Lacquer Etagere
Vintage 1910s European Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Japonisme Shelves
Fruitwood, Lacquer
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Lacquer, Walnut
Antique 1880s Napoleon III Shelves
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Lacquer
20th Century European Side Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Shelves
Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Bamboo, Paint, Bone
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Tables
Nickel, Steel
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Vitrines
Bamboo, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dry Bars
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency End Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Tôle, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Lacquer, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Raffia
2010s Italian Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sideboards
Aluminum
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Goatskin
Vintage 1910s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Czech Bauhaus 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.
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