Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Velvet, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plywood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1890s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Macassar
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
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.