Library Book Cases
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Walnut
1990s Philippine Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Iron
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Turkish Modern Bookcases
Oak, Burl
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Abalone, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Satinwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Bookcases
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1810s Italian Cupboards
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Lacquer, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Paint, Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany
- 1
Library Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Library Book Cases?
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.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.