Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Brass
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1980s Italian Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Wire
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s British Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sycamore
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1930s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1950s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1970s Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Late 19th Century European Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Travertine, Brass
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.