Painted Etagere
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint, Mirror
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Pine
20th Century American Shelves
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pedestals
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Pine, Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
2010s Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Silver Leaf
20th Century Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Wood
2010s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Corner Cupboards
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Wood
20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves
Fruitwood
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Wood, Paint
20th Century British Regency Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Shelves
Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Giltwood
20th Century Shelves
Early 20th Century English Shelves
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Shelves
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood, Paint
20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Shelves
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Directoire Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Bamboo, Leather, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Shelves
Wood
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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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