Geometric Bookcases
Vintage 1960s French Other Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Iron
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Lacquer, Ceramic
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Wenge
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Ash, Plywood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1790s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Indian Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Bookcases
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
20th Century European Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Brutalist Bookcases
Concrete, Cement
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 1870s Eastlake Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Satinwood, Mahogany
20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Jacaranda
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Steel
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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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