Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1920s American American Classical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Iron, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fir
Late 19th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Indian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1880s American Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1860s French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
1860s French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
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.