$1,312Sale Price|40% Off
H 35.63 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Walnut Bibus or Book Case with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 19th century furniture piece is a charming Bibus, an open bookcase or étagère, with an elegant and understated design. Crafted from warm-toned walnut (noyer), it features refine...
Marble, Bronze
$5,224
H 90.16 in W 38.19 in D 19.3 in
Glover Display Case by Darryl Carter for Milling Road by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This sophisticated Glover Display Case, designed by the acclaimed Darryl Carter for the Milling
Glass, Mahogany
$2,016Sale Price|22% Off
H 31.75 in W 48 in D 11.5 in
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Green Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag is on the reverse. The bookcase is in excellent con...
Walnut
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 90 in W 51 in D 14.5 in
19thC French Louis XVI style Mahogany Bookcase/Display Case/Vitrine
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant Louis XVI style bookcase/display case, the mahogany case richly inlaid with gilded brass
Ormolu
$7,119
H 75.2 in W 48.82 in D 24.81 in
18th-19th Century Neoclassical Colonial Padauk Glazed Ebonized Book Case
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and unusual Colonial glazed book case, reeded architectural column supports with
Padouk
$28,413
H 97.64 in W 44.89 in D 36.62 in
Modern handcrafted Steel case with floating glass shelves Handmade dutch-design
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
This beautiful design is by Harm de Veer, a self-taught artist who specializes in many crafts. This handcrafted cabinet tells the story of a period of construction, which is filled ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 77 in W 18.25 in D 25 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form 1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Display Case/ Secretary/ Cabinet. This is the first
Wood
Open Front Pine Book Case, Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Open Front Pine Book Case, Shelves This is an excellent quality piece, it has a waterfall shaped
Pine
Fine and Large French Style Distressed Painted Wood Display Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a pale yellow distressed paint, the interior painted blue-gray. A carved cavetto cornice over double glazed doors on top, opening to four shelves. The separate lower cabinet doors...
Wood
$13,500
H 84 in W 24 in D 12 in
Steel Veneer "Case with Protrusions", Patinated or Blackened, in Walnut
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This piece features adjustable shelving with "push-to-open" door hardware. The counter-top and base are cast concrete. The piece is wrapped and fully finished with steel that is empl...
Concrete, Steel
$11,473 / item
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in
Ghidini 1961 Frame Book Case in Bolivar Wood by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs frame for Ghidini1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple e...
Wood
$18,000 / set
H 60.75 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair Antique English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Book-Cases with Desks, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English "Chinoiserie" black lacquer book-cases with desks, circa 1890-1900.
Wood, Lacquer
$17,166 / set
H 93.71 in W 60.63 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud
Oak
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 65 in D 25 in
English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 18th Century Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk This is a fine
Mahogany, Tulipwood
1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France
Brass
$1,988
H 77.96 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Bookcase Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo straw, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo and woven straw, 1960 Italy
Straw, Wood
$3,080
H 50 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Victorian Mahogany three tier Buffet Table, English circa. 1860, having three rectangular shelves supported on scroll carved brackets. The lower shelf fitted with two frieze drawer...
Mahogany
$12,000
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Antonio, TX
teak tambour doors that open to adjustable shelves. Dimensions: Book cases: 35.5"x11"x30" Cabinets
Teak
$4,039
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality Liberty's London style English Mahogany, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer...
Hardwood
$3,800
H 66 in W 43 in D 14 in
Individual Glass Pane Double Doors Pencil Inlay Flame Mahogany Show Case
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
C. 1920s flame mahogany individual glass panes double doors display cabinet curio showcase.
Mahogany
$4,617
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
Scricciolo Jewelry Case by Hans Von Klier for Planula Agliana, Italy, 70s
By Panula Agliana, Hans Von Klier
Located in Padova, IT
Designed by Hans von Klier for Planula Agliana Manufacturing. Jewelry case Scricciolo model
Wood
$33,149Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Gorgeous Antique Italian Wooden Case, 18th Century 'Year 1753'
Located in Budapest, HU
Wedding chest, coming from a Florentine family, with a renaissance villa in Frascati, Italy. Totally handmade and composed of single pieces of wood, cut with a hatchet. Finely decora...
Wood
$2,900
H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
tradition-breaking, modern design! Case Study Home #16 By Architect Craig Ellwood in, Bel Air, featured
Metal
$5,475
H 78.25 in W 42.25 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
Chrome
$28,000
H 93.5 in W 43 in D 14.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval
Brass
$1,930
H 12.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium)
Located in Soquel, CA
Camphorwood Campaign Chest - Late 19th Century Chinese Export Case (Medium) This hardwood chest
Brass
$2,850
H 91 in W 50 in D 22 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and decorative intricacy of the period. The piece is crafted from chestnut, a wood that h...
Chestnut
Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid oak frame adjustable glass shelves box shape curio display cabinet showcase.
Glass, Oak
$1,095
H 42 in W 33 in D 11 in
A Good Victorian Open Bookcase This is an attractive piece, the book case has 2
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Victorian Open Bookcase This is an attractive piece, the book case has 2 adjustable shelves
Mahogany
$7,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 55.25 in W 96 in D 10.25 in
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
Teak
$19,534 / set
H 71.25 in W 38.5 in D 13 in
A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bookcases or Display Cases
Located in Dublin, IE
cases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination, grain and with
Mahogany
$9,589
H 108.67 in W 63.39 in D 24.81 in
Bookcase with Display Case and Writing Surface Made of Solid Walnut from 1800s
Located in Cesena, FC
French showcase bookcase with writing surface in 1800s solid walnut Showcase bookcase with writing surface, solid walnut, French in origin. Period: first half of 1800s. The desk has...
Mirror, Walnut
$95,400
H 81.11 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Teak
$7,500
H 19 in W 42.5 in D 36 in
California Modern Barbecue or Brazier by Stan Hawk for Hawk House, 1950s
By Stan Hawk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-legged iron barbecue or fire pit by Stan Hawk for his company Hawk House. A Case Study
Metal, Iron
California Design Occasional Tables or Bench Van Keppel + Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Case Study Houses Program' promoted by 'Arts & Architecture' magazine 1930's 60's. The simple clean
Steel
Great Houses on a Budget by Trulove, James Grayson Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at
Paper
$8,000 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 19 in
Four California Design Architectural Steel + Cord Chairs Van Keppel + Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were advertised and selected for staging the homes of the Case Study Houses Program for Arts
Steel
Architectural Lighting Hardcover by M. David Egan and Victor Olgyay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and artificial lighting and includes chapters on Design Tools and the Design Process. Case studies
Paper
$2,083 / item
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Specimen Planter Aluminium Flower Planter by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
whose architecture remains visible, adjustable, and compositionally alive. The Case Study. This piece
Aluminum
Specimen Vessel Aluminium Vase by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
. The Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow corridor
Aluminum
Mel Bogart Fireplace Tool Set
By Mel Bogart, Felmore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" program of 1946-1955. Bogart's pieces were specified for use in multiple Case Study Houses by Craig
Brass, Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron
Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design. Rare set. Survivors. Architectural Pottery was used throughout the Case Study
Ceramic
Curulis, Custos Aluminium Ottoman by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
secures the conditions under which command remains possible. The Case Study. This piece is part of the
Aluminum
Mel Bogart Modernist Ashtray for Felmore, Enameled Metal, USA, 1950s
By Felmore, Mel Bogart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were specified for use in multiple Case Study Houses by Craig Ellwood, Joseph Eichler, and Richard
Iron, Metal
$2,250
H 32 in Dm 11.25 in
1950s Mel Bogart Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools "Good Design Award Winner"
By Stewart-Winthrop, Mel Bogart, Felmore
Located in St. Louis, MO
specified for use in multiple Case Study Houses, including Number 17 by Craig Ellwood. It was also selected
Brass, Iron
Event Horizon Aluminum Floor & Table Lamp by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow corridor defined by
Aluminum
Kōtō Aluminium Floor Lamp by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
lies in proportion, discipline, and the calm authority of construction made visible. The Case Study
Aluminum
California Design Coffee Table Van Keppel + Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
advertised and selected for staging the homes in the 'Case Study Houses' program promoted by 'Arts &
Steel
$8,000 / set
H 29 in W 34 in D 35 in
California Design Architectural Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman Van Keppel + Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were advertised in and used for staging the homes for the 'Case Study Houses Program' that was promoted
Upholstery, Wood
$79
H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.75 in
Small Houses Contemporary Residential Architecture, by Nicolas Pople
Located in valatie, NY
housing in the twentieth century, and features thirty-seven illustrated case studies that represent some
Paper
$5,469 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Partial Presence Aluminium Side Table & Stool by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
one — a disciplined study in void, pressure, and controlled presence. The Case Study. This piece is
Aluminum
$1,041 / item
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Regolith Aluminium Ashtray & Incense Burner by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere. The Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow corridor
Aluminum
$5,469 / item
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Cohesion Unit Aluminium Side Table by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
in the precision with which that function has been resolved. The Case Study. This piece is part of
Aluminum
Curulis Aluminium Chair by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
replaces display. The Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow
Aluminum
$8,855 / item
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Curulis, Auctor Aluminium Armchair by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
chair of consequence, discipline, and structural restraint. The Case Study. This piece is part of the
Aluminum
$20,185 / item
H 15.75 in W 44.89 in D 30.71 in
Partial Presence Aluminium Coffee Table by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow corridor defined by
Aluminum
$6,381 / item
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pinnacle of Aphelion Aluminum Table Lamp by Bureau of Entropy
Located in Geneve, CH
. The Case Study. This piece is part of the Case Study collection, which follows a narrow corridor
Aluminum
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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