Vintage Industrial Bookcase
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Iron
Mid-20th Century Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Wood
Late 20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Walnut
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel, Iron
1990s Italian Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1930s German Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Nickel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1990s Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Jacaranda
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal, Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1990s American Shaker Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Jacaranda, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Jacaranda
1930s Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Wood, Oak
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Beech, Elm
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Marble, Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Beech, Elm
1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Steel
1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal, Steel, Iron
20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
20th Century English Industrial Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Bookcase
Metal, Aluminum
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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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