Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1890s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1820s British Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1880s British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1770s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century British Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1880s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Pine, Cherry
Early 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Dutch Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Early 18th Century British George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Burl
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
18th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1810s English Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1800s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
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.
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