Book Shelves Antique
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Book Shelves Antique
Walnut
1880s Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Pine
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Book Shelves Antique
Giltwood
1880s English Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Marble, Brass
1880s Arts and Crafts Book Shelves Antique
Pine
Early 19th Century English Book Shelves Antique
Mahogany
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Book Shelves Antique
Cherry
1870s Swedish Brutalist Book Shelves Antique
Pine
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Book Shelves Antique
Wood
1920s Art Deco Book Shelves Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Book Shelves Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Mission Book Shelves Antique
Oak, Cane
Early 19th Century English Georgian Book Shelves Antique
Suede, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Book Shelves Antique
Metal, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Book Shelves Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Book Shelves Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Book Shelves Antique
Mahogany
18th Century British George II Book Shelves Antique
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Book Shelves Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Book Shelves Antique
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Book Shelves Antique
Wood
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Bamboo, Organic Material
Early 19th Century English Regency Book Shelves Antique
Mahogany
1880s Italian High Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Hardwood
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Bamboo
Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Book Shelves Antique
Bamboo, Organic Material
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Industrial Book Shelves Antique
Glass, Oak
1880s English Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Ebony, Amboyna
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Book Shelves Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Book Shelves Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Book Shelves Antique
Oak
Late 18th Century European Chippendale Book Shelves Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Book Shelves Antique
Oak
1920s English George III Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Early 1900s Korean Other Book Shelves Antique
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Book Shelves Antique
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century French Empire Book Shelves Antique
Pine
Early 1900s American Book Shelves Antique
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Book Shelves Antique
Elm
1870s English Arts and Crafts Book Shelves Antique
Oak
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Book Shelves Antique
Metal
18th Century English George III Book Shelves Antique
Padouk
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Book Shelves Antique
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Book Shelves Antique
Glass, Walnut, Ebony
Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Book Shelves Antique
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Book Shelves Antique
Marble
1810s English Regency Book Shelves Antique
Brass
1840s French Louis Philippe Book Shelves Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Book Shelves Antique
Wood, Beech
19th Century French Empire Book Shelves Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Book Shelves Antique
Slate, Iron
Late 19th Century Book Shelves Antique
Wood
1880s French Book Shelves Antique
Hardwood
1920s Academic Book Shelves Antique
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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