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Wood
Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Teak
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic End Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Rustic Bookcases
Twig
Mid-20th Century Rustic Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bookcases
Fir
Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Shelves
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century Late Victorian End Tables
Iron
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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
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Silk
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Carrara Marble
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Wood
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Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Iron
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Iron
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Copper, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
Antique 1850s French French Provincial Farm Tables
Elm
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Textile, Rattan
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Wood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Architectural Elements
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Metal, Silver, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Bookcases
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Seagrass, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American Adirondack Shelves
Wood
20th Century European Organic Modern Bookcases
Elm
20th Century American Rustic Shelves
Pine
20th Century American Rustic Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak, Wood
20th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Serving Pieces
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Early 20th Century American Rustic Bookcases
Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial End Tables
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Shelves
20th Century Bookcases
Cedar, Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Buffets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves
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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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