Lacquer Etagere
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Federal Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Art Nouveau Vitrines
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rush
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Plastic
Antique 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves
Walnut
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Japanese End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Shelves
Wood
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Ormolu
20th Century American Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century Shelves
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Japanese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Cabinets
Goatskin
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s Napoleon III Shelves
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Lacquer
Vintage 1910s Unknown Aesthetic Movement End Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s English Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Tables
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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