Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Dutch Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Mahogany
1790s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century German Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Spruce
Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s French Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Softwood
1760s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Serpentine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Copper
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
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.