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Cabinet Cage Mirror Design Solid Brass, 1970 , Mirror , Bar, Mid-Century Modern
Cabinet Cage Mirror Design Solid Brass, 1970 , Mirror , Bar, Mid-Century Modern

Cabinet Cage Mirror Design Solid Brass, 1970 , Mirror , Bar, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bar Cabinet cage 1970s mirror design very chic brass ,very reminiscent of the style of the great designer Gabriella Crespi.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Antique 50 Bottle French Wine Cage c.1930-1940
Antique 50 Bottle French Wine Cage c.1930-1940

Antique 50 Bottle French Wine Cage c.1930-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique French wine cage with two locking doors. The cabinet has a total of 50 cubicles. 25 hold regular wine bottles and the other 25 are slightly smaller for splits.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Late 19th Century Wine Cave - Cage
Exceptional Late 19th Century Wine Cave - Cage

Exceptional Late 19th Century Wine Cave - Cage

Located in Round Top, TX

Exceptional late 19th century Wine Cave - Cage from Barcelona, Spain. Expertly created from hand forged and wrought iron. Beautifully decorated with bunched of grapes, leaves and v...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Cashier Bank Teller or Post Office Cage Window
Antique Brass Cashier Bank Teller or Post Office Cage Window

Antique Brass Cashier Bank Teller or Post Office Cage Window

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful antique cashier bank teller or post office cage window. Made in solid brass with fantastic patina. Great vintage conditions.

Category

Vintage 1920s Mexican Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)
Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)

Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)

Located in North Miami, FL

WE have TWO (2) ALL vintage aquatic swim club locker stands which can be perfectly re-purposed for a pantry, foyer, kids toy storage, shoe storage, etc. 21 ALL original mesh cage lo...

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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Wrought Iron Wine Safe Rack  Vineyard Cellar 100 Bottle Cage
Antique Industrial Wrought Iron Wine Safe Rack  Vineyard Cellar 100 Bottle Cage

Antique Industrial Wrought Iron Wine Safe Rack Vineyard Cellar 100 Bottle Cage

Located in Forney, TX

Almost certainly beginning its life at a vineyard winery in France, this authentic original antique wine cellar safe provides storage for up to 100 bottles of your finest vintage! ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970
Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970

Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Vintage Asian Chinese Craftsmanship Bohemian Cabinet of Curiosities Exotic Decor Poetic Nature Key Features : Bamboo and wood structure Metal hanging hook Integrated decorat...

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Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

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Tycoon's Industrial French 50 Bottle Locking Wine Rack Cage, circa 1930
Tycoon's Industrial French 50 Bottle Locking Wine Rack Cage, circa 1930

Tycoon's Industrial French 50 Bottle Locking Wine Rack Cage, circa 1930

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French, 50 bottle industrial liquor and wine rack safe holder, circa 1930s in steel with lockable door, with original cool yellow label Rigidex, made in France. There are installatio...

Category

20th Century French Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

French Wine Cage Cabinet, Early 20th Century
French Wine Cage Cabinet, Early 20th Century

French Wine Cage Cabinet, Early 20th Century

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H 68.9 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

French Wine Cage Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Early 20th century French wine cage with wooden cabinet. The cabinet was newly built with the original old door.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage French Chinoiserie Pagoda Bird Cage Display Cabinets, circa 1940
Pair of Vintage French Chinoiserie Pagoda Bird Cage Display Cabinets, circa 1940

Pair of Vintage French Chinoiserie Pagoda Bird Cage Display Cabinets, circa 1940

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of French Chinoiserie red painted cast metal display cabinets feature pagoda style bird cage design seated on shell and acanthus decorated cabriole legs each connected by pierce...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

1970's Very Heavy Caged Industrial Cabinet
1970's Very Heavy Caged Industrial Cabinet

1970's Very Heavy Caged Industrial Cabinet

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H 75.99 in W 27.17 in D 100.79 in

1970's Very Heavy Caged Industrial Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Very Heavy Caged Industrial Cabinet. We call this the beast, it is a huge and very heavy industrial cabinet used for securely storing tools.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage
Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage

Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair industrial metal / steel cage -mesh lockers, great design, color, patina.., two door, shelves to top. Coat hooks under shelf, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Gym Locker Cage
Vintage Gym Locker Cage

Vintage Gym Locker Cage

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H 68.75 in W 23.75 in D 12.25 in

Vintage Gym Locker Cage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Locker Cage in Industrial grey-green. 2 hooks per Locker and 2 Compartments per Locker. Iinside height of each locker is 53" on the lower section and 8.5" on the upper section.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Riveted Iron Wine Cage
Riveted Iron Wine Cage

Riveted Iron Wine Cage

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H 64.5 in W 41 in D 23 in

Riveted Iron Wine Cage

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Riveted iron wine cage, c. 1900. Holds 300 bottles and may be attached to the wall. Was originally in the wine cellar of a restaurant in Normandy.

Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage
Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

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H 97.45 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good scale late 19th century French wine cage with two locking doors. A wonderfully sculptural piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage
Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

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H 97.45 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good scale late 19th century French wine cage with two locking doors. A wonderfully sculptural piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Cent French Wine Cage
Late 19th Cent French Wine Cage

Late 19th Cent French Wine Cage

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H 97.45 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in

Late 19th Cent French Wine Cage

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good scale late 19th century French wine cage with two locking doors. A wonderfully sculptural piece.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique French 40 Bottle Wine Cage c.1930-1940
Antique French 40 Bottle Wine Cage c.1930-1940

Antique French 40 Bottle Wine Cage c.1930-1940

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H 33.5 in W 36.5 in D 13 in

Antique French 40 Bottle Wine Cage c.1930-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique French wine cage with two locking doors. The cabinet has a total of 40 cubicles that can store regular wine bottles.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron
Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

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H 87.5 in W 40.75 in D 14.13 in

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

A very large wine cage constructed from painted iron. A wonderful piece for any kitchen, living area or wine cellar. Once full of wine bottles and nicely lit, the cage transforms int...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Large lockable French wine cage or rack, 200 bottles, ca. 1900
Large lockable French wine cage or rack, 200 bottles, ca. 1900

Large lockable French wine cage or rack, 200 bottles, ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / wine rack / metal / Rustic / Mid-century An original 19th century wine cage or rack made in France around 1900. The cage can hold up to 200 bottles and has a lockab...

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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920s Restaurant-Style Locking Wine Rack Bottle Cage
1920s Restaurant-Style Locking Wine Rack Bottle Cage

1920s Restaurant-Style Locking Wine Rack Bottle Cage

Located in Surrey, BC

French locking wine rack/bottle cage from circa 1920. An ideal storage cabinet that can be easily incorporated into a custom wine cellar or hospitality setting.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Machine Age Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere
Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere

Late 18th Century French Solid Cherry Wood Cage-type Pannetiere

Located in San Francisco, CA

Traditional cage-style solid cherry wood pannetiere (bread/food storage container).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cupboards

Elizabeth Garouste Mattia Bonetti Etagere Vitrine "Cage Barbare" 1981, France
Elizabeth Garouste Mattia Bonetti Etagere Vitrine "Cage Barbare" 1981, France

Elizabeth Garouste Mattia Bonetti Etagere Vitrine "Cage Barbare" 1981, France

By Élizabeth Garouste, Mattia Bonetti

Located in Chicago, IL

Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti Etagere Vitrine "Cage Barbare" 1981. Bottom glass shelf has a small chip out of corner. Elizabeth Garouste was born in Paris, France in 1949. Afte...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare French Grape Vine Themed Wrought Iron Barrel Shape Wine Jail or Cage
Rare French Grape Vine Themed Wrought Iron Barrel Shape Wine Jail or Cage

Rare French Grape Vine Themed Wrought Iron Barrel Shape Wine Jail or Cage

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Designed in the shape of a wine barrel and decorated with grapes and grape leaves this charming wine jail or cage standing on scrolled legs can sit either on the floor or on a table....

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique French Vineyard Wine Cellar Cage Antique Commercial Bottle Rack
Antique French Vineyard Wine Cellar Cage Antique Commercial Bottle Rack

Antique French Vineyard Wine Cellar Cage Antique Commercial Bottle Rack

Located in Forney, TX

Additional capacity on the bottom of the cage could add approx 13 bottles. The tiers above the remaining two tiers have been removed, leaving a lot of open space for additional stora...

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Bordeaux Iron Wine Cage 150-Bottle Capacity C1920 France
Vintage Bordeaux Iron Wine Cage 150-Bottle Capacity C1920 France

Vintage Bordeaux Iron Wine Cage 150-Bottle Capacity C1920 France

Located in Trensacq, FR

Vintage Bordeaux iron wine cage 150-bottle capacity, C1920, France. Classic French wine cage from the Bordeaux region of France. Fifteen rows of wine storage giving a 150-bottle cap...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970
Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970

Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970

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H 14.97 in Dm 9.85 in

Cage oiseaux, Chine, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Vintage Asian Chinese Craftsmanship Bohemian Cabinet of Curiosities Exotic Decor Poetic Nature Key Features : Bamboo and wood structure Metal hanging hook Integrated decorat...

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Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Domed Industrial Cage Cabinet
Domed Industrial Cage Cabinet

Domed Industrial Cage Cabinet

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H 43 in W 19 in D 9 in L 43 in

Domed Industrial Cage Cabinet

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have offered safety cages in the past but this is example is truly unique.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron
Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

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H 87.5 in W 40.75 in D 14.13 in

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

A very large wine cage constructed from painted iron. A wonderful piece for any kitchen, living area or wine cellar. Once full of wine bottles and nicely lit, the cage transforms int...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Antique French Iron Wine Cellar Rack Cage
Antique French Iron Wine Cellar Rack Cage

Antique French Iron Wine Cellar Rack Cage

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H 50.01 in W 45.28 in D 22.45 in

Antique French Iron Wine Cellar Rack Cage

Located in Kastrup, DK

A French wine storage cabinet constructed in wrought iron. Front with pair of hinged doors with lock and key. When opened, the cabinet reveals 10 rows, each row accommodating up to 1...

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Shelves

Materials

Iron

1950s Rattan and Oak Caged Rustic Sideboard
1950s Rattan and Oak Caged Rustic Sideboard

1950s Rattan and Oak Caged Rustic Sideboard

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Extra Large French Steel Wine Crate or Mountable Cage
Extra Large French Steel Wine Crate or Mountable Cage

Extra Large French Steel Wine Crate or Mountable Cage

Located in Austin, TX

An extra large vintage French wine cage or storage rack of painted steel featuring fitted slots for wine bottle storage and attachable mounts for securing the cage to a wall. Holds a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Wood and Brass Bird Cage Shelving Unit by Mastercraft
Mid-Century Wood and Brass Bird Cage Shelving Unit by Mastercraft

Mid-Century Wood and Brass Bird Cage Shelving Unit by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Miami, FL

1970s Hollywood Regency style brass and wood birdcage shelving unit with glass shelves, by Mastercraft.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Decorative Octagon Box Bird Cage Design Dry Bar Wine Bottle Storage
Chinoiserie Decorative Octagon Box Bird Cage Design Dry Bar Wine Bottle Storage

Chinoiserie Decorative Octagon Box Bird Cage Design Dry Bar Wine Bottle Storage

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinoiserie storage box in the manner of an antique Chinese wedding box. Features an octagonal shape with bird cage design and lidded top. The box opens to a lower wine / liquor bo...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Large French Riveted Iron Wine Cage or Wine Rack for 280 Bottles, circa 1900
Large French Riveted Iron Wine Cage or Wine Rack for 280 Bottles, circa 1900

Large French Riveted Iron Wine Cage or Wine Rack for 280 Bottles, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Manufactured circa 1900, this riveted iron wine cage or wine rack was originally attached to the wall in the wine cellar of a French restaurant though it may also remain freestanding...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Cabinet with Wire Cage Glass Door
Antique Oak Cabinet with Wire Cage Glass Door

Antique Oak Cabinet with Wire Cage Glass Door

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H 78.5 in W 23.5 in L 78.5 in

Antique Oak Cabinet with Wire Cage Glass Door

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful antique oak cabinet with a door with original antique glass, and wavy wire cage behind it.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

"Jail House" Iron Wine Cage
"Jail House" Iron Wine Cage

"Jail House" Iron Wine Cage

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H 69.5 in W 48.5 in D 21 in

"Jail House" Iron Wine Cage

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Large-scale iron wine cage with two giant swing doors revealing interior wooden shelves. Massive swing-arm latch and second pivoting bolt lock. Woven iron strapping. Covered in iron ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Industrial Cage Locker
Industrial Cage Locker

Industrial Cage Locker

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H 65 in D 18 in

Industrial Cage Locker

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rusted, industrial, open minded
Raw, weathered locker,
Hooks on back, single shelves up top
A classic

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Linen Presses

100 Bottle French Vintage Wine Cage
100 Bottle French Vintage Wine Cage

100 Bottle French Vintage Wine Cage

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H 44 in W 39.5 in D 24 in

100 Bottle French Vintage Wine Cage

Located in Bridport, CT

Two-door painted metal, holds 100 bottles, vintage French.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage French Iron Wine Cages with Keys
Pair of Vintage French Iron Wine Cages with Keys

Pair of Vintage French Iron Wine Cages with Keys

Located in Long Beach, CA

Pair of Vintage French Iron Wine Cages with Keys. Expected patina from age. Price is for the pair (2 pcs.).

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A Fine English Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
A Fine English Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

A Fine English Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Woodbury, CT

A very fine rosewood Regency side cabinet with breakfront. The highly figured top conforms to the breakfront shape of the case with a central cabinet flanked by smaller cabinets on e...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Metal Wine Rack Cage Safe for 150 Bottles
Early 20th Century French Metal Wine Rack Cage Safe for 150 Bottles

Early 20th Century French Metal Wine Rack Cage Safe for 150 Bottles

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French metal wine rack for a total of 150 bottles and the door can be locked with a padlock, further in a good but used condition. Originating from the 1st half of the 20th centu...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Vintage Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Vintage Crystal Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

SOLD AS IS~ Please go to my Penny Long store for other amazing chandeliers,lamps,girondoles,settees,desks,beds,bird cages,chairs,tables,cabinets etc!

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

An English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfast/Pembroke Table
An English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfast/Pembroke Table

An English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfast/Pembroke Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

The simple rectangular top, with drop leaves, sets on a concaved "Caged" storage cabinet surmounted by a single working drawer.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Iron Wine Cage or Wine Safe, Rigidix Déposé,  France, 1930
Iron Wine Cage or Wine Safe, Rigidix Déposé,  France, 1930

Iron Wine Cage or Wine Safe, Rigidix Déposé, France, 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

Prominent French strapped metal wine cage or safe. Pair of tall hinged metal doors with locking hasp, lock hasp with metal tag marked Rigidex, Déposé, wine cage marked with another l...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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By Cole Steel, Lyon Metal Manufacturing, Shaw Walker

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Cage Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cage cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and steel, every cage cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cage cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A cage cabinet, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Cage Cabinet?

Prices for a cage cabinet start at $950 and top out at $18,690 with the average selling for $1,720.

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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