Antique Bookcase Used
Early 20th Century Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s French Empire Used Bookcase Used
Brass
20th Century British Edwardian Used Bookcase Used
Hardwood
Early 1900s English Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
1980s Georgian Used Bookcase Used
Wood
Early 1900s Chippendale Used Bookcase Used
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Brass
Early 1900s Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
1790s British George III Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English George III Used Bookcase Used
Brass
1870s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Oak
1790s George III Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Used Bookcase Used
Oak
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Satinwood
1860s English High Victorian Used Bookcase Used
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Early 1900s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
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1820s English Regency Used Bookcase Used
Wood
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookcase Used
Brass
1880s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Bookcase Used
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Wood
1930s Used Bookcase Used
Satinwood
1890s English Late Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Hungarian Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Wood, Paint
1780s Dutch Used Bookcase Used
Walnut
Early 20th Century Industrial Used Bookcase Used
Metal
19th Century Spanish Other Used Bookcase Used
Wood
1880s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Georgian Used Bookcase Used
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Used Bookcase Used
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Bookcase Used
Metal, Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Oak
1880s English Gothic Revival Used Bookcase Used
Oak
1880s English Sheraton Used Bookcase Used
Satinwood
19th Century French Other Used Bookcase Used
Oak
19th Century English Art Nouveau Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Oak
1860s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Walnut
1870s English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Used Bookcase Used
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Oak
19th Century Italian Used Bookcase Used
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Sheraton Used Bookcase Used
Satinwood, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Used Bookcase Used
Brass
20th Century English Sheraton Used Bookcase Used
Hardwood, Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Other Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Used Bookcase Used
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Used Bookcase Used
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Used Bookcase Used
Brass
20th Century Italian Used Bookcase Used
Poplar
19th Century English Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Oak
1830s Used Bookcase Used
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookcase Used
Walnut
1870s English High Victorian Used Bookcase Used
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Used Bookcase Used
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How you use an antique cash register depends on the type. Push-button cash registers allow you to punch in the sale price and then push another button to open a drawer. With crank cash registers, you must turn the crank to unlatch the drawer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique cash registers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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