Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1960s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s English Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Brass
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
Late 19th Century Scottish Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s American Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1820s Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Teak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Elm
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Copper
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wenge
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Elm
1880s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
1820s British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
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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