Bibliotheque Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Fruitwood, Glass, Mirror
Antique 18th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 1780s Baltic Louis XVI Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Iron
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Bauhaus Bookcases
Plywood
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Brass
1990s French Modern Bookcases
Laminate
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Brass, Wire
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Mesh, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Elm
20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Pine, Glass
20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
2010s French Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vitrines
Bronze
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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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