Lacquer Etagere
20th Century European Side Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Vitrines
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s European Chinoiserie Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Shelves
Glass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Tables
Nickel, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Shelves
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Side Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bone, Bamboo, Mirror, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Vintage 1970s French Sofa Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome, Brass
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Metal
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Shelves
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts
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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