Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar, Pine, Paint
18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Limestone, Metal
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Brass
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1920s American American Classical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Porcelain, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
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.