Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Maple, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1940s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Silver Leaf
1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Macassar
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s American Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wool
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
1910s Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s Norwegian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Enamel, Nickel
1940s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak, Padouk
1940s Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
1940s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Burl, Bog Wood, Oak, Maple, Boxwood, Birch, Glass, Palisander
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
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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