Victorian Display Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Brass, Other
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century English Victorian Shelves
Wood, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Parchment Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Shelves
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Shelves
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Vitrines
Oak
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique 1850s European Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1910s Victorian Bookcases
Wicker, Wood
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Oak
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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.