Pagoda Bookcase
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Leather
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Cabinets
Glass
Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm, Giltwood
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Games
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency End Tables
Wood
2010s English Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Wood, Gesso
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Marble, Brass
20th Century European Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Credenzas
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Console Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Paint
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique 1890s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wicker
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Elm
Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century English Charles II Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Metal
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Fir
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets
Elm
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Early 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Rattan
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Leather, Bamboo, Seagrass, Paper
20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
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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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