Oak Secretary Bookcase
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1930s British Regency Bookcases
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Secretaires
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
20th Century American Country Secretaires
Chestnut, Oak
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Copper
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Other Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Belgian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Régence Secretaires
Oak, Glass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Secretaires
20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Desks
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Oak, Satinwood, Leather, Glass
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood, Oak
Antique 1760s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Late 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Country Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Desks
Oak
Antique 1770s French French Provincial Secretaires
Oak
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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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