Tall Shelves Pair
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Shelves
Ash, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s French Industrial Shelves
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1920s Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Shelves
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Late 20th Century Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century American Modern Shelves
Stone, Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Brackets
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Regency Pedestals and Columns
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pedestals
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Early 20th Century Spanish Cabinets
Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wire
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Unknown Primitive Pedestals and Columns
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Terrazzo
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
2010s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
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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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