Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Birch
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Formica, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Raffia, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
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
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
1960s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Aluminum
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Rosewood, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Seagrass, Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood
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.