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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, chest of drawers, wengé, metal, Italy, 1950s This well-designed piece is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angled shap...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Customizable Sideboard With Resin Base & Wood Structure
Located in New York, NY
This design features a base inspired by the organic forms found in nature, characterized by bold lines and graceful curves, resulting in an appealing visual composition. The base is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin, Wood, Lacquer

La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La Permanente Mob...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot ‘Harry’s Bar’ Cocktail Table with Dry Bar
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot, coffee table with dry bar, brushed aluminum, plexiglass, lacquered wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s This ico...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired BBPR to design their New York showroom on Fifth Avenue and to create their first series of office furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here. It won the Compasso d'Oro Award in 1962. The cabinet contains compartments with drawers secured on both sides. The top is furnished with dark brown vinyl which adds a sturdy touch the overall industrial appearance. Studio B.B.P.R. was an Italian architectural partnership founded in Milan in 1932 by Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969) who had studied at the Politecnico di Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects found each other in their opposition to fascism in Italy in the 1930s and 1940s during Mussolini's autocratic regime. The architects therefore believed in developing a style that would have no references to contemporary politics. During the Second World War, they all joined the resistance. However, Rogers, a Jew, fled to Switzerland and both Belgiojoso and Banfi were deported to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where Banfi died in 1945. Despite the immense loss of Banfi, their architectural practice continued in the same name as before after...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

1960s Solid Wheeled Walnut Flip Top Server Bar Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid walnut wood. High quality construction. Solid brass hardware. Removable Granite top inlay. On wheels for easy handling. Buffet measures 42W X 20D X 31H( flipped top). 68W x 20...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Other

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, chestnut, pine, brass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, sideboard, chestnut, cane, brass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century French Wooden Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
Enhance your home with the elegant sophistication of this 19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers, crowned with a luxurious marble top. This exquisite piece features a graceful s...
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Fast Track, Buffet with Curved Edges in Sleek Black Finish
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary and minimalist design of this mango wood sideboard buffet in a sleek black finish epitomizes understated elegance. Its minimalist aesthetic is characterized by clean...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Art Deco Armoire with Decorative Illustrations by Artisan Maker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armoire, walnut, glass, France, 1930s This exceptional armoire undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The design convinces visually through its grotesque execution ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Posborg & Meyhoff for Sibast Møbler Cabinet with Six Drawers in Pau Ferro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Posborg & Meyhoff for Sibast Møbler, cabinet, pau ferro and steel, Denmark, 1960s This great cabinet is potentially the most beautiful way to organize your files, or to store your i...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern desk pays homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century chifonier made in France boasts a refined marble top, resting over a wooden case with three deep and two shallow drawers adorned by gilded bail pulls. A curious ang...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castelo Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Castelo modern desk table pays h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

De Coene 'Madison' Wall-Mounted Cabinet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene Frères, wall-mounted bar cabinet model 'Madison', walnut, Belgium, 1958. Floating wall-mounted dry bar in walnut by de Belgian manufactu...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Yngve Ekström 'Bangkok' Cabinet for AB Westbergs Möbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yngve Ekström for AB Westbergs Möbler 'Bangkok' cabinet, teak, beech, mahogany, Sweden, 1950s. A beautiful cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström for AB Westbergs Möbler in the 1950s. This cabinet displays structured door panels that are decorated in an entangled carving of the wood, which adds to the appeal of this beautiful piece. The light colored frame in beech wood makes a nice open contrast to the darker colored closed cabinet. This body of this piece is made in teak wood with beautiful grain. Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) was a Swedish furniture designer, wood carver and architect. Ekström was one of the pioneers of what we nowadays call modern Scandinavian furniture...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, lacquered oak, brass, Belgium, 1970s This Belgian sideboard features a clear rhythm and flow established by means of a well thought through lay out that is utterly well-bal...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Carlo Marelli & Massimo Molteni 'Tula' Sideboard in Red Birdseye Maple
By Carlo Marelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Marelli and Massimo Molteni for Guiseppe Borghi & Figli, sideboard, model 'Tula', red stained birdseye maple, glass, fine leather, Italy, 1980s ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Glass, Birdseye Maple

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Hobart modern bookcase was born to mimic the natural ebb and flow of life. Through its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Showcase in Walnut and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vitrine, walnut, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Europe, 1940s. This wonderful Art Deco showcase is made in Europe in the 1940s and is executed in partially carved walnut wood. This s...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Wardrobe with Walnut Grissinato Front and Brass Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or highboard, walnut, ash, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, plastic, Italy, 1950s Elegant and modern at the same time, this magnificent armoire is by the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Sideboard With Gradient Lacquer In Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Lacquered: Yellow Mellow Gradient, gloss varnish Product Details: Exterior - Solid wood, multilayer plywood and MDF. - Feet in solid wood and fixed with stainless s...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Plywood, Lacquer

Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Showcase, oak, glass and metal, Europe, 1940s. This large showcase is made in dark stained oak, with sliding glass doors and a glass top and sides. The transparency allows the user ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Contemporary Handcrafted Wood Sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina " contemporary sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos is handcrafted using an innovative technique that allows wood panels contortion by means of a shaped canvas consequently ob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s. This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the inlay veneer and the graphi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production, 1960s. In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufact...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Maison Regain Grand Highboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, wardrobe, solid elm, brass, France, 1970s A rare armoire designed and crafted by Maison Regain. The wardrobe is sturdy and combines a simplified yet complex design wi...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth

Mid-century Indonesian wood carved cabinet
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful carved cabinet in wood, made in Indonesia in the second half of the 20th century. Country cabinet, anonymous work. Nice details and carvings. Overall good condition, traces...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet with Secretaire in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet with secretaire, oak, leather, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is e...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Leather

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s This impressive library is designed by Itali...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Dieter Waeckerlin Highboard in Teak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, wardrobe, teak, seagrass, Germany, 1950s This rare and stunning large cabinet or wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel features a body made ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Seagrass, Teak

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard in oak, France, 1960s This large sideboard is designed by French designer dup Guillerme et Chambron. It features three doors...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinets in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s. Unique formation of conforming cabinets executed in solid teak designed by the Danish desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Credenza in oak by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This sideboard is equipped with two slidi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ceramic, Oak

Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s. With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Large Wall Unit in Teak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, wall unit, model 'BO71', teak, pine, brass, Denmark, 1950s This eccentric library unit designed by the renowned designer Finn Juhl is based on an elongated c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shel...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Dresser by Broyhill Premier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Two identical dressers are available. They are listed and sold individually. Please inquire if you are only interested in both Well it’s 2024, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on this Chapter One Yellow Dresser...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Hardwood

Swedish Large Art Deco Cabinet in Oak with Original Glass Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large cabinet, oak, lacquered wood, original glass, Sweden, 1930s. This large cabinet made in Sweden in the 1930s has a dark and theatrical appearance. This substantial piece is mad...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Unique Midcentury Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, Material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large cabinet, oak, France, 1960s This excellent and large highboard is a perfect example of the skillfull woodwork by designer duo Guillerme...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Art Deco Vitrine Bar or Display Cabinet attributed to Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sale...! Feel free to make an offer...! French Art Deco rosewood showcase, display cabinet from the 1940's, attributed to Jules Leleu. Features intricate inlay marquetry details on...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Contemporary Sideboard In Black Stained Oak
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Italian sideboard is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Italian furniture makers. Handcrafted from solid oak, it boasts a rich black pigment finish that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Michelin Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit Made in France c1900-1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit (étagère since it is French) probably made for a Michelin Tire dealer between 1900 and 1920. We deliberately chose to leave the étagère in ...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s. This cabinet executed in solid teak is a design by the Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Or...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno ,'Domino' library, wood, black lacquered wood, Italy, 1966 Modern and attractive modular bookcase system designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno in 1966. This ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s. Outstanding Spanish sideboard that is executed by Biosca in a beautiful way. The door panels feature a relief surface of graphic carve...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Giuseppe Rivadossi Sizable Sideboard in Stained Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sideboard, stained oak, Italy, 1960s This striking sideboard by Giuseppe Rivadossi pleases the eye by all means. Rivadossi, an Italian sculptor and furniture des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Luciano Frigerio Sideboard in Lacquered Wood and Geometric Brass Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio, sideboard, brass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s This exquisite sideboard, created by the creative Italian designer Luciano Frigerio, exemplifies the aesthetic sensi...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Elegant Mounted Sideboard in Teak and Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, teak, lacquered wood, Europe, 1960s. Elegant mounted sideboard made in teak and lacquered wood. This sideboard appears very sleek and sober but notice the nice detaili...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak, Lacquer

Le Corbusier from Unité d’Habitation de Marseille Wardrobe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Le Corbusier and Atelier des Bâtisseurs (ATBAT) for Charles Barberis, Les Salines, Ajaccio, wardrobe, oak, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, France, 19...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Danish Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, teak, beech, Denmark, late 1940s. Excellent Danish cabinet executed in beautiful teak that shows a dynamic grain pattern. An open exterior is realised with the ‘cabinet-on...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Teak

Rare Raoul Clement & R. Verot French Highboard in Sycamore
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raoul Clement and R. Verot, cabinet, varnished sycamore, dark stained wood, France, 1955 This rare cabinet is designed by French cabinetmaker Paul Cléme...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Sycamore

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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