Mid Century Steel Case
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Shelves
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Shelves
Steel
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Steel, Metal
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Cabinets
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.