Vintage Open Bookcase
1980s Victorian Vintage Open Bookcase
Mirror, Wood
1950s British Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
1960s English Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Open Bookcase
Birch
1950s British Georgian Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Vintage Open Bookcase
Fruitwood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Birch
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Cherry
20th Century British Georgian Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
1940s Argentine Vintage Open Bookcase
Bronze
20th Century British Vintage Open Bookcase
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Birch
20th Century European Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
Mid-20th Century Vintage Open Bookcase
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
20th Century English Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
20th Century British Vintage Open Bookcase
Yew
1960s British Victorian Vintage Open Bookcase
Birdseye Maple
1930s Gothic Revival Vintage Open Bookcase
Oak
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Satinwood
1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
20th Century British Vintage Open Bookcase
Teak
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Satinwood
1980s Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
1980s Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Open Bookcase
Oak
1950s English Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Rosewood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Rosewood
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Satinwood
20th Century English Country Vintage Open Bookcase
Yew
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
20th Century British Vintage Open Bookcase
Yew
Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Vintage Open Bookcase
Pine
Late 20th Century British Campaign Vintage Open Bookcase
Brass
20th Century British Georgian Vintage Open Bookcase
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Teak
20th Century American Country Vintage Open Bookcase
Chestnut, Oak
1980s Regency Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
1980s Asian Regency Revival Vintage Open Bookcase
Iron
20th Century English Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Elm, Walnut
1970s Czech Vintage Open Bookcase
Birch
20th Century English Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Elm, Walnut
20th Century English Country Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
1970s American Regency Revival Vintage Open Bookcase
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Open Bookcase
Bronze
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Open Bookcase
Yew
20th Century English Sheraton Vintage Open Bookcase
Elm, Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Teak
1980s Victorian Vintage Open Bookcase
Wood
1980s Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
1980s Edwardian Vintage Open Bookcase
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Open Bookcase
Maple, Birch
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Open Bookcase
Yew
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to use a vintage wine opener depends on its design. Many vintage openers feature a two-prong design. The prongs slide down on either side of the cork. Then, you wiggle the opener back and forth while pulling upward to lift it out. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage wine openers.
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