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English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf Cheast of drawers
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 200cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 3-parts, 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 200cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 107.88 in D 15.75 in
Peter Hvidt Modular Freestanding Solid Teak Bookcases / Wall Units
By Peter Hvidt, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1966
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 71" wide (both bays), 35.5″ wide (each bay) x 19″ deep x 8...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Walnut Freestanding Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
By Milo Baughman
Located in Coronado, CA
room divider.
The bookcase has been lovingly restored and is in wonderful vintage condition, solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 74.41 in W 74.02 in D 16.54 in
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By John Van Koert, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
H 42 in W 54 in D 15 in
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Art Deco Italian bookshelf made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 44 in W 18.75 in D 13.75 in
Unique Midcentury Freestanding Brass Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelves. This beautiful vintage modern bookcase makes the perfect eye-catching addition to any home
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Bengt Ruda, 1960
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Bengt Ruda, 1960s
Design : Danish design by the designer Bengt Ruda
Dimensions:
Height: 73 ------ 164 cm
Width: 121 cm
Dept...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 62.6 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional design of the mid-century era with this exquisite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase 2 Sections Arflex
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 62.6 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase '6' for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi
By Edmondo Palutari, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall cabinet cupboard - bookcase made of dark stained rosewood, Italy 1960s.
All elements can be
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 98.43 in D 17.33 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella Set of 4 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases by Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bookcases.
This is a wonderful and very versatile freestanding bookcase with many possibilities. This is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Small freestanding wooden bookcase by Isa Bergamo from the 50s and 60s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Padova, IT
ISA Bergamo
The I.S.A. (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) factory, also known as ISA, ISA Bergamo and ISA Italia, was founded in the late 1940s near Bergamo in Ponte San Pietro.
It pr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Brown Wood Freestanding Italian Bookcase
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
A linear fashion freestanding bookcase made in Italy, representative of the minimalism of the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 87.01 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Swiss Modernist V-Shaped Freestanding Shelving Unit
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative midcentury Swiss manufactured modernist freestanding triangle shaped shelving unit
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Metal and Brass Freestanding Bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood, metal and brass freestanding bookcase, 1960s.
Freestanding wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 86.62 in W 93.71 in D 16.54 in
Danish Modern Freestanding Bookcase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This piece is both sleek and slender. Great side profile and total beauty.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Freestanding Bookcase in Wood by Fratelli Proserpio
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage wooden bookcase designed by Fratelli Proserpino of fine Italian craftsmanship in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Freestanding Bookcase by Ib Kofod-Larsen 1954
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
freestanding shelving system.
A very beautiful and elegant piece of Danish mid-century modern design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Founders Style MCM Walnut Cane Front Freestanding Wall Unit Section Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders style mid century walnut cane front freestanding wall unit section bookcase
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 73 in W 33.75 in D 16 in
Italian Teak Wood Freestanding Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase is composed by 2 modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.71 in W 66.54 in D 15.75 in
Italian Teak Wood Freestanding Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Dassi et Figli, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase is composed by three modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.71 in W 99.22 in L 80.71 in
Italian Teak Wood freestanding Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Dassi et Figli, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase is composed by three modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 80.71 in W 99.22 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in L 31.5 in
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving with Desk Shelf, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving / book racks with rare desk shelf - designed mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in L 31.5 in
Kurt Ostervig Danish Freestanding Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, circa 1960
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding room divider/bookshelf is a top -quality unit. Design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 41.34 in L 70.87 in
French Midcentury Wire Freestanding Shelf with Diamond Motifs and C-Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French wire freestanding shelf from the mid 20th century, with scrolling accents. Created
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Louis van Teeffelen freestanding wall unit Webe The Netherlands 1960
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large freestanding wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, The Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 100.01 in D 15.75 in
Bert England for John Widdicomb Freestanding Bow Front Wall Unit
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in Peabody, MA
Freestanding wall unit cabinet in walnut with solid brass hardware, by Bert England for John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Unique, graceful form with three hexagonal shelves in faux wood grain laminated pressboard and a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 56 in W 15.75 in D 14.25 in
Double Bay Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodge
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s, exemplifies the best of mid-century modern craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 63 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Freestanding Teak Bookcase by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Victoria, BC
This exquisite freestanding bookcase is a part of the distinguished "Royal System" line, envisioned
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Painted Freestanding Bookcase with Green Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A continental vintage painted freestanding bookcase from the mid-20th century, with green accents
Category
Mid-20th Century European Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 52.5 in W 30 in D 11.5 in
Freestanding vintage bookcase by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Ranst, VAN
This freestanding bookcase, designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 70.87 in W 122.05 in D 15.75 in
Danish Pecan Freestanding Bookcase
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish freestanding bookcase or shelving unit in pecan with tapered legs. In original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950's Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases Freestanding Wall Units
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern freestanding wall units with four bookshelves and lower cabinet. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 74.81 in W 67.72 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Freestanding Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An impressive vintage Italian shelving unit that devotes one side entirely to displaying items on shelves while the other side offers storage options. Quality construction with a ric...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Poul Nørreklit Modular Freestanding Bookcase Cabinet Plexiglass
By Poul Nørreklit, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, BE
This Norrektlit cabinet is a functional storage system consisting of various cabinets, drawers and multiple shelves.
These can be arranged individually within three columns.
The ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Bookcase Veneered Freestanding Wood & Metal, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice Italian modern freestanding wall unit with adjustable components. Assorted cases and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Italian Modernist Mahogany, Brass and Steel Freestanding Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Italian modernist freestanding bookcase or room divider, circa 1950s, beautifully crafted of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 61.75 in W 27.75 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Kurt Ostervig
By Povl Dinesen, Kurt Østervig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or wall unit designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen. Five shelves (4 shelves are 10'' lower shelf is deeper at 16''). The shelves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Freestanding Library in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Freestanding wall unit or library, cherry, Italy, 1960s
Made by a skilled craftsman in Italy, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in
Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving unit. It has 7 compartments. It is painted green with great patina. Would look great...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1970s, French Freestanding Bronze Bookshelf in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s French freestanding bronze bookshelf with fittings and wooden shelves, in the style of Maison
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 9.45 in
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Freestanding Mid Century Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the freestanding mid century bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every freestanding mid century bookcase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect freestanding mid century bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A freestanding mid century bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made freestanding mid century bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tomado, Adriaan Dekker and Edmoudo Palutari are consistently popular.
How Much is a Freestanding Mid Century Bookcase?
Prices for a freestanding mid century bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $544 and can go as high as $9,204, while the average can fetch as much as $3,073.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.