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Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Record Cabinet or Credenza Tambour Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
This unique vintage mid century modern record cabinet is features tambour doors that slide into the
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Danish Modern Oak Credenza or Record Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
record cabinet and is made from oak and the shelves are removable. The credenza is of high quality and in
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak, Teak

Danish Teak Record Cabinet / Bookshelf
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Versatile Danish teak record cabinet with shelf storage. This unique piece features solid
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish teak and oak cabinet designed in 1952 by Danish great, Børge Mogensen. Two pull out
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak, Teak

Art Deco Bauhaus 3 Sides Office Cabinet in Oak, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Office cabinet that can be used on 3 sides restores Bauhaus oak records Features: Two-door
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

1940s Art Decò Rounded Cabinet Dry Bar Sideboard by A. Fallica for A. Liporesi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò Rounded cabinet dry bar sideboard front and side doors by Alfio Fallica for Alfonso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Pair of Stacking Dutch Storage Cubes / Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
oak, one is a open cube and the other has slots, for records, magazines, etc.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Mid Century Vintage Tiki Brutalist Dresser Credenza
Located in Spring Valley, CA
, it could make a great tv stand, bedroom dresser, record cabinet or an accent entry piece. . . Smooth
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Burl Credenza / Buffet by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
record player on top or in a dining room. The wood work is stunning! Would compliment any decor. A
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1970s American Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Wood, Oak, Burl

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Sideboard / Credenza by 't Woonhuys of Amsterdam
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Mid-Century Modern, oak and cherry wood, six doors and three drawers cabinet. This rare
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Iron, Brass

Baker Milling Road French Louis Philippe Style Sideboard Credneza Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
cutouts along the back making it ideal for use as a TV / Entertainment stand or record cabinet
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Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Mahogany

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in GB
Anniversary of the Great Fire of London, which Pepys so famously recorded in his diary. This year also marks
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20th Century English Georgian Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Glass, Hardwood

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
was born on 17 June 1855 in the small village of Pankraz, in what is now the Czech Republic. Records
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass

Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Furniture Gazette recorded two other commissions; a new carved oak pew, with Gothic canopy rising to 15 ft
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20th Century English Country Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Textile

Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
in 1876 the partnership of Whytock & Reid, cabinet makers at the same address in George Street, was
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20th Century English Country Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Textile

Italian Dressing Table with Mirror Lighting, Steering Wheel Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Paris, FR
the record-breaking glass and oak table for the Casa Orengo (also below). The ‘Tipo B’ side chair was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Silk

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

American Modern Walnut Record Cabinet by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very clean American modern walnut record cabinet with pull out door / drawer by Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. The cabinet is designed to hold over 125 12" LP's / albums in 4 divided...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Walnut

Lounge Chair Green Leather and Rosewood Attributed to Fredrik Kayser, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very elegant lounge chair is unmarked but in terms of design bears many of the hallmarks of one of Norway's most iconic designers, Fredrik A. Kayser. This chair resembles Kayser...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Leather, Rosewood

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

French Turn of the Century Hand Carved Wood Tramp Art Mirror with Brown Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art hand carved wooden Folk mirror from the early 20th century with raised diamond motifs and protruding corners. Created in France during the Turn of the Centur...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Mirror, Wood

1950s Walnut Record Hi-Fi Cabinet Sofa Table Black Forest Vintage Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Tree Branch-like feet and handles accents. No holes drilled, and Back is finished. Interior Measurements W 28.25 x D 16.25 in.
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1950s American Black Forest Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Walnut

1960s 1970s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed With Excellent Storage
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful teak danish Queen bed with two pillow or extra linen storage compartments in the headboard + Two underneath drawers. Optional** Additional matching end table, can be ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Teak

Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern record cabinet. Height adjustable shelf not pictured. Dimensions. 30 1/2 W ; 16 1/2 D ; 32 1/2 H.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Lane 9 Drawer 2 door Walnut Credenza with Chrome legs
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood credenza sideboard circa 1970s well built. Has 2 center front cabinet doors with 3 drawers behind them. Has 6 drawers with ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Chrome

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK With Lovig Dansk brand to underside Denmark, manufactured in 1975 (marked to two drawer undersides) Item # 306OPB21A...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Teak

Minutia Oval Walnut Finish Sideboard
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval shaped, hand-crafted solid Peruvian walnut sideboard. It has 4 hidden doors and 2 shelves on the inside for storage.
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Hardwood, Walnut

1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition. The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cabinet that opens up to reveal ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Danish Golden Age Etagere
By Georg Christian Hilker
Located in New York, NY
A Danish painted etagere, Circa 1850's, of rectangular form with four shelves raised on square supports surmounted with ebonized ball finials, with a Classically painted upper and lo...
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19th Century Danish Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Paint

Danish Golden Age Etagere
Danish Golden Age Etagere
H 55 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in

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1970s Krásná Jizba Lp Record Storage Shelves, Oak Veneer
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Original oak veneered shelves for storaging LP records and other music accessories. Made by Krásná
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1970s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish oak shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Cadovius, the architect and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System
Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System
H 79.93 in W 63 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
, cabinets, etc. in oak and walnut in an eclectic historicizing style combining for example 17th and 18th
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Ormolu

Kai Kristiansen Teak Record or Entry Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish modern teak cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen, manufactured in Denmark. Cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Record or Entry Cabinet
Kai Kristiansen Teak Record or Entry Cabinet
H 30.5 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak and Brass Bar Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinet or record cabinet By Henredon USA
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Brass

Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
By EEKA, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking Tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Birch

Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
H 44.5 in W 15.5 in D 18.625 in
1950s Large Oak Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s vintage large oak chest of drawers, cabinet. This is a twenty four drawer large cabinet
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1950s German Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

1950s Large Oak Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
1950s Large Oak Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
H 53.94 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
1950s Oak Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet, Filing
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak tall multi drawer chest of drawers, storage cabinet, filing 1950s tall multi drawer
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1950s Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

1950s Oak Low Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet, Sideboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak low multi drawer chest of drawers – storage cabinet – sideboard 1950s low multi drawer
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1950s German Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC40 Audio of Hi-Fi Cabinet in Oak, Denmark
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cabinets were made of teak or rosewood veneer. Our piece is made of oak veneer. We haven’t seen one before
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Metal

Stereo Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Belmont, MA
Stereo cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Original radio and record player intact. Two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

1950s Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet, Forty Eight Drawer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s tall multi drawer chest of drawers – storage cabinet – forty eight drawers 1950s tall
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1950s German Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Danish Teak Hifi Cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, HG Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak HiFi cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s. This midcentury Scandinavian sideboard
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Teak

Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning pair of solid oak Samuel Pepy’s library
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20th Century English Charles II Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an oak interior with adjustable oak shelf and closes with sliding doors. A single compartment has a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
H 27.75 in W 72 in D 17.75 in
Beautiful pair of Lane Basket weave front cabinets from the 50's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
designs. These were originally record cabinets and had sections and partitions for records. The pull
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1950s American Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Mahogany, Oak

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Case Floor Model Phonograph, VV-XVI 16584B
By Victor Talking Machine Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
, NJ, Model VV-XVI 16584 B, features oak case with cabinets opening to interior record storage
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20th Century American High Victorian Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Tall Oak Eeka File Cabinet with Tambourd Door and Record Storage
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall, Mid-Century file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lu Van Walnut Record Storage Side Table Cabinet Stand
By Lu Van Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
Danish mid century vinyl record or music cabinet by Lu Van Inc. Made of oak featuring a folding
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Eeka Oak File Cabinet Drawers Tambour Door
By EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eeka teak file cabinet with tambour door. Lightly refinished. 6 drawers, 4 record or file slots. In
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Wood, Oak

Eeka Oak File Cabinet Drawers Tambour Door
Eeka Oak File Cabinet Drawers Tambour Door
H 44.75 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
Tall Oak Eeka Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
By EEKA, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Eeka file cabinet with locking tambour door, stacking birch drawers and record (or magazine
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Birch, Oak

Walnut Cabinet on Plinth Base by Lehigh Leopold
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this piece can serve as a media or record cabinet. With doors open, the depth is: 34.75".
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak, Walnut

McGuire Rift Oak and Bamboo Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
incorporates the classic Mcguire elements in a novel format. The desk is crafted of rift oak, bamboo and the
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Leather, Bamboo, Laminate, Oak

McGuire Rift Oak and Bamboo Desk
McGuire Rift Oak and Bamboo Desk
H 29 in W 49 in D 24 in
Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute statement piece of a modular bookcase refinished in gorgeous pink cerused oak is by
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1970s American Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Art Deco Sideboard, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
hold records and LP records, hence an interesting sliding divider inside. Beautifully made in oak and
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Sideboard, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Art Deco Sideboard, Czechoslovakia 1940s
H 22.84 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Victorio Dassi Enfilada, Sideboard, Credenza Italy, Wood Marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
sections with two folding doors each. It is planned as a bar cabinet, therefore, in the central area you
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1950s Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Crystal, Marble

Victorio Dassi Enfilada, Sideboard, Credenza Italy, Wood Marble
Victorio Dassi Enfilada, Sideboard, Credenza Italy, Wood Marble
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H 46.07 in W 115.75 in D 22.05 in
Exceptional Shagreen Cabinet by Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet is recorded in Maison Leleu’s Livre des Créations under the number 4930 as Commode en galuchat in
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20th Century French Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Marble, Ormolu

Exceptional Shagreen Cabinet by Leleu
Exceptional Shagreen Cabinet by Leleu
H 34 in W 64 in D 17.5 in
Rare and Important LaVerne Cabinet, "Les Femmes"
Located in New York, NY
Rare and elegant cabinet titled "Les Femmes" by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, produced c. 1970
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1970s American Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Bronze, Pewter

Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A midcentury oak record cabinet with sliding doors. The cabinet is on black round tapered legs and
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s
Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s
H 24.02 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Sideboard Server Buffet
Located in Newberry, SC
/> 1950 Material: Oak Condition
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1950s French Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage French Renaissance Sideboard Red Leather Birds
Located in Newberry, SC
marked by massive proportions and heavy, ornate carvings. Most furniture was produced in dark oak and
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1950s French Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rosewood Record Cabinets, circa 1960
Located in Portland, OR
Where to begin with this wonderful pair of vintage record cabinets? Do we start with the smoothly
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

Midcentury Walnut Record Cabinet by Lane of Altavista, VA
By Lane Furniture
Located in Crockett, CA
Unusual record storage cabinet with the signature Lane of Altavista, VA walnut drawer fronts
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oak Record Cabinet

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Walnut

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Vintage Oak Record Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage oak record cabinet for your home. Each vintage oak record cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage oak record cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage oak record cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage oak record cabinet over the years, but those crafted by 't Woonhuys, Bodafors and EEKA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Oak Record Cabinet?

The average selling price for a vintage oak record cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,922, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $176,239 for the highest priced.

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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