Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Concrete
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century European Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Birch
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Natural Fiber
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
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.