Ornate Bookcase
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1820s English George IV Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1840s Scottish Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Buffets
Brass
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1860s English Jacobean Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Dressers
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut, Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Stained Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Pine
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Gothic Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Bookcases
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bookcases
Early 20th Century Scottish Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century Scottish Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Indian British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
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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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