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Dutch Art Deco Cabinet in Oak Glass and Brass
Dutch Art Deco Cabinet in Oak Glass and Brass

Dutch Art Deco Cabinet in Oak Glass and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cabinet, glass, oak, brass, Netherlands, 1930s An elegant Art Deco cabinet from the 1930s, crafted

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Quality Dutch Marquetry Corner Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Quality Dutch Marquetry Corner Cabinet

Antique 19th Century Quality Dutch Marquetry Corner Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb antique display cabinet featuring exquisite marquetry and floral inlay, dating from the

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

18th-Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase / Cabinet, circa 1780
18th-Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase / Cabinet, circa 1780

18th-Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase / Cabinet, circa 1780

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

An exceptional Dutch rococo burr walnut marquetry bureau bookcase cabinet dating to circa 1780

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Library Office Storage Cabinet with Sliding Door
Dutch Library Office Storage Cabinet with Sliding Door

Dutch Library Office Storage Cabinet with Sliding Door

Located in Voorburg, NL

Smart Dutch Library Cabinet form the ‘60s in oak veneer with a sophisticated sliding door

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet
19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet

19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish hand carved Renaissance raised cabinet was rendered from dense, old-growth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet
Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet, Of typical Dutch bombe form, this

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early Dutch Bombé Marquetry Display Cabinet for Restoration
Early Dutch Bombé Marquetry Display Cabinet for Restoration

Early Dutch Bombé Marquetry Display Cabinet for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Restoration required. Dutch marquetry cabinet, large angular form with shaped cornice with a floral

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19thC Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
19thC Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

19thC Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid display cabinet Excellent form and colour

Category

Antique 19th Century Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An elegant 18th century Dutch two-part vitrine cabinet.  Displaying dry scraped paint, depicting

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Antique 18th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Tea Cabinet Dutch Colonial
Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Tea Cabinet Dutch Colonial

Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Tea Cabinet Dutch Colonial

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Extremely rare tea cabinet of which only 1 was probably made. Made under the influence of the

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Plywood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau Bookcase Desk Cabinet
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau Bookcase Desk Cabinet

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau Bookcase Desk Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique Dutch marquetry bureau cabinet in walnut, beautifully decorated throughout with

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1800s Dutch Oak Cabinet, Solid Wood, Geometric Carvings, Netherlands
1800s Dutch Oak Cabinet, Solid Wood, Geometric Carvings, Netherlands

1800s Dutch Oak Cabinet, Solid Wood, Geometric Carvings, Netherlands

Located in High Point, NC

This 1800s Dutch oak cabinet is a fine example of restrained yet stately European craftsmanship

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Antique Dutch Oak Locker / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This Dutch oak locker / filing cabinet with 3 doors was made around the 1920/30s in the Netherlands

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750
Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

Antique Dutch Rococo Cabinet with Writing Desk, ca. 1750

Located in Antwerp, BE

An exceptional 18th century Dutch Rococo secretary cabinet, dating to circa 1750, distinguished by

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Art Deco oak cabinet by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco oak cabinet by Jan Brunott, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco oak cabinet by Jan Brunott, 1920s

By Jan Brunott

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Art Deco oak cabinet by Jan Brunott, 1920s An Art Deco "The Hague school" (Haagse school

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Painted Bombe Linen Press Cabinet
Antique Dutch Painted Bombe Linen Press Cabinet

Antique Dutch Painted Bombe Linen Press Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stately and impressive white washed 18th century Dutch linen press perfect as dining room china

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets
Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets

Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets

Located in Essex, MA

Each with rectangular tops with rosewood banding, canted corners over a pair of doors each with green chinoiserie decorated doors and dividers. One shelf. Raised on square tapered ...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Lacquer

Dutch Two-Part Display Cabinet, Walnut Marquetry, 19th Century
Dutch Two-Part Display Cabinet, Walnut Marquetry, 19th Century

Dutch Two-Part Display Cabinet, Walnut Marquetry, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

A refined example of Second Empire elegance, this exquisite Dutch two-part display cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 26 drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 24 drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 30 drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 30 drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1920s
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1920s

Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1920s and it was used in a

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Dutch Burl Walnut Cabinet on Bombe Base-Exceptional Quality
Dutch Burl Walnut Cabinet on Bombe Base-Exceptional Quality

Dutch Burl Walnut Cabinet on Bombe Base-Exceptional Quality

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A burl walnut cabinet on bombe-shaped base. Of the highest quality. With outstanding golden color

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Display Cabinet, 1970s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Display Cabinet, 1970s

20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Display Cabinet, 1970s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Great Dutch showcase from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture of great size and impact

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dutch Colonial Style Cabinet With Carved Wood Accents.
Vintage Dutch Colonial Style Cabinet With Carved Wood Accents.

Vintage Dutch Colonial Style Cabinet With Carved Wood Accents.

Located in Seattle, WA

This Dutch colonial cabinet opens from the top, front and back as shown. Every side is enhanced

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Ochre Drawer Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Antique Dutch Ochre Drawer Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Antique Dutch Ochre Drawer Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This painted cabinet was made around the early 20th century in the Netherlands. The paint has wear

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Vintage Dutch Walnut Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Vintage Dutch Walnut Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Vintage Dutch Walnut Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 20 drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century
Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage haberdashery cabinet was produced and designed in the Netherlands mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Dutch 18th century Walnut and Fruitwood cabinet vitrine
Dutch 18th century Walnut and Fruitwood cabinet vitrine

Dutch 18th century Walnut and Fruitwood cabinet vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and most decorative Dutch 18th century Walnut and Fruitwood cabinet vitrine. This

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary Sideboard / Filing Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary Sideboard / Filing Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Dutch Oak Apothecary Sideboard / Filing Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands and used in a cigar

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1950s
Large Vintage Dutch Oak Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1950s

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands my P Mac Lean. This

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 12 drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Dutch Hardwood Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Large Vintage Dutch Hardwood Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Large Vintage Dutch Hardwood Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 28

Category

Vintage 1930s Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 20

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Dutch Rococo Style Marquetry Walnut Two-Piece Corner Cabinet
19th Century Dutch Rococo Style Marquetry Walnut Two-Piece Corner Cabinet

19th Century Dutch Rococo Style Marquetry Walnut Two-Piece Corner Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A dramatic Dutch colonial corner cupboard armoire with amazing marquetry work throughout the façade

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Corner Cupboards

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style
19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet in the Chinoiserie Style is a splendid example of highly talented

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century Dutch oak hanging corner cabinet. An antique Dutch oak corner cabinet, hanging

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Oak Display Corner Cabinet
19th Century Dutch Oak Display Corner Cabinet

19th Century Dutch Oak Display Corner Cabinet

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century Dutch oak display corner cabinet The corner cabinet consists of 2 parts with the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Vitrine Cabinet, Walnut & Boxwood Marquetry, 1850
Antique Dutch Vitrine Cabinet, Walnut & Boxwood Marquetry, 1850

Antique Dutch Vitrine Cabinet, Walnut & Boxwood Marquetry, 1850

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Vitrine Hollandaise ouvrant dans la partie haute par deux portes vitrées et dans la partie basse par trois tiroirs. Le meuble est richement décoré d'une marqueterie représentant des ...

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Antique 1850s Dutch De Stijl Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Display Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts c1890
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Display Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts c1890

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Display Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Dutch marquetry display curio cabinet offers mahogany construction with arched form with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet
Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

This antique Dutch Renaissance cabinet was crafted in the southern Netherlands at the end of the

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Antique Display Cabinet, 1880
19th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Antique Display Cabinet, 1880

19th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Antique Display Cabinet, 1880

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Dutch display cabinet from the second half of the 19th century. Carved and inlaid with floral

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Large Dutch Industrial Oak Apothecary / Bakery Cabinet, circa 1950s
Large Dutch Industrial Oak Apothecary / Bakery Cabinet, circa 1950s

Large Dutch Industrial Oak Apothecary / Bakery Cabinet, circa 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This cabinet was made circa 1950s in the Netherlands from oak. The cabinet was originally used in a

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s

Large Dutch Oak Apothecary / Filing Cabinet or Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / shop cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 42

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Vintage 1930s Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet, Hand-Crafted, 1700
Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet, Hand-Crafted, 1700

Fine Dutch Baroque Double Domed Walnut Cabinet, Hand-Crafted, 1700

Located in Antwerp, BE

dome is a rare feature in Dutch walnut cabinets of the early 18th century and was certainly influenced

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch William and Mary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Dutch Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Antique Large Dutch Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s

Antique Large Dutch Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This very unique haberdashery / shop cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in the Netherlands

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronts
Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronts

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet with Glass Fronts

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage pine shop cabinet was made in the Netherlands to display plant seeds. It remains in a

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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Dutch Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Dutch cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every Dutch cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 1298 variations of the antique or vintage Dutch cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Dutch cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Dutch cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Dutch cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Tomado produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dutch Cabinet?

Prices for a Dutch cabinet start at $300 and top out at $177,376 with the average selling for $4,554.

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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