Large Etagere
Vintage 1970s Dutch Shelves
Metal
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Serving Tables
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Serving Pieces
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Other Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Buffets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookcases
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Side Tables
Epoxy Resin
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Side Tables
Epoxy Resin
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Planters and Jardinieres
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Other Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Wood, Glass
20th Century Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Antique 19th Century British Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Early 2000s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Brass
Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Steel
Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Brass, Steel
20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
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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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