases or ètagerès by Pierre Vandel. Metal frames with a brushed brass finish

Category

Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Vintage Modern Brass Étagère Shelf or Shop Display
Vintage Modern Brass Étagère Shelf or Shop Display

Vintage Modern Brass Étagère Shelf or Shop Display

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant modern display shelf features unique midcentury design, vintage brass finish, and

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Pair of Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etageres
Pair of Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etageres

Pair of Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etageres

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stately pair of steel and brass bookshelves by Jansen. Each one has six glass shelves plus the top

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20th Century French Neoclassical Shelves

Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Étagère Shelf by Jansen
Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Étagère Shelf by Jansen

Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Étagère Shelf by Jansen

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Maison Jansen style étagère shelf from the mid-20th century. Steel frames with brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rattan, Wood and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelf, Italy, 1960s
Rattan, Wood and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelf, Italy, 1960s

Rattan, Wood and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelf, Italy, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

Etagere/bookcase shelf in bamboo rattan with brass details in the corners and shelves. A typical

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome and Brass Étagères after Maison Jansen
Pair of Chrome and Brass Étagères after Maison Jansen

Pair of Chrome and Brass Étagères after Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Matched pair of chrome, brass and glass étagères after Maison Jansen. Each shelf unit has five

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Maison Jansen Attributed Steel And Brass Etagere With Leather Shelves
Maison Jansen Attributed Steel And Brass Etagere With Leather Shelves

Maison Jansen Attributed Steel And Brass Etagere With Leather Shelves

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

1970's steel and brass with leather shelves Etagere Attributed Maison Jansen stamp made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Brass Étagère Arched Glass Display Shelf with Four Shelves
Vintage Brass Étagère Arched Glass Display Shelf with Four Shelves

Vintage Brass Étagère Arched Glass Display Shelf with Four Shelves

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage arched brass shelf shelves étagères. Chrome has been polished. Glasses are originals. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style 1970s Brass Etagere with Faux Leather Accent
Milo Baughman Style 1970s Brass Etagere with Faux Leather Accent

Milo Baughman Style 1970s Brass Etagere with Faux Leather Accent

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A linear Mid-Century Modern étagère produced circa 1970s and designed in the style of Milo Baughman

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel and Brass Étagère by Maison Jansen
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel and Brass Étagère by Maison Jansen

Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel and Brass Étagère by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in North Miami, FL

Italian Maison Jansen étagère with 7 shelves from the mid-20th century. Brushed steel frame with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome & Brass  Etagere by Renato Zevi I
Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome & Brass  Etagere by Renato Zevi I

Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome & Brass Etagere by Renato Zevi I

By Renato Zevi

Located in Stafford, TX

Beautiful shelf in great condition as seen! Renato Zevi, Italy 1970s Original chrome and brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Walnut and Brass Étagère Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style
Walnut and Brass Étagère Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style

Walnut and Brass Étagère Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style walnut and brass staggered étagère shelving unit. One deep drawer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style
Walnut and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style

Walnut and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style walnut and brass staggered étagère shelving unit. One deep drawer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Regency-Style Chrome and Brass Etagere by Maison Jansen
Midcentury Regency-Style Chrome and Brass Etagere by Maison Jansen

Midcentury Regency-Style Chrome and Brass Etagere by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-modern Maison Jansen five-tier Etagere, features sturdy chrome frame with beautifully

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Pair Brass Etageres DIA Design Institute of America Vintage Glass Shelves
Pair Brass Etageres DIA Design Institute of America Vintage Glass Shelves

Pair Brass Etageres DIA Design Institute of America Vintage Glass Shelves

By Design Institute America

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing pair of vintage brass DIA Design Institute of America glass display shelves. This can be

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Etagere Glass Shelves, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Etagere Glass Shelves, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Etagere Glass Shelves, 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, chrome and brass shelving unit etagere, with five glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

19th Century French Napoleon III Blackened, Marquetry and Brass Étagère Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Blackened, Marquetry and Brass Étagère Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Blackened, Marquetry and Brass Étagère Table

Located in Dallas, TX

musical and floral motifs. The top plateau is embellished with a pierced brass gallery rim and decorative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen
Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen

Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of five shelf étagères in chrome and glass with brass-plated accents in manner of Maison

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Top Mahogany and Brass Étagère Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Top Mahogany and Brass Étagère Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Marble Top Mahogany and Brass Étagère Table

Located in Dallas, TX

étagère is in excellent condition with a rich walnut and blackened patina, and delicate polished brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Milo Baughman Style Pair Vintage Chrome Glass Brass Etagere Shelves Mid-Century
Milo Baughman Style Pair Vintage Chrome Glass Brass Etagere Shelves Mid-Century

Milo Baughman Style Pair Vintage Chrome Glass Brass Etagere Shelves Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning pair of vintage etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. These vintage and truly classic

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Brass Milo Baughman Etagere
Brass Milo Baughman Etagere

Brass Milo Baughman Etagere

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Milo Baughman brass etagere.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Chrome & Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Chrome & Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Chrome & Brass Étagères in Manner of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of five shelf étagères in chrome and glass with brass-plated accents in manner of Maison

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Étagère with Red Marble Top
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Étagère with Red Marble Top

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Étagère with Red Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

straight legs with curved feet, the square table is decorated with brass mounts over the legs and around

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE CONTINENTAL TWO TIER BRASS ETAGERE SiDE END LAMP TABLES
FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE CONTINENTAL TWO TIER BRASS ETAGERE SiDE END LAMP TABLES

FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE CONTINENTAL TWO TIER BRASS ETAGERE SiDE END LAMP TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, highly collectable circa 1940's Continental Etagere two tier tables Please note the delivery fee listed

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass and Chrome Ètagerè
1970s Brass and Chrome Ètagerè

1970s Brass and Chrome Ètagerè

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

1970s, chrome and brass ètagerè in the style of Maison Jansen.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Style Brass and Glass Etagere
Vintage Regency Style Brass and Glass Etagere

Vintage Regency Style Brass and Glass Etagere

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Vintage Regency style brass etagere with six glass shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chrome Brass Glass Tall Mid Century Modern Etagere
Chrome Brass Glass Tall Mid Century Modern Etagere

Chrome Brass Glass Tall Mid Century Modern Etagere

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern chrome glass brass étagère shelf bookcase display.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metals Brass Chrome Glass Etagere
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metals Brass Chrome Glass Etagere

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metals Brass Chrome Glass Etagere

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern chrome and brass etagere with glass shelves.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Italian Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Etagere Display Bookshelf
Italian Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Etagere Display Bookshelf

Italian Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Etagere Display Bookshelf

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Modern Jansen style brushed steel and brass etagere or book/display shelf with six thick glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Brass and Lucite Étagère
Vintage Brass and Lucite Étagère

Vintage Brass and Lucite Étagère

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage Lucite and brass étagère featuring glass shelves and beautiful gilt brass fittings. We love

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Étagère or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Étagère or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Étagère or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A contemporary brass étagère from the 1970s in the style of Milo Baughman. It features an

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Tinted Glass Étagère
Mid-Century Brass and Tinted Glass Étagère

Mid-Century Brass and Tinted Glass Étagère

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 3/4" square tube brass étagère with five tinted glass shelves. Very simple and elegant

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Neoclassical Patinated  Étagère
Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Neoclassical Patinated  Étagère

Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Neoclassical Patinated Étagère

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant patinated brass étagère with five glass shelves. Beautiful gold and green patina

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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Étagère by Kim Moltzer, Romeo Rega Style
Midcentury Étagère by Kim Moltzer, Romeo Rega Style

Midcentury Étagère by Kim Moltzer, Romeo Rega Style

By Kim Moltzer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Midcentury brass étagère/shelves by Kim Moltzer from 1970s. The shelves structure in square brass

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Romeo Rega Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass and Glass Étagère
Romeo Rega Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass and Glass Étagère

Romeo Rega Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass and Glass Étagère

By Romeo Rega

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Impressive brass étagère made in Italy and attributed to Romeo Rega. This shelving unit has an

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Brass Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Brass Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Brass Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Brass étagère, bookshelf or vitrine, in the manner of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s. Retains

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Metal

Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America
Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America

Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning brass etagere by Milo Baughman for The Design Institute of America. The bottom expands

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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass NeoClassical Style Etegere
Brass & Glass NeoClassical Style Etegere

Brass & Glass NeoClassical Style Etegere

Located in Danville, CA

Brass Etagere with Glass shelves. The top and bottom shelves have cross-stretcher ornaments and

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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Parchment and Brass Two-Tier Coffee Table
Parchment and Brass Two-Tier Coffee Table

Parchment and Brass Two-Tier Coffee Table

By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

"Cole Porter" model coffee table by Frederick P. Victoria based on the iconic brass etageres the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Mason Jansen Neo-Classical Style Steel, Brass, Leather Etageres/ Shelf
1970s Mason Jansen Neo-Classical Style Steel, Brass, Leather Etageres/ Shelf

1970s Mason Jansen Neo-Classical Style Steel, Brass, Leather Etageres/ Shelf

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1970s Neo-classical style steel and brass etageres in the manner of Mason Jansen. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Etageres, Lucite, Brass, USA, 1960s
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Etageres, Lucite, Brass, USA, 1960s

Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Etageres, Lucite, Brass, USA, 1960s

By Karl Springer

Located in Stamford, CT

pair of lucite and brass etageres, reminiscent of Karl Springer’s design, featuring four Lucite legs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Pagoda Burnished Gilt Etagere - a Pair
Mid 20th Century Vintage Pagoda Burnished Gilt Etagere - a Pair

Mid 20th Century Vintage Pagoda Burnished Gilt Etagere - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transform your space with this pair of vintage Pagoda Burnished Brass Etagères, echoing classic

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Adjustable Bookcase
Mid-Century Adjustable Bookcase

Mid-Century Adjustable Bookcase

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage polished brass etagere unit with movable base. This makes a great see through room divider

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Brass Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass etagere available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass etagere was constructed with great care. Find 1592 options for an antique or vintage brass etagere now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass etagere, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass etagere is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass etagere over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega and Design Institute America are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Etagere?

Prices for a brass etagere start at $1 and top out at $119,584 with the average selling for $3,180.

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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