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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
De Coene Minimalist Highboard in Brushed Aluminum and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, cabinet, lacquered ash, brushed aluminum, Belgium, 1970s. This Postmodern cabinet is manufactured by De Coene and is furnished with aluminium plated doors and handles. The...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Nikol International Tall Sideboard in Walnut and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikol International storage unit/sideboard, walnut, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s/begin 1980s Presenting an exquisite sideboard that skillfully balances form and function with its grac...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

19th century biedermeier display cabinet
Located in Penzance, GB
A superb Satinwood display cabinet in the Biedermeier style with shield panels on the lower case. It has 2 drawers on the inside made of pitch pine with ring drop handles, the carca...
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1820s Austrian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963 Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Mirrored Sideboard in Polished Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, wall-mounted sideboard, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1960s Exceptional sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1960s. The rationalist...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Elegant Italian Bar Cabinet with a Tambour Doorpanel in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar cabinet, mahogany, glass, acrylic, Italy, 1950s A gracious bar cabinet hailing from Italy and dating back to the mid-century period. The design features a tambour rolled-door th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany, Acrylic

Gaston Poisson Credenza in Darkened Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaston Poisson, credenza, stained oak, France, 1930s. Sturdy sideboard in oak with graphical door panels. The sideboard is equipped with several shelves and one drawer which provide...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Credenza 2 ante, vetro bisellato blu zaffiro, fatto in Italia, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra esclusiva credenza a due ante, un'opera d'arte artigianale che unisce eleganza e funzionalità. Il vetro bisellato blu zaffiro delle ante conferisce un tocco di raffi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Teak with White Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Watting for Fristho, sideboard, teak, brass, lacquered wood, Netherlands, 1950s. Elegant sideboard designed by William Watting for Fristho from the fifties. Very slim taper...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Maison Regain Chest of Drawers in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, chest of drawers, solid elm, France, 1970s This charming chest of drawers or small commode is produced by the French furniture company Maison Regain. This item is wel...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire, oak, brass, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features geometric carvings in the doors which is...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Palisander

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Trunk or Side Bench in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, trunk / side bench / side table, walnut, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technica...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Graceful Italian Armoire in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armoire, brass, mirrored glass, glass, mahogany, cherry, Italy, 1950s This charming armoire convinces visually through its graphical door panels composed of carved horizontal lines...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with serpentine front a...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Side Table or Small Cabinet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table or cabinet, coated steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

French Pâtisserie Boulangerie Bakery or Bistro Display by Siégel et Hommey Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pâtisserie Boulangerie (Bakery) or Possibly a French Bistro Brass Shelf Retail Display. Our Old Plank Restoration Department just finished a thorough restoration of our polished brass 3-shelf display stand with custom fabricated solid walnut shelves. The inlay on the walnut shelves has also been crafted from solid brass and the shelves are easily adjustable. The Brass vertical tubing was made from heavy solid brass, while most of the Bistro, or Bakery shelving display stands we have imported were hollow brass tubes. This is just an indicator of the high-quality of the manufacturing process which was probably from the 1920’s and made by Siégel et Hommey, vitrines étalages, 13, Rue de la Chine, Paris. There are many company’s manufacturing copies of these popular French decorative brass display shelves...
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1920s French Country Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Ernesto Valabrega Sideboard in Stained Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, sideboard, stained oak, brass, Italy, circa 1935 This sideboard by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega is exemplary for refined, highly detailed and very well-mad...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Cassettiera in vetro verde smeraldo e oro, maniglie in cristallo, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
Il mobile in vetro di Murano antico è un'opera straordinaria che cattura l'essenza dell'artigianato veneziano e la bellezza senza tempo del vetro soffiato. Con una geometria audace e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Spectacular White & Black Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. This unique cabinet is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957 This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Luigi Saccardo Sideboard with Dry Bar Model ‘Parentisi’ in Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo for Arrmat, sideboard with dry bar Model ‘Parentisi’, red lacquered wood, metal, glass, Italy, 1976 The ‘Parentisi’ sideboard with dry bar by Italian designer Luigi S...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Paolo Buffa Elegant Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa sideboard, walnut, brass, Italy, circa 1950 An outstanding piece that breathes sophistication and craftsmanship. Designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s, this piece clearly...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gigi Radice for Studio Gino Colombo Unique Wall Unit in Walnut and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Radice for Studio Gino Colombo, custom made wall unit, walnut, seagrass, Italy, 1950s. Impressive custom-made large cabinet designed by Italian designer Gigi Radice in the 195...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Seagrass, Walnut

Michel Pigneres Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Pigneres, chest of drawers, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, France, circa 1968. This exquisite cabinet is beautifully designed featuring a nice structure of sharp...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili Sideboard in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili, sideboard, mahogany, grasscloth, Italy, 1960s This outstanding cabinet, dating back to the 1960s, is a design by Angelo Mangiarotti produ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Mahogany

French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Brutalist Wall-Mounted Cabinet with Graphical Surface
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted cupboard, wood, aluminum, Belgium, 1970s. This well-designed cupboard features a modern and clean aesthetics based on two-door panels, each with an exceptional three-d...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, ca. 1960 This free-standing ‘Spazio’ sideboard features two sliding doors with a lock. Due to the slopin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Spanish Sideboard with Polychromed Doors and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Sideboard with Polychromed Doors and Drawers
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Dutch Bossche School Cabinet in Black Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dutch cabinet, pine, metal, The Netherlands, 1970s This striking cabinet originates from The Netherlands. Its cubic appearance is emphasized by the dark colored wood. Vertically arr...
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed construction...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), this rare crede...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson 'Öresund' in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 'Öresund' cabinet, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s A neat and uncomplicated sideboard designed by the Danish master Børge Mogensen in the sixt...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

three-door sideboard with optical glass paneling
Located in Guazzora, IT
Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. Polished brass reflects light, creating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Afra Scarpa & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Sideboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, sideboard, model 'Artona', walnut, leather, Italy, 1975/1979 Gorgeous sideboard made in walnut and leather and designed by duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Fully brass sideboard handmade in Italy available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. L'ottone lucido riflette la luce, creando ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, stained ash, iron, Spain, 1960s This cabinet originates from Spain and shows the decorative characteristics of the 16th century Castilian furniture design. The carved geo...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Italian Sideboard with Drawers in Walnut with Brass Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, walnut, brass, felt, 1950s Luxurious credenza finished with elegant brass handles. The sideboard has six drawers on each side and two doors in the middle that provide ple...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Sideboard in Black Molded Polypropylene
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, freestanding storage unit or room divider, part of the 'Kiss the Future' series, ...
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Biosca Brutalist Highboard in Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, highboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s Outstanding Spanish cabinet that is executed by Biosca in an architectural way. The door panels feature a relief surface of graphic ca...
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1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair with Storage in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair and cabinet, oak, leather, France, 1960s This is a remarkable piece of furniture by Guillerme et Chambron. The whole construction is based on a seating area and a unique, custom-made cabinet. The armrest is beautifully shaped and contains an engraved...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Oak

Hendrik Wouda for Pander Art Deco Bookshelf in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Zonen, bookshelf, oak, macassar ebony, brass, The Netherlands, circa 1925 This utterly well-balanced bookshelf is characterized by a rectangular shape, fe...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili Cabinet in Mahogany & Grasscloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei Mobili, cabinet, mahogany, grasscloth, Italy, 1960s This outstanding sideboard, dating back to the 1960s, is a design by Angelo Mangiarotti produ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Mahogany

Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Oak with Ceramic Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, high sideboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This characteristic cabinet in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (19...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Ceramic

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, fabric, Italy, circa 1957 Crafted from teak, this exquisite bookcase is the creation of Finnish designer Ilmari Tap...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fabric, Teak

Modern Home Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Bronze, Brass, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom bar cabinet, a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Immerse yourself in luxury with the darkened bronze metal finish that envelopes the exterior, creating a captivating aura of opulence. The interior is finished with a rich walnut veneer, adding warmth and timeless elegance to this one-of-a-kind piece. Step into a world of refinement as you encounter the dark marble worktop, a striking surface that not only exudes luxury but also provides a durable and stylish platform for your mixology endeavours. The thoughtfully designed interior boasts two drawers with sumptuous velvet lining, offering a lavish space for discreet clutter storage. Unveiling a unique and innovative storage solution, the cabinet features two round bottle carousels, ensuring your prized spirits are not only securely stored but also showcased in a visually appealing manner. The addition of unusual form glass hanging holders...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Highboard in Walnut With Red Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s. An elegant Art Deco wardrobe in walnut that features a checkered lattice frame in the doors. The open structure reveals a bright red fabric ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fabric, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This exceptionally large storage unit designed by French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron is truly so...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar, chrome, aluminum, suede, brass, glass, mirrored glass, wood, steel, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. The set includes a counter...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Chrome, Steel, Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboards, stained oak, glass, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is executed i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Antique Parisian Polished Brass Thick Glass Display Shelf for Liquor or Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold glasses, either way, these are extremely difficult to find, especially those that have not been trashed. Seems like every time we purchase something interesting that was used in a commercial environment, they tend to be, shall we say well worn. Fortunately, our French Brass and Glass Shelf Display survived the test of time and after being sent out for straightening and polishing the look is simply beautiful. Thick half-inch Glass Shelves (one small chip) help to finish off the Parisian Bistro Style that so many of us are looking for. We can just as easily image the Brass and Glass Shelf stand being used in a Country French Kitchen. Our Old Plank Restoration Department is just finishing an additional Solid Brass 3...
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1920s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Granite

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the romantic elegance of the 19th century with this stunning French bleached oak buffet. Meticulously crafted from rich oak, this piece has been carefully bleached to ...
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai), sideboard, coated steel, cherry, brass, glass, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his participati...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Early 1920s Willem Penaat Higboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willem Penaat, sideboard, oak, The Netherlands, early 1920s Made in the early 1920s, this delightful sideboard is designed by the Dutch interior designer Willem Penaat (1875-1957). ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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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