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Vintage Art Deco Rotating Bookshelf Bibliotheque
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
large rectangular case is mounted on a disk form plinth, allowing it to rotate for easy access and
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass Section Signed C1920 Measures - 12"H x 31.5"W x 9.5"D An antique Globe Wernicke barrister boo...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Rosewood Fall Front Bureau
Located in High Point, NC
molded and concave door, which is flanked by hand carved and shaped columns. The sides of the case are
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Sculptural wicker shelves
Located in Oxford, GB
Scupltural wicker shelves that transform your retail space. Handcrafted with organic, flowing shapes, these lightweight displays add artful, natural elagance to highlight high value ...
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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wicker

Very Rare Freestanding Bookcase by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare freestanding bookcase, designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s, is a sophisticated example of Scandinavian mod...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original salmon colored leather.
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of High Regency Coromandel and Ormolu Bookcase Console Tables
By Thomas Hope
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of high Regency Coromandel and ormolu bookcase console tables in the style of Thomas Hope, each of rectangular form with two square section pillars in the form of pharaonic te...
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Antique 1810s English Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Bridger Walnut Library Desk
By Bill Sofield, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Bridger Walnut Library Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 26 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches We take our photos in a control...
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Pennsylvania Dutch Step-Back Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-piece design, with the top section sitting back from the base to create a counter space. These cupboards were crafted from pine wood with a natural finish. The top portion feat...
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Antique 19th Century American Dutch Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Bibliothèque étagère italienne triple modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 3 parties, design italien, en teck et métal noir, 15 étagères ouvertes, très bon état général avec quelques ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The softly patinated finish in pale blue-gray lends the piece a charming antique character. ...
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Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Wood Three-Tier Open Shelving Unit with Warm Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage solid wood shelving unit features a clean, architectural form paired with a richly aged surface that highlights decades of use and craftsmanship. Constructed entirely of...
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wood White Patinated Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th century French wooden shelving unit dates to the 1900s and showcases a beautifully worn white patinated finish developed over decades of use. Crafted with turned spin...
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Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

1980s Ikea Guide Shelving unit or Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic 1980s Ikea Guide Shelving unit or Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard. 67w 12.5d 62.5h
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Late 20th Century Swedish Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk This desk measures: 69 wide x 68.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 34 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches The return measures: 41 inches deep The combined de...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk This desk measures: 63.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 23 inches All pieces of f...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

1920s Simmon s Metal Medical Cabinet/ bathroom. multi-drawer
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handsome 1920 Metal Medical Cabinet / bathroom.kitchen multi-drawers & doors,, Manufactured by Simmons Company Furniture,, Repainted at some point. (years ago),, Hand delivery avail ...
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
concealed storage is ideal for living rooms, studies, or dens. The étagère is in great vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Grand 18th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 18th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet in Stripped Oak was designed to command the room, plus house and display all a family's cherished keepsakes or books, with copious s...
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Antique 1790s Dutch Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Brandt Campaign Etagere - A Pair
By Brandt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage etageres by the renowned Brandt Furniture Company is a masterful fusion of Mid-Century Campaign style and Boho-chic elegance. Each piece features tall,...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Fabulously faux painted breakfront bookcase with coral interior
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulously chic faux painted bookcase with grillwork doors and coral interior. This piece was custom hand painted at some point likely between the 1940-1970s. Incredible statement pi...
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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Wood Vintage Curio Display Shelf With Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Vintage Curio Display Shelf With Stand. Antique solid wooden curio display cabinet/shelf. With built in stand, but can also be wall mounted. In original as-found condition. S...
Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry and Hungarian Ash, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary in cherry Austria Cherry and others Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 167 x 94 x 51 cm Description: Very well proportioned secretary fro...
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each secti...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Oak, 4 Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London oak bookcase from the late 19th/early 20th century from England composed of four sections. A beautiful model consisting of a molded base and top and fo...
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Country House Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century English country house bookcases with adjustable shelves. 1860. Shelf depth: 11-inches (28cm) Internal reference: H Code: 9249 Dimensions: W: 65" (16...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Pine

2 Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid Century Bookcases for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of solid maple wood bookcases sitting on stainless square tubed legs with pads on the feet to protect your floors having one nonadjustable shelve each. A very functional and p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Antiqued Mirrored Vanity Desk with Gilded Trim, Late 20th Century, 7 Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antiqued Mirrored Vanity Desk with Gilded Trim, Late 20th Century, 7 Drawers ⸻ Description This elegant mirrored vanity or writing desk is a late 20th-century piece crafted in th...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Partners Desk with Leather Top..
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Partners Desk with Leather Top. Impressive 19th Century walnut partners desk of exceptional quality. This beautiful desk features detailed carved...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Georgian period secretary bureau from the late 18th century in mahogany. superb quality desk with a surprising interior. It features a magnificent theate interior with a sma...
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rattan Corner Wall Shelves Attributed to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting corner wall shelves is made of rattan. This is a French work attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet (Adoux-Minet). This is a French work. Circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Danish Teak Bookcase with Sliding Doors (Vintage 1960s)
Located in Torino, IT
Danish Teak Bookcase with Sliding Doors (Vintage 1960s) This elegant Danish bookcase from the 1960s is the perfect synthesis of functionality and Mid-Century design. Made of Teak woo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Bookcase with Pull-Out Desk - 1960s Danish Design
Located in Torino, IT
Teak Bookcase with Pull-Out Desk - 1960s Danish Design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Bookcase - Clausen Son (Danish Design, 1960s)
By Clausen Søn
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage Teak Bookcase - Clausen & Son (Danish Design, 1960s)
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian teak bookcase with 4 wide & 3 tall shelves centering a teak panel with inset black oval designs on four cylindrical tapered legs (Related items: 061117, 061119)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Paul Evans Style, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s
By Paul Evans
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Evans Style, American Modern, Patchwork Chrome, Mirrored Wall Shelf, USA, 1980s A modernist wall shelf in the style of Paul Evan's "Cityscape" series. The piece exhibits scratc...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Aesthetic Movement Spoon Carved Ebonized Mahogany Secretary C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Aesthetic Movement Spoon Carved Ebonized Mahogany Secretary C1890 Measures - 65.5"H x 32.5"W x 16.75"D This secretary from the Aesthetic Movement, dating to circa 1890, showcases the...
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Bureau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French bureau from the mid-20th century. Moved and rounded furniture inlaid with floral decorations in rosewood, maple, walnut, cherry and fruitwood. Bureau equipped with two externa...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Restored Art Deco Bookcase, Oak, Macassar Ebony, Polished, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
dominant feature in any study, office, or living room. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Ebony, Oak

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant...
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullio...
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Dieter Rams Wall unit for Vitsoe, 1970 s
By Dieter Rams
Located in LYON, FR
The 606 universal shelving system is truly timeless. The bookcase is made of black satin laminate. Each element, whether a shelf or module, is screwed to aluminum plates that hold ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Regency Burl Wood Fretwork Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sophisticated grandeur perfect for an executive office or elegant home study. Its design is a testament to early
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Early 20th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Burl

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – Little Greene Pompeian Ash Full of authentic charm and character, this attractive painted wall display shelf dates from around 1900,...
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hugh Acton Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
Quietly radical and unmistakably Mid-Century, this Hugh Acton executive desk pairs luminous rosewood with crisp chrome architecture. A long, elegantly slim top seems to float over a ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk In Original Paint And Gilt Accents
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa late 19th century, this small Italian Scriban carries the gentle character of age with its original painted finish and beautifully balanced proportions. The exterior is rendere...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk Hand-Painted Venetian Chinoiserie
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa 1900s, this beautifully proportioned Italian Scriban brings together the charm of functional craftsmanship with the poetic detailing of Venetian artistry. The exterior is expre...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak and the wheels are in good working order. This wonderful Art Nouveau Jugendstil re...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Bookcase Designed By Gauthier Poinsignon
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Charmes, FR
Bookcase signed by Gauthier Poinsignon Nancy, Art Deco period, mahogany and Macassar veneer and wrought iron, in very good condition, has 5 shelves in each compartment, signed on the...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large French Oak Notary Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 61 drawers in three different sizes from oak with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of ...
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Vintage 1920s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive early 18th century, George I Period, walnut kneehole desk of diminutive proportions, having extremely well figured quarter veneered, crossbanded top with elegant re...
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
French walnut, it features a rectilinear case highlighted by bold molding detail. The crown sports a
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Oak Haberdashery Cabinet with Drawers and Shelves
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th century haberdashery cabinet is crafted from solid oak, showcasing a rich, warm patina that highlights its timeless appeal and fine craftsmanship. The cabinet features...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

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Case Study For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic case study available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every case study was constructed with great care. Find 32860 options for an antique or vintage case study now, or shop our selection of 1340 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a case study — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A case study is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Poul Cadovius, George Nelson and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful case study that is worth considering.

How Much is a Case Study?

Prices for a case study can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $637,792, while the average can fetch as much as $3,771.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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