Painted Display Shelves
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Country Shelves
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Adam Style Vitrines
Burl
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
2010s Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Shelves
Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wire
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Paint
20th Century European Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Brazilian Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Empire Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Buffets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Spanish Bookcases
Wood, Glass
20th Century Rustic Shelves
Wood
20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Tôle
Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1890s English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 1880s English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Brazilian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Shelves
Iron
20th Century Chinese Shelves and Wall Cabinets
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1630s French Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1820s English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1860s English Georgian Cabinets
Vintage 1950s English Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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