Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1890s Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tulipwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s Spanish Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1770s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Burl
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1880s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lead
Early 20th Century French Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1870s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Paint
1920s Danish Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1860s Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Leather
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
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.