Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood, Satinwood
Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
1950s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel, Wire
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
2010s French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Cherry
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Felt, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Uranium Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1810s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Concrete
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
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.