Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1990s American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1820s Belgian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1860s English Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1840s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1860s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Olive, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Slovak Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Plate
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1730s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique 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.