Sligh Furniture Regency Carved Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1940s
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style bookcase By Sligh-Lowry Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Shelves are removable and adjustable. Measu...
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase Item Code: S27-1044 A fine quality large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, generously proportioned at over two metres wide. The bookcase features adj...
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XVI Inlaid Stripped Oak Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Inlaid Stripped Oak Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque in the neoclassical style, hand-crafted from solid oak with a beautifully stripped finish that reveals the natural ...
Brass
Richard Neutra Modular Shelving System - Victoria Möbel, Switzerland, 1960’s
By Richard Neutra
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s RICHARD NEUTRA MODULAR SHELVING SYSTEM - VICTORIA MÖBEL (SWITZERLAND). 1960’s Victoria Möbel free standing telescopic shelving system. Designed by Austro-American architect R...
Metal, Steel
Art Nouveau mural bookcase, 1900s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Nouveau wall bookcase in stained wood with pyrography decoration of Japanese style figures. France, 1900s.
Wood
Late 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French mahogany bookcase. Consisting of two glazed doors over two paneled doors. Circa 1880.
Glass, Mahogany
Novo Vintage Shelving in Walnut, Stone, Leather & Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Novo Vintage Shelving in Walnut, Stone, Leather & Brushed Brass by Madheke. Dimensions: W 75 x D 45 x H 146 cm. Materials: Marbled stone top, wrapped leather body, exposed walnut cyl...
Stone, Metal, Brass
Chrome Modular Shelving System
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Sold as a set. Shelving system made of metal rods. All adjustable
Metal
$5,907 / set
Olinto bookcase by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Torino, IT
Olinto modular bookcase designed by designer Kazuhide Takahama for B&B. Wonderful bookcase resulting from the fusion of oriental design with Italian quality. Raffinata ed elegante ...
Wood
19th c. French Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture. This bureau plat, or desk, is crafted from rich mahogany wood in the Louis XVI style, a...
Mahogany
1960s 1970s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira Sweden Mid-Century Modern
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira, Sweden, Mid-Century Modern Item: Wall Unit Manufacturer: Olof Pira, Sweden Condition: Vintage - Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Wid...
Metal
Very Fine English Walnut and Ebony Pedestal Desk by David Linley
By David Linley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DAVID LINLEY United Kingdom, b. 1961 Blonde Walnut Green-Leather Double Pedestal Writing Desk A custom design Walnut veneers, ebony inlay and knobs, oak secondary woods, green leat...
Leather, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period. The quality is superb, this has nicely canted...
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The secretary with chinoiserie decorated Interior exemplifies the refined balance of elegance and utility that defined early 18th-century English furniture. Crafted in richly figured...
Wood
19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Classic Swedish provincial form with a beautifully timeworn presence. This slant-top bureau retains its dry-scraped white paint across the front, revealing soft undertones of earlier...
Pine, Paint
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Flame Mahogany Double Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front double bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Gorgeous flame mahogany, with carved columns, and ...
Glass, Mahogany
Poul Nørreklit Desk in Lacquer & Plexiglass by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare freestanding desk, designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik in Denmark, is a bold statement of mid-century modern innovation, showcasing N...
Steel
Low Shelf PJ-O50204 by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Double-sided storage unit in solid teak. Open quadrangular frame with three asymmetrical compartments. Short underframe base made up of two elements with tapered, oblique "bridge"-ty...
Wood
19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Large 19th-Century Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a mo...
Wrought Iron
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Mid century industrial steel barrister fireproof bookcase gray glass tall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century industrial steel barrister fireproof bookcase gray with glass doors 5 tier. Made in USA circa 1950 by GF general fireproofing. Gray in color with 5 tiers tall with t...
Steel
$4,307Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table Stationery Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut Davenport desk with satinwood inlay and an exceptional rich colour throughout. This unusual example is beautifully figured and retains ...
Satinwood, Walnut
Renato Polidori Marble Bookshelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Biblos" Bookcase by Renato Polidori for Skipper—Italy 1976 Solid white carrara marble construction designed with interlocking blocks like a puzzle. Clean architectural design - c...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier bookcase with interesting decorative moulding Southern Germany / Austria Cherry Biedermeier circa 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 184 x 110 x 39 cm Description: Interestin...
Cherry
Long Gothic Carved Oak Wall Shelf with storage
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Long Gothic Carved Oak Wall Shelf with storage This charming long shelf has a geometric carved panel at the back of the centre pigeon hole with smaller shelves at each side, the s...
Oak
Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards an...
Pine
8 Drawer Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet This isa very useful filing chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
8 Drawer Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet This very useful filing chest has 8 drawers each with a brass label holder and a long moulded wooden handle The cabinet is in good vintage c...
Plywood
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet price is each sku 2231A Together W144.5 x D42.5 x H221 cm Base W134.5 x D42.5 x H84 cm Base internal shelf depth 34 cm Top ...
Oak
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet Price is each sku 2231B Together W146.5 x D53 x H221.5 cm Base W136.5 x D53 x H84.5 cm Base internal shelf depth 44.5 cm To...
Oak
Bamboo Shelves circa 1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
bamboo shelves circa 1970.
Bamboo
Mid century 1960's Danish rosewood bookcase - record cabinet - Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood bookcase - record cabinet attributed to Poul Hundevad. All shelves are adjustable, so could potentially accommodate two full rows of records. Go...
Rosewood
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George III style mahogany partners desk with leather top, 19th century. With an inset tooled green leather top, two pedestals each with 5 drawers on each side with cock beade...
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bombé Secretary Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Rococo secretary desk, dating from circa 1770, crafted in the distinctive bombé form that defines the elegance of the Swedish Rococo period. The piece features a beautiful wa...
Brass
$2,595 / item
Arts & Crafts Shaker Dark Cherry Wood Tall Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Shaker style tall bookcase or display cabinet USA, Circa Late 20th Century Dark cherry wood case, with adjustable and removable shelves. Measures: 34.5...
Cherry
Early English Georgian Walnut Bureau or Secretaires
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early Georgian Walnut Bureau. Excellent colour and patina. Crossbanded drawers and fall which opens to a remarkable, architectural interior, including column drawers and a gilt toole...
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors. Measures: 7...
Glass, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1993 Beautiful carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors. Inte...
Glass, Mahogany
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic flame mahogany, with mullioned...
Glass, Mahogany
Antonio Citterio x B&B Italia "Domus 03" Wall Unit
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Astoria, NY
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia "Domus 03" Wall Unit, wood and steel frame with red acrylic sliding door opening to multi-level shelves above bottom drawer. 63.5" H x 94.5" W x 31"...
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Ormolu Cylinder Desk c1869
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A superb mid-19th century French Louis XVI style cylinder desk, made circa 1869, veneered in kingwood, rosewood, tulipwood and bois satiné, with elaborate parquetry and finely cast o...
Brass
French Whatnot Bookshelf Side Table Antique 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A charming French walnut whatnot of elegant proportions, featuring finely turned supports surmounted by decorative gilt finials Circa 1900 The three tiers are beautifully adorned wit...
Walnut
Antique British Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame, a glass casing and drawers in oak with oak handles. The interior...
Oak
Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular wall unit/bookcase , steel, walnut wood, brass, Italy, circa 1960 A beautiful example of Italian mid-century design, this large modular wall unit combines the warmth of waln...
Brass, Steel
Venitian style Secretary desk with drop front
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted Venitian style Secretary desk with a drop front Made by Patina, Italy. Sold with his chair.
Wood
Meuble étagère minimaliste par Antonio Ferretti Milano 1960's
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Meuble étagère minimaliste par Antonio Ferretti Milano 1960's Antonio Ferretti est né en Italie ; il a développé au XXème siècle une activité dans l’industrie du mobilier de bureau ...
Pine
English Bamboo shelves and mirror etagere, faux tortoise finish. Great Patina.
Located in Buchanan, MI
English Bamboo shelves and mirror etagere, faux tortoise finish. Great Patina and color.
Bamboo, Mirror
Etagère Art Nouveau en hêtre teinté circa 1900 ouvrant à 3 tiroirs
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Etagère Art Nouveau en hêtre teinté circa 1900 s'ouvre avec 3 tiroirs 2 boutons cassés patine à refaire
Beech
Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century wall shelving system by Pilastro, Amsterdam, comprising two perforated off-white enameled metal risers with five assorted-color enameled metal shelves and a gray en...
Metal, Enamel
Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk
By Lou Hodges
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk This desk measures: 71.75 wide x 32 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches Great Vintage Condition - Small Area...
Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Modular Perforated Metal Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
A stunning example of French Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookshelf is in the manner of Mathieu Matégot, the visionary designer who revolutionized furniture with his innov...
Metal
French Carved Stand
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French carved beech stand, ideal for magazines. 1890
Beech
Edwardian Roll Top Desk, Circa 1910
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Roll Top Desk Circa 1910
Oak
Victorian Mahogany Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, standing on bracket feet, two mahogany fronted shelves, corbals to the froont, excellent colour and overal condition....
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A quality mahogany classic secretary bookcase made in two parts. The top cornice with a carved dentil frieze over double mullion glazed doors that open to two shelves. The lower case...
Brass
Peter Løvig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Teak Boomerang Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Løvig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Teak Boomerang Desk This desk measures: 59 wide x 35 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Good Vintage Condition - Areas ...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional example of Danish Modern design, this stunning teak desk was designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen. Celebrated for his ability to combine el...
Teak
Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Étagère
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Étagère by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the Design Institute of America with this beautiful shelf unit/etagere, exclusively available at circa20c. Featuring a sophisticated chrome an...
Chrome
Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...
Glass, Wood
Parma Blue Doge Secretary with Gold Chinoiserie Dresser
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Parma Blue Doge secretary showcases exquisite chinoiserie artistry with delicate golden figures and serene landscapes. Its elegant double-door top reveals an interior in calming ...
Wood
Vintage 1960s Oak Fold Down Secretary Bureau in style of Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A striking example of early 20th-century historicist design, this substantial secretary bureau captures the architectural grandeur of the late Baroque period while benefiting from th...
Brass
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.
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