Vintage French Style Bookcase
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wire
1950s French Vintage French Style Bookcase
Iron
1950s French Vintage French Style Bookcase
Iron
20th Century European French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Lacquer, Pine
1960s French Baroque Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood, Beech
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Pine
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1950s British Georgian Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Wood
20th Century European Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Bronze
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Cherry, Burl
1940s Neoclassical Vintage French Style Bookcase
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Marble, Chrome
1980s American Louis XV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Oak
1960s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1980s Empire Vintage French Style Bookcase
Walnut
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage French Style Bookcase
Iron
1960s French Campaign Vintage French Style Bookcase
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Leather, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Wood
1960s French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Hardwood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Bookcase
Oak
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
20th Century British Regency Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
20th Century French Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1960s French Rococo Vintage French Style Bookcase
Resin
20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1960s French Space Age Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood, Parchment Paper
1960s American Louis XV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1950s French Directoire Vintage French Style Bookcase
Marble
1930s German Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood, Glass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage French Style Bookcase
Travertine, Stainless Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Macassar, Lacquer
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood, Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century English Chippendale Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century English Georgian Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Hardwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Steel, Chrome
1950s French Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Bookcase
Bamboo
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Wood
1960s Vintage French Style Bookcase
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage French Style Bookcase
Glass, Wood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Style Bookcase
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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