Lighted Bookcase
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Swiss Bookcases
Concrete
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut, Yew
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Other
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Secretaires
Hardwood
20th Century European Campaign Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Secretaires
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Tin
Mid-20th Century English Bookcases
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1860s Italian Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Bookcases
Teak
2010s French Bookcases
Metal
2010s French Bookcases
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Other Bookcases
Wood, Plexiglass, Ash
Vintage 1950s English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires
Oak
2010s Chinese Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
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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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