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Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar
Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar

Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Danish modern corner teak liquor cabinet bar cupboard shelves storage.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Teak

Pair of Two Non Matching Pair Walnut Liquor and Storage Cabinets Stained Glass
Pair of Two Non Matching Pair Walnut Liquor and Storage Cabinets Stained Glass

Pair of Two Non Matching Pair Walnut Liquor and Storage Cabinets Stained Glass

By Dunbar Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

features lift mirrored top, brass hinges, internal lights and functions as liquor cabinet or bar. The

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Stained Glass, Walnut

Octangle shaped liquor cabinet 1950s England
Octangle shaped liquor cabinet 1950s England

Octangle shaped liquor cabinet 1950s England

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Octangle shaped Drink Cabinet .Mahogany ,comes with a Embossed Green Leather top . Good

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1950s English Victorian Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Liquor Cabinet
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Liquor Cabinet

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Liquor Cabinet

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Oakland, CA

Brazilian bar cabinet designed by Guiseppi Scapinelli crafted of a dark rosewood frame, locking Pau

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Tambour Roll Bar Liquor Cabinet
Vintage Tambour Roll Bar Liquor Cabinet

Vintage Tambour Roll Bar Liquor Cabinet

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Outstanding tambour top bar or liquor cabinet. Unique design with awning striped lining. Tambour

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Kofod Larsen Rosewood Bar Liquor Cabinet
Kofod Larsen Rosewood Bar Liquor Cabinet

Kofod Larsen Rosewood Bar Liquor Cabinet

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Toledo, OH

2-door bar or liquor cabinet by Ib Kofod Larsen constructed of figured rosewood. The cabinet sits

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20th Century Danish Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors
Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors. Details: Lift top

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Nathan Furniture
1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Nathan Furniture

1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Nathan Furniture

By Nathan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

front walnut grain.  The central cabinet opens to reveal a cocktail cabinet, with a storage

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility Furniture
1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility Furniture

1950s Walnut Liquor Cabinet Credenza by Beautility Furniture

By Beautility

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage mid-century cocktail cabinet credenza was designed and manufactured by Beautility

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel
Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel

Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style fruitwood server bar liquor cabinet on wheels with brass pulls.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Liquor Cabinet attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
Brazilian Liquor Cabinet attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli

Brazilian Liquor Cabinet attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Oakland, CA

Brazilian bar cabinet designed by Guiseppi Scapinelli, 1960 Brazil. Crafted of caviuna wood with

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Wood

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls

By Henredon, Milo Baughman, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet Serving Cart on Wheels Campaign Pulls MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

1950s Atomic Drop Down Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar
1950s Atomic Drop Down Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar

1950s Atomic Drop Down Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ingenious piece of furniture design, features a compact cocktail cabinet which cleverly

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet
Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet

Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black Lacquer marble top goatskin drawers & double doors liquor silver mirrored cabinet w/ glass

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman 2 Door Yew Wood Liquor Cabinet Bar MINT
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman 2 Door Yew Wood Liquor Cabinet Bar MINT

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman 2 Door Yew Wood Liquor Cabinet Bar MINT

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman 2 Door Yew Wood Liquor Cabinet Bar MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Yew

Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960
Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960

Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, graceful presence. This Italian dry martini liquor bar cabinet is not only functional but also a

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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT
Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT

Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT

By Thomasville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT 2x19” leaves with an

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Ralph Lauren Rosewood Polished Nickel Duke Bar Liquor Cabinet Server
Wonderful Ralph Lauren Rosewood Polished Nickel Duke Bar Liquor Cabinet Server

Wonderful Ralph Lauren Rosewood Polished Nickel Duke Bar Liquor Cabinet Server

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Ralph Lauren Rosewood Polished & Nickel "Duke" Bar Liquor Cabinet Server. The Duke

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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors
Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors

Vintage Chinese Carved Hardwood Bar Liquor Cabinet Console with Mirrors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese carved hardwood bar liquor cabinet console with mirrors. Item features lift top

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fold Away Flip Top Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Oak MINT!
Fold Away Flip Top Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Oak MINT!

Fold Away Flip Top Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Oak MINT!

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fold Away Flip Top Box Shape Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Blackened Oak MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Crystal Globe Liquor Cabinet, Cut Glass & Gilt Brass, 1960s
French Mid-Century Crystal Globe Liquor Cabinet, Cut Glass & Gilt Brass, 1960s

French Mid-Century Crystal Globe Liquor Cabinet, Cut Glass & Gilt Brass, 1960s

By St. Louis Crystal

Located in Mérida, YU

A striking French mid-century crystal globe liquor cabinet, crafted circa 1955–1975, combining cut

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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lift Flip Top Burl Wood Campaign Style Server Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century
Lift Flip Top Burl Wood Campaign Style Server Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century

Lift Flip Top Burl Wood Campaign Style Server Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Light Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet Storage Console King Bed Headboard MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Vintage Liquor Alcohol Advertising Stock Stand for E&J Brandy
Vintage Liquor Alcohol Advertising Stock Stand for E&J Brandy

Vintage Liquor Alcohol Advertising Stock Stand for E&J Brandy

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage advertising liquor, alcohol stock stand for E&J Brandy. Measures: 41 3/4" in height, 20" in

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Metal, Steel

Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood
Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood

Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Antwerp, BE

Well shaped Italian liquor trolley/serving cart by Cesare Lacca. Marvellous Italian bar trolley in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Gio Ponti Style Parchment and Rosewood Liquor Bar Sideboard
Gorgeous Gio Ponti Style Parchment and Rosewood Liquor Bar Sideboard

Gorgeous Gio Ponti Style Parchment and Rosewood Liquor Bar Sideboard

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

beautiful. Perfect for use as a liquor cabinet, bar, or statement sideboard, this piece captures the

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Liquor Drop Front Bar Compartment Glass Shelf Top Long Dresser Credeza Checker
Liquor Drop Front Bar Compartment Glass Shelf Top Long Dresser Credeza Checker

Liquor Drop Front Bar Compartment Glass Shelf Top Long Dresser Credeza Checker

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very unusual glass shelf feature Mid-Century Modern multi drawer long dresser with drop front record or file compartment.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

By Göran Strand

Located in Las Vegas, NV

, along with a locked drop-down compartment revealing additional storage space/ liquor Cabinet Comes

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Teak

Dassi Liquor Cabinet/Credenza Made in Milan
Dassi Liquor Cabinet/Credenza Made in Milan

Dassi Liquor Cabinet/Credenza Made in Milan

By Dassi

Located in New York, NY

Stunning liquor cabinet made in Milan by Dassi. Rosewood with carved sean in the forest of horses

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

French Art Deco Inlaid Liquor Cabinet In The Style of Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Inlaid Liquor Cabinet In The Style of Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Inlaid Liquor Cabinet In The Style of Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Toronto, ON

2 door inlaid mahogany 1940's cabinet in the style of Jules Leleu. Mirrored back with glass shelf

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

ROSEWOOD Mid Century Modern CORNER Bookcase / China or Liquor Cabinet, Denmark
ROSEWOOD Mid Century Modern CORNER Bookcase / China or Liquor Cabinet, Denmark

ROSEWOOD Mid Century Modern CORNER Bookcase / China or Liquor Cabinet, Denmark

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Elegant Mid Century Modern rosewood corner cabinet, crafted in Denmark by Aulum Mobelfabrik, circa

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Liquor Cabinet by Dassi et Figli, Made in 1950 in Italy
Liquor Cabinet by Dassi et Figli, Made in 1950 in Italy

Liquor Cabinet by Dassi et Figli, Made in 1950 in Italy

By Dassi et Figli

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish liquor cabinet design by Dassi made in Milan 1950. Rosewood with ebony marquetry

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Rosewood CORNER China or Liquor Cabinet, Made in Denmark
Mid Century Modern Rosewood CORNER China or Liquor Cabinet, Made in Denmark

Mid Century Modern Rosewood CORNER China or Liquor Cabinet, Made in Denmark

Located in Weehawken, NJ

setting. It works beautifully as a china cabinet, liquor cabinet, or corner bookcase. In very good vintage

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Tri-Leg Brass and Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Tri-Leg Brass and Walnut Rolling Bar Cart

Tri-Leg Brass and Walnut Rolling Bar Cart

By Paul McCobb

Located in Long Beach, CA

deep flip open cabinet for liquor storage on one side and a shallower single drawer compartment on the

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Liquor Cabinet Converted From An Ammunition Case, Mid 20th Century
Liquor Cabinet Converted From An Ammunition Case, Mid 20th Century

Liquor Cabinet Converted From An Ammunition Case, Mid 20th Century

Located in Lučenec, SK

This military ammunition case was converted to a liquor cabinet with storage space for wine bottles

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1940s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Grosfeld House Liquor Cabinet
Grosfeld House Liquor Cabinet

Grosfeld House Liquor Cabinet

By Grosfeld House

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fine quality mahogany liquor cabinet by Grosfeld House, circa 1940, the two-door cabinet with

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1940s American Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

English Deco Liquor Cabinet
English Deco Liquor Cabinet

English Deco Liquor Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Birds Eye Maple and Black Lacquer. Fully appointed to accomodate many bar accessories.

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20th Century English Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Large Oval Bar Liquor Cabinet
Large Oval Bar Liquor Cabinet

Large Oval Bar Liquor Cabinet

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice custom-made Mid-Century Modern oval bar or liquor cabinet.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Ebonized Liquor Cabinet  Maison Jansen
Ebonized Liquor Cabinet  Maison Jansen

Ebonized Liquor Cabinet Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

An overall ebonized with white marble top and gilt banding liquor cabinet, glass shelving interiors

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1940s Argentine Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Bar / Liquor Cabinet with Antique Chinese Doors
Bar / Liquor Cabinet with Antique Chinese Doors

Bar / Liquor Cabinet with Antique Chinese Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

a modern (20th century) pickled / whitewashed cabinet made to accomodate heavily carved, pierced

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Danish Modern Rosewood Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950s
Danish Modern Rosewood Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950s

Danish Modern Rosewood Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

An exceptional cabinet made from rosewood, featuring tambour doors and brass legs.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Liquor Cabinet, circa 1930
French Art Deco Liquor Cabinet, circa 1930

French Art Deco Liquor Cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An excellent quality, French Art Deco cabinet from Paris, circa 1930. This piece is constructed of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Liquor Cabinet
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Liquor Cabinet

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Liquor Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut liquor cabinet / bar cabinet with wrought iron and inlaid

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Wrought Iron

Teak and black liquor cabinet on wheels 1960
Teak and black liquor cabinet on wheels 1960

Teak and black liquor cabinet on wheels 1960

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice small liquor cabinet on wheels with black metal frame. Black laminated folding doors

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Belgian N-Line Liquor Cabinet in Rosewood, 1960
Belgian N-Line Liquor Cabinet in Rosewood, 1960

Belgian N-Line Liquor Cabinet in Rosewood, 1960

By N-Line

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice designed Belgian liquor cabinet or secretaire made by N-Line Gent, Belgium, 1960. This

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Steel

Henry Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Liquor Cabinet Denmark, 1960
Henry Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Liquor Cabinet Denmark, 1960

Henry Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Liquor Cabinet Denmark, 1960

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic shaped small liquor cabinet with black inside, designed by Rosengren Hansen for Brandt

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis Style Liquor Cabinet
Postmodern Memphis Style Liquor Cabinet

Postmodern Memphis Style Liquor Cabinet

By Memphis Group

Located in Dronten, NL

One of a kind Memphis style liquor cabinet, manufactured circa 1982. Made with excellent

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1950s English Walnut Liquor Cabinet
1950s English Walnut Liquor Cabinet

1950s English Walnut Liquor Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cocktail sticks. The lower section has cabinet doors concealing storage space ideal for bottles and glasses

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet
French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A match to the French Mid-Century Modern buffet, this 1950’s piece is in exceptional original condition – visually striking with boldly contrasting bird’s eye maple and dark lacquer....

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Mid Century German Mirrored Liquor Cabinet / Console
Mid Century German Mirrored Liquor Cabinet / Console

Mid Century German Mirrored Liquor Cabinet / Console

Located in Astoria, NY

A German sideboard or liquor cabinet with remnants of the paper label on the back. The top surface

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20th Century German Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950
French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950

French Mid-Century Modern Liquor Cabinet, circa 1950

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A match to our French Mid-Century buffet, this 1950's piece is in exceptional original condition - a visually-striking piece with boldly contrasting bird’s eye maple and dark lacquer.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet

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Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage liquor storage cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every vintage liquor storage cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage liquor storage cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage liquor storage cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage liquor storage cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Torbjørn Afdal, Aldo Tura and Paolo Buffa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Liquor Storage Cabinet?

Prices for a vintage liquor storage cabinet start at $399 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $3,248.

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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