Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Palisander
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1940s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sycamore
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Glass, Mirror
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood, Parchment Paper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wenge
20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sycamore
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Palisander
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Acrylic, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Siena Marble, Nickel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony, Burl, Lacquer
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique 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.