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Arts & Crafts Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase with Undertier, Small Oak Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase with Undertier. This small Oak bookcase has an open slope
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, bookcase, oak, Italy, 1930s This bookcase shows the characteristics of Ernesto
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
H 42.72 in W 39.38 in D 8.47 in
A Small French cerused oak open bookcase circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Small French cerused oak open bookcase circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Aesthetic oak open bookcase of small proportions, the rectangular top above a carved frieze with
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 10 in
Rustic Continental Oak and Horn Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental German (19th Century) oak and horn trimmed 4 door bookcase cabinet with small
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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Horn

French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Incredible oak bookcase in the style of Escande with wonderful oak patina newly refinished with
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
H 52 in W 70.75 in D 18.5 in
French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Incredible oak bookcase in the style of Escande with wonderful patina. Singular sliding door
Category

Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
H 52 in W 70.75 in D 18.5 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
oak and original oak veneer base with original solid padouk decorative elements. Original small
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Padouk

L & JG Stickley Single Door Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
L & LG Stickley Oak Bookcase. Circa 1910 A single 16 pane glass window door bookcase with mortise
Category

Vintage 1910s American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality 19th Century Carved Oak Glazed Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fine Quality 19th century carved oak glazed bookcase. This is a very attractive piece, it has 2
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak bookcase by Borge Mogensen, design 1950 - 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Bookcase consisting of a small module, in oak with mid-century modern Scandinavian design, designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak bookcase by Borge Mogensen, design 1950 - 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Bookcase consisting of a small module, in oak with mid-century modern Scandinavian design, designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK Unmarked, a known design serial
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Burr Oak William IV Bookcase from England
Located in North Salem, NY
This Fine Antique William IV Burr Oak Bookcase is a piece of furniture from the William IV era
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Burl

Elegant Victorian Oak Handmade Revolving Tabletop Bookcase with Partitions
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant Victorian, small revolving tabletop bookcase handmade with dowel partitions, circa late
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Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
with a chestnut oak stain for the outside and a pearl-grey lacquer inside plus 2 extra layers of
Category

2010s French Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Antique English Oak Large Revolving Bookcase Colman's Mustard Family Provenance
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th century large oak revolving bookcase with drawer. English - Circa 1870. Colman's
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Headmaster's Office Bookcase English Oak, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique headmaster's office bookcase. An English, oak cabinet, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, circa 1965
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK Unmarked, a known design serial
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

20th Century Italian Vintage Small Bookcase or Vitrine with Sliding Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Nice Italian vintage small bookcase or vitrine 1980s. Equipped with two shelves. On the front two
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Monumental 1903 Glove Wernicke Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcases and File Cabinets
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Esperance, NY
, the tops have some small paint drops, glass bookcase is missing one knob and bottom file drawers are
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Antique Early 1900s American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Modern Minimalist Bookcase with Shelves Oak Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 2.0" listed here is made in oak wood and brushed stainless steel. However
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel

OAK LOW BOOKCASE WITH GLAZED DOORS ADJUSTABLE SHELVES AND CABRIOLE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Oak Low Bookcase With Glazed Doors. An oak low
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20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
By Arthur Blain
Located in GB
Liverpool, Pollard Oak, open bookcase / cupboard circa 1840 Victorian A very good looking and rare piece
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser Item # 904VPK13Z An
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Large Size, Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Monastery Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
are hard to capture whilst shooting photos in a small room. This one of a kind and tall bookcase
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Tall White Oak Bookcase with Lower 6 Drawer Dresser
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
narrow Wall unit bookcase with Lower dresser. Lower small 6 drawer dresser on tapered oak legs with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Modern Minimalist Large Bookcase with Shelves Oak Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 2.0" listed here is made in oak wood and brushed stainless steel. However
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Buffet, Cupboard or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Oak Of 4 Elements With A Advanced Lower Part
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London bookcase in oak from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case
Located in Westport, CT
Petite Mid-Century Modern bleached oak limed, three shelf bookcase / display storage shelf book
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A rare small early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare, small, English George I / II- period walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet with a moulded swan
Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam, 1897
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
glass panels in the two small doors. Original hand-carved decorations and three solid oak shelves. This
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Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet. This handcrafted and slim cabinet
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Small Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster This very rare small
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very small late 18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase. 1780. Reference: 7382 Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
H 82 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Vintage bookcase with sliding doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian teak cabinet consisting of two parts. The upper part is a bookcase equipped
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage bookcase with sliding doors
Vintage bookcase with sliding doors
H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Special oak Globe Wernicke bookcases. They are 2 small cabinets that consist of 1 piece but can be
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Vintage 1930s British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Set of 2 Globe Wernicke Bookcases
H 47.25 in W 14.97 in D 11.42 in
Solid Cherry Wood Straight Bookcase, 3 Modules
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is presented in cherry wood and can also be made in oak. We can deliver it in 3
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2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Solid Cherry Wood Straight Bookcase, 3 Modules
Solid Cherry Wood Straight Bookcase, 3 Modules
H 90.16 in W 109.85 in D 17.72 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase is a magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Petit Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Petit Open Bookcase is a remarkable example of the later
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Manhattan Bookcase by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Manhattan bookcase by Marmi Serafini Materials: Oak Grey marble, wood, brass, metal. Dimensions: D
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Manhattan Bookcase by Marmi Serafini
Manhattan Bookcase by Marmi Serafini
H 68.9 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Dainty Mahogany Bookcase, Stamped
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this rare and charming 19th century, Louis XV-style small open bookcase, known as a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
H 105.52 in W 84.26 in D 23.23 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in GB
circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobean / Gothic Revival
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Solferino Bookcase by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
oak veneer. The Solferino bookcase, the Dom stools in natural solid oak or black varnished, are
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2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Solferino Bookcase by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Solferino Bookcase by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 72.05 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
H 87 in W 84.75 in D 20.75 in
18th Century Dutch Oak Vitrine
Located in Port Chester, NY
A spectacular early Dutch vitrine in polished oak. We believe this piece to be from delft
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Vitrine
18th Century Dutch Oak Vitrine
H 85 in W 62.5 in D 21.25 in
Modern Minimalist Bookcase with Shelves Ebony Macassar Wood Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 2.0" listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass. However
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Bookcase with Shelves in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 2.0" listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
smaller counters. Even more then 200 original apothecary jars are included. This Pharmacy is made from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. Dimensions: Small Bookcase (220 x 55 x 155 cm 86,6 x 21,7 x 61,0 in). Custom dimensions are available after
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Large Bookcase with Shelves in Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
; ebony macassar). Dimensions: Small Bookcase (65 x 235 x 130 cm 25.6 x 92.5 x 51.2 inches). Custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Large Bookcase with Shelves in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
). Dimensions: Small Bookcase (65 x 235 x 130 cm 25,6 x 92,5 x 51,2 in). Custom dimensions are available after
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
H 89.77 in W 81.89 in D 15.75 in
Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
). Shelves: Another kind of wood (walnut; tineo; black oak; ironwood; ebony macassar). Dimensions: Small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Accent Bookcase with Shelves in Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 1.0" listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel. However
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel

Modern Accent Bookcase with Shelves in White Lacquer and Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 1.0" listed here is made in white lacquered wood and brushed stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss and Matte Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Bookcase ExCentric 1.0" listed here is made in matte black lacquered wood and high-gloss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

6 Shelf Oak Library Bookshelf Quantity Available Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern oak veneer wood bookcase has six adjustable shelves, It once graced the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Small Oak Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic small oak bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and glass, every small oak bookcase was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a small oak bookcase, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a small oak bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A small oak bookcase, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small oak bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Disegno Mobile, Genneper Molen and Guillerme and Chambron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Oak Bookcase?

The average selling price for a small oak bookcase at 1stDibs is $1,719, while they’re typically $608 on the low end and $13,125 for the highest priced.

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.

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