Midcentury Case Piece Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Grasscloth, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s French Modern Credenzas
Oak, Maple, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Lucite, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Parchment Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Formica, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Teak, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Hickory
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Chrome
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.