French Library Cabinet
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Country Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1890s French Adam Style Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Bookcases
Walnut, Oak
Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Elm
Antique Early 1900s French Country Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Vitrines
Antique 1880s French Empire Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Other Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Bookcases
Oak
20th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Beech
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
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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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