Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Philippine Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Faux Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Philippine Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 2000s Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1990s Asian Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1990s Philippine Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Precious Stone
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.