Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
1810s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1860s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
1960s Belgian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Granite, Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1800s Baltic Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1840s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1840s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1850s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1890s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Giltwood
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
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.