$1,800
H 59 in W 34 in D 14 in
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Oak Derby School Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk, Circa 1900
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk in the manner of Derby offers quarter sawn oak construction with S-form roll top
Wood, Oak
Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts
By Macey Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
Macey Barrister bookcase, desk, oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts.
Oak
$1,243Sale Price|35% Off
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Edwardian Globe Wernicke Style Three Tiered Sectional Bookcase. An "elastic bookcase" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These are high-quality stacki...
Glass, Oak
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet In the style of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors. Measures: 35...
Glass, Oak
$3,995
H 45 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Copper
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 3-Stack, 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 3-Stack, 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcase c1920 Measures - 50 1/4" x 34 5/8" x 11 1/4" Stacks: 3 - 10" x 32" x 9" 2 - 8" x 32" x 9" 1 - 11 1/2" x 32" x...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two door Arts & Crafts bookcase by the Stickley Brothers C1910. Quater sawn oak throughout the cabinet in a deep rich brown. Divided glass panels and a iron ring pull. Sign...
Glass, Oak
$3,795
H 82 in W 33.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
By Globe Wernicke, Hale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...
Brass
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase
Located in London, GB
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.
Oak
$840Sale Price|40% Off
H 50 in W 35 in D 11 in
SUPERB OAK Barrister Bookcase by GLOBE WERNICKE - Stickley era W2794 SALE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB "Mission" Barrister Bookcase by GLOBE WERNICKE the ONLY mission style barrister they maid - SALE EXTRA 20% SALE NOW This is a Four (4) Unit (three glass bookshelves and ONE D...
Glass, Oak
$1,440Sale Price|50% Off
H 56 in W 44 in D 13.5 in
Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are adjustable. The bookcase is in very good condition with the original finish and ha...
Glass, Oak
$3,418 / set
H 33.6 in W 24 in D 15 in
Betty Joel Attri Arts & Crafts Oak Tallboy and Matching Petite Chest of Drawers
By Betty Joel
Located in London, GB
Betty Joel, attributed, an Arts & Crafts oak tallboy and matching petite chest of drawers with hand crafted handles and angled feet. Tall boy measures H 62 1/2", W 36 1/4", D 19 1/2"...
Oak
$7,995
H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...
Iron
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Base C1920 Measures - 42.5"H x 34.25"W x 14"D A classic example of early 20th-century craf...
Oak
Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
New solid oak Globe Wernicke stackable bookcase. The back and base are not solid, as is always the case with Globe Wernicke bookcases. Arranged in a row of 6 sections with a plinth a...
Oak
$2,250
H 49 in W 22.25 in D 14 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdales
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdale's. Item features 2 dovetailed drawers with lined interior, working locks and key, green tooled lea...
Cherry
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wear appropriate with age and use. Lid is d...
Pine
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.