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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Beech, Teak
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Hardwood, Elm, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Night Stands
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century West Asian Moorish Corner Cupboards
Wood, Pine
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables
Stone
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Antique 1880s Chinese Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century American Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Bookcases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Corner Cupboards
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany, Teak
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Felt, Glass, Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Birdseye Maple, Mirror
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cane, Walnut
1990s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American George II Bookcases
Mahogany, Softwood
Mid-20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Birch
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Bookcases
Teak, Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Brass
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Console Tables
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wire
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1970s French Console Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Cabinets
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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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