Rustic Antique Wood Bookcase
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Bookcases
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks
Pine
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
Wool, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Antique 1870s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Night Stands
Oak, Wood, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves
Iron, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
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20th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1980s French Rustic Bookcases
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Wood
20th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine, Hardwood, Wood, Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 18th Century European Medieval Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Ladders
Wood
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Game Tables
Wood
20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
20th Century European Rustic Bookcases
Iron
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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.
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