Oriental Bookcase
Mid-20th Century European Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Wood
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
1990s Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Enamel
20th Century British Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Armenian Anglo-Indian Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
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20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1910s Polish Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
2010s Turkish Armchairs
Wool, Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Stained Glass, Ebony, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Hardwood
Early 2000s Japanese Books
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Asian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 1870s Bookcases
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Paint
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
20th Century British Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Antique 1880s English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Oak, Pine
Antique 1810s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1710s Great Britain (UK) Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Silver Leaf
20th Century Cabinets
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Giltwood
Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
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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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