Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1980s English Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1960s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American British Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Cane
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Primitive Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tin
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Hungarian Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1970s British Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Country 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.
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