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French open bookshelf in pine, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
living room, study, or kitchen, offering both practical storage and sculptural appeal. A beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
addition to a studio, study, or collector’s library.
Condition: Great vintage condition, with light
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Swedish folk art secretary in original paint.
With a curved pediment, below two doors opening to storage. Below fall front desk opening to drawers and pigeon halls...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860.
The cabinet having a stepped cornice with circular turned finial brackets at each corner, the top of t...
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The upper case features four astral glazed glass doors having interlacing elliptical bars in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the desk is made in Oak
The desk has a raised carved gallery at the back with 6 drawers, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks
Materials
Oak
Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Study
The Bookcase is 22” wide, 35” high and it is 8” deep
GY32
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak
Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
the case with every Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Arranged in 2 rows of 6 sections with a plinth and top
Category
2010s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$7,416 / set
Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
excellent storage and display capacity—a statement piece for a study, library, or drawing room.
Key Features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Czechoslovak Wooden Wall Shelf, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
architectural detail while ensuring stability and visual lightness. Ideal for use in living rooms, studies, or
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Combination Bookshelf Dining Table Desk by Domino
By Domino Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Mobelfabrik, circa 1960/70s. The case features open shelves at the lower section of the piece, with a fold
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
front and rear legs. Nice color and finish. Hand dove tailed case and drawer construction.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian modern metal and dark brown plastic desk for 2 INN, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
study, an office, a waiting room or meeting room, a shop, a bar or restaurant, a showroom or a hotel.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Wood, veneered surfaces, stained wood plinth.
An elegant and architecturally balanced executive desk attributed to Anonima Castelli, Bologna, dating from the late 1940s to early 195...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Writing Desk by Mobili Castelli, Italy 1960s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Writing desk realized by Mobili Castelli, Italy.
Walnut veneer, brass key, single drawer.
A refined example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this 1950s writing desk...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
A British Colonial Teakwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
crown that adds a touch of formality and architectural poise. Tall and slender in proportion, this case
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1960s Bureau by Fratelli Proserpio
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant desk that can be used as a console table, made of teak in the 1960s by Fratelli Proserpio.
It consists of a large teak top with three drawers at the base, enhanced with attra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
addition to any library, study, or reception room.
Key Features:
* Large-scale Victorian mahogany open
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret Desk
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1960's
Rare “Writing Table for Junior Officers” in rosewood.
Rectangular top supported on one side by a tripod base and on the other by a long, double-sided...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Desks
Materials
Rosewood
$55,000
Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bamboo book case with a beautiful design.
Curved bamboo stands with plenty of shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Bohemian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Fine 19th Century Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency-influenced design.
A handsome and practical addition to any library, study, or period interior
Category
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique English desk crafted in mahogany featuring three tooled leather panels on a case
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Cabinet exudes charm and style with its intricate marquetry design and rich walnut craftsmanship. This cabinet would have been a stando...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Stölzenberg filing cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Stolzenberg Chest of Drawers / Filing Cabinet. From Germany, mid-20th century. In very good condition!
Dimensions: 202H x 43W x 34D
Category
Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Small antique bookcase
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful small 2-door bookcase/display case in walnut. Completely in original condition. The
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$2,432
A Good Early 20th Century Open Oak Bookcase This is an attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Early 20th Century Open Oak Bookcase
This is an attractive piece, the book case has 4
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
George I Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Small Bureau On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Lid open 24.5 deep. Great colour and condition from the inventory of Hyde Park Antiques in New York. Slant lid fold down desk with fitted interior. Drawers below with brass ring hand...
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Desks
Materials
Walnut
EMIPIRE secretaire walnut with secret drawer
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMIPIRE secretaire walnut with secret drawer all keys are original .
3 big drawers and 12 small ones behind the front door.
Has a very sophisticated veneer with very nice drawing
Category
Antique 1890s Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
This remarkable Italian bureau dates to the 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and quiet sophisti...
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Wood
European two-part vitrine cabinet with fine carvings, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant European two-part vitrine cabinet dating to circa 1790, distinguished by its refined proportions and finely carved architectural details. The upper section features two gl...
Category
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Boho German Biedermeier Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with luxurious, light-toned warmth, making it a stellar addition to a refined bedroom, study, or living
Category
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style English Made Walnut Display Bookcase
Located in Toronto, CA
section with individual hand cut glass panes, this case is a showcasing fine traditional craftsmanship to
Category
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Painted Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
a traditional breakfront design. This handsome piece would be wonderful for a living room or study
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry, Southern Germany, dated 1822
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire with Standing Desk Function
Bavaria
Cherry
dated: 1822
Dimensions: H x W x D: 154 x 99 x 51 cm
Description:
Writing desk standing on square legs wit...
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
Late 18th Century Provençal Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French bookcase in painted wood, defined by elegant proportions and a beautifully aged patina, showcasing the understated elegance and craftsmanship typical of the Pr...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
case with Globe Wernicke bookcases. Arranged in a row of 6 sections with a plinth and top. The plinth
Category
2010s Indonesian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$3,672 / set
Bookshelf Mogg METRICA TOWER
By Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg - METRICA TOWER Bookshelf
Design: CTRLZAK Studio
METRICA TOWER is a freestanding bookshelf in metal with a refined, minimalist design. The rhythm of the structure is defined by...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$563 / item
small antique revolving bookcase
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful small antique book turntable for a desk or table. Combination of walnut and brass. Beautiful walnut carving and detailed base. In good condition.
Origin: England
Period: c...
Category
Antique 1890s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Very Large Regency 19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Georgian Mahogany Partners Writing Table, In The Manner Of Gillows Of Lancaster & London, Having Very Attractive Old Gilt Tooled Le...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Late Victorian Petite Oak Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Oak Ladies Secretary Deks, Circa 1900. Features a carved backspash over shelf and slant front. Desk opens to a work surface, pigeon holes and one interior drawer. A...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
$1,050 Sale Price
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Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Swedish Gustavian period secretaire/ bureau bookcase is a testament to timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Crafted in oak wood, the bureau features a st...
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Victorian Desk Walnut Writing Table Satinwood Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
in a study, library, or drawing room
Slim frieze with a central lock, indicating a fitted drawer for
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lindstrom
Located in Freehold, NJ
original finish, five foldable barrister cases with glass doors, atop squared leg base.
Dimensions: 33.75w
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th-Century Italian Charles X Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
being fragile or precious. Perfect as a writing table in a study, library, or bedroom, it brings the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Desks
Materials
Walnut
Green Vintage Desk by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Art Deco desk by Derk Jan de Vries stands out through its sculptural form and restrained elegance. The design is defined by softly rounded edges, clean vertical panels, and a su...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage bookcase teak cabinet 1960s
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage bookcase teak cabinet 1960s
period 1960s
design unknown Sweden
condition good minor signs of wear
size 200 x 90.5 x 24 cm (h x w x d)
details teak; shelves are ad...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Cherry Desk With Cabriole Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This French cherry desk features a thick plank top with breadboard ends, shaped apron, and two dovetailed drawers with later pulls. Cabriole legs and warm cherry grain give it a coun...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Cherry
20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian bureau from the mid-20th century. Furniture finished for the center, carved, veneered, and inlaid in walnut, burl, maple, and beech. This tall-legged bureau, beautifully pro...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Item Code: S27-785A
A fine and elegant George I period walnut bureau bookcase, dating to the early 18th century and displaying beautifully figured wal...
Category
Antique 17th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase
x4 parts (could be split and used either side of an Alcove/Fireplace)
sku 2132
Together W202.5 x D41 x H225 cm
Base W198 x ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large antique 18th-century English oak chest of drawers / desk / chest with secr
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English oak secretary features a beautiful stepped interior and dates from the 18th century. It can be easily placed in almost any interior, in the room of your choice. ...
Category
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Pair of Black Murano Glass and Brass Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Sleek pair of black Murano glass and brass cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made and exude a luxurious and stylish look, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Murano Glass
$10,800 / set
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase After Stickley c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase c1920
Measures - 61 3/4" x 46 1/8" x 14 3/4"
An antique bookcase from the Arts and Crafts era, circa 1920, and int...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bicycle Repair Shop Drawers Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bicycle Repair Shop Drawers Circa 1930s
- Comes in 2 parts
- Solid pine shelves on the top section
- Sliding pine doors with brass handles along the bottom section
- 45 drawers with...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
cubbies. The lower case consists of four graduated drawers, each retaining its handsome oval brass pulls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
Library Bookcase
Located in London, England
Four door mahogany library bookcase on four drawer base. Circa 1870.
H 262cm x W 261cm x D 48cm
Category
Antique 1870s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$12,692
Pangea Walnut
Brass Wall Unit
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Playfully inspired by the supercontinent that once unified all landmasses on Earth, this MDF wall unit balances restraint and sophistication. Its rigorous lines are softened by the i...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,375 / item
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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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