Tall China Bookcase
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 2000s Philippine Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Rattan, Elm
20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Blown Glass, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1810s Realist Prints and Multiples
Aquatint
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak, Teak
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s Unknown Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
1990s European French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1820s European Dutch Colonial Vitrines
Tulipwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Georgian Secretaires
Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Oak, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1930s English Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Early 2000s American Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Burmese Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Plexiglass
Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Bookcases
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Shelves
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Bookcases
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1930s British Bookcases
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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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