Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1970s Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1860s American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
1870s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Japonisme Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century English Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plywood
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1850s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century 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.
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