Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1810s Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 1800s European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
2010s American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Art Glass, Oak
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1860s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Early 1800s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony, Oak, Pine
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
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.