Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1890s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1800s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
2010s Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Early 1800s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1810s Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1810s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Birch, Walnut
1760s American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1840s Irish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1790s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1880s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1830s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
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.