Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Burl
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Swedish Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Nutwood, Fir
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1880s Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century German Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s American Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Paint
2010s Italian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century European Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1890s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1910s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
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.