Unique Antique Bookcase
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Unique Antique Bookcase
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
19th Century English Art Nouveau Unique Antique Bookcase
Hardwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Regency Unique Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Unique Antique Bookcase
Walnut
1860s English Unique Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
1810s German Biedermeier Unique Antique Bookcase
Walnut
1750s Italian Unique Antique Bookcase
Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Sheraton Unique Antique Bookcase
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Regency Unique Antique Bookcase
Other
Late 19th Century French Unique Antique Bookcase
Pine
19th Century English Country Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Wood
1780s German Louis XVI Unique Antique Bookcase
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XV Unique Antique Bookcase
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Unique Antique Bookcase
Marble
Early 20th Century French Unique Antique Bookcase
Wood
Early 1900s English Georgian Unique Antique Bookcase
Pine
1870s French Louis XVI Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
1880s English Victorian Unique Antique Bookcase
Wood
1820s French French Provincial Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Iron
19th Century English Queen Anne Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass, Iron
1850s Chinese Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Unique Antique Bookcase
Birch
1920s Swedish Art Deco Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Birch
Early 19th Century French Charles X Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Bookcase
Walnut
Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Regency Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century English Vienna Secession Unique Antique Bookcase
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century European Victorian Unique Antique Bookcase
Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Unique Antique Bookcase
Pine
19th Century French Louis XIII Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Unique Antique Bookcase
Pine
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Unique Antique Bookcase
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Unique Antique Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Iron
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unique Antique Bookcase
Oak
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Unique Antique Bookcase
Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Unique Antique Bookcase
Wood, Beech
19th Century English Gothic Revival Unique Antique Bookcase
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Unique Antique Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Walnut
1880s English Victorian Unique Antique Bookcase
Ebony, Amboyna
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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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