Oak Book Shelves
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Shelves
Oak, Cane
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Wicker, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Polish Shelves
Marble
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Shelves
Oak
2010s Polish Shelves
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Plywood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Hungarian Magazine Racks and Stands
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century European Chippendale Furniture
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Marble
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
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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