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Vintage Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Medical Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 19 1/4" x 19 1/4" x 34 1/4" high Top Dimensions: 18 3
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Medical Cabinet
Vintage Medical Cabinet
H 34.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Medical Showcase, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940s
Medical Showcase, 1940s
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical/laboratory cabinet from the 1940s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of iron
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
Located in New York, NY
Model 10 Rolling Cabinet A Rare and Historically Significant Medical Artifact Dimensions: 32.5” H x
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
Sanborn Metabulator Cabinet Medical Oddity
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.5 in
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical trolley made of iron and glass. Produced in the 40s. The trolley has glass on 4 sides and
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1940s
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Doctor's Medical Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Norwalk, CT
An awesome early medical cabinet, ready to hold your unusual treasures!
Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Doctor's Medical Cabinet, circa 1910
Doctor's Medical Cabinet, circa 1910
H 66 in W 30.5 in D 15 in
Medical Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished iron, marble, wood, brass medical cabinet.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Medical Cabinet
Medical Cabinet
H 44.5 in W 40.5 in D 14 in
medical cabinet, 1920’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy iron cabinet, made around 1920 with bronze details. The cabinet has been stripped to the metal and treated against rust. The cabinet has been used in a laboratory. The reason f...
Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Iron

medical cabinet, 1920’s
medical cabinet, 1920’s
H 72.45 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage medical cabinet, crafted from stainless steel and glass, emanates a timeless charm
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
By Admi Möbel
Located in Chesham, GB
Medical / dental cabinet by ADMI with makers label. A mobile unit featuring six drawers and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
An ADMI medical or dental cabinet
H 43.71 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Iron and glass medical cabinet, made in the 1950's in former Czechoslovakia.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
H 66.93 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage 2-door iron medical cabinet with it's original patina. The cabinet has some signs of use
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 66.93 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet (wall unit) from a hospital. Made of iron and glass that is clamped in the steel by
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet (wall unit) was produced in Hungary and is made of
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage 1910's Medical Cabinet
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great vintage medical cabinet. This cabinet was painted gold many years ago
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage 1910's Medical Cabinet
Vintage 1910's Medical Cabinet
H 55.75 in W 24 in D 20.25 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1930s and was produced in Hungary
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1930s
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage medical trolley in good condition. Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Vintage 1920s Steel Medical Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1920s steel medical glass cabinet. This industrial style cabinet includes 2 adjustable glass
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical trolley made of thick iron and glass. Produced in the 30s. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
Medical Showcase / Trolley, 1930's
H 34.26 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 1970s and was produced in Hungary. The case has been stripped to the metal and finishe...
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 1970s and was produced in Hungary. Well-functioning locks with keys. The cabinet comes...
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal cabinet with two separate sections and glass shelves. Made by Smrecina OZ Pukavec in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. The cabinet's doors are fully functional w...
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
H 67.33 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
1950s Central European Metal Polished Medical Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
drawers. Created with industrial mid-century ethos, this display case, which once served as a medical
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Rolling Pharmacy/ Medical Cart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
on Halloween 2014. Rolling mid century pharmacy medical cart. Would make a great kitchen island
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Polished Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930's. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Polished Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Vintage Polished Medical Cabinet, 1930's
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 1970s and was produced in Hungary. The case has been stripped to the metal and finishe...
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Riveted heavy iron cabinet with the original lock and handle, made around 1920. The cabinet has been stripped to the metal and treated against rust. The cabinet was probably used in ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1920s
H 68.9 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1950s and was produced in Hungary. The cabinet is stripped down to the metal and finished with a transparent lacquer...
Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1950s
H 66.54 in W 27.17 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
By Kovona
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from Czechoslovakia, produced by Kovona circa 1950. With four new adjustable glass
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
H 69.3 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medical cabinet from Ukraine. Produced in the 1970s. The cabinet has been stripped down to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
H 63.39 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Polish medical cabinet, produced in the 1960's. Made of iron and the original antique glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
H 70.48 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medical cabinet from the Ukraine with glass on four sides. Produced in 1970. Space between the
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
Iron Medical Cabinet from the Ukraine, 1970
H 63.39 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice vintage iron and glass medical display cabinet. It has some signs of use (see photo
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Vintage 1950s Czech Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1980 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Polish medicine cabinet, produced in the 1960s. Made of iron and glass. The cabinet has recently been repainted and all the glass has been replaced. 5 new adjustable glass shelves on...
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
H 72.45 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and glass. The glass plates are original . The plates have a green color due to a high l...
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 1950s Industrial Aluminium Wall Hanging Medicine Medical Cabinet
Located in London, GB
hospitals and/or chemist shops to store and display medicine and medical equipment etc. The cabinet is
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Empire rosewood dental / medical cabinet, circa 1820. This incredibly rare cabinet
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet. Circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940s. We offer this beautiful Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet manufactured by
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Pelton & Crane Omniclave Sterilizer Cleaner Dental Tattoo Medical Device
By Pelton & Crane Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pelton & Crane Omniclave Sterilizer Cleaner Dental Tattoo Medical. Item featured is an
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co Adjustable Medical Dental Work Drafting Table
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co adjustable medical dental work drafting table. Item features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Wood, Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet. Circa 1900s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900s. We offer this beautiful and Rare Wood, Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet, made in
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s Glass Top Medical Cabinet is a captivating blend of style and functionality, boasting a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
H 32 in W 30.75 in D 15 in
Antique One-of-a-Kind Distressed White Metal Medical Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this truly one of a kind antique industrial metal medical cabinet! Fully painted
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Pine Medical Cabinet, Referenced to Joseph Maina Mungai, c1900
Located in Ely, GB
An interesting antique Pine Medical / Microscope slide cabinet with 48 Drawers, c1900s The
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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Medical Pieces For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of medical pieces is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique medical pieces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Medical pieces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of medical pieces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern medical pieces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made medical pieces over the years, but those made by American Cabinet Company, Edward Doherty & Son and Admi Möbel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Medical Pieces?

Prices for medical pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, medical pieces begin at $500 and can go as high as $15,501, while the average can fetch as much as $1,972.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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