American Library Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Paint
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s More Dining and Entertaining
Copper
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
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2010s American American Classical Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Empire Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Mission Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Mission Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century American Classical Console Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Globes
Iron
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s American Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century North American Louis XVI Bookcases
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Elm
2010s Photorealist More Prints
Inkjet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1820s English George IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Panelling
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Tables
Cane, Reed
Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables
Mahogany
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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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