Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1870s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1870s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1880s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood
1910s Canadian Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s English Victorian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century British Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1860s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1840s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pewter
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1850s Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
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.