Vintage Step Bookcase
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Macassar
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Step Bookcase
Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Maple
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Step Bookcase
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood, Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Maple
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Bamboo, Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood, Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Elm, Glass, Paint, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Step Bookcase
Iron, Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Brass
20th Century Unknown Georgian Vintage Step Bookcase
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Iron
20th Century English Regency Revival Vintage Step Bookcase
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Step Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
1980s Danish Vintage Step Bookcase
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Glass, Teak
20th Century German Vintage Step Bookcase
Softwood, Cherry
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Beech, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Metal
20th Century French Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood
20th Century French Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood, Glass
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Step Bookcase
Oak
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
20th Century French Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Crystal
20th Century Vintage Step Bookcase
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage Step Bookcase
Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Vintage Step Bookcase
Teak, Glass
20th Century Swedish Vintage Step Bookcase
Birch
1930s German Vintage Step Bookcase
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood
20th Century Thai British Colonial Vintage Step Bookcase
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Vintage Step Bookcase
Teak, Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Elm
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vintage Step Bookcase
Yew
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Step Bookcase
Oak
1930s French Vintage Step Bookcase
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Birch
20th Century Italian Vintage Step Bookcase
Metal
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Rosewood
20th Century American Vintage Step Bookcase
Mahogany
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Step Bookcase
Mahogany
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Step Bookcase
Birch, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Step Bookcase
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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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