American 2 Door Bookcase
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Magnets
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Late 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Empire Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Cabinets
Pine, Fir
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Urns
Copper
Antique 19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Wood, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Stained Glass
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Mahogany, Cedar
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates
Iron
Antique Early 1900s North American Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century Danish Bookcases
Walnut, Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1870s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Colonial Cupboards
Glass, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Glass
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1940s Bookcases
Rattan
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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