Tower Bookcase
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Copper
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Copper
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Bookcases
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Bookcases
Marble
2010s Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s French Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Resin, Wood
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass, Steel
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Cement
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Steel
20th Century Unknown Coat Racks and Stands
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paintings
Canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Paint
2010s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Concrete
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Oak, Glass, Mirror
20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Garden Ornaments
Stone, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Paint
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Books
Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Books
Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Glass
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Antique 17th Century Spanish Architectural Elements
Stone, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Books
Bog Wood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s European Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
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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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