Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1870s British Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine, Paint
1840s English Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1840s Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century British Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
16th Century Portuguese Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1800s American Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Poplar, Pine
Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Steel
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
17th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ceramic, Oak
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1920s English Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Welsh Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century German Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cut Steel
1880s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Plywood
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Yew
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century German Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Pine
20th Century French Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1890s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century American Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
18th Century German Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Italian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
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.