Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century European Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 20th Century British George II Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1700s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Walnut
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1800s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Boxwood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s English George IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century European George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century European George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Hardwood
1850s English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1760s European George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th 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 III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
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.