Painted Etagere
Antique 19th Century Danish Shelves
Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Painted Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases
Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Tables
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Metal, Brass
20th Century Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Shelves
Metal, Brass
20th Century British Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Shelves
Oak
20th Century French Other Tables
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century North American Regency Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Paint
20th Century French Directoire Sideboards
Metal
20th Century French Shelves
Wire
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Iron
1990s American British Colonial Shelves
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
1990s Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique 1840s English Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Vitrines
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
20th Century American Bookcases
20th Century American Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
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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