Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold, Brass
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
1880s British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Oak, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Teak
2010s British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ceramic, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood, Walnut
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1830s Danish Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
20th Century French Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut, Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
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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