Chinoiserie Etagere
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Tables
Beech
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Bamboo
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Chrome
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Iron
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Music Stands
Bronze
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
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20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Pine
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency End Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Maple
Early 20th Century English Victorian Shelves
Wood, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Lacquer, Bamboo
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Console Tables
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Bookcases
Stone
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Regency Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Shelves
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical End Tables
Mid-20th Century French Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s European Chinoiserie Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Antique 1870s European Chinoiserie Cabinets
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century American Shelves
Wood
1990s North American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sideboards
Bamboo, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Antique 1870s Scottish Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Singaporean Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
1990s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1880s French Shelves
Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mid-20th Century English Tables
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1940s Shelves
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British George III Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Iron
1990s American British Colonial Shelves
Lacquer
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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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