French Bookcase White
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique 1860s French Directoire Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Wood, Laminate
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bookcases
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Wood
2010s French Bookcases
Resin
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Enamel
2010s North American Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Plastic
20th Century French Country Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Antique 1890s French Country Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Ash
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Pedestals
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Secretaires
Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Other
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables
Marble, Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Industrial and Work Ta...
Steel, Bronze
2010s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Bronze, Steel, Zinc
2010s French Modern Chairs
Other
2010s French Modern Chairs
Other
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vitrines
Marble
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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