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Vintage graphical sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s
Vintage graphical sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Vintage graphical sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage inlaid grained oak tile sideboard with 5 doors by Frans Defour for Defour. Beautiful

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Minimalist Sideboards

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Oak

Brutalist Sideboard 'Torino' by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Sideboard 'Torino' by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s

Brutalist Sideboard 'Torino' by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This brutalist sideboard model 'Torino' crafted by Frans Defour, showcases a geometric pattern. Its

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Black brutalist sideboard by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's
Black brutalist sideboard by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's

Black brutalist sideboard by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's

$11,815

H 35.83 in W 110.24 in D 19.3 in

Black brutalist sideboard by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

This large and rare sideboard from the Torino series by Belgian designer Frans Defour is a powerful

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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Brutalist Sideboard ' Sorente ' by Defour, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Sideboard ' Sorente ' by Defour, Belgium, 1970s

Brutalist Sideboard ' Sorente ' by Defour, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV

by Frans Defour and made by his factory based in Hooglede, Belgium. The piece is made from top

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s
Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s

$5,305

H 55.12 in W 38.98 in D 16.93 in

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s

By Thomas Defour

Located in Hellouw, NL

evokes the spirit of the iconic ‘Torino’ series by Belgian designer Frans Defour. With its deep relief

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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

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Brutalist graphical oak highboard - Frans Defour
Brutalist graphical oak highboard - Frans Defour

Brutalist graphical oak highboard - Frans Defour

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H 52.37 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in

Brutalist graphical oak highboard - Frans Defour

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Here we have a highboard with an incorporated bar cabinet, designed by Frans Defour. Its doors

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Frans Defour graphical oak sideboard
Frans Defour graphical oak sideboard

Frans Defour graphical oak sideboard

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H 31.5 in W 108.67 in D 18.9 in

Frans Defour graphical oak sideboard

Located in BE

Frans Defour graphical sideboard Designed by Frans Defour in 1970s Belgium, this brutalist

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s Bar High Sideboard
Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s Bar High Sideboard

Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s Bar High Sideboard

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H 48.04 in W 52.37 in D 18.12 in

Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s Bar High Sideboard

By Thomas Defour

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modernist vintage wood inlaid grained oak tiles high sideboard designed by Frans Defour for Defour

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s
Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

By Thomas Defour

Located in Beerse, VAN

Large Belgian sideboard designed in the 1970s by Frans Defour for Defour. The sideboard is made of

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Belgian "Modena" Highboard by Frans Defour
Belgian "Modena" Highboard by Frans Defour

Belgian "Modena" Highboard by Frans Defour

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H 52.37 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in

Belgian "Modena" Highboard by Frans Defour

Located in BE

This rare “Modena” highboard by Frans Defour, produced in Belgium during the 1970s, stands out as a

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s
Vintage sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Vintage sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

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H 31.5 in W 108.67 in D 18.9 in

Vintage sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brown 5 door credenza or sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour. Beautiful timeless sideboard with

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage highboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s
Vintage highboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Vintage highboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

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H 52.37 in W 89.38 in D 18.9 in

Vintage highboard by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage inlaid grained oak tile highboard with 8 doors by Frans Defour for Defour. This very rare

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Oak

Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s
Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

Large Sideboard by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

Located in Beerse, VAN

Large Belgian sideboard designed in the 1970s by Frans Defour for Defour. The sideboard is made of

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Moderna bar cabinet by Frans Defour, 1970s
Moderna bar cabinet by Frans Defour, 1970s

Moderna bar cabinet by Frans Defour, 1970s

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H 52.76 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in

Moderna bar cabinet by Frans Defour, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage bar cabinet model 'Moderna' designed by Frans Defour for Defour Belgium. Made from oak and

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Modernist 1970s Bar High Sideboard designed by Frans Defour, Belgium
Modernist 1970s Bar High Sideboard designed by Frans Defour, Belgium

Modernist 1970s Bar High Sideboard designed by Frans Defour, Belgium

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage wood inlaid grained oak tiles high sideboard designed by Frans Defour for Defour, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Wood

Belgian Brutalist “Modena” sideboard by Frans Defour, 1970s
Belgian Brutalist “Modena” sideboard by Frans Defour, 1970s

Belgian Brutalist “Modena” sideboard by Frans Defour, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

An outstanding work of Belgian Brutalist design, the “Modena” sideboard by Frans Defour was created

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Graphic 'Modena' Oak Sideboard by Frans Defour 1970 s Belgium
Graphic 'Modena' Oak Sideboard by Frans Defour 1970 s Belgium

Graphic 'Modena' Oak Sideboard by Frans Defour 1970 s Belgium

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

by Frans Defour for Defour,Belgium during the mid 70s. It's partly made in solid oak and veneer. The

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Wood

Belgian Sideboard in Black Ebonized Oak Designed by Frans Defour
Belgian Sideboard in Black Ebonized Oak Designed by Frans Defour

Belgian Sideboard in Black Ebonized Oak Designed by Frans Defour

Located in Beerse, VAN

Belgian sideboard in ebonized oak designed in the 1970s by Frans Defour for Defour. The

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Oak

Black brutalist bar cabinet by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's
Black brutalist bar cabinet by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's

Black brutalist bar cabinet by Frans Defour, Belgium 1970's

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Frans Defour in the early 1970s. The dramatic facade features a rhythmic grid of deeply carved circular

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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brutalist Highboard in Dark Oak, Model 'Sonate', by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Highboard in Dark Oak, Model 'Sonate', by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s

Brutalist Highboard in Dark Oak, Model 'Sonate', by Frans Defour, Belgium, 1970s

By Thomas Defour

Located in Hellouw, NL

We already have the sideboard of this specific 'Sonate' collection in our possession, and we are happy to announce that we are now adding this highboard to it. Again, of course, we s...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-century bar cabinet in oak by Defour, Belgium 1970s
Mid-century bar cabinet in oak by Defour, Belgium 1970s

Mid-century bar cabinet in oak by Defour, Belgium 1970s

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

The 'Modena' bar cabinet was designed by Frans Defour for Defour Belgium, during the vibrant mid

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Belgian brutalist sideboard by Defour
Belgian brutalist sideboard by Defour

Belgian brutalist sideboard by Defour

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H 37.8 in W 108.27 in D 18.51 in

Belgian brutalist sideboard by Defour

Located in BE

This striking Belgian cabinet was designed by Frans Defour and produced in the 1970s by the Defour

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1970s Large Brutalist Solid Oak "Modena" Sideboard with Grid Front Cabinets
1970s Large Brutalist Solid Oak "Modena" Sideboard with Grid Front Cabinets

1970s Large Brutalist Solid Oak "Modena" Sideboard with Grid Front Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large solid oak sideboard with lots of Brutalist appeal. Designed by Frans Defours, Belgian

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Table in Stained Oak, 1970s Belgium
Brutalist Table in Stained Oak, 1970s Belgium

Brutalist Table in Stained Oak, 1970s Belgium

By De Coene Frères

Located in Beerse, VAN

manufacturer ‘De Coene’ or Frans Defour, and dates from the 1970s. The table is made of stained oak and is in

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s Defour modern cabinet with graphical door panels
1970s Defour modern cabinet with graphical door panels

1970s Defour modern cabinet with graphical door panels

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H 54.34 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in

1970s Defour modern cabinet with graphical door panels

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

based in Hooglede and runned by the brothers Frans and Herman Defour. They had a progressive style of

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Vintage 1970s European Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bar Cabinet by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s
Bar Cabinet by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

Bar Cabinet by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

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H 51.97 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in

Bar Cabinet by Frans Defour for Defour, Belgium 1970s

By Thomas Defour

Located in Beerse, VAN

Brutalist Belgian bar cabinet designed in the 1970s by Frans Defour for Defour. The cabinet is

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

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Modena Bar cabinet by Frans Defour Belgium 1970
Modena Bar cabinet by Frans Defour Belgium 1970

Modena Bar cabinet by Frans Defour Belgium 1970

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H 51.97 in W 48.82 in D 16.93 in

Modena Bar cabinet by Frans Defour Belgium 1970

Located in Ranst, BE

The 'Modena,' bar cabinet masterfully conceived by Frans Defour for the renowned establishment

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Oak

Liège walnut Bureau Cabinet
Liège walnut Bureau Cabinet

Liège walnut Bureau Cabinet

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H 58.27 in W 42.52 in D 24.41 in

Liège walnut Bureau Cabinet

Located in Brussels, BE

", Frans Defour • "Belgian furniture", Thibaut Wolvesperges

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets

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Rare Console by Jan Vlug after a Design by Jules Wabbes
Rare Console by Jan Vlug after a Design by Jules Wabbes

Rare Console by Jan Vlug after a Design by Jules Wabbes

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H 29.53 in W 110.24 in D 23.63 in

Rare Console by Jan Vlug after a Design by Jules Wabbes

By Jules Wabbes, Jan Vlug

Located in London, GB

collection of Dexia Banque Bruxelles. Documented in Frans Defour - L'Art du Meuble en Belgique au XX Siecle

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Console Tables

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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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