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Antique Coin Cabinet
Located in Rome, IT
Antique coin cabinet in ebonized wood with rare semi-precious stones and gilded bronzes, 18th
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Antique 1780s Cabinets

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Antique Coin Cabinet
Antique Coin Cabinet
$43,077 Sale Price
20% Off
H 71 in W 122 in D 36 in
Flemish Coin Cabinet 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Flemish casket-bin, 17th century In walnut wood and ebonized. Nine drawers with painted mirror fronts. 38 x 73.5 x 30 cm. good condition.
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

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Wood

Flemish Coin Cabinet 17th Century
Flemish Coin Cabinet 17th Century
$5,384
H 14.97 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Oak Coin or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak coin cabinet, the moulded top above panelled body, the two front doors opening to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Oak Coin or Collectors Cabinet
19th Century Oak Coin or Collectors Cabinet
$5,384
H 31.75 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
EARLY 18th CENTURY WALNUT COIN CABINET WITH FINISHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and refined walnut coin cabinet, enriched with gilded bronze and ebonized wood finishes
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Sideboards

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Bronze

EARLY 18th CENTURY WALNUT COIN CABINET WITH FINISHES
EARLY 18th CENTURY WALNUT COIN CABINET WITH FINISHES
$6,700
H 21.46 in W 32.29 in D 9.85 in
French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Tapestry

French Vintage Gobelin Set of Clutch Handbag and Coin Purse, circa 1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Tapestry

17th Century Italian Genoese Louis XIV Coin Cabinet Armiger Figures Carving
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning Genoese carved walnut coin cabinet with twenty-one drawers created to hold secrets from
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Sideboards

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Walnut

Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf inside the cabinet. This piece is available as pictured. Jim Rose Two Door Chinese Coin Quilt
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Steel

Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Cabinet to collect coins or medals with drawers Year: 1930 Country: French Materials: Wood Finish
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers

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Wood

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
$4,981 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century French Painted Beechwood Dry Bar or Counter, Brass Coin Plaque
Located in Fayetteville, AR
on the top toward the front of the counter was used to lay down coins and count back change. The top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

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Brass

Gli Animali Miniature Cabinet by Hans Von Klier, Italy, 1969
By Planula di Agliana 1, Hans Von Klier
Located in Geneva, CH
for the storage of jewelry, coins and candy. Hans von Klier graduated from the Ulm School of Design in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Gli Animali Miniature Cabinet by Hans Von Klier, Italy, 1969
Gli Animali Miniature Cabinet by Hans Von Klier, Italy, 1969
$8,900 Sale Price
24% Off
H 26.38 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Carboy, English, Glass, Storage Jar, Terrarium, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with a clear appearance Provides an opening diameter of 9.5cm (3.75'') Could provide storage for coins
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jars

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Glass

Recent Sales

Elmwood Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Coin storage chest from Korea, with original iron fittings and featuring traditional
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Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Elm

Elmwood Coin Chest
Elmwood Coin Chest
H 15.25 in W 38 in D 15.5 in
Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Coin Chest, with two top swiveling doors.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Brass

Coin Chest
Coin Chest
H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
Modenese Gastone Coin Cabinet in Veneer and Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Magnificent 13-drawers coin cabinet, with a solid wood high-end luxury structure decorated with
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2010s Italian Baroque Vitrines

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Gold Leaf

Precious Untouched Ebonized Walnut and Bone Coin Cabinet Very Rare, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Unique and incredibly rare piece. We decide not to restore it but just to preserve it because we didn't want to cancel its history.  
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Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Moroccan Salt Cedar Storage Box, Silver Camel, Coins, Sahara Desert Boho
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This eye-catching storage box was once used to store and transport eggs. Made in southern Morocco
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass, Copper

American Art Deco Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
with two vertical handles. Top drawer with jewelry/coins/watch storage niche and a central separation
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chinese Interlocking Coin Offering Table
Located in Chicago, IL
interlocking coins, a motif carrying blessings of wealth and prosperity. Darkened to a rich brown finish, the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sideboards

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Pine

Chinese Interlocking Coin Offering Table
Chinese Interlocking Coin Offering Table
H 32.75 in W 80.75 in D 16 in
Important Portuguese Coin Bins Cabinet 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMportant Portuguese Coin Bins cabinet 17th Century in walnut, the front has hinged pullers with
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Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Collectors Cabinet, Coins, Medals Etc
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian mahogany collectors cabinet, coins, medals etc. This very attractive cabinet has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Cabinets

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Mahogany

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAINTED COIN CABINET
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful wooden cabinet carved and painted with lean tempera, in neoclassical style. This coin
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sideboards

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Wood, Paint

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAINTED COIN CABINET
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAINTED COIN CABINET
H 63 in W 32.88 in D 12.6 in
Elegant Dutch Ebony Coin Cabinet Holland, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Dutch ebony coin cabinet with two series of four drawers each with rosewood veneered
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

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Ebony, Rosewood

19th Century Ebonised Wood Coin Cabinet Manufactured in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
A 19th Century coin cabinet with two doors and pillar stiles. Upstand on the top and opening lid
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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Wood

Coin Cabinet Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant coin cabinet sustained by a non-Coeval basement with turned cherry legs linked by a shaped
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

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Glass, Cherry, Rosewood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Neo Renessaince Style Walnut Coin Cabinet with Basement
Located in Milano, IT
Early 20th Century Neo Renessaince style walnut coin cabinet with basement. Decorated stiles with
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Coin cabinet with table, inlaid wood and gilded bronze, '700, Spain
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique coin cabinet complete with table, built on solid wood with various inlays and gilded bronze
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

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Ebony, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
By Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of paper through. This sideboard features a bounty of storage. Grasp the artfully carved recessed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

2-Piece Danish Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
By Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
thin, you can barely fit a sheet of paper through. This sideboard features a bounty of storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak, Glass

Pair of Antique Rare Richly Inlaid Wooden Coin Cabinets, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of solid wood coin cabinets, richly inlaid and shaped, with many front drawers and a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Poplar

Coin / Jewelery Chest of Drawers, Tallboy, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coin / jewelery chest of drawers, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Coin Cabinet, Money Box, Lacquered Black Wood, Drawers, Original Knobs
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
18th century antique cabinet, used as a money box before the electric coffers, black lacquered wood, slightly to restore, with working and original drawers, original knobs and feet....
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Collection of Treen Barrels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Collection of four English treen barrel containers, some for dry storage, others as coin banks, all
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Collection of Treen Barrels
Collection of Treen Barrels
H 3.5 in Dm 2.25 in
1930s Coin-Op Lockers Vintage Industrial Cubby Office Man Cave Storage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
left the keys to use the cubbies while unlocked. No key for the bottom coin bank. Each Lock is 13 1/4
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

1930s Coin-Op Lockers Vintage Industrial Cubby Office Mud Room Storage Bowling
Located in Hyattsville, MD
left the keys to use the cubbies while unlocked. No key for the bottom coin bank. Each Lock is 13 1/4
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A very nice coin chest of drawers. This cabinet is made of teak and has nine coin drawers. It is
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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers
1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional two door cupboard. It is created from natural rusted steel and found steel. The panels on the door fronts and sides are made from salvaged pieces of stee...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Steel

Antique Solid Maple Wood Box Money Coin Compartments Cash Storage Drawer 1920s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
An antique coin cash money box with multiple storage compartments in the drawer tray. Solid maple
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Vintage 1920s North American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Maple

Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
brass accents is perfect as a jewelry cabinet, craft storage, coin collection or sewing chest or to hold
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass-Plated Campaign Style Nightstands or End Tables
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lots of storage, these stands coin a new phrase, industrially chic Campaign. Newly polished and great
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Campaign End Tables

Coin Cabinet with 129 drawers
Located in Essex, MA
elaborate coin cabinet built to house over 2500 coins in 129 drawers, the exterior in mahogany, the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets

Coin Cabinet with 129 drawers
Coin Cabinet with 129 drawers
H 31.5 in W 35 in D 15.5 in
Regency Coin or Medal Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
In amboyna wood, banded in satinwood with boxwood ebony stringing. Crossbanded in kingwood. With a door on the front, secured with a lock and key, which opens to reveal 24 numbered, ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets

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Brass

Regency Coin or Medal Collector’s Cabinet
Regency Coin or Medal Collector’s Cabinet
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Cabinet coin holder, perfume holder veneered precious essences 17th century
Located in Milano, IT
Small cabinet perfume holder in ebony, period 600 Made by Dutch or Spanish colonies. Essences of ebony, rosewood, maple, and tortoiseshell Very thin mahogany interior with micro dove...
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Antique 17th Century Cabinets

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Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Maple, Rosewood

18th Century Italian Louis XV Coin Case
Located in Roma, RM
Antique 18th-century Italian ebonized walnut coin cabinet with paintings under glass , Naples mid
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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut, Paint

18th Century Italian Louis XV Coin Case
18th Century Italian Louis XV Coin Case
H 20.28 in W 30.12 in D 10.83 in
Swedish Ebonized and Inlaid Chest of Drawers by SMF Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Hudson, NY
inlays in tulipwood, elm root and birch fitted with a cylinder shaped coins or jewelry storage niche
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Elm, Tulipwood, Wood

Anglo-Indian Teak Cashbox
Located in Richmond, CA
accessories, coins and document storage below. The interior of the lid has horizontal splats for paper storage
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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

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Teak

Anglo-Indian Teak Cashbox
Anglo-Indian Teak Cashbox
H 9 in W 18 in D 12 in
Anglo-Indian Teak Cash Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
fitted interior has hinged compartments for writing accessories, coins and document storage below. The
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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

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Brass

1950s Moroccan Ebony Tamarix Egg Storage Box - Silver Hamsa, Gems, Bone & Coins
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This eye-catching ebony tamarix storage box was once used to store and transport eggs. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper

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Throw, Fox Fur, Full Skins, Cashmere/wool Backing, New Skins, Large Fur Scale
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large fox throw. Full skins. Backed with cashmere / wool. Fox skins from Sweden. Delivery time 4-5 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws

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Fur

Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white embroidered fabric flush mounts designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.5” H x 21.75” Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-26   Number o...
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Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

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Fabric

Vintage midcentury Brutalist / Baroque American walnut & brass sideboard
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual midcentury American walnut & brass sideboard with drawers: a bit Brutalist, a bit baroque, a bit Spanish Revival. From the scarce 'Granada' range by Freed Waran. The extravag...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sideboards

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Brass

Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s. With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Wood

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Spanish painted bed. Beautifully decorated with had painted floral decorations. One might say "Spanish Bloomsbury!" We can have wooden slats made for the bed o...
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
19th Century Spanish Painted Bed
$4,839
H 58.67 in W 50.01 in D 78.75 in
Four Georgian Wrought Iron Railing Lengths with Hand-Formed Circular End Finials
Located in London, GB
A set of four lengths of Georgian hand wrought iron railings with hoop style tops and circular hand formed end finials to each section. They are made from wrought iron so they are ex...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Wrought Iron

Italian Empire Mahogany Center Table Grand Tour Specimen Marble Chessboard Top
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Empire style bronze mounted mahogany guéridon centre table with spectacular round exhibition style specimen marble top with central inlaid chessboard. Featuring ...
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20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables

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Siena Marble, Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Multi-gemsto...

The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design, and architecture, the use of fracta...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

The Helix Chandelier
The Helix Chandelier
$125,000
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
$5,265 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
9'x12'1" Fanfare Blue Kazak Geometric Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, and Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship technique...
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2010s Afghan Kazak More Carpets

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Wool

Chess, Hommage à Marcel Duchamp by Brigitte Kowanz, signed and marked
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Execution Brigitte Kowanz (chessmen) and Woka Lamps VIENNA (car and board) Chessmen made from kaiser rolls, carved and covered with acrylic, car from bicycle-wheels, iron frame, etch...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Games

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Iron

Pink Bedroom Vanity with Velvet Pouff design by Ilaria Ferraro
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pink bedroom vanity with matching rounded mirror by Ilaria Ferraro Model Vonnie Vanity. The vanity mirror has two semi-oval gilded feet to support the weight of the structur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Vanities

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Velvet, Mirror, Plastic, Wood

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
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Antique 1870s Panelling

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Marble

Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Benches

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Iron

Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
On Hold
$795
H 21 in W 54 in D 20.75 in
Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
An Egyptian Revival style heavily carved wood and highly decorative, sculptural lion bench, or stool with upholstery. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
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Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Revival Stools

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Wood

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
$1,900
H 22.05 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Leather and Gold Leaf Hand Fan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning that it consists of narrow sticks that ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Gold Leaf

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Coin Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of coin storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every item from our selection of coin storage was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of coin storage bearing Art Nouveau, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Coin Storage?

Prices for a piece of coin storage start at $325 and top out at $9,232 with the average selling for $2,208.

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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