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Bauhaus Office Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, cleanlined Bauhaus office wall cabinet or cupboard. Two available. Fully restored, from
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Office Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Germany circa 1930
Bauhaus Office Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Germany circa 1930
$9,201 / item
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 14.57 in
Pair of English 1790s George III Gold and Black Chinoiserie Corner Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English corner cabinets from the late 18th century, with chinoiserie motifs. Born in
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Shelf by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
a darkand shiny lacquer surface, conveying a mysterious oriental charm.The lines and forms of the
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2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Shelf by kar
Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Shelf by kar
$5,450 / item
H 72.05 in W 33.08 in D 11.82 in
Fence-Like Structure, Contemporary High Lacquered Black Ash Wood Screen by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
a darkand shiny lacquer surface, conveying a mysterious oriental charm.The lines and forms of the
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports
By Miki Astori
Located in Milan, Lombardy
where to operate in transitory moments. The wall hanging supports are in white lacquered wood. The 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports
Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports
$1,248 Sale Price / item
38% Off
H 9.85 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Briccola-ge Corner Desk and Shelf in solid Oak Wood and black lacquered brackets
By Miki Astori
Located in Milan, Lombardy
where to operate in transitory moments. The wall hanging supports are in a mass-colored wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
cabinet features eight brass trimmed column supports for three clear glass shelves. Black lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
$9,999 Sale Price
23% Off
H 81.75 in W 95 in D 18 in
Moooi Oblique Big Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Stained solid oak, lacquered beech. Additional information: Material: Beech Finish: Jet black
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Moooi Oblique Big Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech
Moooi Oblique Big Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech
$2,917 / item
H 112.6 in W 41.34 in D 2.37 in
Moooi Oblique Small Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Stained solid oak, lacquered beech. Additional information: Material: Beech Finish: Jet black
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
five closed cabinets and multiple shelves to find. The black lacquered wood is combined with the steel
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Denis Perrollaz and Atelier Linné Elements Shelf
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
Wall bookshelf in sandblasted pine and a painted panel covered in lacquer. The piece is made in
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2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Denis Perrollaz and Atelier Linné Elements Shelf
Denis Perrollaz and Atelier Linné Elements Shelf
$7,279
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 6.7 in
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beograd, RS
in style of Willy Rizzo and Romeo Rega. It is done in black lacquered plywood, with golden metal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Riva wall mounted shelf in Black Lacquer with concealed bracket by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to any space. By being wall mounted, it not only adds a touch of minimalist charm but also saves
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2010s Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Two-Winged 1930s French Art Deco Bar Back Wall in Black Lacquer with Chrome
Located in Ulm, DE
Bar furniture, two-wing back wall with mirrors and chromed metals Piano lacquer in black high
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

1980 Post-Modern Big Wall-Unit in Metall, lacquered Plywood in Blue, White Black
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1980s Post-Modern One of a Kind Big Wall-Unit was made in metal, lacquered plywood, brass and
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980 Post-Modern Big Wall-Unit in Metall, lacquered Plywood in Blue, White Black
1980 Post-Modern Big Wall-Unit in Metall, lacquered Plywood in Blue, White Black
$39,133 Sale Price
30% Off
H 66.93 in W 141.74 in D 15.75 in
Convex Black Wall Shelf ‘Tyco’ by M. Massironi for Nikol International, 1970s
By Manfredo Massironi
Located in Greding, DE
An impressive wall shelf designed by Manfred Massironi for Nikol International. The black shelf
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Wim Wilson Black and White Model D242 Wall Mount Credenza for Castelijn, 1964
By Castelijn, Wim Wilson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza designed by Wim Wilson for Castelijn, 1964. This credenza
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Very large library
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
$3,300 / item
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights
By Pace Collection, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice two part Mid-Century Modern wall unit display or curio cabinets.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Chrome

Cielo Wall Cabinet, Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Our Cielo Cabinet is a versatile and unique piece of wall storage, initially designed as a shoe
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Cabinet, Black
Cielo Wall Cabinet, Black
$394 / item
H 14.77 in W 14.77 in D 5.52 in
Cielo Wall Cabinet, Oak & Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Our Cielo Cabinet is a versatile and unique piece of wall storage, initially designed as a shoe
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Cabinet, Oak & Black
Cielo Wall Cabinet, Oak & Black
$394 / item
H 14.77 in W 14.77 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets with Scalloped Aprons
Located in Hollywood, FL
This pair of elegant mid-19th century black lacquer cabinets has lyrical scalloped aprons. They
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets with Scalloped Aprons
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets with Scalloped Aprons
$24,000
H 81.5 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in
Amorph Flux modern shelf Black Lacquer Wall Mounted
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
office or home as a featured contemporary piece. Dynamic twisted shape, concealed wall connection and
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2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Amorph Flux modern shelf Black Lacquer Wall Mounted
Amorph Flux modern shelf Black Lacquer Wall Mounted
$4,650 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 50 in
Pair of Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets, Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Hollywood, FL
A pair of matching Italian cabinets by Renzo Rutili. The pair of cabinets each have two-door fronts
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Amorph Riva Shelf in Black Lacquer Wall Mounted
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Riva shelf, black lacquer, wall mounted. The shelf comes with concealed bracket. Available
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2010s American Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

'Cinétisme II' Wall Cabinet by Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
'Cinétisme II’ by French Lebanese Charles Kalpakian is a hypnotic wall cabinet in lacquered wood
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Wood

'Cinétisme II' Wall Cabinet by Charles Kalpakian
'Cinétisme II' Wall Cabinet by Charles Kalpakian
$14,209
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 12.21 in
Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
different sizes), a set of hooks, and a wall cabinet. These pieces come together to create a balanced and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
$185 / item
H 1.97 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
different sizes), a set of hooks, and a wall cabinet. These pieces come together to create a balanced and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
$174 / item
H 1.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
different sizes), a set of hooks, and a wall cabinet. These pieces come together to create a balanced and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
$161 / item
H 1.97 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
'Cinétisme IV (Gold and Blue)' Wall Cabinet by Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
(Gold and Blue)’ is one of the four contemporary wall cabinets designed for Galerie BSL by French
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Wenge

Cielo Set of Three Wall Hook, Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
pieces: a shelf (available in three different sizes), a set of hooks, and a wall cabinet. These pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Set of Three Wall Hook, Black
Cielo Set of Three Wall Hook, Black
$255 / item
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 1.34 in
Pair of Bamboo and Lacquer Shelves, France, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
lacquer depicts a floral theme with some birds.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of Bamboo and Lacquer Shelves, France, circa 1890
Pair of Bamboo and Lacquer Shelves, France, circa 1890
$4,542 / set
H 24.41 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
Poul Cadovius wall Shelves "Butterfly" , Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Wall shelves "Butterfly" designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s.        
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius wall Shelves "Butterfly" , Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius wall Shelves "Butterfly" , Denmark, 1960s
$1,397 / set
H 7.09 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pelican Small Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
achieved to capture the wingspan in wood. Designed to emerge from straight walls with gentle grace, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pelican Small Black
Pelican Small Black
$168 / item
H 3.94 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Pelican Large Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
achieved to capture the wingspan in wood. Designed to emerge from straight walls with gentle grace, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pelican Large Black
Pelican Large Black
$203 / item
H 5.12 in W 22.45 in D 9.85 in
Pelican Medium Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
achieved to capture the wingspan in wood. Designed to emerge from straight walls with gentle grace, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pelican Medium Black
Pelican Medium Black
$180 / item
H 3.94 in W 17.33 in D 5.91 in
La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
life on the wall in an intertwining of textures that not only serve as a support to the objects, but
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2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
$1,100 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 8.12 in
La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Black
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
life on the wall in an intertwining of textures that not only serve as a support to the objects, but
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Black
La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Black
$681 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 8.12 in
La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
By MARCO RIPA
Located in Fermo, FM
life on the wall in an intertwining of textures that not only serve as a support to the objects, but
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
La Superleggera Big Shelves System - black
$1,100 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 8.12 in
Chinoiserie English lacquer wall shelf and corner shelfs
Located in New York, NY
English lacquer wall shelf and corner shelf. Aesthetic movement and 'Orientalist' styled. Type of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristically simple and austere, this Qing-dynasty glass cabinet once proudly displayed a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Étagère, Black Lacquer and Metal Parts, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant and rare Bauhaus étagère from Germany about 1930. Walnut wood, lacquered with black
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Black Abs and Metal Wall Glove Box Named Utensilo, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black abs and metal wall glove box named Utensilo, 1970s. Wall glove box in shiny black abs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Wood and Lacquer Shelf
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French faux bamboo shelf, circa 1880. Decorated with black and gold lacquer.
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

Metal Wall Unit in Red and Black by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Steenwijk, NL
consists out out black wall mounts with black and red parts. All parts are considered to be in a very good
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
By Dada Industrial Design
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s Rectangular shelf, the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquer And Rosewood Wall Hung Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquer and rosewood wall hung credenza with chrome details. Interior has shelves.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer And Rosewood Wall Hung Credenza
Black Lacquer And Rosewood Wall Hung Credenza
$3,450
H 25.25 in W 72 in D 18 in
Set of 3 Metal Poul Cadovius Butterfly Wall Shelves Art Sculpture, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. The design of these metal shelves is simplistic but very strong in appearance. The shelves are black
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Bamboo Wall-Mounted Shelves in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Bamboo Wall Mounted Shelves in the manner of Jacques Adnet, French, circa 1950's. They
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Delft, NL
Wim Rietveld modular wall cabinet. A red, black and creme lacquered metal wall cabinet. The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
$3,959
H 53.75 in W 49.73 in D 13.08 in
CUSTOM BLACK & WHITE GREEK KEY LACQUERED WALL-MOUNTED CREDENZA
Located in New York, NY
Black and White Greek Key Lacquered Wall-Mounted Credenza/Console with four doors
Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Wall Shelf in Teak and Black Lacquered Metal, around 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
of teak and black lacquered metal. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
century. A timeless design that is still in production. This particular wall unit is a version with black
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
$4,542
H 78.35 in W 89.38 in D 14.97 in
Large Black and Olive Green Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
out of white wall mounts with shelves, 3 cabinets, a magazine rack, tray, drawer and light are all to
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Lacquered Wall Placard Cabinet, Black White Weft, 1800 Florence, 'Italy'
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique cabinet or wall placard for wardrobe, lacquered and hand painted, black background with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency style wall unit produced by Belgochrom. This piece is made of 23-karat gold
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
$1,455
H 80.71 in W 47.64 in D 16.93 in
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency style wall unit produced by Belgochrom. This piece is made of 23-karat gold
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgochrom, 1970s
$1,296
H 80.71 in W 47.64 in D 16.93 in
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgo Chrome, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood Regency style wall unit produced by Belgo Chrome. This piece is made of 23-karat gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgo Chrome, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit by Belgo Chrome, 1970s
$815
H 80.71 in W 29.53 in D 14.57 in
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Black Lacquered Wall Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black lacquered wall cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, every black lacquered wall cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a black lacquered wall cabinet, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black lacquered wall cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right black lacquered wall cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. belgochrom, Amorph Inc. and Charles Kalpakian each produced at least one beautiful black lacquered wall cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Lacquered Wall Cabinet?

The average selling price for a black lacquered wall cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $19,800 for the highest priced.

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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