Painted Etagere
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
20th Century British Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Shelves
Cane, Hardwood, Gesso
Vintage 1940s Italian Stairs
Giltwood
20th Century Bookcases
Metal, Iron
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
20th Century American Shelves
Plaster, Resin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Shelves
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1920s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vitrines
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Shelves
Glass, Stucco, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1910s Unknown Aesthetic Movement End Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Glass
20th Century Unknown Vitrines
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Iron, Brass
20th Century English Regency Shelves
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century End Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
1990s Post-Modern Shelves
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Regency Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
20th Century British Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Paint
1990s North American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Regency Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Shelves
Antique 1880s American Art Nouveau Shelves
Mirror, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Shelves
Wood, Paint
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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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