Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century German Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Olive, Walnut, Burl
1890s English Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Oak
1940s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1910s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Metal
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Spanish Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century British Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s Mexican Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1800s English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Poplar
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1870s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel, Brass
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Steel
1920s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique 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.