Lacquered Bookcase With Doors
Late 20th Century Javanese Bookcases
Wood
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Glass
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Wood
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Wood
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass
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Oak, Lacquer
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Glass, Walnut
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Wood
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Glass, Oak
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Bamboo, Lacquer
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Wood
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Oak
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Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
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Birch
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood, Cherry, Oak
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Metal, Brass
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Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass, Metal
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Steel
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Wood
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Brass
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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
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Fir
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Wood
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Wood
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Oak, Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Glass, Paint, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
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Brass
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Metal
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Bookcases
Lacquer
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
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Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Jacaranda, Mahogany
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Metal
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Jacaranda
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Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
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Wood, Oak, Cherry
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Spruce
20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
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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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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