Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1650s Unknown Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1990s American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1720s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
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.