Scandinavian Modern Pine Slatted Étagères, 1970s, Open Design, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Pine Slatted Étagères, circa 1970 Scandinavian Modern, circa 1970. A pair of tall pine étagères distinguished by rounded rectangular frames and ten open ...
Pine
$1,974
Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Waterfall bookcase with three shelves in Oak Arts and Crafts Stylised bird decoration Graduating shelves Circa 1905
Oak
$384
Cased Telescope
Located in London, England
Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W 74cm x D 5cm
Brass
"Enetri" Vintage Bookshelves by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Bookcase with a metal frame and four large wooden shelves, the “Enetri” model designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to ...
Metal
Contemporary Shelving Units 'Eclipso' by Jaime Hayon, 4 Shelves, Green
By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'Eclipso' Shelving Units by Jaime Hayon, 4 Shelves, Green Dimensions: 180 x 50 x 144 cm 70,8 x 19,6 x 23,6 ” Shelves: 3 cm MDF laquered in satin finish. Legs and columns: Extruded...
Lacquer, Plywood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Victorian Desk With Leather Top
Located in High Point, NC
A writing desk with fitted compartments whose dark mahogany gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks o...
Mahogany
Riva 1920 CRU Walnut Wood Wine Cellar Storage Cabinet with Wooden Grid & LED
By Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Design Concept & Cultural Inspiration Conceived by Authentic Design for Riva 1920, the CRU wine cabinet is a manifesto dedicated to the culture, patience, and ritual of wine. Just as...
Walnut
20th Century Teak Twelve-Compartment Étagère Display Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A versatile bookcase, étagère, or display cabinet crafted with twelve open cubby compartments and seven graduated drawers. Constructed in an Arts and Crafts style in the form of Chin...
Hardwood
XL Victorian Breakfront Bookcase Gillows Library A Blain Liverpool 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb monumental Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase in the Lancashire Gillows style Made by A Blain & Son of Liverpool and bearing the impressed maker’s stamp - on the drawer (p...
Mahogany
Bookcase attributed to Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Bookcase attributed to Gordon Russell In brown oak Exposed dovetail construction
Oak
Set of 4 Tall Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tall Bookcases
Located in Elkton, MD
Impressive pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern bookcases with warm, richly grained wood veneers and clean architectural lines. Standing nearly seven feet tall, the pair offers substan...
Wood
Teak bookcase with writing desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
This teak bookcase with a built-in desk combines storage and a workspace into a single piece of furniture. A practical solution, typical of mid-century Scandinavian design, that allo...
Teak
$1,990
Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco from 1950 bookcase
Lacquer
Göran Strand Mid Century Swedish Teak Boomerang Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Göran Strand Mid Century Swedish Teak Boomerang Desk This desk measures: 53.5 wide x 31.75 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Small A...
Teak
Tambour Roll-Top Teak Secretary Desk by Bernhard Pedersen + Søn
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Berkeley, CA
A beautifully crafted 1970s Danish tambour roll-top secretary desk by Bernhard Pedersen + Søn in rich solid teak. The tambour sliding top conceals a fitted interior with compartments...
Teak
Vintage Jansen Style Faux Bamboo Chrome & Glass Etagere
By Maison Jansen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Add a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour to your home with this stunning Vintage Jansen Style Faux Bamboo Chrome & Glass Etagere, circa 1990s. Featuring a sleek polished chrome frame...
Chrome
French oval shaped desk/bureauplatt
Located in Houston, TX
This French bureauplat is in a graceful oval shape with a black leather top. It has bronze mounts and curved legs. It has three drawers that open and close Easily. The measurements ...
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase Display Cabinet 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish Art Deco bookcase and display cabinet in richly figured walnut Asymmetrical design with seven drawers to the left side Open shelving to the right providing useful display spa...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 4-drawer walnut writing desk by Bassett Furniture was produced in the 1960s at the height of the mid-century modern movement. Rectangular inset drawer pulls made of aluminum are...
Aluminum
Vintage Early American Colonial Style Solid Maple Country Kneehole Desk 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage solid maple writing desk features an Early American Colonial design in a warm honey-amber finish. The asymmetrical layout positions a left-hand storage pedestal next to ...
Brass
19th Century revolving bookcase in mint condition, superb qulaity
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
A magnificent walnut mahogany revolving bookcase featuring exquisite inlay work, accented with satinwood. This high-quality piece is the work of the renowned 19th-century English fur...
Walnut
Poul Hundevad Midcentury Bücherregal Teak Schrank danish design
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Design Schrank vom dänischen Premiumhersteller Hundevad zum Verkauf an. Der Schrank besteht aus zwei Teilen, die sich einfach aufeinanderstapel...
Teak
Pierre Guariche for Minvielle, “Direction” Executive Desk, France, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LYON, FR
A striking French modernist executive desk designed by Pierre Guariche for Minvielle in the 1960s, reflecting the designer’s functional and architectural approach to furniture. The ...
Steel
Late 19th Century English Glazed Oak Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century English glazed oak bookcase, with cupboards below. Loosely based on the form of 17th Century originals made for Samuel Pepys. Circa 1890.
Oak
$3,640 / item
NYC Large 3-Module Bookcase by Enrico Tonucci
By Manifestodesign, Enrico Tonucci
Located in Milan, IT
A freestanding bookcase in solid black walnut consisting of three identical modules - with circles cut-off from the sides - that are stacked on top of one another thanks to a conceal...
Steel
1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk. A tooled gilt Greek key pattern borders the molded black leather top, and on either side, two sets of four stacked drawers and one...
Leather, Mahogany
Late George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Brass Eagle Surmount, c.1815
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome late George III mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1815, of unusually architectural form and retaining a particularly decorative cast brass eagle surmount. The upper section...
Brass
Late 19th Century English Adam Revival Glazed Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An imposing late 19th century English glazed bookcase in the Adam Revival taste, circa 1890. Of two-part construction, the tall upper section is enclosed by a pair of glazed doors w...
Gesso, Pine
Original oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with drawer in base
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful original Globe-Wernicke bookcase consisting of three stackable sections, base featuring a drawer and a top. 5 parts in total. The bottom section is deep, making it suitable...
Oak
$7,995 / item
Chippendale Style Two-Door China Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
The china cabinet has two glass doors with decorative faux-bamboo fretwork that overlays the glass doors, creating a geometric pattern inspired by Chippendale designs. Shown in Willo...
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack Shelves By Damerval Frères Paris
Located in Gloucester, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Parisian Bakers Rack Shelves By Damerval Frères Paris - Cast iron with solid brass details - Original Black paint - Made by Damerval Frères, Paris - Originall...
Wrought Iron
Dutch 18th century Cuban mahogany bombé writing cabinet with glass upstand.
Located in AALSMEER, NL
Very beautiful Cuba flower mahogany writing cabinet with 'S-lid' inlaid with olive green leather. wall cabinet with two (old) glass doors, mirrored flower veneer and carvings on the ...
Mahogany, Oak
1980s Glass and Brass Shelves
Located in Milano, IT
1980s glass shelves featuring a simple and elegant design that blends seamlessly with both modern and vintage interiors. The brass elements not only add a touch of sophistication but...
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Metal and Wood Wall Shelf for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall shelf designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This elegant wall-mounted shelf is a fine example of Perriand’s functional furniture designs for the inte...
Wood
Bonsai Display Stand, Burr Elm Walnut Hardwood in Book-Form Inlaid Base 18"
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Striking Handmade Bonsai Display Stand This unusual and highly decorative 18-inch bonsai display stand is crafted from a beautiful piece of natural burr/burl elm hardwood, selecte...
Walnut
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase Sku 2306 Together W151.5 x D42.5 x H261 cm Base W142 x D37.5 x H92 cm Base internal shelf depth 28 cm Top W151.5 x D42...
Mahogany
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Speedy' Modular Wall-Unit in Red
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Speedy' modular wall-unit, plastic, chrome-plated steel, Italy, ca. 1971 With regard to its form, material use, and color, this wall unit is a true ...
Steel, Chrome
Old bakery shelving unit, 1950
Located in CHAPONOST, FR
Old bakery shelving unit from the 1950s, on castors. We love the mix of woods, walnut, beech, pine... and the overall patina of the piece. A completely unique, handmade constructio...
Beech, Walnut, Pine
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Rosewood Sash Work
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Rosewood Sash Work and Circle Paneled Doors
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Desk by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
Located in Puslinch, ON
A vintage rosewood desk by Johannes Andersen. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Rosewood
PETITE Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Barley Twist Tiger Oak Display c1920
Located in Choudrant, LA
PETITE Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Barley Twist Tiger Oak Display c1920. Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with four shelf levels and class...
Oak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Chemist's Shelf, Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English mahogany chemist's shelf with a distinctive architectural form. This uniquely crafted piece features elliptical shelves supported by a slender turned column...
Mahogany
Antique Wall Mounted Cupboard Shelf With Openwork Gothic Arch Supports
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Wall mounted Antique shelf with fine craftsmanship, good size and exceptional traditional English form. With three tiers, lowest tier with three dove-tail constructed drawers ...
Mahogany
Paulo Alves "Iberê" Bookcase in Reclaimed Brazilian Rosewood, 2014
By Paulo Alves
Located in São Paulo, BR
"Iberê" bookcase designed by Paulo Alves in 2014, made in Brazil in reclaimed Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá) and produced in a limited series of three in homage to the centenary of t...
Jacaranda, Reclaimed Wood
THEODORE ALEXANDER BURR & BURL TiMBER LEATHER TOPPED COMPUTER PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Theodore Alexander Burr & Burl Wood Computer Pedestal Desk with hand Dyed Brown Leather top specifi...
Leather, Hardwood
Spectacular Art Deco Maple And Macassar Desk, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish original Art Deco 1930's desk of great proportions offering a real sense of grandeur. An Art Deco blonde maple and macassar ebony desk...
Birdseye Maple, Macassar
$18,721 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning pair of elegant 19th Century Swedish pine painted bookcases. 1860 Adjustable shelving 23.5cm shelf depth (upper)
Pine
18th Century Portuguese Painted Confessional
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare 18th Century Portuguese painted confessional of unusually tall and elegant proportions. The lattice-panelled door sits beneath a wonderfully architectural shaped pediment, d...
Oak, Paint
$5,168
English Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English painted oak and pine bookcase with square astragal doors. 1860 Shelf depth 25cm
Oak, Pine
Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A small 19th Century English burr yew writing table. This is a rare and functional antique, likely made by Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill. A pull-out reading and writing surface sits in...
Yew
20th Century Wood Venetian Trumeau Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian trumeau from the mid-20th century. Double body furniture carved and veneered in walnut, olive, burl and beech woods of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Moved and rounded ...
Wood
Edwardian Davenport Desk Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany 1900 Sheraton Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1900, of compact and highly decorative form The sloping writing surface is inset with a tooled leather writin...
Mahogany
Large 1960s rattan shelving unit
Located in CHAPONOST, FR
Old rattan and wicker shelving unit from the 1960s. We love its elegance and stepped shape, as well as its generous size for plenty of storage. A clever screw system on the vertica...
Wicker, Rattan
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 PiNE LIBRARY BOOKCASE STAIRS WITH HANDRAIL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderful set of antique Victorian Pine library bookcase stairs, Circa 1880, featuring an elegant sweep...
Pine
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware....
Brass
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System Smoked Glass - 2 Pcs
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System with Smoked Glass -...
Chrome
Regency Black Lacquer Desk and Chinese Chair Set Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques showroom just north of London in Potters Bar, Herts Stunning Chinese Regency style black lacquer desk and arm chair set with a black lacquer ...
Lacquer
Outstanding Pair of Slim Open Adjustable Bookcases
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Fine pair of tall slim Edwardian bowed bookcases, inlaid with satinwood, each with four adjustable mahogany shelves, single door under with a shelf, standing on outswept legs, origi...
Mahogany
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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