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Painted Pine Bucket Bench or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
vessels both empty and full. It needed sturdy construction so the top and bottom shelves are tenoned all
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Tapered Squiggle Etagere - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency etagere. A chic black wrought iron frame with a tapered shape
Category
Late 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique English Mahogany Etagere or Stand with Shelves
Located in London, GB
, issuing stylised anthemion’s: the conforming superstructure is raised on tapering, turned brass columns.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Coastal Breeze Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
with five tapered shelves for maximum storage and is finished in our new sea salt finish.
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 42.25 in W 54.5 in D 19 in
Large George III Period Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Hanging Shelf
Located in Free Union, VA
shelves are enlivened by different fret design at each level, the uppermost fitting Neo-Gothic tracery
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall C...
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 41.63 in D 6.75 in
3 Vintage Neoclassical Coastal Boho Beaded Twisted Wall Shelf Sconces 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three vintage wall sconce shelves featuring a Coastal Boho or Neoclassical inspired design
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Composition
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Enameled steel, shelves adjustable with solid plastic holders.
Measures : Each individule shelve: 36 1/4
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century Regency graduated lawyer’s bookcase cabinet . Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
H 81 in W 69.5 in D 17 in
Italian Tiered Beige Marbled Finish Wall-Mounted Shelf / Console
Located in New York, NY
tapered base with a beige marbled lacquered finish.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Teak Shelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
five shelves (adjustable height) tapering towards the top into a cone shape. The bookcase is mounted on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
adjustable shelves with brass trim on the front-facing edge. Tapered legs and dark stained wood. At the time
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
standing two piece design, full interchangeable cabinet & shelving locations, finished back, and tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Brighton Pavilion Étagère
Located in Westwood, NJ
with Classic carved capitals and set on lobed tapering legs. Four open shelves offer a world of storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Materials
Wood
Comet, Hand Carved, Sculptural Floating Shelf in Ash Wood by David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
along with Corona, features in the Celestial Series. Its tapering form creates a sense of curiosity as
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
H 3.55 in W 46.86 in D 5.12 in
Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass Obelisk Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass 'X' rope ties, fitted with three tapering glass shelves, the metal base raised on four brass ball
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Onda Hand Carved, Sculptural, Floating Shelf in Cherry Wood by David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
length and taper off to a very fine point, without creating brittle ends. The finished result, is
Category
2010s British Modern Shelves
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
H 0.99 in W 46.86 in D 5.12 in
Southern Italian Abete (Fir) LXIV Style Etagere Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very unique etagere has an upper portion with a square top with a tapered molded edge atop a
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Louis XIV Shelves
Materials
Fir
H 68.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Maison Jansen Marble And Brass Topped Shelving, Early 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
three side by side drawers above a single shelf case, completed on square and tapered feet. Impressed
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs “Välipala” Shelf System, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
the blocks that can be freely arranged between the shelves to create unique combinations. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rare and Unusual Regency Etagere
Located in Folkestone, GB
the middle tier fitted with a drawer below and opposing dummy drawer. Standing on turned tapering legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
English Mahogany Three Tier Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
or a display piece in a hall way. The four supports have nice tapering shapes that repeat from top to
Category
Antique 1870s English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Two-Tier Etagere
Located in Suffolk, GB
oval form richly inlaid with acanthus scrolls and musical trophies. It is raised on slender tapering
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Other
H 32.68 in W 35.04 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Wooden Shelf, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage oak shelf with five tapering shelf tiers, Denmark, circa 1950.
Depth of each shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern Ètagére in Handrubbed Walnut and Brass
Located in New York, NY
. It features a pair of lustrous brass cylindrical legs that taper at its base to ball feet. The feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 74 in W 45.75 in D 10 in
1950's Original German Oak Stockroom Bank Of Drawers '1292.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
across/5 across and so on) and can slot in most shelves, to give maximum flexibility. We assume the IDEA
Category
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Materials
Oak
1950's Original German Oak Stockroom Bank of Drawers '1292.2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
across/5 across and so on) and can slot in most shelves, to give maximum flexibility. We assume the idea
Category
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Materials
Oak
Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus Danish Rosewood Bookcase Cabinets
By Frode Holm
Located in Oakland, CA
, tapered shelves and full panel sides The locking ribbed doors feature sculpted pulls which open to reveal
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Cast Bronze Taper Holder by Willian Gullion
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted from high-quality bronze, this taper holder showcases a sleek and minimalist design
Category
2010s French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Industrial White Wood Table with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A white wood sandpaper box holder turned industrial table with shelves, circa mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial End Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
access to the interior shelves. The cabinet exterior is brushed with bright, cinnabar-red lacquer for a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
has working lock and key and opens to one interior shelf. Three shelves are supported by tapered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Lacquered Bookcase with Open Shelves
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An elegant Regency period black and gilt lacquered bookcase standing on square tapering legs with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Aluminum Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm (each
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm (each.)
Materials
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Ming tapered round corner cabinet with central removable stuile
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
FINE TAPERED ROUND CORNER CABINET
The cabinet with protruding molded edge, supported by rounded
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 73 in W 41 in D 23 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza Sideboard on Tapered Legs
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
teak handles. Has 2 adjustable shelves w/pins in each section. Labeled Danish Control inside. Good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 55 in D 18 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Tapered Cabinet with Round Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period tapered cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Large Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Tapering Cabinet with Accordion Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this lacquered cabinet features a tapering silhouette
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68.25 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Petite 1800s Italian Neoclassical Walnut Single Door Cabinet with Tapered Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
round bronze pull. This door opens to reveal two inner shelves, perfect to store any books or other
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Javanese Antique Teak Armoire with Slatted Motifs, Tapered Feet and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
open to reveal inner shelves. The sides are completely slatted in their upper section and present
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
H 59.5 in W 42.5 in D 27 in
English 1850s Faux-Painted Waterfall Bookcase with Gilt Accents and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. This English faux-painted waterfall bookcase from the mid-19th century exudes a charming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 45 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of Italian Satinwood Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinets on Tapered Legs 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
motif, two interior shelves, original locks with keys, and resting on squared tapered legs with spade
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 35.75 in W 47.5 in D 20.5 in
Italian 1780s Walnut and Mahogany Buffet with Cross Banding and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany buffet from circa 1780 with cross banding, two doors and tapered
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Buffets
Materials
Wood
H 42.3 in W 59.6 in D 24.5 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon during the later years of
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
English 19th Century Metamorphic Table with Lift Top, Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
banding, two shelves and brass hardware. Created in England during the 19th century, this table charms us
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century Indonesian Display Cabinet with Shelves, Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
two shelves, flanked with large volutes and accented with large beaded motifs. The lower section
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 68.25 in W 50 in D 21 in
Impressive Ralph Lauren Sideboard Console Slate Stone Door and Shelves Redwood
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
sideboard buffer with solid polished slate stone door and shelves
I have recently taken into stock around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards
Materials
Slate
H 32.49 in W 79.93 in D 20.48 in
Modernist Solid Bronze Three Tier Occasional Table with Mirrored Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
supports that split into compass style tapered feet- all in solid bronze. The compass legs, evident in a
Category
1990s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 27.75 in W 28 in D 20 in
OAK LOW BOOKCASE WITH GLAZED DOORS ADJUSTABLE SHELVES AND CABRIOLE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
bookcase with glazed doors, adjustable shelves, and cabriole legs is a classic and elegant piece of
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 44.49 in W 37.01 in D 12.6 in
French 1820s Neoclassical Period Two-Door Walnut Buffet with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical period walnut two-door buffet with inner drawers and shelves from the early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 48.5 in D 16.25 in
Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Hexagon Glass Shelves La Permanente Mobili Cantu 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Camden, ME
detailed in a flat black lacquer and polished brass attached to the ends of tapering flat pillars of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
H 46.5 in W 114 in D 18 in
Plano Credenza in Bronze, Curved Glass Doors, Marble Top, Black Walnut Shelves
By New Format Studio, Henry Norris
Located in Vancouver, BC
sided, tapered bronze handles are carved by hand, to feel, each set is one of a kind. Available to order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 31 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Ralph Lauren Sideboard Console Slate Stone Door and Shelves Rare Luxury Timber
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
timber sideboard buffer with solid polished slate stone door and shelves
I have recently taken into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards
Materials
Slate
H 32.49 in W 79.93 in D 20.48 in
Swedish 1900s Gustavian Style Painted Console Table with Two Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
top, two drawers, brass rosettes, two shelves and curving feet. Created in Sweden during Turn of the
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Fine French Louis XVI style vitrine, after Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
shelves to either side, adjustable glass shelves within and raised on dedicated turned tapering legs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
book-matched veneer. Locking double doors, 2 adjustable shelves, 3 sleek drawers and tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Rustic Antiqued White Stand - 32"
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand rubbed and antiqued white painted pine tv stand, with a long slide, open shelves and two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1960s
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
rail, shoe rail, drawers and a shelves
The attractive legs are slightly tapered and splayed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 72.05 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
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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.
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