Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century French Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1920s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Pine, Plywood
1950s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1940s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plywood, Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Polish Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swiss Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Birch, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1930s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Paint
1970s Ukrainian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1920s British Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
1760s Portuguese Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1920s Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1820s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
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.