Tall Antique Bookcase
1920s French Art Deco Tall Antique Bookcase
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Antique Bookcase
Wire
19th Century Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
19th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century Adam Style Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
1810s English Regency Tall Antique Bookcase
Hardwood, Pine
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Tall Antique Bookcase
Brass
19th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine, Blown Glass
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tall Antique Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tall Antique Bookcase
Brass, Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Louis Philippe Tall Antique Bookcase
Wood
Early 20th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Brass, Bronze, Copper
18th Century Italian Tall Antique Bookcase
Wood
1820s English Georgian Tall Antique Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century French International Style Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
1910s English Edwardian Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tall Antique Bookcase
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
1820s English George III Tall Antique Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
1810s English George III Tall Antique Bookcase
Leather, Elm
1810s English Regency Tall Antique Bookcase
Leather, Hardwood
1860s English Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 1900s Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
1870s French Régence Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
1850s English Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
1790s British Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
1920s Tall Antique Bookcase
Hardwood
1860s French Empire Revival Tall Antique Bookcase
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
19th Century English Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tall Antique Bookcase
Chestnut
1870s American Eastlake Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Tall Antique Bookcase
Glass, Oak
18th Century English Georgian Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 20th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Oak
Early 19th Century European Directoire Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Tall Antique Bookcase
Brass
1870s English Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Tall Antique Bookcase
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tall Antique Bookcase
Walnut
19th Century French Other Tall Antique Bookcase
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tall Antique Bookcase
Pine
Early 20th Century French Tall Antique Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Tall Antique Bookcase
Birch, Oak
1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Tall Antique Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Tall Antique Bookcase
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Country Tall Antique Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Paint
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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.
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