Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Felt, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Tin
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
1880s German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Pine
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
2010s French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Olive, Walnut
1890s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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
1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
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
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1730s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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.