Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Malachite, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Poplar, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century German Renaissance Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine, Paint
1940s American Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Yew
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Ebony
1770s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan, Walnut
1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1920s English Mission Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sapele Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Late 20th Century Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American American Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Silk
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut, Cedar
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Indian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century English Charles II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.
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