French Bookcases
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wire
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Canvas
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 1890s French Country Bookcases
Steel
Antique 1820s French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Steel
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Porcelain
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wire
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Fir, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Edwardian Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Oak
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Iron, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak, Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
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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.
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