Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Spruce, Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1680s English Charles II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown William and Mary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.
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