Victorian Bookshelf
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Shelves
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Recent Sales
2010s Australian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer, Paper
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Organic Material
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Metal
Early 20th Century American Tables
Reed, Wood, Paint
Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
2010s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s American Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Cherry
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Iron
20th Century English Adam Style Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Bookcases
Brass
Victorian Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.









