Etageres
20th Century Shelves
Brass, Nickel
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Shelves
Steel
Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan
20th Century North American Bookcases
Glass, Resin
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Beech
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bookcases
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century French Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Shelves
Rattan
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Shelves
Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Corner Cupboards
Reed, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Bookcases
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Shelves
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Shelves
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1960s Directoire Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Rococo Shelves
Walnut
20th Century French Shelves
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Shelves
Rattan, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Spanish Vitrines
Composition, Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Shelves
Metal, Brass
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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.
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