Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1880s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1830s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
1820s Belgian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century British Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1880s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-18th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1780s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Nutwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century English Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
1820s Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1800s Belgian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1860s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Kingwood
1930s Spanish Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1890s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
1930s French Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
1960s Italian Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lead
1880s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1820s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
2010s Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
1940s French Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1790s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1840s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.