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Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Storage Unit Mid-Century, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Storage Unit Mid-Century, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Storage Unit Mid-Century, 1960s

Located in London, GB

area. The cabinet has two sliding doors and two internal shelves for storage. A striking piece of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Teak Record Cabinet Vinyl Storage Media unit Jesper Denmark, 70s
Mid Century Teak Record Cabinet Vinyl Storage Media unit Jesper Denmark, 70s

Mid Century Teak Record Cabinet Vinyl Storage Media unit Jesper Denmark, 70s

By Jesper International

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Danish Modern Teak Record Cart, Media Stand with dividers Most probably by Jesper, Denmark Teak

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Record Cabinet by Domino Mobler
Mid Century Record Cabinet by Domino Mobler

Mid Century Record Cabinet by Domino Mobler

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid Century Record Cabinet by Domino Mobler. This record cabinet has the bottom sliding door with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century 1960’s Danish Teak Vinyl Record Cabinet
Mid-Century 1960’s Danish Teak Vinyl Record Cabinet

Mid-Century 1960’s Danish Teak Vinyl Record Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century 1960’s Danish teak vinyl / Record cabinet. Features six storage compartments inside and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish large teak record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard or Storage Unit, Midcentury, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish large teak record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Storage Unit Sideboard, Midcentury, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Storage Unit Sideboard, Midcentury, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Storage Unit Sideboard, Midcentury, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish large teak record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Mid Century Danish  teak vinyl media record cabinet, 1970s
Mid Century Danish  teak vinyl media record cabinet, 1970s

Mid Century Danish teak vinyl media record cabinet, 1970s

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

. A lovely piece, that would bring a touch of classic mid century style to any interior space. The

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century, Danish Record Bookcase in Rosewood
Mid-20th Century, Danish Record Bookcase in Rosewood

Mid-20th Century, Danish Record Bookcase in Rosewood

Located in Bristol, GB

A rosewood bookcase with a unique set of internal shelving. Perfect for record storage. This

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish large teak record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish rosewood record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Record Player/Stereo Console by Airline
Vintage Mid Century Record Player/Stereo Console by Airline

Vintage Mid Century Record Player/Stereo Console by Airline

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a super cool vintage mid century stereo/record console by Airline. Produced in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Tambour Door Record Storage Cabinet
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Tambour Door Record Storage Cabinet

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Tambour Door Record Storage Cabinet

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in Sacramento, CA

1960s walnut record storage cabinet with tambour doors designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet

Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid century modern

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Record Player/Stereo Console Credenza
Vintage Mid Century Zenith Record Player/Stereo Console Credenza

Vintage Mid Century Zenith Record Player/Stereo Console Credenza

By Zenith

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a very sought after Mid century Zenith stereo console. Model X930. The top and sides have

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s
Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s

Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s

By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

. Would be ideal for a turntable based hifi stand and utilising as a storage cupboard for vinyl records

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet by Packard Bell
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet by Packard Bell

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet by Packard Bell

Located in San Marcos, CA

fully refinished cabinet has been gutted of its TV and components and up cycled with record dividers

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Record Cabinets or Credenzas with Tambour Doors
Pair of Mid Century Record Cabinets or Credenzas with Tambour Doors

Pair of Mid Century Record Cabinets or Credenzas with Tambour Doors

Located in Crockett, CA

Nice pair of low credenzas with tambour doors and dividers for record storage could also be a low

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish teak record cabinet sideboard TV Unit By Salin Möbler Nyborg
Mid Century Danish teak record cabinet sideboard TV Unit By Salin Möbler Nyborg

Mid Century Danish teak record cabinet sideboard TV Unit By Salin Möbler Nyborg

By Salin Møbler

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Vintage Danish teak record cabinet sideboard bySalin Möbler, 1960s Mobile cabinet in teak, Danish

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a terrific Scandinavian modern record storage cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen and

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Record Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Vintage Mid Century Record Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

Vintage Mid Century Record Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Marcos, CA

Mid-Century Modern Low Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Marcos, CA

doors revealing record storage and cubbies. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 33.5"W/15.75"D/29.5"H

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Solid Teak Record Cabinet
Solid Teak Record Cabinet

Solid Teak Record Cabinet

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Mid-Century Modern record storage cabinet made with solid teak. No veneers, circa 1950s. Unknown

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Record Player Cabinet
Teak Record Player Cabinet

Teak Record Player Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage teak record Player cabinet! This great piece has a drop door and sliding deck to hold a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Record Cabinet, 1960s
Midcentury Teak Record Cabinet, 1960s

Midcentury Teak Record Cabinet, 1960s

Located in Chesham, GB

A teak record cabinet with 2 sliding doors on 4 legs. The cabinet has a lower slatted shelf.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s
Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s

Midcentury Oak Record Cabinet, 1960s

Located in Chesham, GB

A midcentury oak record cabinet with sliding doors. The cabinet is on black round tapered legs and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

"Record Cube" Vinyl Album Cabinet
"Record Cube" Vinyl Album Cabinet

"Record Cube" Vinyl Album Cabinet

Located in Berkeley, CA

albums. 5 record slots, 4" each.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Hanging Record Player Cabinet
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Hanging Record Player Cabinet

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Hanging Record Player Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Kai Kristiansen rosewood record player cabinet manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark from

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Record Cabinet by Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood Record Cabinet by Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

Rosewood Record Cabinet by Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful rosewood record cabinet by Bramin (label on back) Denmark, 1960s. Very good vintage

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design
BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design

BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design

By Tenon Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

his personal office, this low shelving unit is perfect for storing a vinyl record collection or prized

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections
1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

1950s Record Holder by Leslie Collections

By Leslie Collections 1

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s iron record holder by Leslie collections. Holds up to 200 LPs. Ad text: "Black wrought

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Danish Teak MCM Micro Credenza Sideboard Record Cabinet, 1970s
Danish Teak MCM Micro Credenza Sideboard Record Cabinet, 1970s

Danish Teak MCM Micro Credenza Sideboard Record Cabinet, 1970s

Located in Hudson, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza record cabinet. Sliding doors reveal storage for LP's

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Record/Media Cabinet w/ Tambour Doors
Kai Kristiansen Teak Record/Media Cabinet w/ Tambour Doors

Kai Kristiansen Teak Record/Media Cabinet w/ Tambour Doors

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid-Century Modern Danish teak record cabinet with tambour doors designed by Kai Kristiansen. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard Record Cabinet, Midcentury, 1960s
Danish Teak Sideboard Record Cabinet, Midcentury, 1960s

Danish Teak Sideboard Record Cabinet, Midcentury, 1960s

Located in London, GB

. The sideboard has two sliding doors and shelves for storage. A striking piece of classically designed

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Record Player Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s
Record Player Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s

Record Player Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Budapest, HU

in production until 1960s. The cabinet was designed to house a record player and its records. What

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Danish Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Record Player Cabinet for Fm Møbler, 1960s
Danish Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Record Player Cabinet for Fm Møbler, 1960s

Danish Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Record Player Cabinet for Fm Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

has a compartment for storage of larger LP records. We have a large selection of other FM Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

G Plan Teak Record Cabinet Midcentury Vintage Retro and Hairpin Legs
G Plan Teak Record Cabinet Midcentury Vintage Retro and Hairpin Legs

G Plan Teak Record Cabinet Midcentury Vintage Retro and Hairpin Legs

By G-Plan

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Compact teak G Plan cabinet sat on hairpin legs. Twin sliding doors. The internal shelf is removable. Dimensions: 76 cm height x 46 cm depth x 76 cm width. Very good conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Rare Kipp Stewart Walnut Record/Media Shelving Unit
Rare Kipp Stewart Walnut Record/Media Shelving Unit

Rare Kipp Stewart Walnut Record/Media Shelving Unit

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very cool piece designed by Kipp Stewart with sculpted walnut detail and pull-out turn table shelf, plenty of room for amps, turn tables you name it! I think this would be ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

String Design Ab Teak Record Cabinet, Kajsa & Nisse Strinning
String Design Ab Teak Record Cabinet, Kajsa & Nisse Strinning

String Design Ab Teak Record Cabinet, Kajsa & Nisse Strinning

By String Design AB

Located in Heerhugowaard, NL

Wall mounted vinyl storage designed by Nisse & Kajsa Strinning for their own company String Design

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Record Cabinet from FM Møbler, 1960s
Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Record Cabinet from FM Møbler, 1960s

Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Record Cabinet from FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

doors there is ample storage space for many records and also two lower compartments to accommodate other

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Chesham, GB

A teak tambour door record cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinets by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler
Pair of Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinets by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler

Pair of Danish Teak Record Player/Bar Cabinets by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Chesham, GB

A pair of teak tambour door record cabinets by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Organic Teak Record Player Cabinet by Dyrlund
Danish Organic Teak Record Player Cabinet by Dyrlund

Danish Organic Teak Record Player Cabinet by Dyrlund

Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen

Beautiful cupboard with tambour doors finished in teak.  

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jr. Credenza / Vinyl Storage Cabinet, circa 1960s. This beauty features

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak Record Cabinet
Mid-Century Danish Teak Record Cabinet

Mid-Century Danish Teak Record Cabinet

Located in Crockett, CA

Nice small cabinet with interior dividers for record storage, two doors with inset handles slide

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Walnut Low Record Cabinet
Mid Century Walnut Low Record Cabinet

Mid Century Walnut Low Record Cabinet

By Tempo

Located in Crockett, CA

Medium size walnut cabinet with tambour doors. Cabinet has two dividers which are removable. A black plinth base supports the walnut cabinet. The top surface has a 1/2" raised edge o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Danish Teak Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish large teak record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Record Cabinet Sideboard Midcentury Storage Unit, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Danish rosewood record cabinet sideboard, this would make a stylish addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Spectacular Mid Century Stereo Console/Record Player by RCA Victor
Spectacular Mid Century Stereo Console/Record Player by RCA Victor

Spectacular Mid Century Stereo Console/Record Player by RCA Victor

Located in San Marcos, CA

This rare RCA console stereo features one of the best looking Mid Century designs that we have seen

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Tambour Door Record / Media Cabinet
Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Tambour Door Record / Media Cabinet

Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Tambour Door Record / Media Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Asheville, NC

for records with built-in dividers above two additional storage cubbies. All supported by elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rosewood Record Cabinets, circa 1960
Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rosewood Record Cabinets, circa 1960

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rosewood Record Cabinets, circa 1960

Located in Portland, OR

sliding oak tambor doors? The wonderful Mid-Century styling (note the tapered oak legs)? The incredible

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Record Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern storage compact cabinet in teak wood designed by Kai

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Record Vinyl Media Cabinet by Jens Risom with Custom Solid Brass
Mid Century Record Vinyl Media Cabinet by Jens Risom with Custom Solid Brass

Mid Century Record Vinyl Media Cabinet by Jens Risom with Custom Solid Brass

By Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll, Finn Juhl, Jens Risom

Located in Framingham, MA

This was a really nice find - a custom made Jens Risom record/vinyl cabinet in oiled walnut and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Record Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century record storage available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of mid century record storage — often made from wood, walnut and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 80 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century record storage you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century record storage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of mid century record storage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of mid century record storage over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Record Storage?

Prices for a piece of mid century record storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $198 and can go as high as $5,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.