Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Tin
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s Mexican Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s Mexican Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Portuguese Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Spanish Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s English Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
1970s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1820s American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Metal
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
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.