Modern Etagere
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves
Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Nickel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign End Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign End Tables
Brass
2010s German Ceramics
Metal, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bookcases
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bookcases
Fir
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
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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.