Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1860s English Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mesh, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
1840s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
18th Century Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Lacquer
1760s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Cherry
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.