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19th Century Tall Glazed Bookcase, with Cupboard under
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Tall Glazed Bookcase, with Cupboard Under This is a very useful piece, it has 2
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Gothic Carved Oak Open Bookcase with Cupboard by Old Charm
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak open bookcase with Cupboard by Old Charm A Charming little piece dating from
Category

Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF ViNTAGE ENGLISH FLAMED HARDWOOD WATERFALL BOOKCASES WITH CUPBOARD BASES
Located in GB
vintage Flamed Mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawers and cupboard bases Please note the
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
kingwood low open bookcase with cupboard. Dark stained birch top and sides with kingwood veneered edges
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Lovely Antique Victorian Hardwood Hand Painted Cupboard or Library Bookcase
Located in GB
kitchen pot cupboard or as a library bookcase with cupboard base, either way it offers huge amounts of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

Lovely Bradley Furniture England Yew Wood Open Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
By Bradley Furniture
Located in GB
Military Campaign open library bookcase with cupboard base A very good looking well made and decorative
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Pair of Stunning Vintage Burr & Burl Walnut Open Library Bookcases Cupboard Base
Located in GB
library bookcases with cupboard bases A very good looking well made and decorative pair, it is very
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY ASTRAL GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD STORAGE UNIT
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
Kennedy England made for Harrods London Astral Glazed library bookcase with cupboard base Please note the
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

EXQUISITE PAIR OF FLAMED HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASES SLIP DRiNKS SERVING SHELVES
Located in GB
pair of vintage flamed Mahogany bookcases with cupboard bases and butlers slip serving shelves ideally
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Sculpted Cupboard/Bookcase in Solid Oak
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
Cupboard made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Italian Painted Cupboard or Bookcase, Late 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian Painted Cupboard or Bookcase, Late 18th Century fitted with a center drawer, top section
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Paint

Tyrolean Antique Country Cupboard Wardrobe Bookcase in Fir
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique characteristic and precious Tyrolean cupboard wardrobe bookcase manually engraved with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Country Cupboards

Materials

Fir

19th Century Gustavian Bookcase Cabinet, Cupboard, Antiqued Mirror, French
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian bookcase cabinet, cupboard. 19th Century painted carved wood having antiqued mirrored
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique quality Georgian C1800 yew housekeeper's bureau cupboard bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Georgian C1800 yew, burr yew and mahogany housekeeper's bureau cupboard bookcase
Category

Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Cupboard Bookcase Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Step Back Cupboard / Bookcase with Intricate
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Antique Early 19th Century British American Classical Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

19th Century French Countryhouse Bookcase/Cupboard
Located in Brecht, BE
vintage condition, can be used as cupboard or bookcase.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Poplar

Bohemian 1950 Handmade Bentwood Bamboo, Reed & Cane Etagere, Bookcase, Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood

19th Century Nutwood Bookcase/ Cupboard with Marquetry, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic 19th century Nutwood bookcase or cupboard with inlay works from the famous Baroque
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Nutwood, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century wonderful Aragonese Spanish desk bureau, bookcase, high-quality Spanish rustic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique English Cabinet Bookcase Carved Oak Pegged Cupboard
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Cabinet Bookcase Carved Oak Pegged Construction. A beautifully hand
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Antique 1820s British Jacobean Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Cabinet Bookcase Court Cupboard 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak renaissance cabinet bookcase court cupboard 19th c. ~Direct from France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Modular børge mogensen narrow teak cupboard with removable bookcase hutch
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Soborg Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.25″ wide x 12.5″ deep x 80″ tall Condition: In excellent original co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

PAIR OF ViNTAGE CHERRYWOOD OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES WITH LOCKABLE CUPBOARD BASES
Located in GB
solid Cherrywood open library bookcases with lockable cupboard bases Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare English study cabinet, corner bookcase, with two doors and a small fixed door, in mahogany
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Gillows Lancaster English Oak Antique Victorian Bookcase Cupboards
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
carved oak library bookcase cabinets made by the world famous firm of Gillows of Lancaster & London If
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

20th Century Biedermeier Style Library Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant library cupboard in Biedermeier style. Veneer on solid pinewood. Architectural
Category

20th Century Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Spanish Large Pine Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

18th Century Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Walnut, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite 18th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

20th Century Biedermeier Style Library Cupboard/Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Library cupboard in Biedermeier style. Black Piano veneer on solid pinewood. Beech ebonized and
Category

20th Century Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech, Pine

Flamed Yew Wood Bradley England Bank Library Bookcase Cupboard with Lights
By Bradley Furniture
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this Stunning Bradley flamed yew wood bookcase with lights and adjustable
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Large Heavily Carved Bookcase Cupboard with Ornate Cherub Putti & Lion Figures
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely heavily carved Italian bookcase pot cupboard with Lions
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Victorian Tambour Door Cupboard Bookcase on Bank Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian tambour door cupboard and bank of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Teardrop Stain Glass, Drawers and Lower Cupboard
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice and shaped supports below, teardrop stain
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

20th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Pine

19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcase or Shelving Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
shelf cupboard would work well for books, displaying collections, use for an organizer in a walk-in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Astral Glazed Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Corner Bookcase Cupboard Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in GB
Astral glazed Dutch inlaid bookcase in walnut Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Provincial Waxed Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WAXED PINE DISPLAY CABINET OR CUPBOARD Circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 306REP14A A
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Magnets

Faux Marble and Parcel Gilt Bookcase / Cupboard (Two Available)
Located in Dallas, TX
a paint (faux marble) and parcel gilt bookcase / cupboard / display shelves, central shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Country English Georgian Style Pine Glazed Bookcase or Cupboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country English bookcase cabinet or cupboard made in the Georgian taste. The two-part
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Other

Stunning Antique Victorian Hardwood & Embossed Leather Library Bookcase Cupboard
Located in GB
with leather embossed panels library bookcase cupboard with build in drawers Please note the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Corner Cupboard Shelf Coffee Table Storage Cabinet Bookcase Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Tables on one or more levels, furnish ironically without remaining unnoticed. Ideal companions for public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal roun...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Inlaid Venetian Burlwood Baroque Cabinet, Bookcase, Vitrine or Cupboard
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Inlaid Venetian Burlwood Baroque Cabinet, Bookcase, Vitrine or Cupboard A fine cabinet of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Blue Painted Cupboard with Adjustable Shelves, Hungary, circa 1900s
Located in Round Top, TX
This European country pine cupboard may be used as a small buffet, display cabinet or even bookcase
Category

20th Century Hungarian Country Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Antique Bookcase Cabinet, English, Side, Cocktail Cupboard, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bookcase cabinet. An English, rosewood side cocktail cupboard, dating to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique High-Quality Mahogany Housekeeper's Cupboard with Secretaire, circa 1800
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian housekeeper's cupboard secretaire bookcase chest crafted during the George III era
Category

Antique Early 1800s George III Cupboards

Materials

Wood

DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe
By David Linley
Located in GB
in England, Satinwood, Walnut & Rosewood library bookcase in the David Linley taste Please note the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut, Glass

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase/Cupboard in Chestnut w/ Glass Panels
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful and expertly-crafted French Louis Philippe cupboard or bookcase in chestnut with
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
By Arthur Blain
Located in GB
Liverpool, Pollard Oak, open bookcase / cupboard circa 1840 Victorian A very good looking and rare piece
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

White Display Cabinet Cupboard with Pane Glass Doors, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish country pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Large Oversize Figural Country French Style Open Bookcase with Spindles
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large figural oak open bookcase shelf Henredon Baker decor.
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Bookcases ~ Buffets with Stained Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Bookcases ~ Buffets with Stained Glass will make an unusual
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Iron

White Painted Pine Cabinet Cupboard, Sweden 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This European country pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Open Library Bookcase
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large open display cupboard/bookcase. Made in Mantua Italy at the end of the 18th century for a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Poplar

Large 18th Century Open Library Bookcase
Large 18th Century Open Library Bookcase
H 120.87 in W 133.08 in D 32.29 in
An Art Deco dark and limed oak glazed bookcase with carved floral decoration.
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco dark oak glazed bookcase with a subtle lime wash to the grain, carved floral decoration
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Painted and Faux Marbleized Ivory and Green Corner Cupboard with Domed Interior
Located in Essex, MA
20th century neoclassical painted corner cabinet ~ bookcase that has a splendid European feel. The
Category

20th Century American Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mahogany Sheraton Regency Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous Regency Sheraton style display cabinet or bookcase - Clean design to this piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

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Bookcase With Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookcase with cupboard you’re looking for. Each bookcase with cupboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bookcase with cupboard — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bookcase with cupboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Berick Furniture and Harrods each produced at least one beautiful bookcase with cupboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bookcase With Cupboard?

Prices for a bookcase with cupboard start at $550 and top out at $12,900 with the average selling for $4,860.

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.

Questions About Bookcase With Cupboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Made from about 1650 to 1700, press cupboards have cabinets and display areas above and chests of drawers, used to store clothing and linens, below.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A larder cupboard is a standalone unit that is a combination of a kitchen cupboard and a storage room. They can hold a large variety of food in a combination of drawers, pull-out baskets, racks and shelves. Find a collection of antique and vintage larder cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A jelly cupboard is a kitchen cupboard used to store homemade jams and jellies. It usually has two drawers and two doors. Find a collection of antique and vintage jelly cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A stepback cupboard is a type of cabinet that consists of a dovetailed case, enclosed cupboards, and a shelving unit on top of this construction. It is most commonly used in the kitchens to display china, glass and pewter-ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stepback cupboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Jacobean cupboard is a court cupboard created during the Jacobean era between 1603-49. The Jacobean style is similar to the Elizabethan era that preceded it with sturdy, massive furniture that showcases perpendicular designs. The Jacobean cupboard features ornate carvings and was used to display plates and other cups, similar to a buffet. Find a selection of antique Jacobean cupboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cupboard and cabinet are often used interchangeably, In general, though, cabinets are multipurpose storage units, while cupboards are used to store and frequently display cups, plates and serveware.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The court cupboard, a variant of the buffet, was used for displaying fine plates and other dinnerware. It is characterized by its three tiers and short height. Shop a collection of court cupboards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    The difference between a cupboard and a cabinet is that a cupboard can be a freestanding unit usually found in a kitchen or pantry, while a cabinet is typically built into a wall and employed. Both are used for food storage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pie safe is a safe-like kitchen cupboard with two doors that feature pierced holes. These holes allow pies to safely cool when placed inside the cupboard. A jelly cupboard is a kitchen cupboard that features two doors and two drawers. Shop an array of pie safes and jelly cupboards on 1stDibs.

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