Mid Century Book Shelf
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Metal
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Other
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Bookcases
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Birch
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Shelves
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Birch
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
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Onyx
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Chairs
Linen, Oak, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps
Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
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Glass, Wenge
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Swedish Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
Late 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paper
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.













