Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s European Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Bakelite, Walnut
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1800s European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1880s European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1870s English Regency Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Rosewood
1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 18th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Syrian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
1920s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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