Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
20th Century Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Rosewood
Early 1900s Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Creamware, Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century British Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1860s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1870s Norwegian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1920s Italian Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1760s Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Yew
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Ormolu
1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1910s French Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Burl
Early 20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Granite
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.