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2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Concrete
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Realist Paintings
Acrylic
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Glass, Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
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Brass
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Brass, Bronze
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Paint, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Federal Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Night Stands
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rosewood
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Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
20th Century British William IV Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Teak
20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique 1890s French Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Cherry
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables
Chrome
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Console Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Country Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Grasscloth, Paint, Teak
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s Scottish Early Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Revival Desks
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Blown Glass
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
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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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