Wood Etagere
Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century French Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Console Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Ebony, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary French More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century European Jugendstil Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Oak
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Shelves
Poplar
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
20th Century French Shelves
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s Argentine Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1940s Argentine Shelves
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1990s North American Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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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