Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Early 1900s Finnish Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Birch
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Amboyna
1930s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Reed
Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech, Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Latvian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1920s Polish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century English Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Iron
20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stained Glass, 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.