$2,200 / item
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
If not in stock, then an extra eight weeks are needed to build the bookcase. The story behind Floe: A few years ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of ta...
Hardwood, Cherry
$2,200 / item
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
If not in stock, an extra eight weeks is needed to build the bookcase. The story behind Floe: A few years ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall wind...
Maple, Hardwood
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Red Oak with White Stain
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
If not in stock, an extra eight weeks are needed to build the bookcase. The story behind Floe: A few years ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall wi...
Hardwood, Oak
A Small Revolving Bookcase made from Oak and Pine Timbers from HMS Foudroyant
By Goodall, Lamb, and Heighway, Ltd.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
We have handled many pieces of Foudroyant timber furniture over the years, as well as smaller items such as snuff boxes or napkin rings, but the present piece is a rare and unusual d...
Copper
Story Bookcase by Design Within Reach
Located in Dallas, TX
With a small footprint, and discreet frame, Story Bookcase was designed to make the most of your space and show off books and other collectibles.
Metal
English Art Deco Open Bookcase in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Imagine the history and stories this bookcase has witnessed, now ready to be part of your living space as an iconic statement piece that seamlessly merges vintage allure with modern ...
Birdseye Maple
Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Like ancient glyphs, the outlines danced on the rectangular base, weaving a story of forgotten whispers and timeless charm. This splendid bookcase, a vision of elegance, found its pe...
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 79 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Every detail of this breakfront/secretary bookcase tells a story of refined taste and historical inspiration.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 72.25 in W 31.25 in D 16 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add character and mid-century appeal to any workspace with this Scandinavian modern teak bookshelf with drop-front desk, a dual-function marvel that brings the elegance of Danish des...
Teak
A 2 Stories Walnut Buffet manufactured by Fine Home Furnishings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Made of walnut, this multi-use bookshelf offers five shelves (six if the top is considered), three drawers and two cupboards. On each of the cupboard doors lies a wooden frame that b...
Brass
Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
In addition this bibliotheque bookcase tells a story through the carved motifs. Overall the cabinet is a celebration of the arts of music and architecture.
Oak
$4,500 / item
H 30 in W 75 in D 12 in
Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
Wood
Mid Century 3 Piece Walnut Bookcase
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three- piece walnut Mid Century bookcase with unique tapered leg profile and curved upper back structure which gives the piece a sculptural look and feel. In a medium dark color wi...
Walnut
$3,757
H 58.08 in Dm 25.79 in
148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable Regency style circa 1930's revolving library bookcase in mahogany Please...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Low Bookcase, Made in Denmark
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Mid-Century Modern bookcase featuring warm teak construction with beautifully figured wood grain throughout. Clean, understated design with adjustable shelving and a simple a...
Wood, Teak
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920. Measures - Overall 50"h x 34.25"w x ...
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Streamline Moderne Low 2-Tier Wood Bookshelf.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century low-profile bookcase features an open, two-tier horizontal storage layout crafted with understated Streamline Moderne design elements, including softly round...
Wood
Antique English Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique oak revolving bookcase, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid oak with slats to each side with fixed shelves on a plinth base and revolves on a solid ca...
Iron
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...
Teak
$1,080
H 53.8 in W 39.4 in D 11 in
DR Viby J Rosewood Open Shelf Bookcase Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek open shelf bookcase features three spacious tiers for storage and display. Elevated on dark tapered legs, it demonstrates elegant Scandinavian proportion and functional de...
Rosewood
$13,760
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
Mahogany
$2,049
H 34.65 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...
Mahogany
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Stylish Mid-Century Small Bookcase by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish small bookcase for the Planner Group designed by architect and furniture designer Paul McCobb. Great to use in a children's room to keep all their books within reach for the...
Birch
1940's Italian Bookcase by Vittorio Lombardi
By Vittorio Lombardi
Located in Hanover, MA
Standing open double bookcase with two single drawers with brass bow-tie handles and decorative painted ribbon detail on both sides, like pin striping. The edges are outlined in butt...
Parchment Paper
$1,130
H 26.25 in W 28.25 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Design, USA, 1950s
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Small walnut open book shelf clearly executed by a fan of Gio Ponti and his designs for the University of Padua, with its asymmetrical structure and half-harlequin motif. Tapered leg...
Wood
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
By AgapeCasa, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimpos...
Wood
Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Assoc...
Teak
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon Nickel Plated Brass French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon nickel plated brass French sconces. Specially made for a prestigious palace in Paris. In the style of Rulhman. US rewired and in working condition. 2 S...
Brass, Nickel
$2,969 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
$968
H 10.5 in W 37 in D 10.25 in
1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition midcentury wall coat rack. This beautifully designed, perfectly executed and highly practical midcentury coat rack could be the ideal piece to come home...
Teak
Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
$3,900
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown : - Color black oak ---- Graceful and poet...
Oak
$2,800
H 20.5 in W 67.5 in D 19.5 in
Long Vintage Italian Style Carved Wood Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made carved wood bench from Italy. Fabric is original and very clean. Ready to use condition.
Fabric, Wood
$5,124
H 58.86 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique Harrods Green Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet on Stand Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous polychromed Green lacquered and gilt japanned cocktail cabinet-on-stand, retailed by Harrods and bearing their ivorine label, circa 1940's in date. The two-door cabinet ...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,357
H 35 in W 22.1 in D 7.5 in
Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
Brass
$458
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 3.75 in
Medium Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconce, 1970s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent wall lamp by 'Kalmar Kolarz KG', Austrias (Vienna) famous early 20th century up to today manufacturer of high-end design lighting. Made from 2 hand made, chunky Murano G...
Metal
$1,300
H 45 in W 22 in D 17 in
Vintage French Provincial White Painted Lingerie Chest Semainier Dresser Chic 45
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century French Provincial Lingerie Chest. Features a white painted frame with five dovetailed drawers. Each drawer features a gold engraved outline and glass drawer pulls. Cen...
Hardwood, Paint
1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1907, Vienna. A bent beech chair designed in 1907 by illustrious Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna. This design, a bold and radical departure fro...
Mohair, Beech
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-t...
Paper
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.
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