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Wood, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1850s English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts
Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Bookcases
Ebony, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple, Burl, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
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Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Bookcases
Burl
2010s American Regency Shelves
Leather, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Maple, Burl
Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Shelves
Ebony, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Chippendale Tray Tables
Glass, Beech, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Cut Glass, Mirror, Maple, Burl
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood
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Mahogany
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Resin
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Chrome
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
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Wood
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Oak
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Mahogany
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Oak
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Brass, Chrome
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Wood
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Wood
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Wood, Burl
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Burl
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
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Ebony, Burl
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Walnut
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Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Wood, Glass
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Wood, Lucite
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Burl
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Bookcases
Burl
Antique 1860s British Victorian Shelves
Burl, Walnut
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Brass
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Burl
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Walnut
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Brass
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Brass
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Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Burl
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Side Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Dressers
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco End Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Burl, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Burl
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
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Burl
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Walnut
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Bronze
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Brass
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Glass, Burl
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Burl
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Brass
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Wood
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Mahogany
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Bronze
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Brass
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Burl
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Burl, Walnut
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Steel
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Brass
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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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