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Antique American Two Door Cabinet

Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910
Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910

Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Arts & Crafts antique Oak Bookcase/ Vitrine Cabinet with two glazed doors that reveal 3

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

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Antique American Country Diminutive Two-Door Pine Jelly Cupboard
Antique American Country Diminutive Two-Door Pine Jelly Cupboard

Antique American Country Diminutive Two-Door Pine Jelly Cupboard

Located in Concord, MA

Folky American two door pine jelly cupboard with dark stain and old grain paint remnants. Interior

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Pine

Stepback Two-Piece Glass Door Flat Wall Cupboard Cherry circa 1810 American
Stepback Two-Piece Glass Door Flat Wall Cupboard Cherry circa 1810 American

Stepback Two-Piece Glass Door Flat Wall Cupboard Cherry circa 1810 American

Located in Allentown, PA

An American Federal two-piece cherrywood stepback cupboard, early 19th century, mid-Atlantic

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1810s American American Colonial Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Cherry

19th Century Two-Door Country Cupboard in Old Brown Wash
19th Century Two-Door Country Cupboard in Old Brown Wash

19th Century Two-Door Country Cupboard in Old Brown Wash

Located in Woodbury, CT

Unusual 19th century two-door country cupboard. The rectangular top over case with two random sized

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1840s American American Empire Antique American Two Door Cabinet

Queen Ann Pennsylvania Walnut kas Two Door Raised Panels, 18th Century
Queen Ann Pennsylvania Walnut kas Two Door Raised Panels, 18th Century

Queen Ann Pennsylvania Walnut kas Two Door Raised Panels, 18th Century

By Queen Anne

Located in Allentown, PA

Moravian 18th century walnut kas. Double ogee molded cornice, two double raised paneled doors

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18th Century American American Colonial Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Walnut

An American 19thc Pinewood Two Door Cabinet/Cupboard
An American 19thc Pinewood Two Door Cabinet/Cupboard

An American 19thc Pinewood Two Door Cabinet/Cupboard

Located in Bellport, NY

Americana, pinewood two drawer cabinet. With one shelf inside, two pull out drawers, all original

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19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mission Oak Glass Two Door Small Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mission Oak Glass Two Door Small Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mission Oak Glass Two Door Small Bookcase Curio Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Mission oak glass two door small bookcase curio cabinet. Item features beautiful

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Cabinet
Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Cabinet

Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission oak two door bookcase china cabinet. Item features glass

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian two-door bookcase cabinet In the manner of

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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique American Country Tiger Maple Two Door Display Cabinet Pennsylvania, 1840
Antique American Country Tiger Maple Two Door Display Cabinet Pennsylvania, 1840

Antique American Country Tiger Maple Two Door Display Cabinet Pennsylvania, 1840

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American Country 'Tiger' maple twin door cabinet, Pennsylvania, circa 1840. The top having

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1840s American Country Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Maple

Early 19th Century American Two Door Flame Mahogany Armoire
Early 19th Century American Two Door Flame Mahogany Armoire

Early 19th Century American Two Door Flame Mahogany Armoire

Located in Larkspur, CA

Early 19th Century American Two Door Flame Mahogany Armoire Each Door with Hand Carved Inset Book

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19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

American Two Door Cabinet
American Two Door Cabinet

American Two Door Cabinet

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H 43.75 in W 49 in D 19 in

American Two Door Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

This cabinet with two doors, one drawer and an interior shelf was used in an old Connecticut store

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Oak

Early American Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Two-Door Cabinet

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H 49.75 in W 37.75 in D 13 in

Early American Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Early American cabinet is a Classic example of Early American furniture with legs and feet

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Late 19th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

American Country Cabinet
American Country Cabinet

American Country Cabinet

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H 39.75 in W 40.5 in D 15.75 in

American Country Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

Having lots of charm this rustic American two door cabinet has two doors that open fully allowing

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

Early American Painted Two Door Cabinet
Early American Painted Two Door Cabinet

Early American Painted Two Door Cabinet

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H 73 in W 36 in D 13 in

Early American Painted Two Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic early American two door painted cabinet. Good vintage condition. Heavy wear is consistent

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19th Century North American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet

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H 73 in W 43 in D 20 in

Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic two-door cabinet painted with hues of pink and black. Interior consists of

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Cherry Two-Door Two-Drawer Cabinet
Early American Cherry Two-Door Two-Drawer Cabinet

Early American Cherry Two-Door Two-Drawer Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American cherry two-door two-drawer cabinet.

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Cherry

Early American Cherry Two Door Two Drawer Cabinet
Early American Cherry Two Door Two Drawer Cabinet

Early American Cherry Two Door Two Drawer Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American cherry two door two drawer cabinet.

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Cherry

Early American Rustic Two Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Two Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Two Door Cabinet

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H 46 in W 44 in D 17 in

Early American Rustic Two Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic two door cabinet with two upper shelves. The patina'd grey paint with red

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Rustic Slatted Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Slatted Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Slatted Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic slatted two-door cabinet with center leg. The finish is original and has not

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Rustic Cobalt Blue Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Cobalt Blue Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Cobalt Blue Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic painted cobalt blue two-door cabinet.

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Late 19th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet with Scalloped Bottom
Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet with Scalloped Bottom

Early American Rustic Two-Door Cabinet with Scalloped Bottom

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic two-door cabinet with scalloped bottom, interior consists of two floating

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926
Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Black lacquer two-door cabinet, American circa 1926. With two lower drawers decorated with silver

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

Early American Two-Door Hutch
Early American Two-Door Hutch

Early American Two-Door Hutch

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H 54 in W 48 in D 21 in

Early American Two-Door Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique early American Hutch with two lower doors and two top drawers. The top is set in for service

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Two Door Cupboard
Early American Two Door Cupboard

Early American Two Door Cupboard

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H 51.75 in W 38.5 in D 12.25 in

Early American Two Door Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American two door cupboard with rustic painted finish in white and black.

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19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Two-Door Painted Server
Early American Two-Door Painted Server

Early American Two-Door Painted Server

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H 48 in W 43 in D 18 in

Early American Two-Door Painted Server

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early american two-door and two-drawer painted server with original painted details.

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Two Door Screened Pie Safe
Early American Two Door Screened Pie Safe

Early American Two Door Screened Pie Safe

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H 54 in W 49.5 in L 54 in

Early American Two Door Screened Pie Safe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American dark stained two door screened pie safe with four interior shelves.

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Folk Style Painted Two Door Hutch
Early American Folk Style Painted Two Door Hutch

Early American Folk Style Painted Two Door Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American Folk style painted Hutch. The hutch offers two doors with five interior shelves.

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Late 19th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Pine

Early American Tan Painted Two Door Cupboard on Legs
Early American Tan Painted Two Door Cupboard on Legs

Early American Tan Painted Two Door Cupboard on Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American tan painted two door cupboard on turned legs. Original paint boasts character and

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Walnut Cupboard with Four Doors and Two Drawers
Early American Walnut Cupboard with Four Doors and Two Drawers

Early American Walnut Cupboard with Four Doors and Two Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early American walnut cupboard is a classic example of early American furniture with legs and

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Late 19th Century Shaker Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Walnut

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

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H 72.5 in W 43.75 in D 19 in

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic painted mint blue/ green two-door cabinet, one side has shelves and the other

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet
Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

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H 72.5 in W 47.75 in D 19 in

Early American Rustic Painted Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American rustic painted two-door cabinet with green undertones. The interior of the cabinet

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Early 20th Century Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

American Renaissance Victorian Two-Door Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet
American Renaissance Victorian Two-Door Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet

American Renaissance Victorian Two-Door Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Crockett, CA

Very nice late 1800s American Victorian bookcase with two glass front doors and two storage drawers

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century Early American Painted Two Door Cupboard
19th Century Early American Painted Two Door Cupboard

19th Century Early American Painted Two Door Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very handsome rustic Early American two door cupboard painted gray with beautiful rustic

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Wood

Medical Dental Apothecary Lab Cabinet, Lighted, Two-Door Stainless Steel, Glass
Medical Dental Apothecary Lab Cabinet, Lighted, Two-Door Stainless Steel, Glass

Medical Dental Apothecary Lab Cabinet, Lighted, Two-Door Stainless Steel, Glass

Located in Madison, WI

Vintage industrial, significant medical dental lab cabinet on pivoting wheels of stainless steel

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Stainless Steel

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Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Alabaster, Bronze

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Mission Art's & Crafts 5 Section Leaded Door Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

Mission Art's & Crafts 5 Section Leaded Door Bookcase by Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous arts & crafts mission bookcase with 5 sections, 3 leaded glass door compartments which have storage space. Sizes are, 32x 9.5x 10h, 32x 9.5 x 10.5h, 32 x 9.5 x 8.75h. Drawer...

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Early 1900s American Mission Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts copper mirror with a cloudy blue Ruskin Jewel

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts copper mirror with a cloudy blue Ruskin Jewel

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts copper mirror with a cloudy blue Ruskin Jewel to the top and Glasgow rose decoration to each side.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Copper

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.25 in W 27 in D 13.5 in

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

Located in Pasadena, TX

American Antique Oak hall tree with storage bench 1900s Antique victorian beveled mirror entry hall coat tree with bench seat and drawer. Item features a beveled glass mirror and s...

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1890s North American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Oak

Liberty and Co (attributed). An Arts and Crafts Walnut plant stand.
Liberty and Co (attributed). An Arts and Crafts Walnut plant stand.

Liberty and Co (attributed). An Arts and Crafts Walnut plant stand.

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co (attributed). An Arts and Crafts Walnut plant stand.

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Walnut

Matching Set Of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks Liberty of London 1910's
Matching Set Of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks Liberty of London 1910's

Matching Set Of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks Liberty of London 1910's

$1,742Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Matching Set Of Arts & Crafts Candlesticks Liberty of London 1910's

By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Matching Set of Silver Plated Liberty of London Arts & Crafts Candlesticks, 1920's. These could possibly have been designed by Archibald Knox The London store Libert...

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910
Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

American Arts and Crafts period Handel table lamp (c1910-15) with original reverse hand painted glass shade. Signed Handel on shade, top brass ring and also on the base. In excell...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Glass

Vintage Large Square Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant
Vintage Large Square Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant

Vintage Large Square Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage large square Arts & Crafts copper pendant, newly rewired. It has a seeded glass light-box, copper frames with intricately cut out copper branch accents and a sturdy chain ...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Copper

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Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case
Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case

Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case

By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Brass

American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley

American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Petworth, GB

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Arts & Crafts Lantern Shape Pendant Light with Warm Color Amber Cathedral Glass
Arts & Crafts Lantern Shape Pendant Light with Warm Color Amber Cathedral Glass

Arts & Crafts Lantern Shape Pendant Light with Warm Color Amber Cathedral Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Light / Lantern w. Copper & Sea Blue Cathedral Glass

Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Light / Lantern w. Copper & Sea Blue Cathedral Glass

Located in Lisse, NL

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Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measures: 48"...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Two Door Cabinet

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Copper

Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn  Amsterdam, 1897
Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn  Amsterdam, 1897

Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam, 1897

$3,809Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.41 in W 35.83 in D 18.31 in

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By Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Brass

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Small Arts & Crafts Lidded Chest with Copper Panels

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$1,200

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Antique American Two Door Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique American two door cabinet for your home. Each antique American two door cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. If you’re shopping for an antique American two door cabinet, we have 199 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique American two door cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique American two door cabinet made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique American two door cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berkey & Gay Furniture, 't Binnenhuis and Grand Rapids Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique American Two Door Cabinet?

Prices for an antique American two door cabinet start at $600 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $3,945.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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