Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Desk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Laminate, Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Regency Desks
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cane, Laminate, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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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.