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Industrial Pigeon Holes

British 1920s Metal Industrial Pigeon Hole Storage Unit CD Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An early 20th century industrial pigeon hole storage unit, good size with 48 pigeon holes. The
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Located in Markington, GB
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, lots of drawers, lots of dents, scratches
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole
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20th Century English Industrial Shelves

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Brass

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
internal cubby holes are unpainted. Probably dating from the late 19th century period. It is in good
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Shelves

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Pine, Paint

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Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
Located in Tarleton, GB
1940's Industrial Pigeon Hole  Great looking item ideal for your wine storage!  This is a
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in
Industrial Pigeon Hole Lockers, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial pigeon hole lockers, circa 1940s - Made from steel with vented doors - Cleaned and
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Vintage 1940s German Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Pigeon Hole Lockers, circa 1940s
Industrial Pigeon Hole Lockers, circa 1940s
H 86.62 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Pigeon Hole Cabinet by Morgan Strasbourg Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Pigeon Hole cabinet by Morgan Strasbourg Circa 1910 - Original dark green paint with
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage English Industrial Pigeon Hole Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Good size English vintage Industrial 24 pigeon hole cabinet. The back has beautiful red paint, so
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

English Vintage Industrial Pigeon Hole Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This is a great vintage metal pigeon hole cupboard with original numbering and lettering once used
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20th Century British Cupboards

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Metal

Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large Victorian vintage metal frame industrial shelving unit, shelf, pigeon hole. This is a large
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Metal

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1910s English Shelves

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Metal

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1910s English Shelves

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Metal

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole/Shelving/Storage Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1970s British Shelves

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Pine

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
been sealed up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole
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Antique 1890s British Bookcases

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Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard, Cabinet, Storage Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Low Victorian pigeon hole cupboard, cabinet, storage unit - with pigeon holes. A few weeks ago we
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Antique Early 1900s British Shelves

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard/Cabinet/Storage Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 3'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 4'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 8'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 7'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 5'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 6'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
up and was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 2 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Tall Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit – 2 Bay. A few weeks ago we heard
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Vintage 1910s British Bookcases

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Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 23'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 24'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 219.28'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit/Storage/Shelving Unit, 2 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that
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Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Low Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit/storage/shelving unit, 4 bay. A few weeks ago we heard about
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Vintage 1910s British Bookcases

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Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 41)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 40)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 33'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's, Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit , Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 37'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 36'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 35'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 30)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 31)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 43)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 38)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 39)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 26'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 25'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 27'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to
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Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 29)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 34)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 46)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit/Storage/Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that
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Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit/Storage/Shelving Unit, 5 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
was untouched. The shed housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that
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Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very large vintage Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage or shelving unit . A few weeks ago we heard
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Vintage 1910s British Bookcases

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Pine

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 5 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very large vintage Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit. A few weeks ago we heard
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Vintage 1910s British Shelves

Vintage Industrial Large Pigeon-Hole Factory Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial shelved wooden storage cabinet from Connecticut factory. Measures: 46 1/4" in
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Pigeon Hole Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pigeon hole cabinet made of tropical hardwood. Produced in India in the 1950s. Heavy quality.
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Vintage 1950s Indian Industrial Cabinets

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Hardwood

Vintage Pigeon Hole Cabinet
Vintage Pigeon Hole Cabinet
H 72.05 in W 73.63 in D 11.03 in
Industrial Double Sided Pigeon Hole Bookcase Shelving Unit Room Divider 1950s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful vintage industrial double sided pigeon hole unit. Made from solid Pine, with Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Bookcases

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Pine

Vintage Steel Industrial Workshop Pigeon Hole Unit Storage Organizer
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
A midcentury industrial steel pigeon hole unit. A large bank of forty-four open pigeon holes
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Tall Vintage Bank of Pigeon Holes, German, Steel, 20 Door, Industrial Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage bank of pigeon holes. A German, steel 20 door slope front industrial
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Mid-20th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1910 Decorative Collection of Victorian Brick Moulds
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
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Vintage 1910s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Industrial Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage industrial original painted 28 pigeon hole cupboard from a Yorkshire mill, UK. Makes great
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20th Century British Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Industrial Cupboard
Vintage English Industrial Cupboard
H 76 in W 36.5 in D 19 in
Antique Industrial Wood Postal Sorting Desk Storage Post Office Side Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wood Pigeon Hole Sorting Side Table, Postal Desk. 72″ width, 75 1/2″ height 26
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Wood Storage Unit or Multi Drawer Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Beautiful Vintage Industrial Wood Storage Cabinet. Pigeon Hole or Locker Style with Numbered Doors
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20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Industrial Pigeon Holes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of industrial pigeon holes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique industrial pigeon holes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Industrial pigeon holes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial and Mid-Century Modern industrial pigeon holes are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Industrial Pigeon Holes?

Industrial pigeon holes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $688 and the highest can go for as much as $13,097.

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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