Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century Swiss Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Smoked Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Bronze, Steel
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Philippine Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1820s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
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.