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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique Victorian Cylinder Bureau by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very large and impressive late Victorian cylinder bureau made by the well-known and much sought after Victorian cabinet maker and retailer Edwards & Roberts of Wardour Street, London.
Our antique furniture experts have dated this Victorian cylinder bureau to have been made around 1880.
The desk has been fully and meticulously restored by craftsmen in our own workshops and we consider it to be of “museum quality”.
This lovely Victorian Cylinder Bureau would make a bold statement wherever it was situated. Anyone who selects a piece of furniture this impressive to make their place of work will know that this cylinder bureau not only looks good but is also extremely practical. Just look at the copious amount of storage that is on offer for a start.
As you can see by looking at the range of photographs supplied, the Bureau houses numerous cupboards as well as a range of drawers of varying sizes and capacity and numerous other storage areas to accommodate copious amounts of stationery, books, office supplies and anything else that you like to have at hand when working.
The cylinder bureau can be positively attributed to the makers and suppliers Edwards and Roberts of London as it has a plate showing their name, as can be seen in the gallery of photographs.
The retractable top encloses a neatly fitted interior comprising six small drawers together with a bank of pigeon holes. The slide is finished nicely with an inset gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface.
The other very attractive feature of this lovely Victorian bureau...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Located in Opole, PL
We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860.
The secretary desk was manufactu...
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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Sloping Flap Secretary / Roll-Up Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sloping flap secretary / roll-up secretary, 20th century
Wood veneered with tulip wood and partially inlaid. High-quality workmanship on short square legs, straight four...
Category
20th Century Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
Danish Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed and made in Denmark, 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco credenza sideboard French manner of Sue et Mare dresser buffet, circa 1930
Stunning marquetry panels with carved walnut
Floral motifs and mixed woods typical of Sue et Mare
...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Regency Corner Cupboard in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Excellent quality, Regency period, mahogany, wall hanging corner cupboard, having two flamed mahogany panelled doors with original brass escutcheons and locks, enclosing three shelve...
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Early 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Napoleon III Inlaid Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Napoleon III container cabinet veneered in cherry wood, inlaid in bois de rose, golden bronze fragments. Grey veined marble top.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping...
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Early 1900s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV rosewood writing table with replaced hand tooled and hand dyed antique green leather. This writing table is nic...
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lovely Vintage Meubles Gautier Made in France Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Meubles Gautier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice chest of drawers by Meubles Gautier made in France in the military campaign style
A decorative and functional chest of drawers, it is quite a shallow chest...
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20th Century French Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV style. Lion's heads on the handles.
France, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian "Olinto" Bookcase by Kazuhide Takahama, B&B, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian "Olinto" black lacquered wood bookcase by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B, Mid-Century, European.
Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930. He studied Architecture in Tokyo....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in the Style of Maxime Old, Mahogany, Brass -France
By Maxime Old
Located in Girona, ES
Spectacular sideboard, solid and stained mahogany, French polish with satiny finish. Doors decorated with concentric squares in wood and brass. Decorative polished brass rods in the base and in front of the marble top. Side doors with two shelves and the central one with two drawers and two shelves. Polished brass hinges and keys. Very high quality.
In the style of Maxime Old...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Vintage Brass and Glass Étagere, Display Stand
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful and high quality vintage brass stand or shelving étagere, with a gorgeous round base of handcrafted wood topped with a marble plate. Each...
Category
1920s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and fu...
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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Important Gothic Pugin Style Victorian Walnut Dwarf Open Bookcase
By Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made Gothic Pugin style very large dwarf open bookcase
A very good looking and well made piece, the sh...
Category
19th Century English Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Door Frame Bookcase with Copper Lined Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
Large bookcase made from salvaged 19th century English door frame. Distressed creamy antique white painted door frame and sides now enclosed...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Walt Disney 'After' Child's Desk "Dalmatian" in White and Black Plastic
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Walt Disney (After) child's desk "Dalmatian" in white and black plastic, circa 1990.
Wear and loss of paint.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
French Vitrine Bulletin Board for Hotel or Restaurant, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique original French mid-century bulletin board vitrine
Painted wood
Restaurant or hotel accessory
Made circa 1940.
Shipping:
P 7.5/ L 82/ H ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Venetian Baroque Chippendale Credenza with Dry Bar and Golden Leaf Mirror
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: the mirror has been sold and only the sideboard remains
Early 20th century large Venetian Baroque Chippendale credenza sideboard with golden leaf mirror Fratelli Testolin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Smaller Dresser with Two Drawers in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The smaller dresser with two drawers in rosewood, featuring Danish design from the 1960s, is a delightful and practical piece of mid-century furniture.
Danish design from the 1960s ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With
Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket
Feet
(Typical of the lat...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Display Case in Mahogany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Commercial display case with mahogany siding from 1870s England. A row of five rectangular glass-lidded compartments makes a unique opportunity for the d...
Category
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Sideboard Spanish Poplar One Door Entry Hall Buffet Credenza, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sideboard Spanish credenza one door and two drawers buffet, circa 1960
It can be used in an entry hall or in any other room
Solid solid poplar and white wood
Good condition
Shi...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Poplar
Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
18th Century, French Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretaire a abattant that dates to the end of the 18th century. The interior of the secretaire features five drawers. The secretaire is further configured with two drawers at the to...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk
A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s
The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original
The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it
Dimensions
Height 71.5 cm
Width 137 cm
Depth 80 cm
Legroom
Height 56 cm
Width 60 cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
"Hylla" Wall-Mounted Teak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Sistema di scaffalature originale vintage
Design moderno ed elegante per questa libreria composta da tre mensole in teak e da due supporti laterali in plexiglass.
Buone condi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plexiglass, Teak
Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet, having a green marble top above a central open compartment with two adjustable shelves, flanked by two pleated fabric panel doors...
Category
1830s British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Sideboard Designed by Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s, Restored
By Gunni Omann
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sideboard made in Denmark in the 1960s
Design : Gunni Omann
height: 84cm width: 120cm depth 43cm
Excellent condition without damage
After professional renovation.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany & Satinwood revolving bookcase table
A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made i...
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20th Century English Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
18th Century Style Two-Door Corner Cabinet, Mahogany, Georgian Style
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely mahogany corner cabinet in the 18th century Georgian styling. The top has two glass doors with 13 panels of hand glazed glass panels in each door. Behind which is a ...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
French Nightstand Side Cabinet Bedside Table Mirror Top, 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French side cabinet nightstand bedside table mirror top midcentury
Exotic wood
Unusual siren drawers button
Very good condition, the varnish has been redone, the original mirror has ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Elegant Edwardian Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3655, very attractive Edwardian, mahogany display cabinet, having satinwood crossbanded and moulded top above inlaid, glazed door with original brass handle, enclosing 3 removable ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Déco Cupboard Oak Ceruse attributed Guillerme et Chambron 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extraordinary, cubistic shaped French Art Déco cabinet in solid chene ceruse with six different sujets in
amber mirror glass door panels.
Very deep engraving of the glass panels executed in a high-level individual workmanship.
Size of one glass panel: 34 cm x 26 cm + wooden frame 2 cm
The 2 doors are set as if in a frame, the body stands on a pedestal. Therefore, the object appears light-footed despite the solid construction. The front side of the strong wooden feet is decorated by ropes.
The surface was waxed again and has a pleasant soft touch.
The color of the object corresponds to a natural sand tone and combines perfectly with the amber mirror glass.
The large brass key...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut
Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian burr walnut whatnot having a shaped oval mirror in a pierced walnut frame above four burr walnut shelves supported by twelve solid wal...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
This large industrial cabinet was manufactured by Mewaf in Belgium in the 1950s. It is believed that the cabinet was used in a Belgian coal mi...
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi.
Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped.
Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key
Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm.
Brass plinth base H. 15 cm.
unique room
very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door
fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood.
Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni. Four doors and four-drawer and the mirror. We have the complete dining suite: Table and six chairs and bar cabinet.
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Linen Press Wardrobe
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III mahogany linen press in outstanding original condition. The press was obviously made to exceed with the cabinetmaker using only the very finest materials in an extr...
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1760s English Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers
A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Morris & Co. Fine Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Designed by George W Jack
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. A fine mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase designed by George Jack of exceptional quality typical to all Morris & Co furniture. With upper and lower central glazed secti...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of dec...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Sideboard with Tambour Doors
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish tambour door sideboard in rosewood. Have open cabinets at each end and three shallow drawers at center. This sideboard features a tambour design similar of Hans Wegner's "the Presidential" sideboard. Carved wood door handles...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash
Exceptional Early 20th Century English Bow Glass Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and rare curved early 20th century display case.
Substantial bow front drops round to more dramatic curved sides.
Making a total of three bow sides.
Two inte...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850
Monumental 19thC English Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
sku 1349
We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers an...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant and handsome antique 3-part kitchen display cabinet from France. A super piece for storage of e.g. crockery / porcelain, wine glasses a...
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Early 1900s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany sideboard. The sideboard has three drawers across the top, each with ring handles. These are above to bowed cupboards, one opening to r...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized knee hole desk
This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Walnut Figured Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut figured cabinet, the shaped top with central carved gilded shell above a pair of panelled doors, opening to reveal three sliding trays, To the base section having three long g...
Category
Early 20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase's
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice pair of mid-20th century Regency style mahogany open bookcases, each bookcase having four adjustable shelves inside, decorat...
Category
1960s English Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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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