Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1720s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
20th Century Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Paint
20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 20th Century British Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century European Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.