English Etagere
Vintage 1950s English Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s English Shelves
Wood
Antique 18th Century Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 1890s Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency End Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Tray Tables
Mahogany
20th Century British Country Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Hat Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Bamboo, Paint, Bone
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Side Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European George IV Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1820s British Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Music Stands
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Marble
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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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