Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1940s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
1970s Swedish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Honduran Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1810s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1880s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Steel
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1680s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1810s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Paint
19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Metal
18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak, Oak
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
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.
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