$1,855
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Solid Mahogany Cabinet With Plinth by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992 Cabinet with matching plinth, crafted in solid mahogany by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008 (maker’s label present). A beautifully proportioned and highly funct...
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th / early 19th Century Italian walnut bookcase of great proportions.
Walnut
$58,500 / set
H 61.25 in W 98 in D 11.25 in
39 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental bookcase by Swiss architect and designer Willy Guhl. Made for Eternit in 1960s, Switzerland. Set consists of 39 matching concrete cubes. Massive presence in person. Can be...
Concrete
$23,500 / set
H 22 in W 104 in D 9.63 in
Yellow and Green Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful set of Willy Guhl concrete cubes made in 1960s Switzerland. 12 rectangular modular cubes can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Three different colors: yellow and two shades...
Concrete
Sculptural Wooden Bookshelf - Made to Order & Customizable
Located in New York, US
The minimal, stylistic arches of the Jarvits Shelf give it a sculptured appearance, transforming it into both an artistic accent and a functional storage piece — a nod to classical a...
Oak
Queen Anne Style Black Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant Queen Anne Style writing desk refinished in black lacquer the 20th century, featuring functional metal hardware and a drop-front design. The desk opens to reveal an assortmen...
Brass
Sculptural Wooden Bookshelf - Made to Order & Customizable
Located in New York, US
The minimal, stylistic arches of the Jarvits Shelf give it a sculptured appearance, transforming it into both an artistic accent and a functional storage piece — a nod to classical a...
Oak
1950's Stitched leather shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather shelve by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with rich...
Leather, Oak
$4,998
H 59.45 in W 29.53 in D 15.36 in
Italian Mid-Century Quarter-Sawn Oak Secretary Cabinet with Integrated Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking Italian secretary cabinet was crafted during the mid-20th century and is executed entirely in quarter-sawn oak, including the interior, shelving, drawers, and visible s...
Iron
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
$895
H 48.5 in W 35 in D 11 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stack Barrister Bookcase
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Industrial Modern Steel Metal Faux Woodgrain Painted Stacking Barrister Bookc...
Steel
Zemlia Biblioteka Open Ceramic Bookcase by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Zemlia Biblioteka Open Ceramic Bookcase by Makhno Dimensions: D 300 x W 40 H 300 cm. Distance between the shelves: 28,5 cm Materials: Ceramic, wood. A unique way of art-zoning or de...
Ceramic, Wood
A George III Style Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Reepham, GB
A very elegant 18th century style marquetry bureau bookcase. The inlaid swan neck pediment resides over a pair of astragal glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interi...
Mahogany
Walnut Open Bookcase - Sheraton Regency Bookcases Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a single English Sheraton style openfront bookcase hand crafted from the finest walnut This piece is made to order bespoke - turnaround time 2-4 weeks and measurem...
Walnut
Pair Open Bookcases - Sheraton Regency Mahogany Bespoke Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from mahogany Hand crafted in England to centuries old traditions - will last for many generations This i...
Mahogany
Tall 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Tall 18th Century Swedish Rococo secretary of elegant proportions. With decorative carved pediment and two original glass glazed doors, opening to useful storage. Below, a fall fron...
Wood
$2,520
H 75.65 in W 93.65 in D 13 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Free Standing Walnut Shelving in the Style of Cadovius
Located in Cordova, SC
Quintessential mid century modern shelving. A good staple item for storage. The piece can be painted to match your interior color palette. Is free standing but, I would recommend bra...
Wood
$13,498
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning And Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk, By Edwards & Roberts, Having Old Leather Top With Gilt Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded ...
Satinwood
$5,932
H 32.68 in W 22.64 in D 21.86 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Piano Top Davenport Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
An outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut floral marquetry piano top Davenport desk having exquisite inlaid decoration throughout. The unusual piano top form gives this ex...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A smart pair of 19th Century Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcases. Featuring a low gallery to the top shelf and bow centre section, above four further graduating shelves with t...
Mahogany
Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bank Of Pine Workshop Drawers Circa 1940s - Tin cup handles original black paint - Nickel card label holders - 21 drawers - Solid pine throughout - Lift down compartment at the top...
Nickel
$1,500
H 48 in W 29 in D 14.5 in
Antique Victorian Petite Oak Mirrored Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Oak Ladies Secretary Desk, Circa 1900. Features a mirrored backsplash over shelf and slant front. Desk opens to a work surface and pigeon holes. A larger dovetailed se...
Mirror, Oak
$6,790
H 37 in W 46 in D 24 in
Nordic Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk with Leather Writing Surface, Circa 1900
Located in Helsinki, FI
A refined antique writing desk, distinguished by its elegant proportions and well-preserved craftsmanship. The desk features a classic slanted writing surface with its original inse...
Brass
$3,746
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in
Vintage Writing Desk Model T333 by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant and architecturally refined “T333” executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in collaboration with Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, one of the most influential manufacturers in t...
Steel
Dutch Pine Industrial Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made from pine circa 1950 in the Netherlands. It features 30 decent sized drawers with metal hardware. The inside of the drawers measure: DWH...
Pine
Set Of 2 Lotus Brass Bookstands by MAEVE
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Lotus Brass Bookstands by MAEVE Dimensions: D 15 x W 17 x H 20 cm. Materials: Brass. Lotus Book Stand is a sculptural art object inspired by lotus flower symbolism, transfo...
Brass
$2,458
H 82.68 in W 89.77 in D 11.82 in
Italian Space Age plastic bookcase Dodona 300 by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age plastic bookcase Dodona 300 by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s Dodona 300 bookcase with rectangular base, entirely made of white plastic. The rectangular shelv...
Plastic
$1,521
H 82.68 in W 31.11 in D 11.82 in
Italian Space Age plastic bookcase Dodona 300 by Ernesto Gismondi Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age plastic bookcase Dodona 300 by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s Dodona 300 bookcase with rectangular shape, made entirely of plastic. The rectangular shelves ar...
Plastic
Country House Partners Desk Of Large Scale
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large late 19th century oak partners desk with a nice old leather to the writing surface. The twin pedestals with panelled sides and graduated drawers to both sides retaining the o...
Oak
Modular Pagoda-Style Bamboo Bookcase – 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Modular Pagoda-Style Bamboo Bookcase – 1970s A bookcase consisting of two separate modules made of natural bamboo. It features a contoured upper section, woven lattice sides and back...
Bamboo, Rush, Glass
$6,790
H 36.82 in W 61.82 in D 27.96 in
Decorative counter made of ebonized wood and finely carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
A striking decorative counter, crafted from ebonized wood with rich carved detailing. The structure, rectangular in shape and of monumental proportions, is lightened by elegant openw...
Gold Leaf
Georgian Cherry Wood Bureau Secretary Desk, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Carved sold cherry wood, with glass front doors, and original...
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 65 in W 46 in D 15 in
Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top and chair
Located in Redding, CT
Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Desk with Matching Hutch Bookcase Top. Very rare chinoiserie piece from the 1970's . This classic well made American furniture is so desirable. Its cl...
Metal
Horner Inspired Arts & Crafts 2-Door 2-Drawer Oak Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts period bookcase constructed in the manner of Horner, crafted from oak around 1920. This substantial piece features two glass-fronted doors, opening to reveal...
Oak
Owen Bookcase
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This contemporary bookcase combines architectural rigor with refined minimalism, becoming both a functional storage element and a sophisticated design statement. Defined by its open ...
Wood
$2,193
H 33.86 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany & Inlaid Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique Edwardian revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned retailer and cabinet maker, Maple & Co, circa 1900 in date. It is made of flame mahogany, revo...
Mahogany
Vintage Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the warm, organic textures of this vintage tortoise bamboo etagere. A quintessential example of British Colonial and Bohemian influence, this four-tier bookcas...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,475
H 62 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Chinese Hongmu Style Rosewood Display Cabinet Étagère with Brass Moon Hardware
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A handsome Chinese display cabinet or étagère crafted in richly figured hongmu-style hardwood and accented with traditional brass hardware. The elegant architectural form features op...
Brass
19th Century French Empire Parcel Gilt Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Milford, NH
A fine French Empire parcel gilt bookcase with a molded cornice surmounting a case with applied carved gilt corner decoration, and two glass doors, opening to interior shelves for st...
Brass
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis XV Style Kingwood Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk with Bronze Ormolu & Leather Top Elegant early 20th-century Louis XV style bureau plat writing desk featuring kingwoo...
Leather
Slant Front Secretary Bookcase In French Country Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very well made and finished slant front secretary on four carved saber form legs with carved, scalloped apron. The case is fitted with a pair of long drawers, with gilt foliate form ...
Brass
Italian Rococo 2 Tier Gold Book Trough This is a very romantic piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Rococo 2 Tier Gold Book Trough This is a very romantic piece the carved gilded sides have representations of old books and hearts pierced with arrows at each side This book...
Giltwood
19th c. English George III Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. English George III Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront is a classic and elegant piece of furniture from the early 19th century. This breakfront cabinet features intricate inlaid m...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good quality Victorian mahogany library bookcase dating to circa 1870, the upper section fitted with a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving Circa date 1840 Bought from ...
Mahogany
Walnut Open Bookcase - Sheraton Regency Bookcases Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a single English Sheraton style openfront bookcase hand crafted from the finest walnut This piece is made to order bespoke - turnaround time 2-4 weeks and measurem...
Walnut
Walnut Regency Breakfront Bookcase Open Sheraton Inlay Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Regency style open breakfront bookcase This is a made to order bookcase - bespoke turnaround 2-4 weeks Quintiessentially English piece, perfect marriage of style and functio...
Walnut
Regency Open Bookcase in Satinwood Sheraton Bookcases Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single Regency style open front bookcase in satinwood This is a made to order bookcase - bespoke turnaround 2-4 weeks Features classic inlay work - Sheraton motifs, drapes a...
Satinwood
$12,803
H 82.68 in W 32.68 in D 20.87 in
Antique Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Georgian Astragal Glazed Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and highly desirable antique Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase by the renowned makers Gillows. Crafted from beautifully figured mahogany with exceptional colour and patina...
Mahogany
$971 / set
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
10 Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookend Set. Denmark 1960 by Feldballe Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Genève, GE
10 pices Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookend Set — Denmark, 1960s An elegant set of Mid-Century Modern bookends designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted in the 1960s by Feldballe Møbelfabr...
Teak
Fine and Well Made Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed vintage mahogany two part secretary bookcase in a classic Georgian style. The top bookcase with a broken bonnet top with scrolled rosettes over double doors ope...
Brass
$6,731
H 29.14 in W 104.34 in D 22.05 in
Very Large Antique Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary bank of drawers was designed and made in Belgium and used in a hardware store in Antwerp. It is made from solid wood with wooden knobs and brass numbers. The cabinet ...
Hardwood
$4,975
H 35.44 in W 86.62 in D 16.15 in
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 42 drawers with brass hardware and remains in a good vintage condition. The interior dime...
Oak
19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th-century burl walnut writing case. A beautiful, high-quality case featuring a burl walnut with a superb flame. We can find two diamon medaillon in it center The case opens to ...
Walnut
$1,545 / item
H 18.51 in W 88.59 in D 10.24 in
Pallucco Continua Silver Wall-Mounted Design Bookcase – design Hannes Wettstein
By Pallucco, Hannes Wettstein
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua wall-mounted design bookcase by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving system distinguished by its continuous architectural language and strong li...
Aluminum
$3,582 / item
H 82.68 in W 88.59 in D 13.78 in
Pallucco Continua Black Staircase Wall-Mounted Bookshelf – design Hannes Wettst
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua wall staircase bookshelf by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving system defined by its continuous architectural language and strong linear ident...
Aluminum
$8,692 / item
H 100.79 in W 88.59 in D 31.89 in
Pallucco Continua Double-Sided Bookcase floor-to-ceiling design Hannes Wettstein
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Continua double-sided bookcase system by Pallucco, designed by Hannes Wettstein, is a modular shelving structure defined by its continuous, architectural language. Designed to cr...
Aluminum
Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mummenthaler & Meier Mid Century Rosewood Magic Box Hideaway Desk This desk measures: 32 wide x 21.25 deep x 45 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...
Rosewood
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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