Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Brass
18th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1830s Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Canadian Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Wenge
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century German Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Cut Steel
1960s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Brass
19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century English Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1970s French Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood
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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