Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1970s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1990s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.