Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Malachite, Bronze
20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli
1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Pine, Cherry
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1970s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1880s Dutch Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1770s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine, Plywood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cane, Maple
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s Gothic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1820s Italian Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1870s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
16th Century English Tudor Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s American Victorian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
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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