Floating Glass Shelves
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass
20th Century Italian Brutalist Shelves
Travertine, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Glass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel, Cut Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves
Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves
Marble, Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves
Marble, Metal, Brass
2010s French Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Glass, Teak
2010s American Modern Buffets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Onyx, Bronze
2010s Italian International Style Cabinets
Marble
2010s Italian International Style Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ceramic, Walnut, Maple, Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic glass fishing floats were made to be used, so they’ll generally have some signs of wear. Real examples of these vintage treasures will often include impurities like bubbles and flecks of other materials embedded in the glass. Shop vintage glass fishing floats from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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