18 Century Bookcase
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Hepplewhite Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Wool
Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases
Glass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Ebony
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Late 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Indian Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Wood, Cherry
20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
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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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