Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Nickel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1890s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
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.