Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Nickel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bentwood
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Oak, Pine
Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pearwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s German Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Macassar
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.