Glass Shelving
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Shelves
Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Brackets
Brass
20th Century Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Leather, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Bentwood
Antique 1850s European Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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