Ladder Shelving
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal, Enamel, Iron
20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Metal
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Antique 1660s Danish Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Limestone
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
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Ironstone
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Ash
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Metal
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Glass
Antique 19th Century French Country Ladders
Iron
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Brass
Antique 17th Century Stone Sinks
Stone
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
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Early 20th Century English Ladders
Wood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
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Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
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Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s French Ladders
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Walnut
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Ladders
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders
Beech
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1920s Canadian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Late 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Ash, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
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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.
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