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Hi Fi Cabinet

Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet Regain - Haueusler Aquitaine Model Massive orme 1981 2 double-sided
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Vintage 1980s French Buffets

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Wood

Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
$700
H 22.45 in W 34.26 in D 16.15 in
Danish Side or Hi Fi Cabinet, Teck, Typical of the 1950s, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little cabinet with one vertical door and one horizontal door. Made circa 1950. Teck. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Credenzas

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Brass

Sideboard - Cabinet Model R09 By Pierre Chapo In Solid Elm, ca. 1965
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Halle, DE
of use typical for the age. The previous owners used the furniture as an exclusive hi-fi cabinet and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

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Elm

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
By ManuFrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Beech

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.28 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Classic Modern Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Buffet
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Classic Modern Credenza is hand crafted in Long Beach, CA. It features two sliding doors (hence one cubby is always open), adjustable shelves, and brass hardware. It has holes cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver W Cd Storage System
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Wood & Metal Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver Rack with CD Storing System
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Shelves

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Laminate

Meuble Hi Fi "AKAI cube" PB Design en mélaminé blanc Circa1980 Vintage Space Age
By Industrial Design
Located in London, England
Meuble Hi-Fi AKAI CUBE de PB design. Fabriqué dans les années 1980, conçu avec une étagère à
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Futurist Vitrines

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Other

Meuble Hi Fi "AKAI cube" PB Design en mélaminé blanc Circa1980 Vintage Space Age
Meuble Hi Fi "AKAI cube" PB Design en mélaminé blanc Circa1980 Vintage Space Age
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in

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Walnut Hi-Fi Credenza with Touch Latch Doors and Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
By Bellboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid wood hi-fi credenza touch latch doors hand rubbed oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 33" H x
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

One Off Custom Desk and Vintage Hi-Fi Entertainment Unit by Samson Berman
By Samson Berman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Off Custom Desk with Original Stereo and Turn Table Designed by 1950s New York Based Interior Designer Samson Berman. The Top Two Sections Rotate and Hide a Space for a TV. Each ...
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

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Rosewood, Birch

George Nelson BCS Hi-Fi Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage BCS (Basic Cabinet Series) Hi-Fi cabinet designed by George Nelson in 1947 (hence the model
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

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Mahogany

George Nelson Thin Edge Line Hi-Fi Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic George Nelson famous Thin Edge Line Hi Fi cabinet in Walnut, produced by Herman
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Hi-Fi Cabinet with Tambour Door
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish Modern teak hi-fi cabinet by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This piece features a distinctive
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
By Usm Haller
Located in Santa Fe, NM
USM Haller Cabinet 1980's. An original! Set up for Hi Fi use maintaining 4 shelves that could
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves

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Metal

USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
H 53.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Late 1970s Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Hi-Fi Cabinet Unit
By G-Plan
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely G-Plan Hi Fi unit in almost as new condition, very well looked after. A great addition to
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

1960s Danish Vinyl LP Hi-Fi Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood and Brass
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful petite Danish cabinet, fully functional, smooth level door swing. Original skelton key
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Thin Edge HI-FI Console by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Thin Edge series hi-fi cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

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Steel

Art Deco Hi Fi Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Burr Walnut, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail Hi Fi cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930 The two middle doors are sliding Burr walnut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
. Drawer in solid teak and beech with visible finger joints. Also very suitable as a Hi-Fi cabinet. Good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Hifi Cabinet with Tambour door
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare and imposing Hi-Fi cabinet from the 1950s by famed Danish designer, Arne Vodder. Made by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Bang and Olufsen Rosewood HiFi Cabinet Media Table
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a vintage Bang and Olufsen rosewood hi-fi cabinet designed by Jacob Jensen. Made in Denmark
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Burr Walnut TV Plasma Hi Fi Stereo Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Beautiful Burr Walnut Tv Cabinet. A very well made and
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20th Century British Cabinets

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern Hi-Fi stereo console or cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Chest of Drawers Looking Walnut TV Plasma Hi Fi Stereo Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Beautiful Walnut Tv Cabinet. A very well-made and good
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20th Century British Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-century open Sideboard, shelving bookcase hi-fi 1950s robin day conran style
By Robin Day, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
character. A beautiful peice, this works well as a general display unit and is perfect for hi-fi equipment
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Adalberto dal Lago Batman Stereophonic Hi-Fi for Giuseppe Rossi d'Albizzate 1970
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Adam Tihany, Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Batman Hi-fi stereophonic system with structure in black lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

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Steel

Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning mid century rosewood and steel hi fi storage cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Macassar

Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 13.39 in
Rare Danish Teak Console Sideboard By Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Peabody, MA
. Fitted as a hi-fi stereo cabinet. Top features drop-in element to accommodate turntable. Tambour doors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

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Teak, Cane

Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet Regain - Haueusler Aquitaine Model massive elm 1981 2 double-sided
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Vintage 1980s French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
Regain Chevet / hi fi cabinet
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mahogany Hi-Fi Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
This hi-fi cabinet was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. It is made from mahogany.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mahogany Hi-Fi Cabinet, 1960s
Italian Mahogany Hi-Fi Cabinet, 1960s
H 33.27 in W 34.65 in D 15.36 in
French Hi Fi Cabinet Vinyl Storage & Record Player Storage Desk Storage c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hi Fi cabinet with a part for the storage of a record player and many drawers to store vinyl
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
By Sven Ellekaer , Bramin Mobler
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular stereo cabinet / storage system. Designed by Sven Ellekaer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC30 Hi-Fi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage cabinet, model MC30, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hi-Fi Cabinet Media Credenza
By Foster-McDavid, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
core. This is a fully restored Mid-Century Modern American made walnut HI-FI stereo cabinet. The simple
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

1970's Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen Audio / Hi-Fi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Palisander audio cabinet in combination with stainless steel. It's a absolutely
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Cabinets

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Palisander

Art Deco Hi Fi Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Burr Exotic Wood & Chrome France, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail Hi Fi cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930 The two middle doors are sliding Burr exotic
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut

Adalberto dal Lago Batman Stereophonic Hi-Fi Bar for Giuseppe Rossi, 1970
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Tihany
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Extremely rare music sideboard with a refrigerated bar designed by Adalberto Dal Lago and Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, 1974, Italy. Turntable, 8 track cassette, radio...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

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Steel

1960's Bar - Hi-Fi Cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
Bar / Hi-Fi Cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini the cabinet seat on a rotating base
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Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

HI FI CABINET BY GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER
Located in New York, NY
Walnut with ebonized legs. Original hardware And fabric speaker cover
Dimensions: 56 ¼ in w X 18 ½ in d X 29 ¾ in High.
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC40 Audio of Hi-Fi Cabinet in Oak, Denmark
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage cabinet, model MC40, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Rosewood stereo cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful rosewood hi-fi cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Hipster-ready -- put
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome

Arne Vodder Teak Tambour Door Hi-Fi Unit Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Ready to be customized with your hi-fi goodies Top features drop-in element to accommodate
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Vintage 1960s Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Hi-Fi/stereo cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen in rosewood with brass legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Danish Modern Cabinet
Danish Modern Cabinet
H 24.81 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in
Claro Walnut and brass large scale media cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
believe this set was commissioned in the 60's for use with electronics / HI-FI. The large cabinet is
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet/desk with three drawers
Located in Hollywood, CA
electronics/HI-FI. The large cabinet is extra deep and would be excellent for a flat screen unlike most older
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with four sliding doors
Located in Hollywood, CA
60's for use with electronics/HI-FI. The large cabinet is extra deep and would be excellent for a
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with two sliding doors
Located in Hollywood, CA
60's for use with electronics / HI-FI. The large cabinet is extra deep and would be excellent for a
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

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$1,174
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Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Oak
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$7,450
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Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
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Hi Fi Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hi fi cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every hi fi cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage hi fi cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hi fi cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hi fi cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Maison Regain, Adalberto Dal Lago and Adam Tihany each produced at least one beautiful hi fi cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hi Fi Cabinet?

The average selling price for a hi fi cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,790, while they’re typically $579 on the low end and $6,323 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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