Library Shelves
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century European Shelves
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Plastic
2010s French Post-Modern Shelves
Pine
2010s French Post-Modern Shelves
Pine
2010s French Post-Modern Shelves
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Steel
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Sycamore
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century English Industrial Shelves
Brass
Late 20th Century Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Leather
Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Chrome
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Bookends
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Elm
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Shelves
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Walnut
2010s German Modern Shelves
Plywood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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