Mirrored Bookcase Doors
Antique 1750s Irish George II Bookcases
Mirror, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1840s Indian Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1740s British George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Other
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
Antique 1770s European Dutch Colonial Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Pine
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Régence Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Elm
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century English Bookcases
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Bookcases
Walnut, Glass, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Oak, Glass, Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1720s English George II Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century American Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Régence Bookcases
Vintage 1940s Unknown Baroque Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Secretaires
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Pewter
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Secretaires
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mirrored closet doors were especially popular in the 1980s. Now, people tend to prefer a more streamlined and simple closet door.
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