Graduated Etagere
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Shelves
Other
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Metal
20th Century Cupboards
Brass
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
1990s Philippine Shelves
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Mirror, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Tables
Satinwood
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood
Antique Early 19th Century European George IV Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Resin, Fiberglass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Agate, Brass
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Antique 18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Burl
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Other Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century English Regency Shelves
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Gueridon
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency End Tables
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Chrome
2010s Shelves
Wood
2010s Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Corner Cupboards
Vintage 1940s Argentine Shelves
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Shelves
Metal
Antique 1860s Scottish Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Corner Cupboards
Early 20th Century British Side Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Antique 1840s French Shelves
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Empire Shelves
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal, Gold Leaf
20th Century Unknown Vitrines
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Shelves
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Shelves
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Marble
Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century Art Deco End Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Argentine Hollywood Regency Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Shelves
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Shelves
20th Century Italian Shelves
Iron
20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
1990s American Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Serving Pieces
Copper
Mid-20th Century British George III Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Rustic Bookcases
Burl
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Shelves
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Fabric, Reed
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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