Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Mongolian Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Slate, Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Wood
1930s French Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 2000s American Shaker Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Acrylic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s English Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Unknown Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1940s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Burl
1990s English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Felt
1990s English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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.
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