Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Softwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Softwood
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1980s American Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1720s German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1920s European Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s European Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
1740s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
2010s German Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Acrylic, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1890s Polish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Palisander
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Berlin Iron
1890s Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.