Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Crystal, Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl, Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Formica, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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.