3 Shelf Bookshelf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Magazine Racks and Stands
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Sculptures
LED Light, Plexiglass, Nylon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
2010s French Side Tables
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Bookcases
Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
20th Century American Shelves
Rattan, Wood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut, Plywood
20th Century American Bookcases
Iron
20th Century American Shelves
Iron, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Teak
20th Century German Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Metal
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Teak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Upholstery, Mirror, Teak, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century British Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
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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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