Pair Antique Shelves
19th Century European Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Moorish Pair Antique Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Rustic Pair Antique Shelves
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Pair Antique Shelves
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pair Antique Shelves
18th Century English George III Pair Antique Shelves
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Pair Antique Shelves
Elm
Early 20th Century American Country Pair Antique Shelves
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Italian Pair Antique Shelves
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Pair Antique Shelves
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
1810s Italian Baroque Pair Antique Shelves
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
19th Century German Pair Antique Shelves
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Empire Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Pair Antique Shelves
Marble
Mid-19th Century Baltic Pair Antique Shelves
Metal
1910s German Art Nouveau Pair Antique Shelves
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Neoclassical Pair Antique Shelves
Pine
1880s Swiss Black Forest Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
1920s Pair Antique Shelves
Late 19th Century French Pair Antique Shelves
Oak
19th Century English Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century English Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Pair Antique Shelves
Hardwood, Paint
1870s Swedish Brutalist Pair Antique Shelves
Pine
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Japanese Pair Antique Shelves
Walnut
19th Century Pair Antique Shelves
Pottery
19th Century Hungarian Pair Antique Shelves
Metal, Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Antique Shelves
Giltwood
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
19th Century English Pair Antique Shelves
Bronze
1790s British Adam Style Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany, Wood
19th Century French Empire Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Pair Antique Shelves
Lacquer
1820s English Regency Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
18th Century European Pair Antique Shelves
Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pair Antique Shelves
Marble
Early 20th Century French Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Pair Antique Shelves
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Pair Antique Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
19th Century French Directoire Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Pair Antique Shelves
Nutwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair Antique Shelves
Pine
19th Century Pair Antique Shelves
Brass
19th Century Turkish Pair Antique Shelves
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Rococo Pair Antique Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pair Antique Shelves
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Pair Antique Shelves
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Pair Antique Shelves
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Pair Antique Shelves
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Pair Antique Shelves
Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Pair Antique Shelves
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Pair Antique Shelves
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Other Pair Antique Shelves
Iron
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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