Postmodern Bookcase
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Laminate, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases
Chrome
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Chrome
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Walnut
20th Century Malaysian Post-Modern Bookcases
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Children's Furniture
Metal
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Cherry, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
1990s Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s American Modern Wallpaper
Paint, Paper
2010s Chinese Minimalist Benches
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bookcases
Olive
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Laminate
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Laminate
20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Metal
Late 20th Century American Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Pottery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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