Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century European George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Other
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Glass
1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 18th Century German Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1980s North American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Swedish Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Shaker Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
2010s German Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
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.
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