Wood Mid Century Shelves
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Shelves and Wall C...
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mirror, Stucco, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sycamore
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rope, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gold, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.