Primitive Wabi Sabi Shelving Cabinet from the Pyrenees
Located in Ghent, BE
Primitive 18th Century Cabinet from the Pyrenees Wabi Sabi Style Solid Construction in Pine Open
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Primitive Shelving
Primitive Folk Art Shelving Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The upper portion offers open shelving for display. With its beautifully aged patina and sturdy
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cupboards
Materials
Wood
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Industrial Primitive Iron Shelving Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Original painted shelves
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Early 20th Century French Shelves
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Iron
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central
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A Primitive Chinese Elm Bookcase with Open Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique scroll shelf from Shanxi, China, dates back to the early Qing dynasty period around the 1680's. Crafted from elmwood, a durable material known for its resistance to spli...
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
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Elm
XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A very large 18th C. dug-out with later added 18th C. shelves. Constructed from a single piece of timber. Heavily patinated hewn texture.
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Shelves
Materials
Chestnut
Antique French Primitive Work Table Shelving Unit With Drawers, 19th Century
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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Primitive Work Table Shelving Unit With Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
from a mixture of woods including elm, oak and pine. Of very higgeldy-piggeldy primitive construction
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
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Monumental Haberdashery Shelving Unit with Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Two-tier display shelves with handsome moulding atop massive bank of drawers. Solid pine wood with brass hardware. Made in Italy circa 1850
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Antique 1850s Italian Primitive Cabinets
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Brass
Antique European Country Farmhouse Stepback Cabinet Hutch
Located in Forney, TX
farmhouse craftsmanship, and well-built primitive construction. Lacking upper shelving, two later custom
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Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Primitive Bookcases
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Antique Pair of 19th Century Austrian Armoires with Painted Faux-Bois Finish
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H 75 in W 52.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Pair of 19th Century Austrian Armoires with Painted Faux-Bois Finish
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
astragal, and the original tooled and grained finish. Offers divided storage with adjustable shelving
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Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
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Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
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Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
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Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
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Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Beautifully Worn Late Edo Period Wabi Sabi "Safe"
Located in London, GB
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Rustic Alpine Cupboard, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
$2,100
H 10.44 in W 52.56 in D 53.55 in
Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...
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XXL 17Th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut Wabi Sabi
$12,016
H 77.17 in W 35.04 in D 24.81 in
XXL 17Th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
XXL 17th C. Portuguese Mountain Cupboard In Blackened Chestnut An ancient XXL cupboard from the mountains of Northern Portugal. Heavily patinated chestnut with many age old repair...
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Primitive 18th C. Pyrenean Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
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Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century
$6,082
H 70.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic cabinet, travail populaire, art populaire, folk art, primitive, 19th century This rustic travail populaire cabinet, handcrafted from solid wood in France around 1800, embodie...
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$3,510Sale Price|60% Off
H 61.82 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
17th Century Austrian Rustic Folk Painted Cupboard Wabi-Sabi European
Located in London, GB
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Primitive Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of primitive shelving on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every piece of primitive shelving was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of primitive shelving now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of primitive shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, modern and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Primitive Shelving?
Prices for a piece of primitive shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $11,788, while the average can fetch as much as $3,747.
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.
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