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Open Bookcase In Mahogany 19 ° Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the second half of the 19th century from England Superb
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany 19 ° Century-england
Open Bookcase In Mahogany 19 ° Century-england
H 47.64 in W 50.01 in D 11.82 in
Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in walnut from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful open bookcase
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
H 53.94 in W 43.71 in D 11.82 in
Breakfront Open Bookcase in Mahogany, 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany open bookcase from England called Breakfront since it has a forward
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England. Uprights decorated with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century Very beautiful open bookcase called
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
H 91.74 in W 95.28 in D 16.93 in
Open Bookcase In Mahogany From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England Beautiful good quality
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England circa 1850 Beautiful good
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England circa 1850 Beautiful good
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany And Marquetry From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase mahogany from the 19th century from England Beautiful quality bookcase with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Rotating Bookcase by Terquem, Paris
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French bibliotheque tournante, or revolving bookcase made by Terquem, Paris. Made of solid
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, three bay bookcase, cabinet, made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely and unique antique French carved oak cabinet/bookcase/server! This is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from
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Antique 1860s French Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
doors flanked by two further glazed panels. The central door opens to reveal upholstered ajustable
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of English Country Stripped Pine Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Country (19/20th Century) stripped pine bookcase cabinets with open shelves and 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
of this armoire/vitrine is its narrow depth at just 19". Previously used as a clothing cabinet in a
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Antique 1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Long Carved Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long carved Arts and Crafts Gothic oak open book case The book case is in carved oak, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-century design excellence. ______ Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glazed secretary in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century of very good quality. Very
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

E W Godwin An Important Anglo-Japanese Bookcase Painted by Henry Stacy Marks
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
bookcase, circa 1871. With brass handles and shield style escutcheon, the lower cupboard with two sliding
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Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Bookcases

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Walnut, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Grand Scale Bibliothèque or Display Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A grand scale 18th century French Louis XV Period bibliothe`que, or bookcase, from the Loire Valley
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Rustic Sage Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
books. Below, a solid door adorned with a graceful, leaf-like motif opens to reveal a hidden space ideal
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rustic Sage Painted Cabinet
Rustic Sage Painted Cabinet
H 92 in W 38 in D 19 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern large wall storage cabinet and bookcase with a
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Laminate, Teak

English Country Stripped Pine Floral Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
English Country (19/20th Century) stripped pine bookcase cabinet with 2 doors at base and 4 open
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Antique Late 19th Century British Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique French Mirrored Door Armoire
By Europa Antiques
Located in Portland, OR
used as an open bookcase with the doors removed. Versatile in both style and function. Dimensions: 55
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique French Mirrored Door Armoire
Antique French Mirrored Door Armoire
H 99 in W 55 in D 19.25 in
Swedish 1870s Birch Inlaid Secretary with Inlaid Motifs and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
and inlaid star motifs. Imbued with a refined elegance, this Swedish 19th Century birch inlaid bureau
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
boating fixtures. The table locks closed and once opened can lock very snuggly into the open position
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Constable at Burton Constable (1849) George Hammond Lucy at Charlecote Park: carpeting (19 December 1844
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

F. Linke Bureau Plat and Bookcase, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Paris, FR
.); depth 81cm (31 3/4 in.). Bookcase: Height 160cm (63 in.); length: 151cm (60 in.); depth: 49cm (19 1/3
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Mahogany Gothic Secretary of Small-Scale, circa 1840
Located in Providence, RI
behind with either fabric or left open as a bookcase, given the full shelving. The upper pediment retains
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Secretaires

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Mahogany

Rosewood Open Bookcase Regency Period, 19 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elégante petite bibliothèque ouverte anglaise en palissandre du 19° siècle Ravissante bibliothèque
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 19th Century Oak Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of 19th Century oak open bookcases, the large rectangular carved molded cornice above
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Oak Open Bookcases
Pair of 19th Century Oak Open Bookcases
H 99.5 in W 53.5 in D 19 in
Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase
Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase
H 41.5 in W 75.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Country French Open Baroque Hand Carved Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Country French open Baroque bookcase is nice and shallow, making it a good
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Antique 1830s French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Narrow Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak open narrow bookcases with serpentine canopy tops above shelved interior
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Open Bookcase, English, Victorian, Book Shelves, Oak, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase, an English, Victorian set of book shelves in oak and dating to
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak Open Small Bookcase Cabinet by Bowman Bros Camden Town London
Located in Norwich, GB
An English Art Deco period oak small open bookcase/cabinet. Retailer's label: Bowman Bros, Camden
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Painted Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with four fully adjustable shelves, double door cupboard opens to two drawers and two shelves
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Pine Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century Painted Pine Bookcase Cabinet
H 87 in W 50.25 in D 19.75 in
Late 19th Century English Walnut Glass Door Bookcase
Located in London, GB
the bottom half displaying 2 solid wood doors to open and reveal 4 adjustable shelves. The bookcase
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century George III Hepplewhite Design Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century George III Hepplewhite design mahogany secretaire bookcase Strong Hepplewhite
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Oak Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An updated and modern English Georgian-style oak bookcase or display cabinet with glass doors and
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21st Century and Contemporary European Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Oak Bookcase
Georgian Style Oak Bookcase
H 104 in W 57 in D 19 in
Antique Flemish Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Flemish Renaissance bookcase features open shelving on top, and three cabinet doors hung
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XV Gray Painted Display Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
throughout. Probably circa the first quarter of the 19th century, the carvings show a creativity that is
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Beech, Giltwood, Paint, Fabric

English Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
inches wide x 19 inches (closed) x 32 inches (open) Deep x 85 inches Tall.  
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase with Marble, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unusual small-scale French Louis XVI style solid mahogany bookcase from the early 20th century
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique bookcase in solid satin birch, this was made in Sweden and dates from around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Style Antique Walnut Display Bookcase Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Shippensburg, PA
quarter of the 19th century but perhaps as late as the turn of the century. The match-booked walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Burl Walnut Step-Back Enclosed Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique burl walnut bookcase features stepped back upper cabinet with open dental molding crest
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Monumental European Two Part Pine Bookcase / Hutch with Foliate Carved Crest
Located in Milford, NH
A monumental two part pine bookcase / hutch with foliate carved crest, C and S scroll and acanthus
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Mid-20th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique French Corner Cabinet Bookcase Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French corner cabinet bookcase carved oak black forest renaissance ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Grand Early 18th Century French Regence Bibliotheque in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
gorgeous 10.5 foot tall open faced bookcase. The side panels and lower board are in Oak, while the shelves
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Poplar

French Walnut Wood Bibliotheque with Elements from the 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
1700’s. The top portion of the bookcase has two open side cabinets flanking a much wider open cabinet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases

American Chippendale Cherry Armoire Shrank, Prob. Pennsylvania, circa 1770-1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cherry primary woods, probably in Pennsylvania during the last quarter of the 18th century. The piece is
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut open bookcase in nice condition with four adjustable shelves, a few marks
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Furniture

Victorian Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
H 65.94 in W 49.4 in D 13.77 in
George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase / cabinet. George I period, circa 1725. All
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Antique 1720s English George I Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
H 93.31 in W 40.95 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Doors w/ Display Top Designed by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, this superb mid-century sideboard / credenza, is an iconic piece, finished in beautiful, book-matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

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19 Century Open Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19 century open bookcase available at 1stDibs. A 19 century open bookcase — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 19 century open bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19 century open bookcase, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gillows of Lancaster & London and Charak Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful 19 century open bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19 Century Open Bookcase?

Prices for a 19 century open bookcase start at $600 and top out at $107,845 with the average selling for $3,944.

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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