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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
19th Century Two-Piece English Butler's Secretary
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-piece secretary is constructed of oak with contrast mahogany banding, the compartmented fall front desk forms the top drawer of the base cabinet when closed, the upper cabin...
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19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Bauhaus Steeltube Étagère, Nickel and Black Lacquer, Germany/Czechia, 1930s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Bauhaus Steeltube étagère / side table by Emile Guyot from Germany or former Czechoslovakia, circa 1930. Original furniture from the 1930s, e...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel, Steel
French 19th Century Side Cabinet, Signed Paul Sormani
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style marble topped side cabinet. Having wonderful quality gilded ormolu mounts depicting swags, drapes and buffalo heads. Parquetry...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Venetian Baroque High Quality Credenza with Mirror Gold Leaf , Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian Baroque high quality handcrafted credenza with large gold leaf hand-carved walnut frame attributed Testolini & Salviati production early 900; fine and refined, the finely in...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Mirror, Maple, Walnut
National Trust John Locke Secretaire
Located in Asheville, NC
This very rare Kindel reproduction is part of The National for Historic Preservation Collection, The Cliveden desk and bookcase is truly a masterpiece. An outstanding example of the Rococo style, the Cliveden desk and bookcase is English, circa 1750, and part of the collection on display at Cliveden Mansion in Germantown, PA. Kindel Furniture Company was selected as licensee to the National Trust to make a faithful reproduction of this secretary desk. This reproduction has all of the outstanding qualities of the original. Made of select mahogany, the bookcase has a "broken molded pediment" with decorative frieze and a superb hand-carved bust of John Locke...
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Large Belgian Oak Régence Style Cabinet from Around 1800
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Cabinet in the Régence style from the late 18th or early 19th century. Presumably from the Belgian-French border region of Mons.
Made of solid oak and finely carved.
High, laterall...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Régence Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner
Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, d...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this is the bureau section, with ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XIV Parisian Wardrobe in Walnut - end of the 17th early 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice Parisian wardrobe called "lingère". Beautiful Louis XIV style walnut cabinet of the late 17th or early 18th century. This very beautiful wa...
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Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door fitted with the original knob handle. At some point in it's life it was used in a camer...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Tuscan Big Massive Credenza Florentine Renaissance All Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscan 1940s big massive credenza classic style, Tuscan craftsmanship Renaissance all massive walnut wax-polished
Measures cm: H 138, L 260, P 62.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An excellent quality French cabinet, produced in the 1920’s with crisp carving to the center between the doors, solid oak with solid oak liners, both doors are lockable with one key ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Full Set of Dining Room by Mobilgirgi, circa 1970
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Brussels, BE
Produced by Mobilgirgi Italia in 1975
Chairs: Set of six robust Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very comfortable even for larger sitters despite the slim profile. Dimensions:
50 x 47 x 82cm, assise 45 cm.
Dining table in walnut, dimensions 209 x 89 x 76 cm.
Sideboard: manufactured by Mobilgirgi in Italy in the 1970s. Very rare walnut sideboard. Dimensions: 250 x 50 x 79.5 cm.
Showcase furniture...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches and everything else to make this unit look fab!!...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Unique Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic secretary from the second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: Mahogany
Dimensions: he...
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1870s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Cantilever Drawer, London, 2019 Wood, Soft Touch Lacquer
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood
Roly poly cantilever drawer
Manufactured by Faye Toogood
London, 2019
Engineered wood, soft touch lacquer
Drawer/Shelf
Measurements:
50 cm x 50 cm x 20 H cm
...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Columbia, Crest Racks in Shape of Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical pair of baker shaped étagères, identical, not book matched.
Two shelves or racks for bread or could be for wine.
Category
Late 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Two Door Metal Side Cabinet with Swirl Teak Door Panels and Limestone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Two door metal cabinet with swirl detail teak doors and aded limestone top.
Piece from our one of a kind collection, Le Monde.
Category
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Antique Display Cabinet, Vernis Martin 1890 Angela Kaufman Vitrine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful antique hand carved Nepalese buddha statue
Classic meditation pose in cross legged lotus pose
Hand carved from wood and finished in gil...
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1890s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685.
Of compact size and proportions.
In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinated surfaces of very good color.
This bureau bookcase, or cabinet, divides into three separate sections (which helps date it to the last quarter of the 17th century). The bold double-dome pediment and cross-grain mouldings are typical of this period, and are repeated in the side returns. The book-matched, hand-cut veneers are well figured throughout, and are contained within herringbone lines.
The bookcase section has candle slides, contains shelves and fitted drawers. Gilded finials are later.
The centre section with a quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment.
The writing section is raised on a three-drawer base with an unusual and boldly-arcaded apron, in turn raised on its apparently original walnut bun feet.
The drawer dividers are faced with cross-grain walnut ‘D’ mouldings.
The brass engraved mounts are correct for period but not original, however the locks and hinges are.
It is unusual to encounter these early bookcases / cabinets constructed in three stages; an indication of a transition taking place from the 17th into the 18th century.
This is a fine, rare and sophisticated piece of late-17th century walnut furniture...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magn...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Early 19th Century Rosewood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely pair of 19th century rosewood pedestal cabinets, nice figured rosewood tops, the front of the cabinets having carved patraes either side at the top, columns either side with...
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1830s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Rosewood Vitrine with Top Opening, Transition Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant vitrine made of rosewood veneer with top opening, original glass and key and yellow silk upholstery.
Transition period
France, circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Stylish Art Nouveau Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4337 stylish Art Nouveau mahogany and marquetry hall cabinet or side cabinet, having arched cresting above divided mirror flanked by a pair of circular platforms on downswept supports, the projecting base having finely inlaid centre panel depicting sailing ship, outlined in boxwood and flanked by a pair of leaded, glazed doors enclosing glass shelf and fitted with original handles, working locks and two keys, all standing on square legs terminating in pad feet, all united by fretwork apron. This antique mirrored cabinet...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely Musically Inspired French Walnut Étagère Bookcase Whatnot Bergere Rattan
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 French walnut étagère musically inspired rattan stand or bookcase
A very unique and decorative piece of furniture. Étagère’s are similar to whatnots, you can use them for just about anything your imagination can think of. This one has a complete walnut frame, all the original bergere rattan is in place and undamaged, the sides and top back look like musical harps...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Expanding Captain's Bar in Rosewood Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare expanding captain’s bar by unknown designer. Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Spanish wooden trunk with iron hardware.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique circa 1900 Flamped Hardwood Gilt Bronze Sideboard in the Regency Taste
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1900 flamed mahogany gilt bronze and brass sideboard in the Egyptian revival style
A well made and nicely decorated piece. This based on the early Egyptian revival pieces, its very English fine furniture...
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Early 1900s English Egyptian Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Boulle Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French boulle pier cabinets in the style of Louis XVI. Each having marble tops, red boulle inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts. Glazed doors, ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Important Antique Museum Quality Equestrian Leather Clad Painted Chest on Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely important, museum quality, hand painted leather clad trunk on stand depicting rural scenes with horses
Where to begin, firstly I do...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Lovely Victorian Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza Sideboard Marble Top Mirrored
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely Victorian walnut with marquetry inlaid credenza with marble top and mirrored doors
This piece is very decorative and sculptural, the timber patina ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Lovely Harrods Flamed Hardwood and Green Leather Military Campaign Sideboard
By Harrods
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage Harrods London flamed mahogany with green leather gold leaf tooled doors, Military Campaign sideboard with drawers
A very well made and dec...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Light Gray 18th Century Period Swedish Two Part Secretary with Carved Pediment
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century period two part wood secretary with a decorative carved pediment. Two carved front doors open to storage, and beneath a fall front door ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Mahogany Vitrine-Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Marseille, FR
Showcase presentation mahogany Louis XVI style dating from late 19th century. Ideal vitrine for the presentation of small trinkets. Richly decorated with...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wall Cabinet Door Placard Carved Walnut, Four Doors, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wall cabinet, door, built-in wardrobe, walnut placard with finely carved doors, divided into four doors, built in the 18th century, for home in Italy.
Ideal for making wardr...
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18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Asheville, NC
This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with ...
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves.
The central part of the bookcase is equipped with a compartment accessible by a smoked glass ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book holder above 2 panelled and arched sections and 2 open sections, each with 2 height a...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century French Glass Patinated Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French glass patinated Bourguignonne Louis XV style Armoire.
Inside painted in light purple.
Removable cornice. Beautiful piece, high quality.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
Connant Ball 5 drawer chest. American Revival circa 1935. These legs are really lovely. The chest appears to have had a faux bird's-eye finish. The finish on the top is not perfect. The overall patina is pretty nice. We can lightly refinish the top if you specify at time of check-out. The front has some light spots in the faux finish which seem to be part of the character.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Historical Note:
Sort of curious that this is made by Connant Ball, a company pivotal to the advancement of American Modern Design in the mid 20th century. After the Century of Progress Worlds Fair in Chicago, Connant Ball contracted Russell Wright to design a branded line of blonde sold panel furniture (c.1935). The Russell Wright for Connant Ball line was an early bubble example of Desginer branded marketing for Furniture; American Modern furniture. After WWII the company contracted the gentleman Leslie Diamond to design a broader line of modern furniture in blonde solid panel construction (c.1947). Connant Ball did not initiate ad campaigns for designer branded furniture with Leslie Diamond, as they did with the Russel Wright furniture...
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1930s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
ICF Padova Office Modular Steel Wood Italian Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Office modular shelf edited by ICF Padova in the 1970s. Height adjustable steel structure, with mahogany shelves and two storage modules with sliding doors.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
English Adam Ince & Mayhew Mahogany Commode
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in New York, NY
English Adam style (18th Century) mahogany commode with 2 doors and satinwood inlaid figures, swags and decoration supported on carved square tapered feet (Attributed to INCE & MAYHEW)
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Mid-18th Century British Adam Style Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
North European 17th Century Brass Mounted Elm and Walnut Table Cabinet
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A North European 17th century brass-mounted elm and walnut table cabinet
The pair of doors enclosing a fitted interior of drawers including 'secret...
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17th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Walnut
19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic empire shape, flanked with a full column, each with a bronze finish.
two-door. Solid wood, circa 1900.
(O-239)
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19th Century German Empire Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Sideboard by Meroni & Fossati, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco sideboard by Meroni & Fossati, walnut and walnut briar, Body with a wave-shaped veneered with selection briar veneer and supported by grooved pilasters that end in black lac...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Large 18th C. Italian Wood Cabinet w/Upper Glass Display, Fabulously Carved!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A positively gorgeous, large-sized, Italian hand-carved wood cabinet, with upper glass display, from the 18th century. This antique cabinet from Italy features an elaborately carved ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
American Elizabethan Revival Walnut Cabinet
Located in Asheville, NC
Victorian cabinet reflects the “Elizabethan” Revivalist style. Made of walnut it has ornate detailing and a fashionable framed faux mixed wood veneer on the doors.
Made in gr...
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Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French 2-Door Wooden Wardrobe
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century French 2-door wooden wardrobe.
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery, above two mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by three drawers and a shelf, above two frieze drawers, on fluted circular tapering legs headed by asperges and terminated by cast sabot. The mirrored paneled doors, and the roll top are distinguished by its brass inlays that beautifully frame and outline the design of the item. Together with the brass handles, the brass gallery and the brass toupie feet this cylinder bureau displays...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian Period Amboyna Cabinets with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian period amboyna cabinets with Sèvres style porcelain plaques
English, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 77cm, depth 47cm
This unusual and superb...
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Tolix B1 H45 Locker Perforated Indoor Painted with Wood in White
By Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The B1 H45 is the smallest member in TOLIX®'s perforated Locker family. The cube shape is perfect for small spaces like a student's room or studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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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