Antique Open Shelving
1880s Dutch Antique Open Shelving
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Open Shelving
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Open Shelving
Elm
Late 19th Century European Antique Open Shelving
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Open Shelving
Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Open Shelving
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Open Shelving
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Antique Open Shelving
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Open Shelving
Earthenware
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Open Shelving
Brass
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Open Shelving
Pine
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Open Shelving
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Open Shelving
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Open Shelving
Pottery
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Open Shelving
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Luxembourgish Antique Open Shelving
Walnut, Fir
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Open Shelving
Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Open Shelving
Steel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Open Shelving
Pine
19th Century French Rustic Antique Open Shelving
Wood
19th Century English William IV Antique Open Shelving
Pine
Early 20th Century British Antique Open Shelving
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Open Shelving
Pine
19th Century Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Antique Open Shelving
Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Open Shelving
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Open Shelving
Rosewood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Open Shelving
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1850s Victorian Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Carrara Marble, Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Brass
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Open Shelving
Walnut
1920s English Antique Open Shelving
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 1900s French Directoire Antique Open Shelving
Marble, Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Brass
1850s American American Colonial Antique Open Shelving
Walnut
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Open Shelving
Oak
19th Century English Antique Open Shelving
Pine
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
1880s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Open Shelving
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Open Shelving
Marble, Brass
19th Century British Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Open Shelving
Marble
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Open Shelving
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Open Shelving
Pine
Early 1900s Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Open Shelving
Cherry, Pine
19th Century French Country Antique Open Shelving
Wood
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Open Shelving
Mahogany
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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