Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1950s European Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Berlin Iron
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century German Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.