Pagoda Shelves
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Shelves
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Philippine Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Grasscloth, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique 1780s English Georgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Composition
20th Century Shelves
Mirror
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Nickel
20th Century English Queen Anne Shelves
Lacquer
1990s Regency Shelves
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
20th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s British Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Hardwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Japonisme Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables
Beech
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands
Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Wrought Iron
20th Century Philippine Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Vitrines
Wood
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Bamboo, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III Corner Cupboards
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Oak, Pine
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
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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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