Chinese Bamboo Etagere
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
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Wool
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Bamboo
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Bamboo, Mirror
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Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Cupboards
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
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Bamboo, Glass
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Rattan
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Wool
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
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Metal, Aluminum
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Rattan
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Cane, Rattan
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Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1790s English George III Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1840s English Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Silk
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Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
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20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rattan, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Lacquer, Bamboo
1990s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Leather
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Vintage 1950s French Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Metal
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Metal
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Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Singaporean Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Iron
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Iron
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Ming Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Steel
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Plexiglass
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Bamboo, Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 1850s English Chinese Export Lacquer
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 1870s Chinese Shelves
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Rattan, Cane
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Corner Cupboards
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1940s European Bookcases
Early 20th Century Chinese Corner Cupboards
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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