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Antique octagonal open free standing bookcase in partridge wood
Located in Sherborne, GB
William 4th open free standing bookcase in octagonal form made from partridge wood veneer with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Roman Bookcases

Materials

Cedar

Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960. This free-standing
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1920/30’s open fronted free-standing bookcase
Located in London, GB
A free-standing open fronted vintage bookcase with 4 shelves. The two end supports taper towards
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1800's Antique Spanish, Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved, Masks, Bookcase!!
Located in Austin, TX
masterpiece features dark wood tones, intricate carvings, and figurative motifs. The free-standing bookcase
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1800s Antique French Napoleon III, Open Shelf, Walnut, App. 8'4" L., Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
a touch of elegance to any room. Manufactured in the 1800s, this free-standing bookcase exudes the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian mid-century modern sky-deck colored bookcase by Stildomus, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern sky-deck colored bookcase by Stildomus, 1960s. Free-standing bookcase
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Large Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookcase, Glazed, Free-standing, Full-height, Gothic, Oak H271cm 107" L226cm89"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL, LATE GEORGIAN, GOTHIC-REVIVAL BOOKCASE WITH CHARACTERISTIC GOTHIC DETAILING AND
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet Eshe by WHB Germany, 1950s The bookshelf
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s Measurements: Height : 225 cm Width : 145 cm Depth : 40 cm Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying. A wooden crat...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
e spazio abitativo. Questa Libreria Free-Standing è ideale per il soggiorno, l’ufficio o la camera
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
furniture also produced by ISA. As you can see from the last photos, a hanging bookcase with the same design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Very Important Antique Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcase After Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This bookcase is basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original. These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing bookcase as we know it today
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20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each comes with a black vinyl seat (more for decoration than practical use). The first un...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
version is for sale anywhere. Conceived in the late 1950s as a floor-to-ceiling free-standing bookcase
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kurt Ostervig Teak Danish Credenza/ Hutch
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
right. Can be centered or used as a free standing bookcase/ display. Original Condition with some ring
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Kurt Ostervig Teak Danish Credenza/ Hutch
Kurt Ostervig Teak Danish Credenza/ Hutch
H 31.75 in W 82.75 in D 21.5 in
2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 2.2 METER SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRAWERS PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the free-standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016 they celebrated their 350th anniversary, these
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 2.2 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase was designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

LOVELY VINTAGE DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE FOR STORING TRINKETS & BOOKs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
standing library open bookcase with fluted sides Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of tall free standing open bookcases with
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
standing modular bookcases and practical tea tables. Wave is a complement made of metal sheets, the
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
standing modular bookcases and practical tea tables. Wave is a complement made of metal sheets, the
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
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Vintage 1930s British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Emporium Shelving Unit
Emporium Shelving Unit
H 46 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in
21st Century Modern Steel White Coffee Table Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
standing modular bookcases and practical tea tables. Wave is a complement made of metal sheets, the
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Barzilay style free standing bookcase #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D16 H76 Well preserved walnut free standing bookcase. Item has one fully closed compartment
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Barzilay style free standing bookcase #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D16 H76 Well preserved walnut free standing bookcase. Item has one fully open compartment with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome and highly decorative open free standing bookcase with four adjustable shelves. Good
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
H 59 in W 27.25 in D 16.5 in
MidCentury Canadian Walnut 881 Free Standing Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Geometrical midcentury bookshelf on feet produced in Canada in the 1960s, walnut veneered corpus with black painted leg structure. Shelves can be adjusted.
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple. Tall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A mahogany open bookcase on bracket feet with four graduated shelves above two drawers. Arthur
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Early 2000s British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mid-Century Modern Brass Free Standing Corner Shelf 1970s 380e
Located in Budapest, HU
This corner bookshelf features glass wooden and massive brass joints. It's a rare Mid-Century Modern piece from the 1970s.     
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1970s Midcentury Teak Rare G Plan Book Case Free Standing Unit
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Rare book shelf or storage unit by G Plan. Minimally designed with a Danish sensibility. Two cupboards at the top and 2 drawers at the bottom. Open book shelving in between. G Plan l...
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figured Walnut Double-Sided Open Dwarf Bookcase
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
-standing dwarf bookcase stands on a walnut veneered plinth with four original castors.
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Quartz Crystal Obelisk
Located in Livingston, NJ
natural inclusions in the interior of the obelisk. Beautiful statement piece in any bookcase of free
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20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Quartz Crystal Obelisk
Quartz Crystal Obelisk
H 12.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Modernist Italian Free Standing Bookcase in Bent Plywood
Located in London, GB
Free standing bookcase or shelving unit is made in high quality bent ply with a hardwood outer
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plywood

German Teak & Chrome Free Standing Bookcase from Image Wand System Furniture
By Nouvelles Images
Located in Gaggenau, DE
German teak and chrome free standing bookcase/desk from Image Wand System Furniture, 1960s. Made
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Six-Tier Free Standing Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany six tiered bookcase with drawer, circa 1840.
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Antique 1840s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century open fronted free-standing bookcase
Located in London, GB
A tall and slim solid pine free-standing open ended bookcase with 3 shelves. Size Width 56cm x
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Antique Early 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Pine

1950s Danish Free Standing Bookcase Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1950s Danish bookcase or room divider By Kurt Ostervig for International Designers Group. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Free-Standing Bookcase by Lyby Mobler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

White Free Standing Bookcase with Bureau Desk and Single Sliding Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this nice utilitarian free standing white bookcase with writing bureau
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20th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Large Open Back Bookcases Shelves Wall Units Room Dividers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice high quality all solid wood craftsmanship free standing bookcases - room dividers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Cado Style Standing Units
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish modern free standing bookcase units in the style of Poul Cadovius. Units can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Danish Cado Style Standing Units
Danish Cado Style Standing Units
H 73 in W 30 in D 17 in
19th Century Irish Regency Freestanding Bookcase By Williams & Gibton Of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Irish Regency rosewood free standing bookcase attributed to Williams & Gibton of Dublin
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s Free-standing bookcase in glossy red lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern floor-to-ceiling wood and brass bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern floor-to-ceiling wood and brass bookcase, 1960s Free-standing bookcase
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Free Standing Pagoda Bookcase
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley bookcase, free standing with four cantilevered shelves with subtle pagoda detailing
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Free Standing Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality marquetry inlaid mahogany free standing revolving bookcase having a
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Other

Pair Tomado bookcases by D Dekker free standing 1960
By Tomado
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Matchig set of bookcases with nice industrial blue uprights, great contrast with the white and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Free-Standing Teak Bookcase with Brass Details, Midcentury, 1950s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant 1950s Italian bookcase wall-unit with teak shelves, cabinet, metal mounts and brass details
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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Free Standing Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the free standing bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A free standing bookcase — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the free standing bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A free standing bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made free standing bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kurt Østervig, Poul Cadovius and Bernini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Free Standing Bookcase?

The average selling price for a free standing bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,433, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $22,650 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Free Standing Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.

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