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20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Georgian Shelves
Brass
20th Century European Bookcases
Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Shelves
Brass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Vitrines
Mirror, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
2010s French Modern Shelves
Other
Early 20th Century French More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century German Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Unknown Shelves
Rattan, Glass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany, Mirror
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Brass
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Tables
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Wood, Mirror, Smoked Glass
2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lucite, Glass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Shelves
Marble
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sideboards
Aluminum
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Tables
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
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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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