Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1760s Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1890s Japanese Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1650s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1820s Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century German Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1650s European Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
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.