Huge masterpiece B30 bookcase by Pierre Chapo. Made in France 1960. Elm wood.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Genève, GE
B30 bookcase by Pierre Chapo 1960. The B30 bookcase by Pierre Chapo is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, handmade in the enchanting village of Gordes at the Atelier Chapo. Meticul...
Elm
Large Late 19th Century Oak French Renaissance Revival China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Large Late 19th Century Oak French Renaissance Revival China Cabinet Bookcase Dimensions : 96" Tall X 56" Wide X 21" Deep This stunning bookcase was made in France in the late 19th...
Oak
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Sculpted Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take ...
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Antique Aesthestic Movement Burnt Bamboo and Brass Five Shelf Etagere Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Aesthetic Movement etagere/bookcase/open shelving unit (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Acquired from a homestead cabin in Bozeman belonging to one of the oldest families in Mo...
Metal, Brass
Amanda Lindroth Pagoda Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This étagère makes a distinctive architectural statement, its silhouette crowned by a dramatic pagoda-inspired roof that curves gently upward at the corners before tapering to a smal...
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome late 19th century French oak writing desk in the Henry II style, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted in solid oak, the table features a rectangular paneled top with a hand-...
Oak
Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Scottish two-tier bookcase cabinet of mahogany, featuring a canopy top over two glazed locking doors with key, opening to four adjustable shelves, over a bottom tier with two ...
Brass, Metal
Secretary Cabinet, Crome-Plated Steel, Lacquered And Stained Wood, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
A custom-made piece meticulously handcrafted from chrome-plated steel and wood, finished with a combination of matte lacquer and stain. The interplay of polished metal and richly fin...
Steel, Chrome
Teak bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
A bookcase with a minimalist design, designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Nexø Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. What makes it unique is, above all, its proportions: 182...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak “Magic Box” Secretary
Located in Oakwood, GA
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak "Magic Box" Secretary, 45"H Authentic Mid-Century Modern Danish design "Magic Box" transforming secretary cabinet Expansive pull-out writing/work surfa...
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI style etagères
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 identical étagères / bookcases in the Louis XVI style. Originally from France. Presumably from the mid-20th century. Made from solid oak. Dimensions: 116H x 105W x 25D
Oak
Fabio Novembre for Driade: Venus Sculptural Bookcase with Marble Statue Bookshelf
By Fabio Novembre, Driade
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
VENUS Bookcase Design: Fabio Novembre Manufacturer: Driade Venus is a poetic reinterpretation of the traditional bookcase. Inspired by the wooden crates used by museums to transpor...
Marble
Pair of Lalique France Reverie Frosted Glass Figural Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Lalique France Reverie Frosted Glass Figural Bookends Signed Lalique France, also with a paper label. Each in the form of a female nude. Height 8.75 in., Width 3.25 in., Dep...
Glass
Louis XVI Cabinet with Secretaire, South Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This remarkable Louis XVI Secretary Cabinet, crafted in South Germany around 1780, showcases a sophisticated blend of walnut, walnut root, and cherry veneer, enhanced with intricate ...
Walnut
French Empire Secretary Desk, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details This stunning 19th-century French Empire secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasin...
Marble
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Kitchen Plate Rack / Wall Shelve
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Dating from the mid-19th century, this large plate rack stands out for its distinctive decoration in characteristic folk-art colors. Over the years, the original paint has developed ...
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Country House Secretary Chest, Faux Mahogany Paint, Circa 1840
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country house secretary chest from the early 1800s. Made by hand in northern Sweden around 1840 with two large and functional drawers. The writing desk has an interior with drawers a...
Pine
Sheraton Revival Davenport Antique Desk Marquetry 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine antique Sheraton Revival Davenport desk, crafted in richly figured walnut and beautifully decorated with intricate marquetry inlays Circa 1890 Bought from a private house sale...
Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Étagère with Casters, Late 19th Century
Located in Memphis, TN
Victorian mahogany étagère featuring intricately turned spindle detailing, finial accents, and original casters. The open architectural framework and richly stained mahogany surface ...
Mahogany
Italian Modular Oak Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian modular bookcase from the 1970s that leans toward architecture as much as furniture. Crafted in warm-toned oak, the structure is defined by its upright supports and evenl...
Oak
Original Bauhaus Model B 136 Table by Emile Guyot for Thonet, 1930s
By Emile Guyot, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bauhaus Model B 136 Table by Emile Guyot for Thonet from the 1930s, glass and chromed metal.
Steel
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Library Table Newly Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period metamorphic library table or monk's chair In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with keyed tenon joine...
Oak
Large English 19th Century 4 door Bookcase with original glass
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful large antique bookcase / display cabinet in walnut. In good condition throughout. Lovely warm color. The doors have the original glass. An imposing cabinet suitable for mul...
Walnut
Double-Sided Bauhaus Tubular Desk in Oak and Chrome from Mücke-Melder, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Executive writing desk from the 1930s, produced in Fryštát (former Czechoslovakia) by the Mücke-Melder factory. Representing Czech functionalism from the interwar period, close to th...
Steel, Chrome
Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The upper arched top portion with a molded and domed cornice inset with mirrored glass and etched...
Walnut
Regency Waterfall Bookcases Mahogany Open Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of mahogany Regency Revival waterfall bookcases featuring the distinctive graduated curved sides that give this style its name Bought from a private house sale in London...
Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Althorp Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Theodore Alexander Althorp Secretary Desk has all the outstanding qualities of an antique original. An extremely functional piece of furniture with useful storage space, this hi...
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Iron Étagères with Mirrored Shelves and Brass Finial
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen-style neoclassical étagères, each formed as a slender iron pyramid with three graduated mirrored shelves. The black iron frames rise from square bases to curved...
Brass, Wrought Iron
English Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Five Tier Curio Shelf / Etagere / Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Aesthestic Movement/Victorian-Style five-tiered etagere/bookcase/shelving unit (ca. early 20th Century, England). Composed of a bamboo frame with metal hardware supporting fi...
Metal
Tall Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Open Bookcase Display Shelving Unit
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Mid-Century Modern bookcase featuring warm teak construction with beautifully figured wood grain throughout. Clean, understated design with adjustable shelving and a simple a...
Wood, Teak
1970s Steel and Smoked Glass Bookcase by Romeo Rega
Located in IT
1970s chrome steel and smoked glass bookcase by Romeo Rega. Featuring a sturdy structure and well-proportioned, clean lines, it is fitted with smoked glass shelves in excellent condi...
Steel
Danish Modern Four Drawer Chest With Bookcase Hutch Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 31.5" wide x 17.25" deep x 69" tall A beautifully proportioned Danish teak chest o...
Teak
Edwardian Breakfront Bookcase of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English breakfront open bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a frieze of three sections, with molded cornice and decorative beaded accents, the interior with...
Metal
Large French 1920's Brass and Glass Shelving Unit
Located in Southampton, GB
A Large Decorative Brass Shelving Unit. Glass shelves recently replaced. Nice wear and patina with decorative finials on each upright. Also shown: Rwandan Gourds. France, circa 1920...
Brass
English Regency Ebonized Wood Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large handsome English Regency Ebonized Bookcase Cabinet. The height of the cabinet and the ebonized finish sets a dramatic statement for any interior. Cabinet features an upper cabi...
Wood
Vintage MCM Desk by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line with Black Painted Frame
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
It would be wonderful in your home office or study, in your students dorm room, or utilized as a writing desk in your master or guest bedroom.
Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Empire Burl Walnut Marble Top Secretaire
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant French 19th-century Empire secretary crafted in richly figured burl walnut, featuring a striking black marble top, column-form supports with gilt bronze accents, and a beauti...
Marble
Scandinavian teak bookcase, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak unit with six adjustable shelves that allow for highly flexible organization of the space. Scandinavian production, 1960s. Characterized by a strictly symmetrical composition, ...
Teak
Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau with drp well, circa 1920s Plain Figured walnut on top & Sides Figured Walnut on fall with cross-banding, working lock & key Opens to reveal: ...
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 1850-1870 period. The quality is superb, this has nicely groove...
Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Burl & Carved Walnut Slant Front Marquetry Secretary Desk c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exquisite antique secretary desk, crafted circa 1900, showcases a sophisticated combination of burl walnut and carved walnut construction. The piece features a distinctive slant...
Walnut
Antique Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
Oak arts & crafts-style writing desk with two drawers. This traditional desk was part of the movement that came from a desire to shift away from ornate, low quality, and overly-indus...
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Two-Door Bookcase Cabinet Circa 1920s
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts two-door bookcase cabinet By Skandia Furniture Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with adjustable shelves, and glass front doors. ...
Glass, Oak
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Danner Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3-Stack Sliding Door Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Danner Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase, crafted from mahogany, dating to approximately 1920. This functional and aesthetically pleasing piece features a three-stack desig...
Mahogany
$13,770Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Mid-century Vertically Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Executive Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored one of one bespoke Art Deco–inspired coastal rattan desk. This very large stacked rattan desk features dramatic vertical rattan sides rising from base to to...
Rattan, Oak
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Grand Rapids Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3 Stack Clawfoot Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mahogany barrister bookcase, originating from Grand Rapids and dating to approximately 1920. This piece features a three-stack design with glass-fronted, lif...
Mahogany
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Widman Arts & Crafts Oak 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase, crafted by Widman, features a robust oak construction. Dating to approximately 1920, the bookcase is designed with four stacked section...
Oak
Regency Library Steps Mahogany Spiral Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency style library steps in mahogany Half spiral design, great interiors piece Steps are inscribed in metal with : Studio Globe Wernicke Some of our items are in ...
Mahogany
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Large Postmodern Illuminated Wall Unit
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, high gloss lacquered wood and glass, Italy, 1970s Stunning wall-mounted wall unit by Italian designer Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. This piece...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak & Chrome Executive Desk after Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A newly refinished Knoll-style executive desk in a rarely seen combination of teak and chrome, made in Southern California in 1963. At 72 inches wide by 32 inches deep, the desk pro...
Chrome
Period Victorian Cylinder Desk Roll Top Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Victorian mahogany cylinder desk, featuring an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs Circa 1860 period Victorian antique The desk stands o...
Mahogany
Early Victorian Butternut Bookcase
Located in Montreal, QC
Early Victorian Butternut Bookcase decorated by four arches glass doors and four flamed walnut panels doors
Walnut
Teak bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak unit with four adjustable shelves on top and a lower compartment closed by two sliding doors with an internal shelf. Design by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1960s. ...
Teak
Scandinavian oak bookcase, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
An oak bookcase consisting of two stacked units, with open shelves and a base featuring four drawers. Scandinavian production, 1960s. An oak bookcase consisting of two stacked units...
Oak
Oak cabinet with roller-shutter doors and bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak cabinet with an open top compartment, two sliding roller-shutter doors, and an interior featuring the original metal drawers. C1960s. Made of oak, this former office piece embod...
Oak
Teak bookcase with writing desk, Scandinavian-made, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak bookcase with a pull-out shelf, storage compartment, and built-in drawers. Scandinavian production, 1960s. Designed to combine storage, display, and a work surface in a single ...
Teak
18th Century Two Part Georgian Secretary Bookcase Desk in Mahogany
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a two part Georgian secretary bookcase desk, its upper case featuring a split pediment with brass flame urn finial and Greek key molding, surmounting two glazed gla...
Brass
Lexington Bookcase, Gold Frame & Mirrored Back, Made in Portugal by Muranti
Located in Carvalhosa, Porto
The Lexington bookcase features a frame crafted from brushed gold metal with rounded corners. It includes openings in walnut wood finish with an extra matte touch, featuring glass sh...
Metal
Derby Bookcase, Smoked Glass Shelves & Walnut, Made in Portugal by Muranti
Located in Carvalhosa, Porto
The Derby bookcase features a black lacquered brushed metal frame with an extra matte finish and brushed gold metal tips. It includes smoked glass shelves and drawers made from walnu...
Metal
Atlanta Bookcase, Walnut Drawers & Acrylic Shelves, Made in Portugal by Muranti
Located in Carvalhosa, Porto
The Atlanta bookcase features a structure crafted from brushed black lacquered metal with an extra matte finish, accented by small brushed gold metal details. The lower section of th...
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.
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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