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Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find

Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful, rare antique three tier burnt bamboo small etagere with three japanned hand painted shelves.

Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Oriental work from the 19th century, 2 large shelves in carved wood and bone
Oriental work from the 19th century, 2 large shelves in carved wood and bone

Oriental work from the 19th century, 2 large shelves in carved wood and bone

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Oriental work from the 19th century, 2 large shelves in carved wood and bone marquetry. missing bones price is for one two are available

Category

Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Antique Shelves

Materials

Bone, Beech

1950's French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving - Two Shelves
1950's French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving - Two Shelves

1950's French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving - Two Shelves

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving – Two Shelves 1950’s French Cast Aluminium Butchers Shelving – Two Shelves.

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19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Iron

A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves

A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves This is a good quality sturdy piece, built in Golden Oak in the Arts and Crafts style The shelf has panelled sides and fixed shel...

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves
19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

19th Century French Rosewood Etagere or Cabinet with Shelves

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Louis Philippe étagère, or display cabinet with shelves. Made of solid rosewood with fine lemon wood marquetry inlay borders and rosettes.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Three Tier Oval Inlaid Stand/Display Shelves
Antique Victorian Three Tier Oval Inlaid Stand/Display Shelves

Antique Victorian Three Tier Oval Inlaid Stand/Display Shelves

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian three tier oval inlaid stand/display shelves having three tiers which are beautifully and expertly inlaid with kingwood and satinwood with pretty brass band edges.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass, Other

19th Century Italian Shelves with Antique Carved Walnut Frame
19th Century Italian Shelves with Antique Carved Walnut Frame

19th Century Italian Shelves with Antique Carved Walnut Frame

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare Italian glass shelves, 1850s Used vintage good conditions. E quipped with a beautiful frame in finely carved walnut.

Category

1850s Italian Antique Shelves

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage French Bakers Rack, Brass Trim, Four Shelves, Circa 1940s
Vintage French Bakers Rack, Brass Trim, Four Shelves, Circa 1940s

Vintage French Bakers Rack, Brass Trim, Four Shelves, Circa 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage French small four shelf Bakers rack. A perfect size. Each shelf is wrapped in brass and has glass insert. Unique & rare size.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1920s French Art Deco Wooden Étagère, Three Shelves, Geometric Design
1920s French Art Deco Wooden Étagère, Three Shelves, Geometric Design

1920s French Art Deco Wooden Étagère, Three Shelves, Geometric Design

Located in High Point, NC

Constructed from solid wood with a warm, well-developed patina, the piece features three open shelves framed by vertical slat sides that lend both structure and visual rhythm.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Nice Pair of Hanging Shelves Baltics, Mid-19th Century
Nice Pair of Hanging Shelves Baltics, Mid-19th Century

Nice Pair of Hanging Shelves Baltics, Mid-19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Nice pair of hanging shelves decorated with metal applications, classic work in de Baltic countries.

Category

Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Shelves

Materials

Metal

Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers
Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers

Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers

Located in Malibu, CA

Handmade, with original paint, sturdy little opened shelf. There are two small drawers below. Sits on ball feet. Chippy paint. The piece has been reinforced in the back with steel pl...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

18th Century Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Angel Wall Shelves
18th Century Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Angel Wall Shelves

18th Century Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Angel Wall Shelves

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of superb and monumental 1700's Italian gilt wood angel wall shelves. These hand carved wood wall bracket shelves have incredible details and wonderful gold leaf gilding.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Shelves

Materials

Gold Leaf

George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelves in the Gothic Taste
George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelves in the Gothic Taste

George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelves in the Gothic Taste

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Litchfield, CT

Suitable for display of books or collections of porcelains. Four shelves rise above three drawers at the base. Fret cut sides.

Category

Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century
Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit with open shelves This is a floor standing open shelf, the front is decorted with simulated bamboo and the back is made with bamboo canes The Stand is ...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Faux Bamboo

A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves
A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves

A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves

Located in London, GB

A Late 19th Century French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves An very attractive antique French brass and glass étagère, dating to circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere, Six Shelves, England, Ca. 1880's
Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere, Six Shelves, England, Ca. 1880's

Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere, Six Shelves, England, Ca. 1880's

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique tortoise bamboo etagere / shelves to display your favorite pieces. Consisting of six separate shelves.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black
19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black

19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black

Located in Prato, IT

France, second half of the 19th century Veneered, maple, thuja burl, ebony and ebonized walnut. Restored Dimensions: W71 x D39 x H135 cm.

Category

1860s Italian Napoleon III Antique Shelves

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves, England, Circa 1880
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves, England, Circa 1880

Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves, England, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique burnt bamboo four shelf etagere. Scrolled detail on top shelf and four large ball finials at top.

Category

19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s
Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

The structure is composed of a forged iron frame with elegant curved uprights and delicate scroll elements, supported by small ball feet that provide both stability and visual lightn...

Category

1920s French Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Iron

A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves
A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves

A Late 19th C French Brass Etagere with Three Adjustable Shelves

Located in London, GB

The piece features three adjustable-height shelves, allowing flexible display of decorative objects, books, or collectibles.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase columns with crown moulding and drawers.

Category

Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Antique Shelves

Materials

Teak

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.

Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves
Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique late 19th century, circa 1890, French Rosewood & Marble topped Side Cabinet with 3 Shelves for books and other items & Brass Ormolu Mount Decorations.

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880
Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880

Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1880 / small green wall unit / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial Decorative small green painted wooden wall unit with two shelves. Made in France ar...

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern, Set of 4 Multifunctional Shelves in Pine, Late 19th Century
Swedish Modern, Set of 4 Multifunctional Shelves in Pine, Late 19th Century

Swedish Modern, Set of 4 Multifunctional Shelves in Pine, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A rare set of Swedish pine wall shelves originating from the Royal Library building in Humlegården, Stockholm.

Category

1870s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

English Regency Pine Etagere, Early 19th Century, Four Shelves, Turned Supports
English Regency Pine Etagere, Early 19th Century, Four Shelves, Turned Supports

English Regency Pine Etagere, Early 19th Century, Four Shelves, Turned Supports

Located in Atlanta, GA

Featuring four graduated shelves, the piece offers ample space for displaying decorative items, books, or cherished mementos.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880
Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880

Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This Oak bookcase has 6 open shelves at varying heights and there is a gallery at the top, all the edges of the bookcase are pegged in the arts an crafts style The bookcase is in goo...

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Golden Oak Bookcase, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900, 5 Shelves
Art Deco Golden Oak Bookcase, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900, 5 Shelves

Art Deco Golden Oak Bookcase, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900, 5 Shelves

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This Oak bookcase has a slight waterfall shape at the lower half and 5 open shelves with a gallery along the back, tall and sturdy a lot of storage in a small space The bookcase is ...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880
Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved three quarter gallery, twist car...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Hand-Painted Floral Shelves, Germany, 1910
Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Hand-Painted Floral Shelves, Germany, 1910

Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Hand-Painted Floral Shelves, Germany, 1910

Located in Barntrup, DE

Pair of Art Nouveau wooden hand-painted floral shelves, Germany, 1910. A beautiful pair of antique Art Nouveau period wooden shelves/consoles with hand-painted floral decors.

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Display Shelves with Pagoda Sides & Fret Work Decoration
Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Display Shelves with Pagoda Sides & Fret Work Decoration

Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Display Shelves with Pagoda Sides & Fret Work Decoration

By Heal's

Located in London, GB

An English Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement set of ebonized display shelves, with the original beveled oblong mirror to the top, surrounded with fretwork decoration and pagoda sides...

Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Shelves

Materials

Beech

1910 French Art Nouveau Iron Baker's Rack polished nickel & milk glass shelves
1910 French Art Nouveau Iron Baker's Rack polished nickel & milk glass shelves

1910 French Art Nouveau Iron Baker's Rack polished nickel & milk glass shelves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exquisite rack features refined polished nickel and brass accents, and is complemented by elegant white milk glass shelves. The nickel polished railing consists of a smooth, cu...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Rare Antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves Made for Buffalo China
Rare Antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves Made for Buffalo China

Rare Antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves Made for Buffalo China

By Wellington Machine co

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare antique Factory Cart with 12 Shelves made for Buffalo China, Salvaged from the famous Buffalo Pottery Company in Buffalo New York.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Shelves

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early 20th Century Metal Shelves from a Textile Factory in England
Early 20th Century Metal Shelves from a Textile Factory in England

Early 20th Century Metal Shelves from a Textile Factory in England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century metal shelves from a textile factory in England, retaining traces of the original blue-grey painted finish.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Shelves

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Walnut Arts and Crafts Shelves, France, 200 cm
Early 20th Century Walnut Arts and Crafts Shelves, France, 200 cm

Early 20th Century Walnut Arts and Crafts Shelves, France, 200 cm

Located in Barcelona, ES

Shelf by unknown manufacturer from France, circa early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Painted and Carved Pine Shelves
Pair of English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Painted and Carved Pine Shelves

Pair of English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Painted and Carved Pine Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Neoclassical style painted pine breakfront shelves from the 19th century, with dentil molding, carved meander and foliage.

Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

French Free Standing Studio Shelves.  A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy
French Free Standing Studio Shelves.  A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy

French Free Standing Studio Shelves. A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Free Standing Studio Shelves. A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy, from a pottery studio, this is a great piece with original character, the shelf is made in hard wood and...

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900
Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900

Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice, interesting and rare shelves unit is made of bent wood and brass. This is an Art & Crafts Austrian work.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Wall Shelf Paired Barley Twist Columns and Finials, C.1860
Antique Victorian Wall Shelf Paired Barley Twist Columns and Finials, C.1860

Antique Victorian Wall Shelf Paired Barley Twist Columns and Finials, C.1860

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Two-Tier Wall Shelf Paired Barley Twist Columns and Finials, C.1860 Dimensions: H 45 cm × W 46 cm × D 18 cm (between shelves 34cm) Hanging: Origi...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands
French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Interior wood supports for future wood shelves or glass shelves to your liking. An early example of quality carvings for Louis XV Decorative Arts.

Category

1720s French Louis XV Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Wall Cabinet Made with Stained Glass Doors
French Wall Cabinet Made with Stained Glass Doors

French Wall Cabinet Made with Stained Glass Doors

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Opening the doors reveals a spacious interior backed in mirror to reflect any ambient light, fitted with two stationary shelves to organize the contents. We believe this to be in goo...

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Shelves

Materials

Lead

Portuguese Wall Cabinet Made with 19th Century Door
Portuguese Wall Cabinet Made with 19th Century Door

Portuguese Wall Cabinet Made with 19th Century Door

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Opening the door (by the original forged iron hardware) reveals a spacious interior fitted with two shelves to organize the contents, 9 ⅝” deep. We believe this to be in good antique...

Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Shelves

Materials

Iron

William IV Maple Hanging Wall Shelf
William IV Maple Hanging Wall Shelf

William IV Maple Hanging Wall Shelf

Located in Essex, MA

With a 3/4 wood gallery over three shelves all flanked by spindles. All with mirror backs.

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820
Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820

Regency period open bookcase, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having an inset leather, tooled top. Shelves beneath, flanked by classical columns on each corner, raised on a plinth base with castors under.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Shelves

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine

Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall / Hanging Cabinet from Pine

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

The whole can be easily locked with a key and is equipped with two shelves on the inside. The cabinet is in neat condition with only light signs of use, appropriate for its age.

Category

Mid-19th Century German Country Antique Shelves

Materials

Pine

Italian Baroque Period Walnut Three Level Wall Shelf, mid 17th century
Italian Baroque Period Walnut Three Level Wall Shelf, mid 17th century

Italian Baroque Period Walnut Three Level Wall Shelf, mid 17th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having shaped and slightly tapering sides with an angled roof, the three shelves fronted by protective slats

Category

1650s Italian Baroque Antique Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet in Oak by Onder den Sint Maarten, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet in Oak by Onder den Sint Maarten, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet in Oak by Onder den Sint Maarten, 1900s

By Onder den Sint Maarten

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Two original solid oak shelves. This wonderful Arts & Crafts wall cabinet by Onder den Sint Maarten is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and us...

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Shelves

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Hanging Cupboard, Glass & Wood, Painted
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Hanging Cupboard, Glass & Wood, Painted

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Hanging Cupboard, Glass & Wood, Painted

Located in Atlanta, GA

The dark painted exterior lends the piece a dramatic architectural presence, while the softly painted interior creates a gentle contrast that highlights the open display shelves with...

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Hand-Painted Pine Wall Cabinet
Swedish 19th Century Hand-Painted Pine Wall Cabinet

Swedish 19th Century Hand-Painted Pine Wall Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made in Sweden and dated 1840, this hand-painted pine wall cabinet carries the date painted either side of a set of initials, a traditional practice that personalised folk furniture....

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Shelves

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Oak Wall Shelf
Late 19th Century English Oak Wall Shelf

Late 19th Century English Oak Wall Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

On the top of the shelf there is a lovely crown molding, following down to a pierced and scalloped frieze. There are two shelves which have plate rails and scalloped front edges for...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelves

Materials

Oak

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Antique Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique shelves available were constructed with great care. Antique shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Georgian antique shelves are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique shelves over the years, but those made by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet and Emile Gallé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Shelves?

Antique shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,402, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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