Bookcase With Hidden Compartment
2010s American Louis Philippe Bookcases
Steel, Brass
Antique 1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Barware
Glass, Wood, Leather
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks
Padouk
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Prints
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Wool
Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates
Gold
Vintage 1960s French Prints
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Desks
Cherry
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pedestals
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters
Paper
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
English Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Glass, Mirror
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine, Hardwood, Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Bookcases
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood, Poplar
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Antique 1710s British Queen Anne Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Great Britain (UK) George III Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
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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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