Antique Built In Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Copper
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
19th Century English Antique Built In Bookcases
Mahogany
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Antique Built In Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
17th Century Italian Antique Built In Bookcases
Poplar
19th Century English Victorian Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
18th Century English Jacobean Antique Built In Bookcases
Zinc
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1830s American American Classical Antique Built In Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak, Paint
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
1840s Scottish Georgian Antique Built In Bookcases
Hardwood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Built In Bookcases
Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak, Cork
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Mirror, Glass, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Parchment Paper
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Built In Bookcases
Pine
1860s Dutch Black Forest Antique Built In Bookcases
Walnut
1880s English Chippendale Antique Built In Bookcases
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Mirror
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Glass, Wood
19th Century Dutch Other Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Paper
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Built In Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Built In Bookcases
Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
1890s French Louis XIII Antique Built In Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century Danish Country Antique Built In Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Built In Bookcases
Oak
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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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