Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Seagrass, Teak
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Laminate, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Slate, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Formica, Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Raffia, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Raffia, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
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.