Skip to main content

Painted Etagere

to
21
267
34
281
12
10
39
18
14
7
7
6
5
5
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
4
70
207
22
23
82
39
4
4
10
6
17
18
16
1
4
162
108
65
56
34
130
91
86
49
38
303
299
300
2
2
1
1
1
Sort By
Aquamarine Steel Corner Shelving
Aquamarine Steel Corner Shelving

Aquamarine Steel Corner Shelving

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Large-scale French blue painted Industrial steel etagere, for a corner or freestanding.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Gold Metal Faux Bamboo and Glass Shelf Etegere
Mid-Century Modern Gold Metal Faux Bamboo and Glass Shelf Etegere

Mid-Century Modern Gold Metal Faux Bamboo and Glass Shelf Etegere

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid-century coveted faux bamboo etagere with gold painted finish and five shelves.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved and Painted Etagere
19th Century Carved and Painted Etagere

19th Century Carved and Painted Etagere

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century French painted etagere with five curved shelves. The supports are carved in the shape of water fronds and the feet are carved in the shape of pineapples.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Regency Style Carved and Painted Etagere
Turn of the Century Regency Style Carved and Painted Etagere

Turn of the Century Regency Style Carved and Painted Etagere

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare turn of the century Regency style carved and painted etagere with six open shelves with X-form ends raised on shoe feet is a perfect for displaying collectible items and books.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Painted Étagères
Pair of Faux Bamboo Painted Étagères

Pair of Faux Bamboo Painted Étagères

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of black painted faux bamboo étagères with brass finials and six shelves.

Category

20th Century Shelves

Victorian Art Nouveau Mirrored Hand Painted Étagère
Victorian Art Nouveau Mirrored Hand Painted Étagère

Victorian Art Nouveau Mirrored Hand Painted Étagère

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Hand painted cherubs with flowers on all the shelves decorate this piece from the Art Nouveau period. Shelf brackets and the large central mirror are indicative of this period. Great...

Category

Antique 1880s American Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Vintage Pair of Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Étagères
Vintage Pair of Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Étagères

Vintage Pair of Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Étagères

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of wooden Chinoiserie hand painted Etageres with nature scene in the foreground and pagoda in the background.

Category

Vintage 1940s Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Danish Golden Age Etagere
Danish Golden Age Etagere

Danish Golden Age Etagere

By Georg Christian Hilker

Located in New York, NY

A Danish painted etagere, Circa 1850's, of rectangular form with four shelves raised on square supports surmounted with ebonized ball finials, with a Classically painted upper and lo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Shelves

Materials

Paint

Mid-Century Modern Painted Blue Wooden Corner Etagere
Mid-Century Modern Painted Blue Wooden Corner Etagere

Mid-Century Modern Painted Blue Wooden Corner Etagere

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

American Mid-Century Modern corner etagere painted blue. This is a tall royal blue 5 tier display or plant stand.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine Bookshelves or Etagere
Painted Pine Bookshelves or Etagere

Painted Pine Bookshelves or Etagere

Located in Baltimore, MD

This narrow and low profile run of shelves offers four more or less equal spaces for books or pots and pans, and a larger space at the top, perhaps for display. It is built to withst...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Metal Étagères
Pair of Painted Metal Étagères

Pair of Painted Metal Étagères

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Refined pair of custom metal étagères with chocolate brown paint finish and artichoke finials.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Venetian Painted Five-Shelf Étagère or Bookcase
Venetian Painted Five-Shelf Étagère or Bookcase

Venetian Painted Five-Shelf Étagère or Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming Italian painted five-shelf étagère or bookcase finished in a venetian blue glaze.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorian Painted Open Bookcase or Étagerè
Victorian Painted Open Bookcase or Étagerè

Victorian Painted Open Bookcase or Étagerè

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American or English green painted open bookcase or ètagerè, the galleried top over four shelves supported by turned standards supported on a rounded plinth base.

Category

Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French Iron Étagère in Pale Green Paint
French Iron Étagère in Pale Green Paint

French Iron Étagère in Pale Green Paint

Located in Chireno, TX

French iron étagère in pale green paint, (circa 1870-1900).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Small Painted Italian Etagere with Mirrored Top
Small Painted Italian Etagere with Mirrored Top

Small Painted Italian Etagere with Mirrored Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Narrow form table, having a painted finish with natural wear, its rectangular top of distressed mirror, in molded frame, raised on tapering, square-section legs, joined by shelf stre...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Tall Pagoda Motif Painted Wood Étagères
Pair of Tall Pagoda Motif Painted Wood Étagères

Pair of Tall Pagoda Motif Painted Wood Étagères

Located in Stamford, CT

Custom painted with red and white chinoiserie detailing.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Etagere in Painted Wood, Venetian Baroque, Italy, 19th Century
Antique Etagere in Painted Wood, Venetian Baroque, Italy, 19th Century

Antique Etagere in Painted Wood, Venetian Baroque, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Fabulous and magnificent Venetian Baroque style etagere from the early 1800s. The antique etagere is made of wood painted gold and, as you can see from the photos, has an overwhelmi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Shelves

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Gold and Brown Metal Etagere
Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Gold and Brown Metal Etagere

Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Gold and Brown Metal Etagere

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted gold and brown metal etagere with attractive pagoda top. 5 heavy glass shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Corner Etagère
Corner Etagère

Corner Etagère

Located in Nantucket, MA

Delicate folky five shelf bi-level corner étagère in soft grey paint finish. Lovely detailing and brackets.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Faux Painted Open Bookcase or Graduated Shelves Étagère
English Faux Painted Open Bookcase or Graduated Shelves Étagère

English Faux Painted Open Bookcase or Graduated Shelves Étagère

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English open bookcase or étagère of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring graduated shelves with a handsome faux wood grain finish, turned column supports, and decorative...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Spanish Neoclassical Style Painted Metal and Glass Etagere with Brass Mounts
Spanish Neoclassical Style Painted Metal and Glass Etagere with Brass Mounts

Spanish Neoclassical Style Painted Metal and Glass Etagere with Brass Mounts

Located in Troy, MI

Painted metal frame Spanish etagere with brass neoclassical feet and decorative mounts and four glass shelves, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Carved and Painted Wood Etagere Wall Shelf, Provence
18th Century Carved and Painted Wood Etagere Wall Shelf, Provence

18th Century Carved and Painted Wood Etagere Wall Shelf, Provence

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A painted Angelo putti surrounded by delicate carved beads creating a very charming medaillon (oval medallion).

Category

Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Two Tier Painted Faux Bamboo Style Ebonized Étagére with Decorative Brass Edges
Two Tier Painted Faux Bamboo Style Ebonized Étagére with Decorative Brass Edges

Two Tier Painted Faux Bamboo Style Ebonized Étagére with Decorative Brass Edges

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Two Tier Painted Faux Bamboo Style Ebonised Étagére With Decorative Brass Edges Made by Golfar & Hughes of Chelsea, London A great statement piece for a period or modern interior...

Category

20th Century British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie-Themed, Painted & Parcel-Gilt Etagere Shelf by Maitland Smith
Chinoiserie-Themed, Painted & Parcel-Gilt Etagere Shelf by Maitland Smith

Chinoiserie-Themed, Painted & Parcel-Gilt Etagere Shelf by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition 80” H x 23.50” W x 16.75” D Materials: Mahogany, Marble Top, Gilded Wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Maison Jansen French Painted and Carved Spool Étagères, a Pair
Midcentury Maison Jansen French Painted and Carved Spool Étagères, a Pair

Midcentury Maison Jansen French Painted and Carved Spool Étagères, a Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1950s Maison Jansen French painted and carved étagères with spool supports. They are ivory with gray and gilt accents.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Oak

French Vintage Brass Etagere
French Vintage Brass Etagere

French Vintage Brass Etagere

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This whimsical little table features shelves with metallic gold paint and wonderful pierced brass galleries. The cream base paint is perfectly aged, adding to the overall fantastic p...

Category

20th Century French Other Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

Chinoiserie Pagoda Bookcase Étagère
Chinoiserie Pagoda Bookcase Étagère

Chinoiserie Pagoda Bookcase Étagère

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Houston, TX

Dramatic vintage Stickley Chinoiserie hardwood bookcases or étagères newly styled in a dark charcoal paint. These contemporary cases are comprised of four sections that build upwards...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Wire Mesh Etagere
Vintage Regency Wire Mesh Etagere

Vintage Regency Wire Mesh Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage painted Regency etagere. Beautiful painted cabinet with glamorous wire mesh doors.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère
Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère

Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère

Located in Essex, MA

Chinoiserie Wedgewood blue pagoda étagère or shelf. Elegant étagère to display Chinese porcelain, blue and white collections, plants, or storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Petite Asian Inspired Etageres
Pair of Petite Asian Inspired Etageres

Pair of Petite Asian Inspired Etageres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of petite Asian inspired distressed painted 1 drawer étagères.

Category

20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Perfect as is or paint to suit your project. You decide! Inset glass shelved.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Paint

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Étagères
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Étagères

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Étagères

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Maison Jansen style étagères with 6 glass shelves.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Metal

French Wire Etagere Mategot Style
French Wire Etagere Mategot Style

French Wire Etagere Mategot Style

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Rochester, NY

French old white painted metal wire winged door etagere, shelving, bakers rack in the style of Mathieu Mategot.

Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wire

Hollywood Regency Obelisk Form Étagère
Hollywood Regency Obelisk Form Étagère

Hollywood Regency Obelisk Form Étagère

Located in Lambertville, NJ

High style black obelisk form étagère. The ebonized painted wood case with gilt detail in the doors and top finial.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere

Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere

Located in Germantown, MD

An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere. Measures 15.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 54" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Vintage Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Etagere with Chinoiserie
Vintage Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Etagere with Chinoiserie

Vintage Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Etagere with Chinoiserie

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting vintage etagere crafted in hardwood with painted grain featuring a pagoda top over three shelves with brass galleries and Chinese Chippendale sides on a cabinet with hand ...

Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
Palm Beach Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Etagere

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Etagere

Located in Redding, CT

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Etagere. Classic coastal design for that beachside home. Plenty of storage room in this beauty . It has 5 shelves total. Currently in an off whi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves

Materials

Iron

Bookcase/Etagere, by Rose Tarlow, chinoiserie decor.
Bookcase/Etagere, by Rose Tarlow, chinoiserie decor.

Bookcase/Etagere, by Rose Tarlow, chinoiserie decor.

By Rose Tarlow

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rose Tarlow étagère in tete de negre crackled lacquer with chinoiserie. 3 shelves and 2 drawers. Measures: 18" D at the base / 13.75" D at the top 30" W at the base / 26.5" D at...

Category

1990s American British Colonial Shelves

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Iron Etageres
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Iron Etageres

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Iron Etageres

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo iron etageres. Glass shelves included but not photographed.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Iron

Large Mid 19th Century French Shop Case, Étagère
Large Mid 19th Century French Shop Case, Étagère

Large Mid 19th Century French Shop Case, Étagère

Located in Charleston, SC

Very large 19th century Étagère with heavy iron unit with two long wooden selves and long cornice resting on large base with sliding and hinged doors. lot of storage for displaying a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack
Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack

Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Ferndale, MI

Wrought Iron Leather with Oak Etagere Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Industrial Style Four Shelf Bookcase Etageres
Pair of Industrial Style Four Shelf Bookcase Etageres

Pair of Industrial Style Four Shelf Bookcase Etageres

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large pair of handsome metal and pine bookshelves or bookcases made in the industrial style. The frames are constructed from vintage style metal pipes and pipe joints having an inten...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Etagere With Brass Pulls, 1950s
Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Etagere With Brass Pulls, 1950s

Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Etagere With Brass Pulls, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Etagere in white lacquer with shelves at top and cabinet with brass pulls below by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, American 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Yellow Faux Bamboo Glass Shelf Étagère
Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Yellow Faux Bamboo Glass Shelf Étagère

Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Yellow Faux Bamboo Glass Shelf Étagère

Located in St. Louis, MO

1970s Chinese Chippendale or Hollywood Regency faux bamboo Étagère, glass shelving display. All original, minor touch up prior to shipping, can be repainted for additional cost. Glas...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Steel

English Bamboo Table Stand or Cabinet Etagere from the Aesthetic Movement
English Bamboo Table Stand or Cabinet Etagere from the Aesthetic Movement

English Bamboo Table Stand or Cabinet Etagere from the Aesthetic Movement

Located in Austin, TX

A fine collector's quality English bamboo table stand or etagere shelf cabinet from the Aesthetic Movement period, circa 1870-1910, featuring a rectangular canted top with Japan lacq...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Mid-Century Modern architectural X-Form bookcases or Étagères. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970s. Heavy duty ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with Classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere
Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere

Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A Hollywood regency faux bamboo etagere or bookshelf. Created from metal and painted in pale ballet pink, this shelf will be a great addition to any grandmillennial's home.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Steel Étagère, or Plant Stand with '4' Galvanized Pan Shelves Ideal for Garden
Steel Étagère, or Plant Stand with '4' Galvanized Pan Shelves Ideal for Garden

Steel Étagère, or Plant Stand with '4' Galvanized Pan Shelves Ideal for Garden

Located in Highwood, IL

Steel étagère, or Plant Stand with (4) galvanized shelves or pans since they have a retaining lip that was designed to hold water, while the galvanizing was to prevent rust. Idea for...

Category

1990s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Napoleon III Corner Etagere or What-Not in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870
French Napoleon III Corner Etagere or What-Not in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870

French Napoleon III Corner Etagere or What-Not in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely Napoleon III corner etagere or what-not in ebonized wood (original black painted finish) with turned columns and small decorative brass escutcheons.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Wood

Four-Tier Shelf Attributed to Umanoff
Four-Tier Shelf Attributed to Umanoff

Four-Tier Shelf Attributed to Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Interesting Mid Century dome top metal and glass etagere. The black paint finish shows wear and is worn off in spots.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Painted etagere
Painted etagere

Painted etagere

Sold|$1,800

Painted etagere

Located in Boston, MA

Three tiered grey painted etagere.

Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Four Tier Grain Painted Etagere
English Four Tier Grain Painted Etagere

English Four Tier Grain Painted Etagere

Located in Wilson, NC

English four tier grain painted etagere, the painting on the shelves simulates rosewood grain with a reddish tint; each shelf with low angled gallery around the sides and back, singl...

Category

Antique 1840s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th/Early 20thC Metal & Painted Etageres
Pair of Late 19th/Early 20thC Metal & Painted Etageres

Pair of Late 19th/Early 20thC Metal & Painted Etageres

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Late 19th/Early 20thC Metal & Painted Etageres An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We have a very large inventory on our website To visit go to www.parcmonceau.com

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Painted Etagere", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Painted Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic painted etagere available at 1stDibs. A painted etagere — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage painted etagere now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the painted etagere you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted etagere, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made painted etagere has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Felica Ferrone, Arthur Umanoff and Bob Christian are consistently popular.

How Much is a Painted Etagere?

Prices for a painted etagere start at $454 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $2,667.

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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.