Chinoiserie Etagere
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Chrome
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Hardwood, Paint
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Console Tables
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
1990s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Tables
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Regency Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Shelves
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical End Tables
Mid-20th Century French Furniture
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s European Chinoiserie Tables
Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Chrome, Metal
Antique 1870s European Chinoiserie Cabinets
Gold
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century American Shelves
Wood
1990s North American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1940s Shelves
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British George III Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century British Chinoiserie End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Iron
1990s American British Colonial Shelves
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Shelves
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Pedestals
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Lacquer, Wood, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Metal
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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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