Vintage Metal Bookshelves
1960s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
20th Century English Regency Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Hardwood
1950s French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Aluminum
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Enamel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Silk
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Glass, Wenge
1890s Impressionist Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Oil, Board
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Teak
2010s North American Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Brass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Lead
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Brass
1880s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Sheet Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Brass, Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1940s American Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Late 20th Century French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Steel
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
20th Century French Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Teak
20th Century North American Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Mahogany
1950s English Georgian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Mahogany
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s French Directoire Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s American Industrial Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Aluminum
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Brass
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Teak, Ebony
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Metal Bookshelves
Metal
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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.
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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