Open Tall Bookcase
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch, Maple
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Oak
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s English Rustic Bookcases
Pine
Late 20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Bookcases
Travertine
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Estonian Other Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak, Poplar
20th Century Javanese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Empire Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s French Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
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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.
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