Curio Shelves
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Federal Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Unknown Folk Art Shelves
Wood, Paint
20th Century Shelves
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Shelves
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
20th Century North American Jacobean Vitrines
Oak
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Trumeau Mirrors
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bird Cages
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Hardwood, Bamboo
Antique 1870s American Louis XV Shelves
Glass, Fruitwood, Giltwood
2010s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s French Center Tables
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Georgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century American Empire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Rattan
Late 20th Century Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wire
Early 20th Century Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine, Paint
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cherry
Late 20th Century Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Leather, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Shelves
Synthetic, Glass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Shelves
Oak
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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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