Black French Bookcase
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century French Machine Age Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1980s Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Lacquer
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Opaline Glass, Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Wood
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Kingwood
2010s French Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Campaign Bookcases
Steel
2010s Bookcases
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Laminate
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Oak, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Metal
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 2000s French Bookcases
Steel
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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