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Renzo Mongiardino Tole Hand Painted Obelisk Bookcase Italian 1970
Renzo Mongiardino Tole Hand Painted Obelisk Bookcase Italian 1970

Renzo Mongiardino Tole Hand Painted Obelisk Bookcase Italian 1970

By Renzo Mongiardino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Renzo Mongiardino designed Tole Obelisk Bookcase all hand painted on 4 sides. Very large at 94

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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Obelisks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture

Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture

$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 84 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in North York, ON

Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring

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2010s American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases. These Baker

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

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Italian Modern Polished Chrome Obelisk Form Etagere
Italian Modern Polished Chrome Obelisk Form Etagere

Italian Modern Polished Chrome Obelisk Form Etagere

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Modern Polished Chrome Obelisk Form Etagere

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

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Pair of Obelisk bookcases
Pair of Obelisk bookcases

Pair of Obelisk bookcases

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H 103 in Dm NaN in

Pair of Obelisk bookcases

Located in Bronx, NY

Beautiful custom made Obelisk cabinet & shelf units, with pull out drawers.

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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chelsea House Regency Style Ebonized Obelisk Bookcase
Chelsea House Regency Style Ebonized Obelisk Bookcase

Chelsea House Regency Style Ebonized Obelisk Bookcase

By Chelsea House

Located in Astoria, NY

" W x 11" D. The clean lines and timeless design of the Chelsea Bookcase allow the natural beauty of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Eye-Catching Hand Painted Obelisk Shaped Book Shelf and Cabinet
Eye-Catching Hand Painted Obelisk Shaped Book Shelf and Cabinet

Eye-Catching Hand Painted Obelisk Shaped Book Shelf and Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two-piece hand painted yellow obelisk étagère and cabinet having orange red and black neoclassical

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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Susanne Earls Carr-Designed Obelisk Etagere, 2010
Susanne Earls Carr-Designed Obelisk Etagere, 2010

Susanne Earls Carr-Designed Obelisk Etagere, 2010

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H 78.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in

Susanne Earls Carr-Designed Obelisk Etagere, 2010

Located in Astoria, NY

Susanne Earls Carr (American, 1955-2022) "Obelisk" etagere bookcase of typical form with removeable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Puddingstone Pillar
Petite Chinese Puddingstone Pillar

Petite Chinese Puddingstone Pillar

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H 12.25 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

Petite Chinese Puddingstone Pillar

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved from a single block of puddingstone, this small stone obelisk looks striking on a bookcase

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Pedestals and Columns

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Stone

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Painted Obelisk Bookcases
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Painted Obelisk Bookcases

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Painted Obelisk Bookcases

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage circa 1970s Italian bookcases, designed as obelisks in painted wood, surmounted

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Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gilt Obelisk Form Étagère
Gilt Obelisk Form Étagère

Gilt Obelisk Form Étagère

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H 67 in W 26 in D 26 in

Gilt Obelisk Form Étagère

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Gilt étagère with Lucite shelves.

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Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Pair of Mastercraft Burnished Brass Obelisk Étagères
Pair of Mastercraft Burnished Brass Obelisk Étagères

Pair of Mastercraft Burnished Brass Obelisk Étagères

By Mastercraft

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of burnished brass obelisk style étagères by Mastercraft. Each piece has three glass shelves

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Obelisk Bookcase
Baker Obelisk Bookcase

Baker Obelisk Bookcase

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H 86 in W 18 in D 18 in

Baker Obelisk Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1980s pyramid or obelisk form bookcase by Baker Furniture with six shelves on the front and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker
Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker

Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker

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H 86.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Tall Obelisk Bookcase by Baker

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine mahogany four- sided bookcase, formed as an obelisk or pyramid on a roller base to reveal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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. 

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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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