Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic, Wood
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Composition, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Onyx, Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Granite, Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cut Steel
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
2010s Argentine Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Onyx, Brass
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Lacquer
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.