Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint, Wood
1850s German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1910s French Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
1980s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
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.