Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1710s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Mahogany
1770s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1930s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1790s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1790s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1780s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1790s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1770s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ironstone, Hardwood
Early 1900s Portuguese Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1760s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
19th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
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.