Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1870s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1850s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1850s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1810s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel, Brass
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1850s American High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century English High Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1870s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1910s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
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.