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21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
standing modular bookcases and practical tea tables. Wave is a complement made of metal sheets, the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
standing modular bookcases and practical tea tables. Wave is a complement made of metal sheets, the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1970's MOD White Wave Table or Nightstand with Hidden Bookcase and Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD white laminate table or nightstand. This unique piece has a secret bookcase and light hidden on
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Mare bookcase is Inspired by the movement of the sea waves coming and going from the waves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

A Large-Scaled George III Style Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and large-scaled George III style mahogany library breakfront bookcase; with wave-scroll
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Stunning Danish Teak "wave" wall unit bar / bookcase / storage by G-Plan
By G-Plan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Danish Style Teak "wave" wall unit bar / bookcase / storage by G-Plan..Wonderful
Category

Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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Wave Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wave bookcase available at 1stDibs. A wave bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wave bookcase, we have 78 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wave bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wave bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wave bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Favaretto & Partners, kontra and Broyhill Brasilia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wave Bookcase?

A wave bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $16,000, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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