Pair Of English Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Shelves
Pine
Antique 19th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pottery
Antique 1790s British Adam Style Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Shelves
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Oak
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Pedestals
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century English Cupboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Regency Pedestals and Columns
Wood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Yew
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Demi-lune Tables
Oak
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Antique 1820s English Regency Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Other Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1760s British Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1760s British Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Other Linen Presses
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Cabinets
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century British Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Cabinets
Ormolu
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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