Cylinder Bookcase
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood
20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Other
Antique 1880s English Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather
2010s Turkish Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Brutalist Bookcases
Concrete, Cement
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Oak, Burl
Antique 1880s French Country Bookcases
Blown Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Metal, Wire
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Carrara Marble
Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Glass, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
2010s Danish Futurist Bookcases
Nylon, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Secretaires
Ash, Burl
Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique 1820s English Regency Dressers
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Italian Brutalist Shelves
Concrete, Cement
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Wood
2010s Italian More Desk Accessories
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Crystal
2010s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Concrete, Cement
2010s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Concrete, Cement
2010s Italian More Desk Accessories
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Crystal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
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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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