Antique Japanese Bookcase
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Walnut, Paint
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Pine
18th Century English George II Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wire
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Bookcase
Cypress, Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Bookcase
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Glass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mirror, Glass, Wood
1720s English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Rosewood
1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Bookcase
Marble
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Japanese Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Japanese Bookcase
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s French Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Metal
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Japanese Bookcase
Other
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Japanese Bookcase
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Textile
1890s German Antique Japanese Bookcase
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
1790s English Chippendale Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Bookcase
Lacquer
1940s French Art Deco Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Bookcase
1730s English George II Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Bookcase
1690s British William and Mary Antique Japanese Bookcase
Blown Glass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bamboo, Reed
1790s Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Lacquer
1770s British Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
1890s English Adam Style Antique Japanese Bookcase
Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Bookcase
Fruitwood
1760s English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak
1860s American George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Bookcase
18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bookcase
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
1910s American Industrial Antique Japanese Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
19th Century Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bookcase
Teak, Wood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Glass
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Glass, Lacquer
1890s French Antique Japanese Bookcase
Kingwood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bamboo
1710s English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Antique Japanese Bookcase
Cedar
18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Japanese Bookcase
Pine
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Bookcase
Metal
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
1920s Scottish Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood, Bamboo
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Japanese Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
19th Century American Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
1720s Dutch Queen Anne Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak, Paint
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Bookcase
Wood
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Japanese Bookcase
Giltwood
18th Century European Medieval Antique Japanese Bookcase
Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Bookcase
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Bookcase
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Japanese Bookcase
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Japanese Bookcase
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Bookcase
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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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