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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
A pair of S-shaped stainless steel shelves "Zig Zag" Joelle Ferlande 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Joelle Ferlande Zig-Zag A pair of S-shaped stainless steel shelves. Each made of a folded steel leaf. Different combinations possible. Edited by Kappa, Paris. Circa 1970. Literatu...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

London Media Cabinet, Black Lacquer and Maple Cabinet by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order black lacquer top and maple base media cabinet designed by Christian Siriano with shelves. Top: Black lacquer (available in custom finish) Base: natural maple base (av...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple, Lacquer

Giraffe Bookstore, Paul Tilche, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paolo Tilche's Giraffe Bookcase, designed in the 1960s, is a masterpiece of Italian modernist design. Made of teak wood, this bookcase is renowned for its sturdiness and quality mate...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Jim Rose - Original Tall One Door "Fans" Quilt Cupboard, Monochromatic Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional tall one door cupboard. It created from hot-rolled steel panels. The panels on the door front and sides are made from welded pieces of steel arranged in ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Solid Oak in Blackened Finish Constantine Cabinet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet is constructed of entirely solid oak wood finished in India ink and beeswax. Powder coated steel adjustable feet and brass adjustable shelf hardware. Customizable.
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin

Cosettina Gold, repositionable glass shelves made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
The geometric pattern becomes substance in space through the metal wire; an off-scale plot that is revealed in the relationship between Cosettina and the observer according to his po...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Lattice Sideboard, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Wooden Two-Tone Walnut
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lattice is a customizable sideboard that strikes a fine balance between functionality, elegance and natural simplicity. The minimal design language when combined with the two-tone...
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2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Wood

Lea Silhouette Wardrobe, Espresso Lacquer Wardrobe by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order espresso lacquer silhouette wardrobe designed by Christian Siriano. Material: Espresso lacquer (available in custom finish) Dimensions: Overall Width: 46” Overall Dep...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Plywood and Plastic Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s by Starform. This piece is in very good vintage condition, featuring 4 drawers and makers ma...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Plywood

Larco Series Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini for Molteni, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The Molteni sideboard from the rare Gianfranco Frattini Larco Series showcases a combination of black lacquer and high gloss acrylic surfaces, which are complemented by matte black p...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Armoire, Matt Lacquer, Bronze-Plated Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless ...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

Phillip Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s Set of six shelves with asymmetric profile in bright orange plastic. There are two types of sizes: one smal...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Slatted Beech Wood Rima Credenza by Peca, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The RIMA credenza by the Jalisco, Mexico–based studio Peca is inspired by the dynamism and the cadence of a poem, drawing attention to the wooden slats that are repeated one after th...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Mae Solid Walnut Credenza, Console, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimension...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details.‎ It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.‎ Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches by Martin & Brockett
By Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint, Oak

Maison Jansen Manner Green Lacquer and Gilt Chest
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jansen manner green lacquer and parcel gilded three drawer commode, the rounded rectangular top above paneled drawers with two pulls each and gilt detail. 31" H x 33" W x 19....
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console in Lichen on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Paint

Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Solid Rustic Oak Dovetail Record Crate for 7"/45 Rpm Records, in Stock
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our Dovetail Record Crate...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Ledge Floating Console (61") in Black by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Aquinas Red Oak Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Multi-functional sliding door cabinet, shown in natural red oak, outfitted with handmade knobs from Sweden and a blackened metal base. This cabinet is perfect...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak. Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface. The decorativ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Lily Abstract by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors custom
Located in Toronto, CA
Lily Abstract Credenza by Morgan Clayhall, is created and finished by hand in our Toronto studio We have used a portion of a classic painting. We digitally manipulated it and then a...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Dry Bar in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame with Oak Slats and Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be it in the gentleman’s corner of your apartment or centre stage in your living room, this contemporary Dry Bar in its simplicity, serves as a humble vessel for your most precious l...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cut Steel

Retro Style Credenza 'Buff-Heyyy', Barcode Warm and Blue Hues Colored Glass
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Heyyy´s retro design mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Artisan Brass Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning statement piece that brings a splash of glamour and sophistication to any room. With its sleek, contemporary design and luxurious gold finish, this dresser is not just a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

'Athena' Natural Woodwork Freijo TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena credenza...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

'Inception' Limited Edition Cabinet from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Inception' Your imagination is burning like a hot fire, you see something in your mind that you can’t immediately explain. This is the feeling that Inception evokes. Your head swir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Silver Leaf

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter.” William L. Hamilton, The wall street journal The Primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood, Oak

White Lacquered Paul McCobb Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant white lacquer Paul McCobb dresser features 8 drawers with simple chromed knobs.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Kevin Irvin Pyramid Cabinet, Custom, 2001
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kevin Irvin spent the early part of his career as a wood sculptor, incorporating various utilitarian and architectonic forms into his work. He made the transition to furniture in the...
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Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage French Macassar Grand Buffet in the manner of Jules Leleu
Located in Austin, TX
Grand buffet from France featuring a striking Macassar facade and in the manner of Jules Leleu. The doors feature the original working hardware and locks. The center has a door that ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dolmen, Deconstructed Rosewood Sideboard, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
Located in Cabiate, IT
In name and form it refers to prehistoric constructions, primordial architectural assemblages charged with symbolism, albeit in their disarming simplicity. The design finds its stren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Zinc, Copper, Metal

Rosewood Sideboard/Credenza By Dakota Jackson
Located in Southampton, NJ
This stunning Dakota Jackson credenza made of rosewood exemplifies the best of American modern design with hints of Danish style. Crafted in Italy by skilled artisans, it boasts a ge...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Sycamore

Bertu Bars, Vita Quick Ship Outdoor Bar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Vita Outdoor Bar ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. Firs...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Italian Contemporary Lacquered Black Wood and Natural Jute Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful two-door sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, finishes in natural jute. The entire wooden structure is completely lacquered i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Dolmen, Deconstructed Black Ash Sideboard, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
Located in Cabiate, IT
In name and form it refers to prehistoric constructions, primordial architectural assemblages charged with symbolism, albeit in their disarming simplicity. The design finds its stren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Smoked Glass, Ash

Gold Graffiti Credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors, custom
Located in Toronto, CA
The Gold Graffiti Cabinet is designed and finished by hand in our Toronto studio. The Gold Graffiti Cabinet is constructed of solid core walnut, body and doors. The cabinet sits on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Modern White Lacquer oval curved 4 drawer dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern White Lacquer oval curved 4 drawer dresser. Drawers are on smooth glides that lock when closed and pop open when pressed. Very Modern clean 4 drawer oval dresser. Very clean w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Campaign Style Leather Top Desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 32 deep x 30.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75 inches We take our photos in a controlled lightin...
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Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Modern Bookcase Cabinet in Brass and Black Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the epitome of modern sophistication with our exclusive black bookcase cabinet, a masterpiece handcrafted in Canada. This striking piece boasts an alluring blend of high-g...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base features four doors wrapped in leather, profiled by metal with hand-hammered handle in Antique Brass Patina, and a Rift Oak case with ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Baleri Italia Segno Bookshelf in Black Aluminium by A+B, Dominoni and Quaquaro
Located in Milano, Lombardia
(a+b) are PhDs, architects, designers, experts in architecture and design for space and extreme environments. They design by crossing research and technological innovation with poetr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Casamania Sean Yoo étagères Opus Incertum
Located in PARIS, FR
Sean Yoo est un designer américain d'origine coréenne dont le talent et la créativité ont marqué l'univers du design contemporain. Diplômé de l'École de design de l'Université de Har...
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1990s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Modern Oak Sculpted Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the captivating allure of this exceptional modern oak sculpted cabinet, where artistry and functionality harmoniously intertwine. Its bold brutalist-inspired metal handles...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Modern custom high end plywood wall unit dresser credenza upper cabinets shelves
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern custom high end plywood wall unit dresser credenza upper cabinets shelves. The entire unit is custom made with Multilayer Birch plywood and the lower 6 drawers and the 3 cabin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s. Equal parts storage solution and wall art, Thomas Eriksson's Cross...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Cabinet Drawer Pulls by Daughter Mfg
Located in Camden, ME
These drawer pulls by Daughter Manufacturing are 2" in diameter, made of solid brass, spun into a shell and filled with tinted epoxy. This size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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