Wooden Shelves
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Serving Tables
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Copper
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Iron, Brass
20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Shelves
Wood, Paint
20th Century Indian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Wood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
20th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Shelves
Rattan
2010s American Shelves
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Metal
2010s French Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Industrial Shelves
Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Metal
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Shelves
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
2010s Polish Modern Shelves
Steel
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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.
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