John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Mid Century Modern writing desk / vanity designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of the sought after Profile series, circa later 1950's. The desk features one ...
Metal
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Inlaid Cherry Wood Slatted Triple Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style slatted triple bookcase By Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid cherry wood, with inlaid marquetry...
Cherry
Art Deco Bookcase by Dutch Designer, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase or display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with two original glass sliding door...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
MYDNA, Bookshelves, Standing Shelf, Storage System in Walnut by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
MYDNA is a chic and contemporary storage system inspired by the DNA concept: both by its sophisticated double helix shape, and by the metaphorical statement that everything you place...
Plywood
Vintage Ulferts Bookcase, Oak Wood, Swedish Design, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcase oak 1960s Ulferts period 1960s design Ulferts Sweden condition good light signs of use/chip on back side; size 189 x 120 x 43 (hxwxd) details oak; item...
Oak
Mahogany Bookcase - Double English Sheraton Inlay Open Front Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous double fronted English mahogany openfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay These are bespoke customer order bookcases - the turnaround time is 2-4 weeks The pi...
Mahogany
Pair Regency Bookcases - Satinwood Open Front Sheraton Inlay Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning Regency style bookcases in satinwood with Sheraton inlay These are bespoke customer order bookcases - the turnaround time is 2-4 weeks to make Both are offered so...
Satinwood
Regency Open Front Bookcase - Mahogany Sheraton Inlay Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from mahogany This bookcase is made to order bespoke - turnaround time 2-4 weeks and measurements can be a...
Mahogany
Regency Satinwood Open Bookcase Sheraton Inlay Breakfront Bookcases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Satinwood open front breakfront bookcase in the Sheraton manner Elegant and practical piece This is a made to order bookcase - bespoke turnaround 2-4 weeks Shelves are adjustable so ...
Satinwood
Pair Regency Bookcases - Mahogany Open Front Sheraton Inlay Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency style open front bookcases These are made to order bookcases - bespoke turnaround 2-4 weeks Classic pair of mahogany bookcases with adjustable shelving Hand ...
Mahogany
English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning Victorian apothecary shop counter was made in the 19th century in the United Kingdom. It features vitrines with shelves in the front and one on top and drawers in diffe...
Hardwood
Teak Veneer Bookcase, Shelving System by Skaraborgs Möbelindustri, 1950s
By Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined example of Swedish mid‑century functionalism, this “Reform” shelving system by Skaraborgs Möbelindustri (Tibro) brings together clean architectural lines, warm materials, a...
Wood
Vintage Regency Carved Branch Etagere After Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of display cabinets, or étagères, captures the sophisticated drama of Hollywood Regency design, echoing the style pioneered by designers like Serge Roche. Stand...
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Two-door display bookcase – Louis XVI period – Fir, marquetry and brass fillets
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Two-door display bookcase from the Louis XVI period, in solid fir covered with marquetry veneer arranged in a herringbone pattern (fern pattern). All the uprights, cornices and ce...
Art Glass, Beech
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet. Item fe...
Glass, Walnut
Scandinavian teak bookcase, 1950s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian-made teak bookcase. Features open shelves, storage compartment with sliding doors and tapered legs. Scandinavian teak bookcase produced between the 1950s and 19...
Teak
English Campaign-Style Mahogany Library Bookcase with Lattice Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany and brass campaign-style library bookcase. Constructed in two parts, the upper section features three wooden lattice doors opening to shelving. The diamond-patte...
Brass
Set of 4 Strut Shelves from Souda, 52in, White and Maple, Made to Order
By Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price on this configuration includes 4 52" Shelves & 8 Brackets. This shelving system is really easy to customize: we offer multiple wood finishes, bracket finishes, and we can a...
Metal, Steel
Set of 3 Strut Shelves from Souda, 116in, Black and Walnut, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Price on this configuration includes 3 116" shelves & 12 brackets. This shelving system is really easy to customize: we offer multiple wood finishes, bracket finishes, and we can...
Metal, Steel
Monumental English George III Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental English George III Style Breakfront Bookcase, library or cupboard, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1880. This magnificent Monumental English George III ...
Glass, African Mahogany, Mahogany
Pine Storage Unit on Plinth
Located in London, GB
This Danish pine modular shelving unit offers a highly versatile and stylish storage solution. Crafted from solid pine, and set on a plinth stand, this unit showcases a warm, organic...
Pine
$1,104 / item
Pine Storage Unit 75 x 75 x 40 cm
Located in London, GB
This set of Danish pine modular shelving units offers a highly versatile and stylish storage solution. Crafted from solid pine, these units showcase a warm, organic wood grain with n...
Pine
Free Growing Unique Bookcase in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Free Growing Unique Bookcase in Gradient White & Black PETG by UNICOGGETTO Dimensions: D 100 x W 38 x H 161,8 cm. Materials: PETG. UNICOGGETTO Zihan Zhao Born in 1990 and a gradua...
Other
Pine Storage Unit 70 x 70 x 33 cm
Located in London, GB
This set of Danish pine modular shelving units offers a highly versatile and stylish storage solution. Crafted from solid pine, these units showcase a warm, organic wood grain with n...
Pine
Pine Storage Unit with Joinery 70 x 70 x 30 cm
Located in London, GB
This Danish pine modular shelving unit offers a highly versatile and stylish storage solution. Crafted from solid pine, with beautiful delicate exposed joinery this unit showcases a ...
Pine
$1,088 / set
Boho Chic Pencil Reed Etageres - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Chic Pencil Reed Etageres A Pair With Glass Display Shelves — woven reed and glass for airy texture and refined bohemian interiors. The brass around the bottom appears to ha...
Reed
Riva 1920 PARENTESI Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli Black
By Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, MB
The PARENTESI bookcase by Riva 1920, designed by CarlesiTonelli, is a modular shelving system crafted from solid wood and veneered blockboard. Defined by its light architectural pres...
Glass, Walnut
Riva 1920 PARENTESI – Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli Oak
By Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, MB
The PARENTESI bookcase by Riva 1920, designed by CarlesiTonelli, is a modular shelving system crafted from solid wood and veneered blockboard. Defined by its light architectural pres...
Glass, Walnut
Riva 1920 PARENTESI – Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli
By Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Riva 1920
Located in Varedo, MB
The PARENTESI bookcase by Riva 1920, designed by CarlesiTonelli, is a modular shelving system crafted from solid wood and veneered blockboard. Defined by its light architectural pres...
Glass, Walnut
Artist's work: Large oak shelf/bookcase circa 1960, selected wood, key assembly
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Artist's work: Large oak shelf/bookcase circa 1960, selected wood, key assembly, no screws.
Oak
Artist's work: Large oak shelf/bookcase circa 1960, selected wood, key assembly
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Artist's work: Large oak shelf/bookcase circa 1960, selected wood, key assembly, no screws.
Oak
$7,797 / set
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN'.
Pine
Mogens Koch Two Cabinets in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Two Cabinets in Pine. Removable inlays. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN'.
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique secrétaire à abattant in an office, study, or bedroom. Crafted in France circa 1840, the fruitwood cabinet features clean, classical lines with a molded to...
Leather, Walnut
Rare Pair of 18th Century Italian Double Dome Bureau Bookcases, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exceptional pair of 18th-century Italian burr walnut double dome bureau bookcases exemplifies the artistry of the period. Each piece features striking canted corners and is crow...
Walnut
Pierre Chapo, dressing table, stool, and ottoman, 1989
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo Rare set comprising. An R05A dressing table. An S05Y stool/ottoman Solid elm 1989 Good condition Slight wear on the leather of the stool Dressing table: H 63 x W 183 ...
Elm
$5,500
Chippendale btreakfront
Located in Augusta, GA
Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront carved with swan neck with three drawers
Mahogany
20th Century Wood Lombard Louis XV Style Bureau Desk, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Lombard bureau from the second half of the 20th century. A curved furniture in the Louis XV style, veneered in elm and burl, of beautiful lines and proportions. The bureau features t...
Wood
Scandinavian teak double bookcase with black uprights, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian production from the 60s. Modular teak bookcase with black lacquered wood frame, consisting of open shelves and storage modules with sliding doors. Modular bookcase with...
Teak
Rare Model 506 Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 506 stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Adjustable shelf height. Marked. Good vintage conditio...
Birch
Rare Model 505 Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 505 stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Adjustable shelf height. Marked. Good vintage conditio...
Birch
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A solid mahogany kneehole desk with a fitted interior including adjustable shelves and a small lockable drawer at the base, retaining the original key. Seven drawers flank the kneeho...
Brass
Antique Oak Ladies Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Leather Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic and perfectly hand-crafted oak writing desk with large drawer. Beautiful and practical antique ladies writing desk from circa 1920. This fine Arts & Crafts era desk, with ...
Brass
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cutout Bookshelf
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak cutout bookcase By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Early 21st Century Measures: 14.25"W x 10"D x 40"H. Very good original vi...
Oak
Iron and wood wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani E22 production Tecno, Italy 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Iron and wood wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani E22 production Tecno 1960s Modular wall-mounted bookcase made of wood and metal, consisting of eight shelves and a storage compartment...
Metal
1960s wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of nine shelves, a record container, and three wooden ladder...
Wood, Teak
Secretaire Abattant by Blake, London.
By Robert Blake
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French style Kingwood, ormolu mounted secretaire side cabinet, having three marble shelves to either side, a central door with this beautiful hand p...
Marble, Ormolu
Scandinavian modular wall shelf, Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful modular wall-mounted shelving unit by the renowned Danish architect Poul Cadovius, crafted from rosewood veneer. This bookcase, mounted on four wall-mounted panels, featu...
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, with fantastic proportions and...
Glass, Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this has stunning burr walnut grain patter...
Glass, Walnut
Glas Italia Deep Sea Open Bookcase - Smoked glass - design Nendo
By Glas Italia, Nendo
Located in Varedo, MB
Deep Sea by Glas Italia, designed by Nendo, is an open bookcase crafted from extralight laminated and thermally bonded glass. Part of the Deep Sea collection of low tables and bookca...
Glass
Glas Italia Deep Sea Open Bookcase - Blue glass - design Nendo
By Glas Italia, Nendo
Located in Varedo, MB
Deep Sea by Glas Italia, designed by Nendo, is an open bookcase crafted from extralight laminated and thermally bonded glass. Part of the Deep Sea collection of low tables and bookca...
Glass
Glas Italia Obliquo Bookcase/Open Storage Unit - Mirrored Glass - Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
Obliquo by Glas Italia, designed by Piero Lissoni, is an open bookcase that combines functionality with a refined mirrored aesthetic, here presented in a horizontal version. The str...
Glass
Glas Italia Obliquo Bookcase/Open Storage Unit - Mirrored Glass - Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
Obliquo by Glas Italia, designed by Piero Lissoni, is an open bookcase that combines functionality with a refined mirrored aesthetic. The structure is crafted from laminated glass (...
Glass
Glas Italia BoxinBox Freestanding Bookshelf 40cm (15.7in) Glass Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
BoxinBox by Glas Italia, designed by Philippe Starck, is a striking freestanding bookshelf that plays with transparency and layered volumes. The structure is crafted from 5+5 mm ext...
Glass
Glas Italia BoxinBox Freestanding Bookshelf H90cm (35.4in) Glass Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
BoxinBox by Glas Italia, designed by Philippe Starck, is a striking freestanding bookshelf that plays with transparency and layered volumes. The structure is crafted from 5+5 mm ext...
Glass
Glas Italia BoxinBox Freestanding Bookshelf 40cm (15.7in) Glass Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
BoxinBox by Glas Italia, designed by Philippe Starck, is a striking freestanding bookshelf that plays with transparency and layered volumes. The structure is crafted from 5+5 mm ext...
Glass
Glas Italia BoxinBox Freestanding Bookshelf H166 cm (65.4 in) - Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
BoxinBox by Glas Italia, designed by Philippe Starck, is a striking freestanding bookshelf that plays with transparency and layered volumes. The structure is crafted from 5+5 mm ext...
Glass
Glas Italia Transfix Freestanding Bookshelf - Glass design Marc Krusin & Oshiro
By Marc Krusin, Kensaku Oshiro, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
Transfix by Glas Italia, designed by Marc Krusin and Kensaku Oshiro, is a versatile freestanding bookshelf that functions as a display unit, storage solution, and spatial divider. T...
Glass
Glas Italia Layers Bookshelf 200 cm (78.7 in) design Nendo - Orange, red, brown
By Glas Italia, Nendo
Located in Varedo, MB
Layers by Glas Italia, designed by Nendo, is a sophisticated bookshelf that combines transparency, color, and modular design in a dynamic display of contemporary craftsmanship. The ...
Glass
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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