Swedish Book Shelves
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Beech, Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Glass, Elm
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Elm
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
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Burl, Poplar
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Clay, Earthenware
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Books
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Swedish Modern Shelves
Concrete, Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Birch
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Concrete
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Swedish Shelves
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
20th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Swedish Buffets
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Secretaires
Vintage 1950s Swedish Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Copper
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Swedish Cabinets
Elm, Bone, Bakelite
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Bookcases
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Paper, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Sideboards
Fir
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Paper, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Burl
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
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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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