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Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Iron
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Pine
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Iron, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut, Cut Glass
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Ash, Plywood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1880s French Country Bookcases
Blown Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Metal, Wire
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It’s highly recommended that if you need to open the back of your Rolex watch, you take it to a Rolex dealer. A trained professional will use special tools to access the back. Attempting to open your watch by yourself — rather than visiting a professional — may cause damage to your luxury timepiece. If you want to open it anyway, it is said that you can open the watch with the use of a rubber ball that measures about three inches across. Press the ball hard into the back of the case, and twist it in a counter-clockwise direction. Find a collection of vintage and modern Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Waltham pocket watch, seek the help of an experienced watch repairer. Opening a pocket watch on your own could end up damaging the timepiece. A professional has the tools necessary to perform the task safely. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Waltham pocket watches.
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