Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1880s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1920s English Victorian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1810s Swiss Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s German Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Other
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mission Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry, Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.
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