Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1780s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paldao, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Stainless Steel
1830s English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gesso, Wood
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plywood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Faux Leather
2010s Chinese Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Zebra Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s British Louis XIV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s German Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rock Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Ebony
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Glass, Ash
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
2010s American Modern 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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