Retro Vintage Shelves
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Art Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Fiberglass
1970s Space Age Vintage Vintage Shelves
Plastic
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wicker, Glass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
1980s Italian Vintage Vintage Shelves
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Vintage Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Sheet Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
20th Century Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wood
1970s Vintage Vintage Shelves
Oak
20th Century Vintage Vintage Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Vintage Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Mirror, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Aluminum
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Vintage Shelves
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Vintage Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Vintage Shelves
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Vintage Shelves
Glass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ceramic
20th Century Vintage Vintage Shelves
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Vintage Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Chrome
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Vintage Vintage Shelves
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ceramic
1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Vintage Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Oak
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Rosewood
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vintage Shelves
Ash
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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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