Mid Century Wooden Bookcase
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Beech
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Javanese Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Fir
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fir
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases
Steel
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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.