Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bone, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Ash, Plywood
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Dutch Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Maple, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
20th Century German Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
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.