Iron Shelf Unit
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Sofa Tables
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Minimalist Wall Mirrors
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Iron, Zinc
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Metal
Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Iron, Nickel
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Slate, Iron
20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
2010s Industrial Shelves
Iron, Steel
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
2010s Italian International Style Cabinets
Marble, Iron
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Iron
2010s French Industrial Shelves
Steel, Iron
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Cabinets
Metal, Iron
Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Marble, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak, Poplar
2010s French Modern Sideboards
Wood, Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vanities
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Rosewood
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
2010s Spanish Industrial Table Lamps
Steel
Antique 1820s French Louis XIII Cabinets
Oak
2010s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps
Steel
2010s Spanish Industrial Table Lamps
Copper
2010s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps
Copper
2010s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Shelves
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabi...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shadow Boxes
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century American Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Vitrines
Teak, Glass
2010s Italian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Chestnut, Elm, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves
Iron
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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.
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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