Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mirror
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ultrasuede, Hardwood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Brass
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Indian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Nickel
2010s Tunisian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Other
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bone, Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
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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