Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Uranium Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Palisander
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
20th Century French Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Plywood
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Adam Style Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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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