Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate, Teak
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1920s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Pine, Beech
19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin, Macassar
1830s English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Dutch Dutch Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Fir
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1820s English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Plywood
Early 20th Century Dutch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
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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