Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1820s Irish Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Siena Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
20th Century German Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1770s Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Burl, Ebony
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Restauration Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1720s Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
1830s Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1800s Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1890s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1870s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century German Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Macassar, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century German Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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.
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