Deco Bookcase Open
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch, Elm
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak, Padouk
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Burl
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Yew
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Macassar, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Macassar, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Bookcases
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Bookcases
Hardwood, Mahogany, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1930s English Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Kingwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Elm, Burl
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Ebony
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bookcases
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood, Teak
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
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.