Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Teak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Brass
1980s English Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Bamboo
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Teak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Birch
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Brass
1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Oak
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
1990s American Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Glass, Wood
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
1950s Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rosewood
1960s French Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Brass, Wire
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal, Wire
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Pine
1960s Dutch Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Oak
1960s Danish Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Teak
1950s Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1930s American Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1950s Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Beech, Paper
Mid-20th Century Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rosewood
1940s American Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Leather, Wood
1960s American Industrial Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Nickel
1950s American Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Rattan, Mahogany
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Metal
1970s Indian Moorish Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Reclaimed Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Walnut, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Book Shelf Cabinet
Chrome
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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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