Cane Etagere
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bookcases
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Cupboards
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Cane, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rush
Antique 19th Century French Other Side Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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Vintage 1970s British British Colonial Side Tables
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Other Side Tables
Brass
1990s American British Colonial Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Industrial Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Shelves
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Shelves
Cane, Hardwood, Gesso
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Cane, Pine
Vintage 1980s Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Other Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Cane, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cane, Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Rattan
20th Century American Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Cane
Vintage 1970s Asian Bohemian Shelves
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Wood
20th Century American Campaign Shelves
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Shelves
20th Century American Regency Shelves
Cane, Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Side Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Cane, Glass, Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
20th Century Shelves
20th Century French Bookcases
Cane, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Shelves
Glass
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Wood
20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Glass, Hardwood
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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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