Media Bookcase
2010s French Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Shaker Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
2010s Mexican Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century English Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Gold Plate, Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Shelves
Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Teak
2010s Turkish Modern Cabinets
Oak
20th Century German Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Chestnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Early 20th Century Louis XV Sideboards
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Steel
Early 2000s Japanese Books
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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