Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Welsh Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paldao, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Walnut, Satinwood, Birch
Early 1800s French Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1970s Belgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Formica
1930s British Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin, Macassar
1830s English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s Sheraton Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wicker, Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
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.
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