Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English William IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Dutch Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Beech
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Belgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1930s American Hepplewhite Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mission Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1790s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
1950s American Hepplewhite Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1870s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1760s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
1970s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
2010s Canadian Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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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