Etageres
2010s Italian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1840s English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dry Bars
Metal
20th Century French Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1960s English Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1990s North American Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Leather, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1980s Credenzas
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Honduran Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Bookcases
Wood
2010s Shelves
Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Deco Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Shelves
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Unknown Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Shelves
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Resin, Maple, Wenge
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s English Shelves
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Chrome
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bookcases
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique 1880s English Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Shelves
Brass, Nickel
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Shelves
Paint
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Shelves
Resin
Late 20th Century French Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Beech
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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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