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Tambour File Cabinet Teak

Mid-Century Teak File Cabinet Credenza Tambour Doors
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional teak file cabinet/credenza, circa 1970’s, made in Denmark, by Dyrlund. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Tambour Door File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style rolling door cabinet with shallow drawers. Great for home or office storage
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Tambour Door File Cabinet
Tambour Door File Cabinet
H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door File Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish file cabinet/bookcase, circa 1960's. Impressive bookcase filing cabinet has upper open
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century file cabinet, circa 1960's. Lovey tambour door and adjustable shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Rare Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
By Flexi Møbler
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage filing cabinet tambour cabinet 60s Danish (2) Rare filing cabinet from the 1960s. Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Rare Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Vintage Rare Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
H 62.6 in W 44.49 in D 18.51 in
vintage filing cabinet | bookcase | Kinnarps | Sweden
By Kinnarps
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage filing cabinet | bookcase | Kinnarps | Sweden period | 70s/80s design | Kinnarps | Sweden
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Cabinets

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Teak Cabinet with Vertical Silidind Doors by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s, Denmark
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
MCM Danish modern double filing cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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Finn Juhl Rosewood Modular Bookcase System
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Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

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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