Small Bookcase Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century European Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
20th Century European Edwardian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
Antique 1860s English Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Chestnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fir
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Bookcases
Glass, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Regency Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Bookcases
Poplar
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Bookcases
Nickel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Bookcases
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Oak, Burl
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1830s William IV Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
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