Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Sapele Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Mid-19th Century Danish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wicker, Oak
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic, Laminate, Beech, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
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.