Mid Century Bureau Bookcase
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Bookcases
Wood
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
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Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
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Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Oak
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Mahogany
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Walnut
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Glass, Walnut
Antique 1740s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Secretaires
Amboyna
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
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Antique Mid-18th Century Bookcases
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Wood
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Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British Secretaires
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Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Bookcases
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Bookcases
Oak
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Paint
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Bookcases
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
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Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
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Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Secretaires
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Teak
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Teak
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Birch
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Teak
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
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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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