Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s German Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century English Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Beech, Maple
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Early 2000s Philippine Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1780s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Indonesian Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1870s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Slate, Brass, Copper, Pewter, Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine, Plywood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Elm, Pine
1880s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1850s German Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique 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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