19th Century Italian Brasserie Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusually having two tall bi-fold doors enclosing shallow shelves.
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Brasserie Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusually having two tall bi-fold doors enclosing shallow shelves.
Pine, Paint
$1,788Sale Price|20% Off
H 69.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Three tiers of wraparound windows feature shallow shelves behind for whimsical display, and a serving cubby hole appears at the center for one to pass a cup or glass through to someo...
Glass, Wood
$3,450
H 29 in W 96.625 in D 17.75 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The other two sections each have shallower upper bookshelves and dee lower cabinets with sliding and adjustable height shelves.
Chrome
$1,600
H 22.25 in W 18.75 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Italian Modern Sculptural Walnut, Brass and Glass Magazine Rack / Stand
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed of a deeply sculpted stained Italian Walnut frame supporting a tubular brass rail with exposed brass hardware for draping or supporting magazines/newspapers and four panes o...
Brass
$8,000
H 80 in W 36 in D 20 in
Kurt Richenburg Tiger Tiger Maple Two Part Secretary, Chippendale Style, 1968
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale Tiger Maple Secretary with flat molded cornice, two arch molded rectangular doors over letter cubbies and shallow shelves, two shallow drawers at bottom, candle pulls jus...
Maple
Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
In fantastic condition with all the finials original and intact , stringing detail on the top side of every one of the six shelves. With four deep lower shelves and two shallow with ...
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Its horizontal presence makes it an ideal piece for coffee tables or shallow shelves. It is in excellent vintage condition; the subtle coloration, faint imperfections, and natural va...
Pottery, Stoneware
Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted of northern elm (yumu), the design features ample storage with two open upper shelves, two shallow drawers, and an enclosed lower compartment with an interior shelf.
Elm
George Nelson & Alexander Girard Wall Mounted Cabinet, 1964
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
The cabinet features two doors which open up to four shallow shelves and a bright orange interior. Other features include brass door pulls and hardware, a solid walnut case, and a si...
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Once opened, the chest reveals an unexpectedly intricate inner world: a system of shallow shelves and grid-like compartments designed for organizing documents, stationery, or small c...
Wood
$19,400
H 70.87 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The interior is furnished extensively with racks and shelves, including shallow shelves perfect for storing smaller or more delicate items like jewelry or accessories.
Walnut
BRM - Svend Langkilde 40” Danish Rosewood Mini-Credenza Cabinet
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Kensington, MD
+ Compact 40” Danish Teak cabinet is both aesthically and functionally beautiful + An excellent choice as a bar cabinet, it features shallow drawers and adjustable shelves inside +...
Rosewood
French Art Deco 1930's Rosewood Sideboard Sign By Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Carmine, TX
The middle section has double doors that open to a storage compartment with two shallow drawers. 6 shelves inside can be removing if you need more space, The front are decorated with...
Bronze
Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Double door cupboard with working lock and key, opens to reveal 3 fixed shelves and 1 shallow one, also a space where one has been before.
Pine, Paint
Vintage French Brass Etagere Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A couple of the shelves have incredibly shallow and tiny chips to an edge here and there, barely noticeable and easily hidden.
Brass
$4,995
H 80 in W 75 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Modern Black & Burl Drexel Heritage 3 Pc Lighted Wall Display or Vitrine
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Open the upper double doors to reveal a dry bar with a black laminate surface, 2 shallow & partially adjustable glass shelves, & a mirrored back.
Brass
Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Each side feature small classical decoration on the columns and a shallow hidden drawer. The side shelves support the long top, allowing the desk to break down for easy shipping.
Wood
$4,850
H 59.5 in W 85 in D 17.75 in
Large Italian Storage Cabinet / Sideboard, Striped Mahogany, Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Kansas City, MO
Mahogany, brass, all original with decorative glass sliding doors. Two interior glass shelves can be seen with the doors open or shut. The two locking doors on either side reveal adj...
Metal, Brass
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A storied addition to the modern home, the cabinet offers ample storage with three shelves, two shallow drawers, and a deep lower compartment.
Wood
Unavailable
H 57.88 in W 27.96 in D 17.33 in
Twilight Cabinet or Dry Bar of Gemstone Coroldite and Brass, Made in Italy
By Emél & Browne
Located in London, GB
This cabinet can serve as both a dry bar or storing unit set on a linear structure. Shallow shelves on the interior side of doors can be used to store glasses if required.
Agate, Brass
Danish Rosewood Tambour Doors Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish aRosewood credenza with tambour doors, three partitions with a shallow center drawer and flanking shelves.
Brass
"Sabre" Credenza by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Features six dovetail drawers and two sliding doors concealing three adjustable shelves and shallow drawers or trays. This piece is in excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Bookcase Midcentury Oscar by Didier Rozaffy
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in Noiseau, FR
This library is composed of 4 elements that close by sliding doors and sliding glass doors. Inside 4 adjustable shelves increases the storage area. On the 2 upper modules, the shelve...
Mahogany
Pair of French Hanging Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wall-mounted shelves made of mahogany. Decorative turned wood poles are connected by threaded pipe and hold five shallow shelves.
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Open Library Shelves
Located in Malton, GB
Good height and shallow shelves so a very neat set. Height 168cm Width 65cm Depth 29cm.
Mahogany, Pine
Large Group of Original Alvar Aalto Shelves for Artek
Located in New York, NY
Ash veneered surfaces and molded ash plywood brackets, provide a simple and functional alternative to standard pole based systems, allowing for freedom of placement and spacing. 5 sh...
Ash
1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving Bookcase
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
Measures: Width 247 cm, 97 inches Depth deeper shelves 38 cm, 15 inches Depth shallow shelves 20 cm, 8 inches Height 201 cm, 79 inches.
Teak
1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
This comes with three ladder rails, and ten shelves. Six of the shelves are full depth, the top four are slightly shallower.
Teak
Juul Christiansen Rosewood Wall Unit
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Highland, IN
It includes four shallow shelves, two deep shelfs, a magazine shelf, a glass-front display cabinet, a cabinet with a shallow drawer and a deep file drawer, and two locking cabinets. ...
Brass
Danish Teak Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, GB
Once the rails are in place it is very easy to interchange the shelves and cabinets. The consists of two cabinets, one very deep shelf, three deeper shelves and five shallower she...
Teak
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Walnut Bar Cabinet
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cabinet features two doors concealing a lighted interior with two shallow shelves and one full shelf, two drawers and one pullout surface.
Brass
French Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard or Server
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The upper back has a further two open shallow shelves. Finely-detailed brass hardware throughout, the figured quarter-sawn oak case further punctuated with brass studs.
Oak
French 19th Century Burl Walnut & Inlay Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
It is divided down the center with three adjustable, shallow shelves on each side. Followed by a locking, raised panel door with key and a single adjustable shelf behind the door on ...
Walnut
German Pine Secretaire
Located in Baltimore, MD
The upper section has two glass doors with original working lock and key, with two shallow shelves inside. The fall-front desk top opens to one long and six short drawers, all delica...
Pine
Painted Oak Cabinet c. 1930's (presumed kitchen larder)
Located in London, GB
The cabinet features two doors and one wide top drawer, which open using small Brass pull knobs to reveal ample storage space with additional shallow shelves on either side, presumed...
Oak, Paint
Sold
H 20 in W 28.75 in D 6.25 in
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Wall Shelf by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Les Blés" (The Wheat) pattern wall shelf by, Louis Majorelle decorated with two shallow display shelves further carved with "Les Bl...
Wood
Painted Pine Kitchen or Bookshelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a delightful little unit of three shelves to provide shallow profile storage or bookshelves in any small space.
Pine
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant case has two shallow drawers and four open shelves, each thoughtfully framed by a quadrilobe cutout finished with bright red lacquer.
Elm
Chinese Spruce Compound Kitchen Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used in a kitchen for storing dishware, food, or kitchen supplies, the tall cabinet provides ample storage, designed with five interior shelves and four shallow drawers. T...
Spruce
Jacques Seeuws Drafting Table and Chair for Swan
By Jacques Seeuws, Swan Deinze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lower supports of the desk are fitted with shallow shelves for supply storage, and a wooden footrest crosses the lower portion of the desk well.
Steel
1960’s Large Mid Century Two Tone Wardrobe
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Internally, the left side has six shallow shelves that pull out as shown, the right side has one large practical space with a good rail.
Birch
Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in London, GB
Included in the set are: • 3x Glass display cabinets with sliding glass doors, glass backed, and 2 shelves - W; 80cm D: 18.5cm H: 51.5cm • 2x Large cabinets with sliding doors an...
Teak
Early Florence Knoll Ebonized Door Walnut Credenza
By Knoll
Located in Lutz, FL
Ample interior storage space in maple with two long adjustable shelves on right, left side features two adjustable shelves and two shallow drawers.
Chrome
Paul McCobb Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Consists of staggered open shelves and shallow drawers.
Brass
Clean lined Four Door Olive Burl Cabinet
Located in Danville, CA
Four door Olive burl veneer cabinet with adjustable interior shelves. Two shallow drawers behind left hand doors.
Laminate
Early Victorian French Mahogany Chiffionier Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rich in colour, featuring two shelves supported by turned supports. Two drawers above the double doors that open to reveal two shelves (one shallow).
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A stately, French Provincial cabinet standing over seven feet tall, featuring an upper double door cabinet with two adjustable shelves and a lower double door cabinet of two shelves ...
Brass
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen - Bar Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cabinet features two doors concealing a lighted interior with three glass shelves, two shallow drawers, bottle storage and one pull-out surface.
Brass
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Tall Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Top section with architectural pediment, fitted with two fixed shelves and a shallow storage rack. Bottom section with two fixed shelves.
Pine
Scandinavian Art Deco Birch Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Shallow walnut veneer frieze above 4 shaped feet.
Birch
18th Century French Oak Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century French oak sacristy cabinet The lower section comprises two large drawers, and the upper section, a cupboard with carved doors that open to two interior shelves, below,...
Oak
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
The interior with mirrored back and floor with three full depth glass shelves and three further shallower adjustable glass shelves.
Borge Mogensen Teak M232 Cabinet for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1951
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant teak cabinet by Børge Mogensen model no. 232 designed in 1951. Teak with shallow drawers and shelves in birch and brass details.
Teak
1930s Belgian Wood Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A stately, broad vitrine featuring an upper triple door glass fronted display cabinet with four shelves, a shallow lip underneath of which are three sliding drawers, and a lower leve...
Glass, Wood
Massive Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard ** ON SALE **
Located in New York, NY
Four hinged doors, with storage compartments, featuring shelves, and shallow flatware drawers. Four drawers in center compartment.
Rosewood
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Tall Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Top section with architectural pediment, fitted with 2 fixed shelves and a shallow storage rack. Bottom section with double doors containing 2 fixed shelves.
Pine
Pine Food Cupboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful example of a Czech (formerly Bohemia) food cupboard featuring a single panelled door which, when locked, locks the five deep hand-cut dovetailed drawers, offering varied ...
Pine
Gunmetal and Brass Sideboard in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Danville, CA
The interior, its four shallow drawers and adjustable shelves are also clad in the same gunmetal material.
Brass, Steel
Borge Mogensen Sideboard / Credenza Model 232 for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak, oak and brass Borge Mogensen for FDB Möbler of Denmark model 232 sideboard with pull out drawers and shelves. Having four shallow drawers and two pull out shelves.
Brass
Black Painted Rococo Swedish Cabinet
Located in Chireno, TX
The upper portion of this rococo cabinet has two doors which open to reveal two deep shelves, one shallow shelf and a scalloped shape shelf notched to hold flatware.
Wood
An English Aesthetic Movement Over Mantle Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An English Aesthetic Movement over mantle mirror with ebonized frame, having contrasting satin wood stringing and horizontal frieze with hand-painted floral motifs and vertical panel...
Moreddi Teak Credenza Buffet with Rosewood Handles, 1968, Denmark
By Moreddi 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doors open to reveal ample storage with pull out shallow drawers and adjustable shelves. Top has been refinished and bottom edges touched up and new adjustable feet installed.
Rosewood, Teak
Magnificent Rosewood Sideboard by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The three interior compartments are fitted with shallow flatware drawers and adjustable shelves.
Steel
Oak Cabinet with Blue Sliding Doors and Movable Upper Cabinets
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sliding Doors open to reveal two shallow adjustable shelves and open area below. Can be used in so many different ways!
Aluminum, Chrome
Hans Wegner "President" Sideboard in Teak
Located in New York, NY
The interior is fitted with a variety of adjustable shelves and shallow drawers. The rear panel is marked with RY stamps, as well as dated DEC 15 1959.
Aluminum
Sold
H 81.5 in W 43.31 in D 14.97 in
19th Century French Classical Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Formerly a Gun Cabinet
Located in London, England
The piece comprises of shallow open shelves at the top which are useful for medium sized books and paperbacks over a cupboard with shelf below.
Mahogany
British Colonial Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The carved decoration is unusually fine for a bookcase, indicating personal use. The shallowness of the shelves and their close vertical spacing makes the cabinet ideal for books or ...
Glass, Teak
John Kapel Armoire for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Above the dressers drawers rests a cabinet with four adjustable side shelves and three shallow drawers at the middle of the armoire.
Laminate, Walnut
Sold
H 36.82 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Børge Mogensen Pair of Oak 232 Cabinets by C M Madsen for FDB, 1951
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
Internally the cabinets' feature a mixture of adjustable/removable shallow drawers and shelves in beech. The units have attractive and simple-looking brass locking mechanisms with ke...
Brass
Danish Teak Credenza by IB Kofod-Larsen for Faarup
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Top two tambour doors open to reveal two shelved-storage sections with four shallow drawers in between (shelves are adjustable).
Teak
Linen wrapped credenza by Ron Seff
By Ron Seff
Located in Highland, IN
The four doors conceal two adjustable shelves and two shallow drawers. The cabinet is in good original condition with signs of light use.
Wood, Linen, Lacquer
Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
This unusual armoire has a rare design feature: three hidden doors on each side that open to reveal shallow cabinet spaces with shelves. Original iron hardware.
Iron
Sold
H 37 in W 82.5 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Iron and Blonde Oak Bookcase Shelf Room Divider
Located in Topeka, KS
Comprised of four long shallow eight-inch shelves supported by a pair of solid black iron rod legs on each end and an oak middle support.
Iron
Sold
H 98.25 in W 100 in D 14.75 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Style Bookcase in an Ebonized Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Infinitely adjustable shelves, a shallow depth, original wavy glass and Classic Louis Philippe good looks are tough to beat.
1960s Mid Century Danish Rosewood Hutch Credenza, Two Piece
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lutz, FL
Hutch Top perches on two raised legs and features two sliding glass doors and two adjustable shelves. Credenza has two sliding doors with carved rosewood pulls which open to two adju...
Glass, Rosewood, Teak
Bookcase with Drawers
Located in London, GB
Each side features a mix of adjustable shelves and shallow drawers, ideal for storing documents or smaller items, as well as consisting of functional symmetrical open compartments.
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
$86,756 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$4,800
H 72 in W 82 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes ...
Teak
$16,761 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish mirror dates to the early nineteenth century and reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic associated with the Gustavian period. Crafted with balanced proporti...
Glass
Paul McCobb Stereo Record Cabinet H. Sacks & Sons
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very hard to find Paul McCobb designed walnut stereo record cabinet sitting on stainless steel legs . Having two storage bins to the left , lower seven slots for record storage, pu...
Stainless Steel
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
Brass
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.
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