Antique Etagere Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 1890s Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Bamboo
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japonisme Shelves
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shelves
Other
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves
Antique Late 19th Century American Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Wrought Iron
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Chestnut
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Oak
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Poplar
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Shelves
Gesso, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Shelves
Mirror, Mahogany
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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