Small Open Bookcases
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Kingwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Indian Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1940s Argentine Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Other
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases
Wood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique 1750s Italian Bookcases
Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Maple
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Regency Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Bookcases
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Ebony
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
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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