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Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Bookcase Hutch
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Bookcase Hutch This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
An elegant Mid-Century Classical American solid Pine Bookcase in great vintage condition. Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Huge Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale, Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Glazed, Thomas Chippendale style, library bookcase with internal lights I have around 40 pieces of
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20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Midcentury American Classical Three Tier Light Cherry Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury American Classical Three Tier Light Cherry Narrow Bookcase in great structural
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Pair of American Mid-Century Maple Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century (1950s) maple bookcase cabinets having a low backrail with 3 open
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco bookcase offers mahogany construction with double doors
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Design Institute of America Brass Etagere
By Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Design Institute of America brass etagere. Elegant Hollywood Regency style piece. There are eight
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Design Institute of America Brass Etagere
Design Institute of America Brass Etagere
H 78.25 in W 42 in D 14.75 in
American Crotch Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase. Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American book matched crotch mahogany two door glass front bookcase with gadrooned molded edges
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Antique 19th Century American Bookcases

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Custom Made Bookcase
By Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful nice solid custom-made walnut bookcase, with a black lacquer floating base and shelves
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Design Institute America Chrome and Glass Étagère
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Antique American Walnut John Danner 4 Tier Revolving Bookcase Canton Ohio 1877
By John Danner Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American walnut four tier revolving bookcase, by John Danner Co, Canton Ohio, 1877
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Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Étagère
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
By Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chrome and Glass Étagère by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Design Institute of America 'DIA' Chrome and Glass Étagères
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful together, banking a fireplace, and entry or use as a room divider. A pair of high style chrome and glass étagère by DIA.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase. Item features carved
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Antique Early 1900s Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Classic White Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
easy to customize the bookcase to accommodate books and other items of different sizes. The glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Classic White Bookcase
Classic White Bookcase
H 90 in W 40 in D 22 in
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display. Item features a white
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Seaside Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
. This bookcase's grand arch crowns its open shelving, offering a stage for books, treasured mementos, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Seaside Painted Bookcase
Seaside Painted Bookcase
H 84 in W 54 in D 18 in
Antique American Victorian Pine Curio China Display Cabinet Bookcase Shelf 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
19th Century American Victorian curio / display cabinet. Features a rectangular form made from
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from
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2010s American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
H 58 in W 33 in D 17 in
Midcentury Walnut Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Walnut Bookcase Perfect for china, glass, bottles, books, etc. The cabinet has
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Bookcase
Midcentury Walnut Bookcase
H 52 in W 40 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Oak

American Studio craft birch blonde tall open 6 shelf bookcase wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century custom made blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcase. Very modern design and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Birch

4 Shelves Bookcase American Walnut Molteni&C by Yasuhito Itoh - MHC.2
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
MHC.2 Four Shelves Bookcase by Yasuhito Itoh. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Arts & Crafts antique Oak Bookcase/ Vitrine Cabinet with two glazed doors that reveal 3
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Cortina White Colonial Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
, this bookcase brings both functionality and a bright, airy feeling to any room. Whether it's in a cozy
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Cortina White Colonial Bookcase
Cortina White Colonial Bookcase
H 78 in W 35 in D 16 in
Disrupted White Colonial Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
nod to traditional design, this bookcase brings both functionality and a bright, airy feeling to any
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Disrupted White Colonial Bookcase
Disrupted White Colonial Bookcase
H 78 in W 35 in D 16 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase in the Manner of R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front bookcase with carved columns and lion
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base comes with 3 thick glass shelves, its in great condition very elegant with brass h...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive

Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bookcase Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1968 Solid and laminated Rosewood Measurements
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Vintage 1960s South American Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
H 63 in W 45.67 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
office space! Crafted from high-quality American oak, this bookcase is about 100 years old but still
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Vintage 1970s North American Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Molteni&C MHC.2 Bookcase with 3 Shelves in American Walnut by Yasuhito Itoh
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Three Shelves Bookcase in American Walnut by Yasuhito Itoh. Expert-crafted in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

41.5 Stickley Mission Collection Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Pasadena, TX
From the Stickley Mission Collection reissued in the 1990s. 2005 Cherry construction with 4 adjustable shelves. Stickley seal and brand. Measures: 25" width x 15" depth x 41.5" heig...
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Early 2000s North American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Paul Frankl Bookcase
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Rare custom bookcase/ storage cabinet designed by Paul Frankl. Orange and black lacquered wood
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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paul Frankl Bookcase
Paul Frankl Bookcase
H 45.5 in W 50 in D 12 in
Vintage Primative Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age
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Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Farmhouse Style Bookcase with 3 Shelves
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage farmhouse style bookcase features solid maple construction with original finish, three
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Vintage Farmhouse Style Bookcase with 4 Shelves
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage farmhouse style bookcase features solid maple construction with original finish, four
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large impressive mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 24 stackable parts. The cabinet has
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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
H 92.52 in W 136.62 in D 14.18 in
Baumritter New York Bookcase
By Baumritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American furniture manufacturer, this bookcase showcases the craftsmanship and design sensibilities that
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Baumritter New York Bookcase
Baumritter New York Bookcase
H 32.75 in W 32 in D 10.63 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Wedge Shaped Bookcase
By Merton Gershun
Located in Denton, TX
Great tapered design, the bookcase seems like it's leaning against the wall. Designed by Merton
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Masonite

Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite etagere bookcase is sure to make a statement in any room with its traditional
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
office space! Crafted from high-quality American oak, this bookcase is about 100 years old but still
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Bookcase and Bar Bookcase with Light, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar Year: 1930 Country: French It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Exceptional Mahogany Bureau Bookcase from Baltimore Maryland, circa 1830
By Circle of John Needles
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany bureau bookcase from Baltimore, Maryland of exceptional quality. Design is most like
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
H 73.23 in W 82.68 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1930 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French
H 31.5 in W 49.61 in D 16.15 in
A Five Tier Barristers Mahogany Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality early 20th century mahogany Globe-Wernicke five-tier barristers bookcase
Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Oak Maker's Bookcase by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's bookcase is a freestanding bookcase made of American walnut or white oak. The frame
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Oak Maker's Bookcase by Lawson-Fenning
Oak Maker's Bookcase by Lawson-Fenning
H 34.5 in W 48 in D 12.5 in
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 21 stackable parts. Completely in perfect
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Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
H 94.49 in W 102.37 in D 11.42 in
Founders Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut lazy susan mini-bookcase with a rectangular form of alternating panels
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Founders Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
Founders Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
H 49 in W 58.875 in D 14.5 in
Modern Bookcase Cabinet The Peabody Collection
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning craft/studio made bookcase by Susan Mack and Kevin Rodel in Pownal, Maine circa 1992
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Founders Dark Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark walnut lazy susan mini-bookcase with a rectangular form of alternating
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An important piece of American furniture, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1840. To
Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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American Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American bookcase you’re looking for. An American bookcase — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1003 options for an antique or vintage American bookcase now, or shop our selection of 106 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the American bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each American bookcase bearing mid-century modern, modern or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one American bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren and Design Institute America produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an American Bookcase?

An American bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,463, while the lowest priced sells for $19 and the highest can go for as much as $485,000.

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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