Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Lacquer, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cane, Walnut
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass
1940s British Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Paint
1920s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Sheet Metal
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass
1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1920s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
Late 20th Century Spanish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rock Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Goatskin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron, Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1970s German Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Laminate
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
2010s Agra Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Resin
1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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