Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Cherry
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Fabric, Birch
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry, Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
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.