Wall Shelf Units
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands
Wood, Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cedar
Late 20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Seagrass
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Minimalist Wall Mirrors
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1980s Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Formica, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cab...
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Oak
Late 20th Century Indonesian Wall Brackets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Shelves
Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Bamboo
2010s Macedonian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
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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.
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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