Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Grand Tour Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1980s Hepplewhite Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Tulipwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut
1990s Classical Greek Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Malachite, Brass
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Shaker Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1990s American Dutch Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s Philippine Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
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.