Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Chinese Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Leather
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cut Steel
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
2010s British Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
1850s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
1960s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Late 18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1820s Russian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble
2010s French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1930s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Zebra Wood, Amboyna
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1820s British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Crystal, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1960s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Elm, Giltwood
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1790s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ebony, Paint, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Kingwood
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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