Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Velvet
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple
1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood
1930s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Iron
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Brass, Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Satinwood
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Glass, Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
1840s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Birch
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
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.