18th Century French Bookcase
Antique 18th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Iron
Antique 1820s French Charles X Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wire
2010s French Directoire Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Country Vitrines
Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Mesh, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Breccia Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1740s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements
Oak
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Tin
Antique 18th Century French Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
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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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