Lighted Etagere
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Bookcases
Reed
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Reed, Glass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Regency Cabinets
Glass, Reed
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mirror, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves
Brass
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 1820s French Restauration End Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Gold
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s Philippine Bookcases
Reed
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Burl
Vintage 1960s American Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Travertine, Marble, Steel
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Bookcases
Stone
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Lucite, Laminate
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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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