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Mid-Century Two-Tone Dresser by D.R. Bates for Vista of California
Mid-Century Two-Tone Dresser by D.R. Bates for Vista of California

Mid-Century Two-Tone Dresser by D.R. Bates for Vista of California

By Vista of California, D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Herman Miller, Vista Furniture, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. designed dresser with white front and matching iron frame

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo Bat Wing Bar
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo Bat Wing Bar

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo Bat Wing Bar

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early 20th century Aesthetic Movement tiger bamboo small 2 person bat wing bar with a unique

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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Chrome and Glass Étagère Display Shelves, England, circa 1970
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Étagère Display Shelves, England, circa 1970

Mid Century Chrome and Glass Étagère Display Shelves, England, circa 1970

By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.

Located in London, GB

frame and smoked glass. Designed by Tim Bates for the Lisse Range. A pair available. Excellent

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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Shelving unit by Pieff Lisse, 1970s
Shelving unit by Pieff Lisse, 1970s

Shelving unit by Pieff Lisse, 1970s

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H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in

Shelving unit by Pieff Lisse, 1970s

By Tim Bates

Located in Buxton, GB

The stunning shelving unit was meticulously crafted by the renowned British designer Tim Bates in

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 75.75 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cabinet by Vista Furniture
Cabinet by Vista Furniture

Cabinet by Vista Furniture

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H 29.75 in W 57.25 in D 17.5 in

Cabinet by Vista Furniture

By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Vista Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

All original. In fine condition with minor wear. Walnut cabinet with rich tone & grain. Exposed

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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Double Bat Lacquered Square Corner Chest
Early 20th Century Double Bat Lacquered Square Corner Chest

Early 20th Century Double Bat Lacquered Square Corner Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A lovely dark red chest with two drawers and two doors. The large black hardware makes a bold statement against the red and the drawer handles are shaped like bats. Bats are a symbol...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Ash T.V. Stereo Stand, Sports Fan Baseball Bat Legs, Designed by G. Wilson
Ash T.V. Stereo Stand, Sports Fan Baseball Bat Legs, Designed by G. Wilson

Ash T.V. Stereo Stand, Sports Fan Baseball Bat Legs, Designed by G. Wilson

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Ash T.V., Stereo Stand, Sports Fan Baseball Bat Legs, Designed by G. Wilson, (circa 1980). Made

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Vintage 1980s Canadian Sporting Art Shelves

Materials

Ash

1970's Vintage Wood & Chrome Bookcase by Pieff
1970's Vintage Wood & Chrome Bookcase by Pieff

1970's Vintage Wood & Chrome Bookcase by Pieff

By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates

Located in London, GB

Bates, it was made in England by Pieff in the 1970’s. It is of excellent quality, the chrome frame is

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Vista of California Desk
Vista of California Desk

Vista of California Desk

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H 28.75 in W 49.5 in D 22 in

Vista of California Desk

By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Vista Furniture

Located in Oakland, CA

California designed by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. Vista of California. The desk can be positioned with

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

D.R. Bates for Vista of California Walnut and Formica Bedroom Set
D.R. Bates for Vista of California Walnut and Formica Bedroom Set

D.R. Bates for Vista of California Walnut and Formica Bedroom Set

By Vista of California, D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vista of California walnut and formica bedroom set including six-drawer dresser, four-drawer desk, and bench/table. Also sold separately, please inquire for prices. Dresser: 62" L x...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Floating Desk by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California
1950s Floating Desk by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California

1950s Floating Desk by D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. for Vista of California

By Vista of California, D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.

Located in Southampton, NJ

-find 1950's modernist desk designed by D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory, Jr. for Vista of California

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit Pieff, 1970s
Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit Pieff, 1970s

Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit Pieff, 1970s

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H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in

Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit Pieff, 1970s

By Tim Bates

Located in Richmond, Surrey

shelving unit, circa 1970s. This was designed by Tim Bates for the Lisse Range and manufactured by Pieff

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vista of California Credenza Cabinet
Vista of California Credenza Cabinet

Vista of California Credenza Cabinet

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H 30 in W 31.25 in D 17 in

Vista of California Credenza Cabinet

By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Vista Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A small credenza or buffet by Vista of California. Completely restored. Dark brown lacquered finish. Matching dresser available and pictured in last image.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Midcentury Walnut Credenda / Cupboard Attrib D.R. Bates for Vista of California
Midcentury Walnut Credenda / Cupboard Attrib D.R. Bates for Vista of California

Midcentury Walnut Credenda / Cupboard Attrib D.R. Bates for Vista of California

By Vista of California, D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.

Located in Belmont, MA

to D.R. Bates for Vista of California. Top cupboard unit measures 61" L x 18" D x 23" H and bottom

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Etageres designed by Tim Bates for Pieff
A Pair of Etageres designed by Tim Bates for Pieff

A Pair of Etageres designed by Tim Bates for Pieff

Located in Austin, TX

late 1960's to 1970's designed by Tim Bates for Pieff's of Worchester, England. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s British Bookcases

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Carving And Joiners' Work Cabinet
Carving And Joiners' Work Cabinet

Carving And Joiners' Work Cabinet

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H 38.98 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in

Carving And Joiners' Work Cabinet

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

carpenter's cabinet with two side cabinets, brass bat wing handles to six drawers, lid to reveal working bench

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Vista of California Mahogany & Iron Desk
Vista of California Mahogany & Iron Desk

Vista of California Mahogany & Iron Desk

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H 28.75 in W 49 in D 22 in

Vista of California Mahogany & Iron Desk

By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.

Located in Fulton, CA

Mid-Century modern iron and mahogany by Vista of California. Desk is reversible for right or left hand use as drawers slide either direction. Desk work surface measures 22"D x 42"W.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

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Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Grasscloth Serving Bar
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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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$2,200

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By Roger Rougier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern style dresser with white body and copper finish metal legs. Metal drawer pulls match the copper finish. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Mid-Century Modern Vista of California Mahogany and Steel Dresser by Don Knorr
Mid-Century Modern Vista of California Mahogany and Steel Dresser by Don Knorr

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$3,975Sale Price|29% Off

H 34 in W 61.25 in D 20.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Vista of California Mahogany and Steel Dresser by Don Knorr

By Vista of California, Don Knorr

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage double dresser in mahogany designed by Don Knorr for Vista of California circa 1950's. This unique piece offers plenty of storage including eight dovetailed drawers supported...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style of. Dimensions. 30 W ; 18 D ; 30 H.

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Steel

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Bat Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bat cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each bat cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. Your living room may not be complete without a bat cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bat cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Vista Furniture and Tim Bates each produced at least one beautiful bat cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bat Cabinet?

Prices for a bat cabinet start at $1,206 and top out at $8,280 with the average selling for $2,120.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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