Antique European Bookcase
19th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century German Antique European Bookcase
Oak, Pine
19th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Padouk
1920s European Art Deco Antique European Bookcase
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century European Regency Antique European Bookcase
Wood, Mahogany
1810s European Georgian Antique European Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique European Bookcase
Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Brass
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique European Bookcase
Oak, Walnut
Early 18th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique European Bookcase
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Antique European Bookcase
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Teak
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Bookcase
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique European Bookcase
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique European Bookcase
Teak
1830s European Jacobean Antique European Bookcase
Oak
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique European Bookcase
Fir
1910s American Antique European Bookcase
Oak
1860s European Art Nouveau Antique European Bookcase
Oak
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Bookcase
Oak
1880s French Louis XV Antique European Bookcase
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Antique European Bookcase
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique European Bookcase
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique European Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique European Bookcase
Brass
19th Century European Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique European Bookcase
Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper
Late 18th Century English George III Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique European Bookcase
Mahogany
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Pine
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Country Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Bookcase
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique European Bookcase
Magnets
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique European Bookcase
Teak
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique European Bookcase
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique European Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique European Bookcase
Walnut
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique European Bookcase
Oak
1880s French Country Antique European Bookcase
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique European Bookcase
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood
18th Century English George III Antique European Bookcase
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Pine, Paint
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Oak
18th Century British George III Antique European Bookcase
Brass
1910s English Edwardian Antique European Bookcase
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique European Bookcase
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Pine, Paint
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique European Bookcase
Glass, Oak
1870s English High Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Hardwood, Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique European Bookcase
Walnut
- 1
- ...
Antique European Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique European Bookcase?
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.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.