Carved Wood Etagere
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
Early 20th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s English Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Furniture
Bone, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Nutwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Gueridon
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Grasscloth
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European George IV Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Shelves
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Tables
Brass
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Brackets
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Music Stands
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Georgian Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English George III Serving Tables
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets
Iron, Wire
20th Century American Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Edwardian Shelves
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Folk Art Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century American Shelves
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Stone
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany, Glass
Antique 1850s French Shelves
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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