Small Antique Bookcases
Late 19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Bookcases
Bamboo
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Small Antique Bookcases
Wood, Beech
1920s Italian Art Deco Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Belgian Industrial Small Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bookcases
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bookcases
Pine
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1870s French Napoleon III Small Antique Bookcases
Kingwood
18th Century Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Small Antique Bookcases
Other
18th Century Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century English George I Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English British Colonial Small Antique Bookcases
Brass
1920s French Louis XV Small Antique Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century British Regency Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s Indian Small Antique Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century British Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 1900s Indian Small Antique Bookcases
Teak
1860s English Small Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century British Small Antique Bookcases
Oak
1830s English William IV Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s European Art Deco Small Antique Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century European Country Small Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Pine
19th Century English Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century European Regency Small Antique Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Small Antique Bookcases
Ebony, Mahogany
18th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
1750s Italian Small Antique Bookcases
Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1860s British High Victorian Small Antique Bookcases
Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Small Antique Bookcases
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Small Antique Bookcases
Brass
18th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Small Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
1920s Small Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 19th Century Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century German Rustic Small Antique Bookcases
Oak, Horn
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Small Antique Bookcases
Brass
18th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Small Antique Bookcases
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
Mid-19th Century Irish George III Small Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Small Antique Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1850s Italian Small Antique Bookcases
Poplar
1870s French Renaissance Revival Small Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Small Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1790s British George III Small Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Small Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Small Antique Bookcases
Brass, Iron
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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