Graduated Shelves
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture
Iron
Antique 1790s English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1840s English Victorian Shelves
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Shelves
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1910s American Bookcases
Reed, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Vietnamese Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1820s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Shelves
Mahogany
Early 2000s British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Gueridon
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Shelves
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Shelves
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Shelves
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Slate, Brass, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Bronze
20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Pine, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century European Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Shelves
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Gueridon
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
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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