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Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950 Provenance: 5530 South
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chicago Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Blackened Steel by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Wall-mounted shelf in .125 thick blackened steel plate. This 5-bay shelf is made of laser-cut, bent and welded steel plate with a blackened finish. Recessed steel mounting brackets a...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Steel

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Starbust Ebony Macassar Chevron Accent Cabinet Chicago Version by Lee Weitzman
By Lee Weitzman
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron accent cabinet Chicago version is part of the Chevron series. It has a black granite top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Granite, Silver Leaf

Cabinet for Kitchen Dining Room Storage from Historic Chicago Pullman Home 1920s
Located in Madison, WI
Storage cabinet of pine and glass cabinet with brass hardware from historic Chicago Pullman
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tall Pine Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall pine cabinet, circa 1880. Tall pine tree cabinet from Germany with double doors and top drawer
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Tall Pine Cabinet, circa 1880
Tall Pine Cabinet, circa 1880
H 54.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Louis Philippe Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Philippe mahogany cabinet, circa 1860. Elegant and well proportioned cabinet from northern
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Antique 19th Century German Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Stye Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Designed and crafted at our Chicago studio, the HiFi Record Cabinet is a must-have home for your
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

ST03 Sideboard in Solid White Oak with Carved Corian Door Handles
By Jason Lewis Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
. Hand made in our Chicago studio. This cabinet can be customized in both dimension and functionality.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretaire, circa 1840
Located in Chicago, IL
set up within 100 mile radius from Chicago, IL.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Empire Secretaire, circa 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
keys are included. Complimentary delivery and set up within 100 mile radius from Chicago, IL.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Empire Secretaire, circa 1790
Mahogany Empire Secretaire, circa 1790
H 40.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Oak Armoire, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
transportation. Complimentary delivery and set up within 100 mile radius from Chicago, IL.
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Oak Armoire, circa 1880
Oak Armoire, circa 1880
H 83.5 in W 64 in D 24 in
Biedermeier Solid Ash Tree Wardrobe, circa 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
for transport. Complimentary delivery and set up within 100 mile radius from Chicago, IL.
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash

Solid Ash Tree Wardrobe, circa 1810
Located in Chicago, IL
100 mile radius from Chicago, IL.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

American of Chicago Walnut Petite Curio Display Cabinet Showcase Vitrine 68"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Chicago curio cabinet or display case. Made of walnut featuring a three sided
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chicago Bar
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Chicago with wood structure in smocked oak matte finish and with polished stainless steel base
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chicago Bar
Chicago Bar
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in
c. 1900 Chicago Hardware Store Bolt Storage Cubby
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bolt storage cubby with hand painted numbers from a c. 1900 hardware store in Chicago, IL. Original
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Early 20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Maple Sideboard Buffet by Frank & Son of Chicago
By Frank & Son
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique maple sideboard buffet by S.I. Frank & Son of Chicago. The sideboard features
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Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Flame Mahogany Chicago Railroad Desk, circa 1850
Located in South Bend, IN
desk. The desk came from a Chicago railway station and was made by Tillman Silsbee & Co. of Detroit, MI
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1890 Oak Back Bar by Charles Passow and Sons Chicago
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Chicago made Charles Passow and sons Back bar Impressive, single-arch mahogany back bar, with
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Style Bookcase Hand-Made in Chicago , Ebonized Mahogany Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Handmade in Chicago this bookcase was made from mahogany and was ebonized with a walnut interior.
Category

2010s American Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Credenza or Buffet, Handmade in Chicago in Any Dimension or Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Stunning custom hand built and ebonized three-door credenza, or buffet with solid brass ring pulls. This is another creation from our Old Plank Workshop and can be custom made in any...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Mahogany French Directoire Style Desk Hand-Crafted in Chicago Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Handmade in our Old Plank workshop, this Ebonized Mahogany Directoire Style Desk can be made in any size or finish. Note the optional pop up door and hidden power strip. The gold tri...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Buffet Made to Order Old Plank Chicago Optional Sizes
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mid-Century Modern inspired buffet, made to order in our Chicago factory to your exacting
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Wabash Rival Letter File 18 Drawer Filing Cabinet
Located in Mckinney, TX
Rockwell & Rupel Manufacturers, Chicago, IL, the cabinet boasts 18 narrow drawers featuring brass label
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Memphis-Inspired Black Lacquer & Cerused Oak Tall Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom designed for a home in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, this cabinet would make an incredible
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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Custom Cabinet Company of Chicago Deco Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Art Deco glass top coffee table with magazine shelf and two wood stretchers providing the ridged structural support for the glass top. Glass slides in a slot. Glass is new ...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Saverio Vignola Bleached Walnut & Brass Long Dresser
By Vignola Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut and brass detailed long dresser by Vignola Furniture, Chicago Il. Modular cabinets
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bleached Walnut & Brass Three-Part Long Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut and brass detailed long dresser by Vignola Furniture, Chicago Il. Modular cabinets
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Rare Vladimir Kagan Solid Walnut & Lucite Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
from the executive office of a retired showroom owner at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Bullnose edge
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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Lucite

Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning pair of red and gilt chinoiserie cabinets, labeled "Marshal Fields", the famous Chicago
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes
Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes
H 32 in W 34 in D 19 in
Medical Supply Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Medical cabinet salvaged from the old Cook County Hospital (Chicago) The refinished instrument
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Medical Supply Cabinet
Medical Supply Cabinet
H 58 in W 19 in D 16 in
Antique American Oak Poole Bros Railway Ticket Roll Top Tambour Cabinet Chicago
Located in Portland, OR
Chicago. The cabinet having a locking tabour roll, that runs free and smooth, enclosed are a series of
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Red C. A. Taylor Chicago Steamer Trunk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Red C. A. Taylor Chicago Steamer Trunk
Category

Antique 1870s American Steampunk Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo Top Executive Desk from Playboy Offices in Chicago
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece designed by Chicago Artist/designer Daniel Czubak and custom made for Playboy
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo Top Executive Desk from Playboy Offices in Chicago
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a RARE piece designed by Chicago Artist/designer Daniel Czubak and custom-made for PlayBoy
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Spectacular 19th Century Oak Roll Top Desk by A. Petersen & Co. of Chicago
By A. Petersen & Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This phenomenal roll top desk was made by the A. Petersen & Co. of Chicago, IL some time in the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

First Edition Walnut and Maple Chicago Credenza by May Furniture One of a Kind
By May Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind Chicago Credenza by May Furniture. This piece was the first ever Chicago credenza
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Trio of Scandinavian Modern Arne Vodder Teak and Oak Media Cabinets
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
sold through the Chicago Merchandise mart. The cabinets are made of teak and the bases of solid oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Industrial 30-Drawer Metal Blueprint Flat File
Located in South Bend, IN
Chicago. The cabinet is made from a heavy gauge steel and offer thirty smooth sliding drawers for ample
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chicago Coin's 10th Frame "Special Bowler" Arcade Game, 1949 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bowling arcade machine from 1949 manufactured by Chicago Coin. Wooden cabinet painted with
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Vintage 1940s American Games

Materials

Metal

Card Catalog File Cabinet from Chicago Library, Solid Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Card catalog, file cabinet, solid oak from Chicago library, early 20th century. 96 drawers with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Pedestal Oak Desk by OSI
By OSI
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers. Labelled OSI, Chicago, 1980
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Modernist Pedestal Oak Desk by OSI
Modernist Pedestal Oak Desk by OSI
H 30 in W 70 in D 37 in
Original Birch Bookcase by Chicago Architect Harry Weese for Artek, 1948
By Artek, Harry Weese
Located in Chicago, IL
bookcase / shelf or a lower cabinet style bookcase.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

American Saloon Liquor Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
An American oak liquor cabinet by Brunswick furniture from a Chicago saloon. The cabinet features
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

American Saloon Liquor Cabinet
American Saloon Liquor Cabinet
H 108 in W 60 in D 17 in
Fabulous Silver Leaf Art Deco Dresser by Johann Tapp Chicago
By Johan Tapp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very elegant Art Deco silver leafed dresser. It has eight bakelite original drawer pulls and four very large, deep drawers for storage. The beautiful silvered glass shows m...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Bronze Hue Metal Toolbox by Model Box & Cabinet Co.
By Model Box and Cabinet Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bronze-hued metal toolbox with 8 drawers made by Model Box & Cabinet Company of Chicago, IL.
Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Pace Vitrines #9870
Located in Crockett, CA
adjustable glass shelves in each cabinet. Diffuser covered lighting at the top of each cabinet. Purchased at
Category

20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Pace Vitrines #9870
Pair of Pace Vitrines #9870
H 84 in W 36 in D 14 in
Herter Carved Aesthetic Breakfront
By Herter Brothers
Located in Southport, CT
are known (most notably, a sideboard at the Art Institute of Chicago). This superlative cabinet is
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Antique 19th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Herter Carved Aesthetic Breakfront
Herter Carved Aesthetic Breakfront
H 90 in W 80 in D 26.5 in
Towle & Roper Display Case
By Towle & Roper, Riswig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Towle & Roper Store Diplay Case Made by The Riswig Company in Chicago. Beautiful Silver frame with
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20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Mirror

Towle & Roper Display Case
Towle & Roper Display Case
H 13 in W 36 in D 24 in
Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Set
Located in Lake Forest, IL
, Chicago, IL.. The side cabinets measure each: H: 30.75 W: 12 D: 12, Bench measures: H: 19 W: 8.5 D: 12.5
Category

Vintage 1930s American Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Set
Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Set
H 30.75 in W 26 in D 16 in
Curved Front Counter Display
By J. Riswig
Located in Solebury, PA
company of Chicago,. IL. This cabinet with the original curved glass and advertising is not seen in this
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical More Furniture and Coll...

Curved Front Counter Display
Curved Front Counter Display
H 10 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair of Stunning Painted Baker Commodes Chicago Gray Carrara White Marble Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of stunning painted baker commodes - Chicago gray with Carrara white marble top. Stunning
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Industrial Wood Shoe Rack Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful shoe drying rack from the former Florsheim Shoe Factory in Chicago. After the shoes were
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Wood

Industrial Wood Shoe Rack Shelf
Industrial Wood Shoe Rack Shelf
H 56 in W 32 in D 15 in
Chicago World's Fair Skyscraper Radio with Bluetooth Speaker
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Skyscraper Chicago Worlds Fair clock cabinet. Restored cabinet with original metal
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 15th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Vase/Shigaraki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an attractive pot that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is sa...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Luciano Frigerio unique ebony and marble dining or conference table, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large dining or conference table in solid ebony and Carrara marble, certified one-of-a-kind piece, designed by Luciano Frigerio, Italian production from the 1970s. Ebony: a rare, pr...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Friso Kramer 'Euroika Series' Bed with Nightstands for Auping, 1950s
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century 'Euroika Series' bed by widely renowned Dutch designer Friso Kramer for the Royal Auping company. This attractive bed features bent teak ends with floating nightstan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a must...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Mohair, Oak

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
$2,051 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
$3,602 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood Dimensions: D 43 cm x W 37 cm x H 74 cm (SH ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
$4,179 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp 'Area' by Artemide, Italy, 1974
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Malmö, SE
The iconic 'Area' Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1970s. Great original condition. The shade has yellowed over time. Light source: E14 screw bulb. Switch on the bl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

Mid Century Modern Mirror in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950's
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Mirror in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shigeru Uchida floating aluminum wall cabinets with sliding doors. Pastoe, Netherlands. Four available, priced separately. Measurements: 35.5” width, 7.25” depth, 10.5” height (each)
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Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high quality sheepskin.  
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
$14,410
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass

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Chicago Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chicago cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every chicago cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage chicago cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chicago cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chicago cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one chicago cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but May Furniture, A. Petersen & Co. and Frank & Son produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chicago Cabinet?

The average selling price for a chicago cabinet at 1stDibs is $8,450, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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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