Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Aluminum
18th Century French Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1830s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1990s Swedish Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Louis Philippe Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
1950s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic, Beech, Oak
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stained Glass, Wood
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar, Fir
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s European Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
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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