Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine, Marble, Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Polyester
1890s North American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Nickel
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Maple
2010s Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Palisander
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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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