Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1890s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century European Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1910s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Steel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Cherry, Birch
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1830s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, 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.