Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 18th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1850s Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tulipwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1810s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s Italian Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1820s Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century British Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Other
1850s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1800s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1810s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1810s Russian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1790s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gesso, Pine
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire 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.