Low French Bookcase
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Bookcases
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Palisander
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Boxwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Center Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Oak
2010s French Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine, Lacquer
2010s French Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Lacquer, Pine
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Furniture
Marble, Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Metal
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Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
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Brass
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Brass, Steel
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Brass
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Paint
Antique 1890s French Bookcases
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Bookcases
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Ebony, Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Elm, Oak, Tulipwood, Amboyna
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
Late 20th Century Bookcases
20th Century French Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Sideboards
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Birdseye Maple
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Credenzas
Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Wood, Leather, Paint
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys
Plastic, Paper
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Hardwood, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Bamboo, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
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Walnut, Cherry
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Oak
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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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