Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
Early 1700s German Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Blown Glass, Maple
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1850s Danish Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.