Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
1860s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Granite
1830s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1910s French Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sapele Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 1900s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bone, Leather, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.