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Aluminum / Brass and Glass Etagere, Vitrine by Vesey
Aluminum / Brass and Glass Etagere, Vitrine by Vesey

Aluminum / Brass and Glass Etagere, Vitrine by Vesey

By John Vesey

Located in New York, NY

Tubular satin finish aluminum tube construction with brass colored aluminum cube corner details. Five plate glass shelves each spaced approximately 14" apart.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Etagere in Brass and Steel, Maison Jansen Style
Hollywood Regency Etagere in Brass and Steel, Maison Jansen Style

Hollywood Regency Etagere in Brass and Steel, Maison Jansen Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Hollywood Regency style Etagere featuring a chromed steel frame with solid brass accents and 5 glass shelves.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Custom Pair of Brass and Wood Etageres From P. E. Guerin
Custom Pair of Brass and Wood Etageres From P. E. Guerin

Custom Pair of Brass and Wood Etageres From P. E. Guerin

By P. E. Guerin

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of corner etageres of brass and wood from quintissential artisans P.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Oval Campaign Etagere
Oval Campaign Etagere

Oval Campaign Etagere

Located in Greenwich, CT

English oval campaign etagere, the three oval mahogany shelves supported by brass columns with molded collars.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Faux Bois Étagère Shelf, Trompe L’oeil Shelves
Vintage Brass Faux Bois Étagère Shelf, Trompe L’oeil Shelves

Vintage Brass Faux Bois Étagère Shelf, Trompe L’oeil Shelves

By Mastercraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Brass Faux Bois Étagère Shelf, Trompe L’oeil Shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Four-Tier Brass Console Small Étagère with Smoked Glass Shelves
Four-Tier Brass Console Small Étagère with Smoked Glass Shelves

Four-Tier Brass Console Small Étagère with Smoked Glass Shelves

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid brass square profile 4-tier step étagère with smoked glass shelves storage display unit.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Etagere
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Etagere

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Etagere

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style mid century brass and glass diamond étagère Etagere measures: 52 wide x 12 deep x 64.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit
Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit

Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit

By Mastercraft

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Mastercraft brass and glass shelving unit. This beautiful etagere/shelving unit features a solid brass and glass design, very common among Mastercraft items of the era.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Étagère
Hollywood Regency Étagère

Hollywood Regency Étagère

Located in Sheffield, MA

Custom designed Hollywood Regency style étagère. This brass shelving unit features four shelves with glass and a Napoleonic form pediment.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents
Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents

Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fabulous modern take on classic neoclassical etagere. Matte black frame offset with brass corners and finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

The open shelving is crafted from clear glass, giving the piece an airy, minimalist aesthetic while providing ample space for displaying books, decor, collectibles, and art objects. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagères
Pair of Chrome Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagères

Pair of Chrome Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagères

By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very sharp looking high quality craftsmanship étagères with glass shelves in style of Romea Riga.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Billy Baldwin Brass and Lacquered Mahogany Three Part Etagere and Cabinet
Billy Baldwin Brass and Lacquered Mahogany Three Part Etagere and Cabinet

Billy Baldwin Brass and Lacquered Mahogany Three Part Etagere and Cabinet

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A Billy Baldwin étagère cabinet, a mid-century polished brass and lacquered mahogany modular shelving system with a three section cabinet base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Etagères, Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Etagères, Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Etagères, Brass Faux Bamboo, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A striking impressive pair of etageres. Brass, Glass France, c. 1970s 73.25H x 27W x 19.5D

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère, Italy, Ca. 1970s
Vintage Romeo Rega Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère, Italy, Ca. 1970s

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère, Italy, Ca. 1970s

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage brass and glass shelving by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s Good condition. Dismountable for shipping. With instructions for rebuild. Clear glass. Measures: W 162 x H 180 x D 38 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in North York, ON

An iconic piece of mid-century modern design, this walnut and brass bookcase étagère by Paul McCobb was crafted in the USA circa 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT
Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT

Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT

By Mastercraft, Pace Collection, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design

Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design

Located in Stamford, CT

Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency étagère or bookcase. Having a brass and steel design this stunning example of a finely cast five shelf bookcase or étagère depicts the era of Ho...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Birdseye Maple Etagere with Smoked Glass Brass
Contemporary Modern Birdseye Maple Etagere with Smoked Glass Brass

Contemporary Modern Birdseye Maple Etagere with Smoked Glass Brass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This etagere features a beautiful birdseye maple construction with brass detailing on the sides and the legs, and super sleek, clean smoked glass shelves.

Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Maple

Vintage American Chrome Etagere
Vintage American Chrome Etagere

Vintage American Chrome Etagere

Located in Pomona, CA

Vintage Chrome etagere, each shelf has removable glass with brass finials.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Victorian Continental Three-Tier Kidney Shaped Brass & Marquetry Étagére 1880's
Victorian Continental Three-Tier Kidney Shaped Brass & Marquetry Étagére 1880's

Victorian Continental Three-Tier Kidney Shaped Brass & Marquetry Étagére 1880's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Continental Three-Tiered Kidney Shaped Brass & Marquetry Étagére 1880's Both Hand Painted & Varnished Would suit both period or modern day living spaces for entertaining ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves
Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/ Shelves

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/Shelves An impressive and richly detailed pair of tall Anglo-Indian étagères, each constructed with turned hardwood ...

Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s
Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s

Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s

By Kim Moltzer

Located in Geneva, CH

Brass, glass and black lacquered base shelving by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s Measures: H 220 x L 180 x D 42 cm Good vintage condition, few little chips on a couple of glass shelves,...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Cabinet Etageres Brass, Chrome and Glass Renato Levi Style, Italy, 1970s
Cabinet Etageres Brass, Chrome and Glass Renato Levi Style, Italy, 1970s

Cabinet Etageres Brass, Chrome and Glass Renato Levi Style, Italy, 1970s

By Renato Zevi

Located in Rome, IT

Cabinet etagere in glass featuring a brass structure and chrome details in the style of the Italian designer Renato Levi.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Antique French Onyx and Brass Two-Tier Side Table Étagère, C.1900
Antique French Onyx and Brass Two-Tier Side Table Étagère, C.1900

Antique French Onyx and Brass Two-Tier Side Table Étagère, C.1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Onyx and Brass Two-Tier Side Table / Étagère, C.1900 A decorative two-tier occasional table of elegant Aesthetic Movement character, the frame constructed from four reeded c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Bamboo & Mirror Etagere
Bamboo & Mirror Etagere

Bamboo & Mirror Etagere

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing mid-century modern bookcase made of a mirrored cabinet, brass shelves and a bamboo frame. Great design with an arching top and matching bamboo front doors. Please confirm lo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Etagere by Maison Siegel, Bronze & Brass, Circa 1920
French Art Deco Etagere by Maison Siegel, Bronze & Brass, Circa 1920

French Art Deco Etagere by Maison Siegel, Bronze & Brass, Circa 1920

By Maison Siegel

Located in Köln, NW

Beautifully shaped French early Art Deco etagere. These etagères served in the twenties as presentoirs in patisseries and boulangeries in France.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Etagere Pensile Anni 50
Etagere Pensile Anni 50

Etagere Pensile Anni 50

$510Sale Price|20% Off

Etagere Pensile Anni 50

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Etagere con ripiani sagomati, in legno di noce e ottone.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Storage / Display Etagere in Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Shelves
Storage / Display Etagere in Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Shelves

Storage / Display Etagere in Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Shelves

Located in Kansas City, MO

Etagere / display shelves. Tubular chrome frame with brass accents and gray smoked glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel, Aged Iron
French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel, Aged Iron

French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel, Aged Iron

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel. Can hang from the ceiling or sit on the floor.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

1980s Burnt Bamboo Demi Lune Etagere with Brass Lion Medallions
1980s Burnt Bamboo Demi Lune Etagere with Brass Lion Medallions

1980s Burnt Bamboo Demi Lune Etagere with Brass Lion Medallions

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unique and versatile Burnt Bamboo demilune three shelf etagere. Very well made with three brass lion head medallions on back section.

Category

20th Century Philippine Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves & Brass Whatnot Étagère
English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves & Brass Whatnot Étagère

English Regency Period 4-tier Goncalo Alves & Brass Whatnot Étagère

Located in London, GB

A Regency Period Four-Tier Whatnot Constructed from finely grained Goncalo Alves and lacquered brass, the free-standing étagère having four shelves, the lowest register incorporatin...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

Lucite, Brass & Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection
Lucite, Brass & Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection

Lucite, Brass & Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection

By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Lucite, brass, glass and nickel etagere/display cabinet designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves
Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves

Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves

By Mastercraft

Located in North Miami, FL

Wonderful Mastercraft heavy tubular brass shelves with five tiers in glass and rich dark patina. Tapering feet and VERY solid - RARE to find in a pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Campaign Style Etagere
Modern Campaign Style Etagere

Modern Campaign Style Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

This three-tier etagere is a satisfying combination of wood and brass, it has a sophisticated, modern feel to it.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Burl Etagere
Art Deco Burl Etagere

Art Deco Burl Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

Whether placed in a living room, office, or library, this étagère transforms any space into a gallery of refined style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer style Etagere
Karl Springer style Etagere

Karl Springer style Etagere

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A Karl Springer Etagere with polished nickel support, brass hardware and adjustable glass shelves.

Category

20th Century Shelves

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid Century Walnut Etagere
Mid Century Walnut Etagere

Mid Century Walnut Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century modern style walnut etagere. Constructed of American walnut with a transparent, lacquer finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres Italy, 1970s Enhance your living space with this stunning pair of Italian Mid Century Modern geometric ch...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere
Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere

Mid Century Modern Chrome Etagere

By Maison Jansen

Located in Redding, CT

Mid Century Chrome Etagere in the style of Maison Jansen. Two toned design with of chrome with brass trim.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Mahogany Etagere / Cabinet
Antique Mahogany Etagere / Cabinet

Antique Mahogany Etagere / Cabinet

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique English mahogany etagere / cabinet, late 19th century. With a rectangular top with rounded front corners and a gallery top, a reticulated mahogany support supporting the top,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or DIA.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Etagere Casserole / Coat Rack
Etagere Casserole / Coat Rack

Etagere Casserole / Coat Rack

Located in Denton, TX

Sculpted oak with ornate brass hooks that can be used for hanging pot and pans or coats and hats. Made in France 1920.

Category

20th Century French Country Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Brass and Milk Glass Portable Dessert Tray Table or Etagere
Fine Quality French Brass and Milk Glass Portable Dessert Tray Table or Etagere

Fine Quality French Brass and Milk Glass Portable Dessert Tray Table or Etagere

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French brass and milk glass portable dessert tray table, also functioning as an elegant étagère, exemplifies sophistication and versatility in design.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Bakers Rack: Three-Tiered Etagere in Wrought Iron & Brass, 1930s
Art Deco French Bakers Rack: Three-Tiered Etagere in Wrought Iron & Brass, 1930s

Art Deco French Bakers Rack: Three-Tiered Etagere in Wrought Iron & Brass, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Presented for your consideration is a splendid three-tier bakers rack, exquisitely fashioned from black wrought iron adorned with brass accents. Each tier boasts a wire mesh shelf, e...

Category

Vintage 1930s Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base

Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base

Located in New York, NY

Customizable contemporary geometric open shelves / bookcase, entirely handmade in Italy, of organic modern rolling freeform design, the tubular structure in handmade brass presents 5...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very fine circa 1880 Burr walnut with Marquetry inlay, brass gallery rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere A very decor...

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves

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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