Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.