Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase with inlay and beveled glass
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
A magnificent antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase in perfect and completely original condition. What makes this Globe Wernicke bookcase special is its subtle inlay work and beve...
African Mahogany
Antique Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser Plate Rack, Hand-Crafted, 1780
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Welsh Cupboard with Plate Rack. A very fine antique English George III period oak Welsh Country Cupboard with plate rack, circa 1780. This very han...
Oak
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Italian Walnut LB7 Bookcase, Italy 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design walnut bookcase with floor and ceiling uprights, designed by Franco Albini from 1950s for Poggi Pavia, shelves and containers with wood veneer adjust...
Wood
Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 180 cm - 70.9 in
By Jamie Durie, Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Elle Écrit Design by: Jamie Durie The Elle Écrit writing desk merges classic elegance with modern functionality, crafted with meticulous attention to detail....
Wood
Late 18th Century George III Burled Walnut Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This remarkable George III secretary in burled walnut from the late 18th century is a true work of art.Standing at 96.25” tall, this secretary will make a statement in any living roo...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary Chest with Marble Top, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Ideal for use as a writing cabinet, statement storage piece, or decorative secretaire in a study, bedroom, or living room. A highly decorative and functional piece that brings timel...
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter-Sawn Oak Four-Section Stackable Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Glass, Metal Hardware This antique Arts & Crafts stackable bookcase by Humphrey Bookcase Co., dating to the 1920's...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5496 Mid Century Rolltop Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5496 Mid Century Rolltop Desk This desk measures: 42.25 wide x 24.5 deep x 34.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches Good Vintage Con...
Laminate, Wood
Carlo De Carli Modular Bookcase By Fiarm Italy, c.1960
By Fiarm
Located in London, GB
A fantastic modular bookcase designed by Carlo De Carli and manufactured by Fiarm in Italy, circa 1960. Executed in white lacquered wood, the piece has a beautifully clean architectu...
Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Tall & Narrow Rattan Bamboo Etagere Bookshelf with Iron Finials
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational very tall elongated bamboo and wood etagere bookcase having a warm tortoise patina and black iron finials and feet. Allows a lot of display area with multiple shelves, i...
Bamboo, Wood
Victorian Style Torched Bamboo and Grasscloth Four-Tier Etagere / Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Aesthestic Movement/Victorian-Style bookshelf/etagere/curio shelf (ca. 19th Century, England). Composed of a burnt/scorched bamboo/faux-tortoise shell finish frame supporting...
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
English Aesthestic Movement Burnt Bamboo Four Shelf Curio / Etagere / Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Aesthetic Movement/Victorian-Style bookshelf/etagere/curio shelf (ca. 19th Century, England). Composed of a burnt/scorched bamboo frame supporting four wooden shelves adorned...
Metal
Italian Modernist Shelf in Teak and Carrara Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this 1950s Italian modernist shelf in teak and Carrara marble. A low, long piece with a frank design that plays on its exposed structure. Its strong point is t...
Carrara Marble
Primitive Rustic Wood Low Bookcase, Late 20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A low, wide vintage wood bookcase with three open shelving levels and a notably shallow profile. Its simple construction, warm brown finish, and accumulated surface patina give it a ...
Wood
Vintage Oak Cabinetmaker Shelf From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Cabinetmaker Shelf From Denmark, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with nice patina and use.
Oak
Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
A fine German Biedermeier secretaire dating to circa 1825, distinguished by its elegant architectural form and beautifully preserved period cherrywood veneer. The restrained design ...
Cherry, Pine
Lawson-Fenning Maker's Bookcase, Oak & Perforated Metal, Modern Bookshelf
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's bookcase is a freestanding bookcase made of American walnut or white oak. The frame rests on a blackened steel base and features two shelves and a perforated steel detail...
Steel
Erik Brouer Executive Teak Desk w/ Bookcase for Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Brouer Møbelfabrik Materials: Teak Wood, Original Brass Skeleton Key ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is l...
Brass
Petit bureau en aluminium, placage de noyer et plateau stratifié, vers 1960.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Petit bureau en aluminium, placage de noyer et plateau stratifié, vers 1960.
Aluminum
Italian Space Age bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal, 1970s Single column bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal structure. The column features four shelves and the botto...
Metal
Italian Space Age bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal, 1970s Two-column bookcase with lamp in plexiglass and metal structure. Each column features four shelves and the bottom ...
Metal
Vintage Dutch Gothic Revival Oak Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Dutch furniture makers embraced the Gothic Revival well into the early twentieth century, adapting traditional architectural motifs to practical furniture for everyday living. This h...
Oak
Friso Kramer Modular Shelving System for De Bijenkorf, Asmeta, 1953
By Asmeta, Friso Kramer
Located in Beerse, VAN
Designed by Friso Kramer in 1953, this modular shelving system was manufactured by Asmeta Holland. It was created for the Dutch department store De Bijenkorf, one of the Netherlands’...
Metal
Vintage Boho Chic Rattan Shelving Unit with Arched Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage boho chic shelving unit features rattan construction with original finish, four shelves, and arched top. Dimensions: 29w 16.25d 68.25h Condition notes: Original cond...
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern bookcase / hutch topper by Heywood Wakefield features solid maple construction, original Platinum finish and four adjustable wooden shelves. Dimensions: 50w...
Birch
Oak Cabinet with Lower Doors and Shelves Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This versatile oak cabinet combines open upper display shelving with enclosed lower cabinet storage. Raised on distinctive sculpted legs, it delivers a clean silhouette showcasing ri...
Oak
Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro, E22 Modular Wall System for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
A rare and iconic E22 modular bookshelf system, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. This extraordinary piece of furniture represents the perfect fusion of cutting-edg...
Bronze
Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with pointed arched top. Top shelf hinged over three graduated shelves. Base with shelf over two drawers with wood knobs. Circular tapered legs with casters.
Mahogany
French empire antique desk with leather top with bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
The fine quality of t mahogany that was incorporated In the construction of this piece Is exceptional. The gilt bronze mounts are excellent with a brilliant patina. Each side Has a c...
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Riviera Bookcase Library Etagere Cupboard
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bookcase, library, cupboard, etagere with 4 shelves, perfect, useful and decorative in any room. This charming piece is in the typical styl...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Provincial Bookcase, Gray Weathered Wood, 20th Century, France
Located in High Point, NC
This piece carries genuine presence, its gray weathered wood immediately setting the tone for the piece. Originating in France during 20th Century, it shows the construction techniqu...
Wood
French Provincial Etagere in Black Wrought Iron, 20th Century, France
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a etagere/shelf, its black scrolled wrought iron the first thing to catch the eye. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period c...
Metal
English Console Standing Shelves of Mahogany with Bobbin Turned Supports
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular standing shelf console of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring three tiers or shelves and four bobbin turned supports. Would make a great bookcase f...
Mahogany, Wood
Soho Desk by Gallotti & Radice in Black Ash Wood & Callacata Marble
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Soho desk by Gallotti & Radice in Blackened Ash Wood & Marble Desk in black open pore stained solid ash with hand-knurled sides. Natural polished Calacatta Vagli Oro marble ...
Marble, Brass
Antique Georgian Period Walnut Wall Mounting Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Georgian period walnut wall mounting bookcase. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of extremely fine quality and is...
Walnut
French Oak Champagne Riddling Rack, Dated 1971, 120 Bottles
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Original French wine and champagne riddling rack (Rüttelpult / pupitre). Solid oak. Dated 1971. Folding A-frame of two hinged panels, each pierced with circular bottle openings. A ch...
Oak
1980s British Colonial style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Desk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great 1980s burnt bamboo desk with two drawers. Skelton frame in burnt bamboo with cane surface and wrapped rattan corners 29” surface 22” Clearance
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish....
Birch
Vintage White Rattan Pagoda Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage white rattan pagoda étagère combines airy open shelving with practical lower storage. Its tiered silhouette rises through curving rattan frames to a distinctive pagoda-i...
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Oak Glass Cabinet with Open Shelf Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming storage piece features glass-paned upper doors with detailed leading and an open lower shelf. Supported by sleek tapering legs, it blends functional display space with ...
Oak
Modernist Wood Table with Upholstered Top, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist wood table with upholstered top, circa Early 20th century. By unknown manufacturer from Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Fabric, Wood
1960's French Art Deco style Exotic Macassar Ebony Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1960's French Art Deco style Exotic Macassar Ebony Writing Desk. Single center drawer. Ebonized legs. Very elegant!
Macassar
Globe Wernicke Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase Of 4 Sections
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London bookcase in mahogany from the late 19th century–early 20th century -England, featuring 4 sections A bookcase known as a “waterfall” bookcase because it ...
Mahogany
1960s German Industrial Gray Metal File Organizer by Durable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-tall German industrial file organizer manufactured by Durable Hunke and Jochheim GmbH in the 1960s. Durable Hunke and Jochheim, founded in Iserlohn, Germany, built a reputation...
Metal, Enamel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
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...
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Danish modern teak secretary cabinet was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It exemplifies classic Scandinavian modern styling with clean lines and a refined geom...
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Period Tabletop Revolving Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th English Edwardian period tabletop revolving bookcase. Mahogany with neoclassical line & barber pole inlays. A delightful way to organize favorite books on a table, chest o...
Wood
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ViNTAGE RESTORED HARRODS KENNEDY TEAK & BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Teak & Brass large sized Military Campaign pedestal desk that splits in to three eas...
Brass
Teak and oak bookcase, Scandinavia, 1950s/1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
A Scandinavian bookcase from the 1950s/1960s made of teak with oak inlays. The unit consists of two stacked sections: a lower cabinet with two doors and an interior shelf, and an ope...
Oak, Teak
early c19th painted black Swedish open bookcase/ display shelves
Located in London, GB
A good size, understated and really useful black painted Swedish open bookcase/display shelves from the early 1900s with ten deep compartments. A good solid piece that can be dressed...
Oak
19th Century European Bamboo Etagere with Hand-Crafted Woven Shelves
Located in Malibu, CA
One of a kind piece; delicately designed, yet practical for everyday use, this piece features three shelves covered in a fine woven fiber. Stack up your towel and bath accessories o...
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood
1960s Heywood Wakefield Laminate Top Student Desk w/ Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless Mid-Century Modern style to your home, office, or study with this authentic 1960s Heywood-Wakefield student desk and matching chair. Featuring the clean lines and qual...
Formica, Wood, Teak
Riva 1920 ECLISSE Vanity Writing Desk in Oak - Leather Top - Authentic Design
By Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The ECLISSE vanity desk by Riva 1920, designed by Authentic Design, is a refined writing and vanity piece that combines sculptural elegance with functional design. Defined by soft cu...
Walnut
Riva 1920 ECLISSE Vanity Writing Desk in Walnut - Leather Top - Authentic Design
By Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The ECLISSE vanity desk by Riva 1920, designed by Authentic Design, is a refined writing and vanity piece that combines sculptural elegance with functional design. Defined by soft cu...
Walnut
German Convertible Bakers Table / Shelves rustic French primitive
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early 20th c German convertible bakers rack Can be used as shelving or a table with extendable draw tops. With shelves up h55.5 w62" d30" Shelves down H32" w62" d30" Shelves down d...
Hardwood
Mahogany and Brass Desk Designed By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This a stunning mahogany desk is apart of Paul McCobbs Irwin Collection designed for Calvin furniture.. The desk features stunning grain patterns and brass hardware. The desk provide...
Brass
Italian display case attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden display case with chrome-plated steel trim, three circular openings, and interior shelves made of tinted glass. Attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s. An Italian display ca...
Metal
Vintage French Elm "Savoie" Shelf by Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
A French “Savoie” shelf by Maison Regain from the 1980s, where simplicity of form becomes the defining gesture. Constructed in solid elm, the shelf is composed through a rhythm of v...
Elm
SWARTZENDRUBER Cherry Leaded Stained Glass Bookcase
Located in Perkasie, PA
SWARTZENDRUBER Cherry Leaded Stained Glass Bookcase – Item 67313 This beautifully crafted cherry bookcase by Swartzendruber is an elegant example of Arts & Crafts-inspired design, f...
Cherry
Pair of Tall Industrial Style Executive Office Shelving Units
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive matching pair of tall industrial-style executive office shelving units, combining a sturdy black metal frame with warm wood-grain shelving and cabinetry. Each unit feature...
Metal
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.
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