Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
2010s Danish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s French Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Italian Adirondack Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Dutch Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Swiss Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
2010s Dutch Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Metal
Early 1900s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Spanish Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s English Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine
1930s American Mission Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Hardwood
1960s Italian Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate
2010s French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Enamel
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
1930s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Crystal, Gold Leaf
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American American Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Primitive Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s American Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s Danish Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gesso, Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Concrete, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
2010s Chinese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
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.