Double Door Bookcase
20th Century American American Empire Cupboards
Oak
20th Century American Georgian Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Wood, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bookcases
Poplar
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Paint, Glass, Wood
Antique 1710s British George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Wire
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Oak, Paint
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Bookcases
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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