Victorian Etagere
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Shelves
Mirror, Wood, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Rococo Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Shelves
Marble
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Cherry
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shelves
Other
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Easels
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tables
Wood, Boxwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 1870s American Eastlake Sideboards
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
20th Century British Tables
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Shelves
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Music Stands
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1880s French Victorian Shelves
Walnut
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.








