Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century European Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century French Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1760s English Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1760s Danish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 1800s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
1850s Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1950s Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
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.