Ivory Bookcase
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Amboyna
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Ebony
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
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Textile
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Murano Glass, Wood
20th Century German Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Tables
Maple
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
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Walnut, Parchment Paper, Ivory
Antique 1810s Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
2010s Ivorian Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Federal Bookcases
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Oak, Ebony, Rosewood, Ivory
Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Sandalwood, Ivory
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
1990s American Louis XV Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut, Ivory
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Ivory, Maple
Antique 1890s Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bookcases
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Macassar, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Bookcases
Plastic
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Pine
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Sculptures
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Bookends
Petrified Wood
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Petrified Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
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Wood, Lacquer
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Mahogany, Wood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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