Retro Style Shelving Unit
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Style Shelving Unit
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Style Shelving Unit
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Style Shelving Unit
Chrome
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Style Shelving Unit
Wood
1950s French Industrial Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
Late 20th Century Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Wire
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Wire
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s French Rococo Retro Style Shelving Unit
Resin
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Walnut
Late 20th Century Retro Style Shelving Unit
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Bamboo
1960s Italian Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Chrome
1950s French Retro Style Shelving Unit
Oak
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1950s French Retro Style Shelving Unit
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Travertine
1990s European Space Age Retro Style Shelving Unit
Aluminum
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Glass, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Brass
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel
Late 20th Century British Regency Retro Style Shelving Unit
Hardwood, Softwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Style Shelving Unit
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Chinese Chippendale Retro Style Shelving Unit
Paint, Rattan
1970s Organic Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Leather, Rattan, Glass
1970s American Bohemian Retro Style Shelving Unit
Rattan, Glass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Beech, Birch
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Shelving Unit
Beech, Spruce
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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