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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Fir
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Javanese Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Oak
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Walnut, Glass, Felt
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood, Teak
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
2010s Lithuanian Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century European Regency Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Bookcases
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Bookcases
Travertine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
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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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