Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Canvas
1730s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Elm
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century English Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1810s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Birch
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1850s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1870s French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1890s German Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Suede, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
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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