Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cane, Ash, Rattan
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1950s European Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1980s Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century American Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Unknown Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
1970s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1990s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, 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.