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Giant Early 20th Century French Oak  Bakers Trough
Giant Early 20th Century French Oak  Bakers Trough

Giant Early 20th Century French Oak Bakers Trough

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very large French Oak Trough Container. Great wear and patina to it. Rustic and modern. Can be used in the garden or inside. Has two tops that open up to a massive storage within. V...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Giant Black Brutalist Highboard by Musterring, 1980s
Giant Black Brutalist Highboard by Musterring, 1980s

Giant Black Brutalist Highboard by Musterring, 1980s

$9,413

H 51.97 in W 108.27 in D 18.12 in

Giant Black Brutalist Highboard by Musterring, 1980s

Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV

Massive Brutalist credenza with graphical circels in the doors. All original highboard on metallic base. In overal very nice condition and original color. Dimensions Heig...

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Vintage 1980s German Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest
Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest

Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest

$1,400Sale Price|60% Off

H 34 in W 79 in D 26 in

Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest

Located in Somis, CA

This is an extremely heavy, substantial, over scale trunk from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier. The completely solid wood trunk has a thick top that displays beautiful pat...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Large Genuine Ferrari Dealer Accessory Display Cabinets
Large Genuine Ferrari Dealer Accessory Display Cabinets

Large Genuine Ferrari Dealer Accessory Display Cabinets

$15,000

H 64.63 in W 147.75 in D 23.63 in

Large Genuine Ferrari Dealer Accessory Display Cabinets

By Ferrari Milano

Located in Ferndale, MI

Giant lacquered cabinets supplied by Ferrari to their dealerships . Showroom display cabinets for

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Bar cabinet / Sideboard Porada Polifemo - Canaletta walnut
Bar cabinet / Sideboard Porada Polifemo - Canaletta walnut

Bar cabinet / Sideboard Porada Polifemo - Canaletta walnut

$10,878 / item

H 63 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in

Bar cabinet / Sideboard Porada Polifemo - Canaletta walnut

By Porada Arredi

Located in Alcamo, IT

the single eye of the legendary giant, giving the cabinet its distinctive name. Crafted entirely in

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2010s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic

Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic

$50,479 / item

H 94.49 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in

Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic

By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic

Located in Kolkata, IN

The Mimi Bar Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a plump white cabinet with giant

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

$22,500

H 37 in W 18.125 in D 18.25 in

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

abstractions. Giant Hogweed inspired cabinets, vitrines, tables, chairs, even bedroom suites. One critic

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

$12,500

H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

Giant Hogweed and poison hemlock, were favored by Art Nouveau artists for its simultaneous beauty and

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

$12,500

H 37 in W 18.125 in D 18.125 in

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

Giant Hogweed and poison hemlock, were favored by Art Nouveau artists for its simultaneous beauty and

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Early 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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Giant Multi Drawer Industrial Cabinet
Giant Multi Drawer Industrial Cabinet

Giant Multi Drawer Industrial Cabinet

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H 75 in W 54 in D 14 in

Giant Multi Drawer Industrial Cabinet

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Giant Industrial 19th century. Multiple drawer cabinet has all original paint. Came of an old brick

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Antique 1890s American Cabinets

Tibetan Painted Cabinet, Giant, 19th Century
Tibetan Painted Cabinet, Giant, 19th Century

Tibetan Painted Cabinet, Giant, 19th Century

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H 71 in W 50 in D 20 in

Tibetan Painted Cabinet, Giant, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This magnificent cabinet is completely hand painted. Its depiction demonstrates the Tibetan theory

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs
1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

1940s Gentleman's Wardrobe with Giant White Tiger Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs

Located in Oxted, Surrey

This is a very large 1940s wardrobe restored to a high standard and hand-painted by Kensa Designs. This 1940s wooden wardrobe is unusual, with aesthetic rounded edges and a smooth ...

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Vintage 1940s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Giant Midcentury Teak Office Cabinet
Giant Midcentury Teak Office Cabinet

Giant Midcentury Teak Office Cabinet

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H 51.25 in W 59 in D 17.75 in

Giant Midcentury Teak Office Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished massive tall cabinet, with double sliding doors and moveable shelves. The back

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Giant Jydsk Mobelindustri Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1960s
Giant Jydsk Mobelindustri Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1960s

Giant Jydsk Mobelindustri Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1960s

By Arne Vodder, Jydsk Mobelvaerk, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

section of this massive teak cabinet has unique and organic grain pattern that perfectly harmonizes the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Giant Carved Sideboard
Giant Carved Sideboard

Giant Carved Sideboard

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H 40.5 in W 108 in D 22 in

Giant Carved Sideboard

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Giant carved oak sideboard cabinet in the manner of Guillerme et chambron with ornate carved doors

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Giant Wine Rack 144 Bottles Mahogany Cellar
Giant Wine Rack 144 Bottles Mahogany Cellar

Giant Wine Rack 144 Bottles Mahogany Cellar

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a giant English wine rack It holds 144 bottles so perfect for a cellar or a

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century
Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

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H 32.29 in W 88.59 in D 18.51 in

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

This workbench is a real work table for the craftsman as for the cabinetmaker. The base, consisting of four legs, is made of oak, the top is a thick plank of plane wood pierced wit...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Giant Mid Century Storage From Southern Hardware Store
Giant Mid Century Storage From Southern Hardware Store

Giant Mid Century Storage From Southern Hardware Store

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Giant hardware/feedstore cubbies found in the southern US. Bright red paint surface.

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Vintage 1950s American Cupboards

Charles Dudouyt Cabinet
Charles Dudouyt Cabinet

Charles Dudouyt Cabinet

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H 38 in W 59 in D 19.25 in

Charles Dudouyt Cabinet

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Charles Dudouyt cabinet floating on giant carved ball feet. Wonderful original rich patina

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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar
Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing Abercrombie & Fitch Elephant Bar designed by Dimitri Omersa. The bar has compartments for bottles and a lucite Ice Bucket.

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20th Century English Dry Bars

1800s Neoclassical French Oak Cabinet
1800s Neoclassical French Oak Cabinet

1800s Neoclassical French Oak Cabinet

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H 82.3 in W 73.6 in D 28.7 in

1800s Neoclassical French Oak Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

, giving it a fresh shine, which pairs tastefully with the white painted interior. This giant of a cabinet

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Novelty Trompe-L’oeil Writing Table of Giant Books, Greeting Desk
Vintage Novelty Trompe-L’oeil Writing Table of Giant Books, Greeting Desk

Vintage Novelty Trompe-L’oeil Writing Table of Giant Books, Greeting Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Novelty Trompe-L’oeil writing table of giant books, greeting desk The desk is made with

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Grand Rustic Buffet
Mid-19th Century Grand Rustic Buffet

Mid-19th Century Grand Rustic Buffet

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H 36.5 in W 107 in D 18 in

Mid-19th Century Grand Rustic Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

three feet tall, making it perfect as a long credenza, a cabinet under a giant flat panel TV, or even a

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Buffets

Materials

Steel

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century
Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

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H 12.71 in W 34.88 in D 7.29 in

Giant Vintage French Workbench Early 20th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

This workbench is a real work table for the craftsman as for the cabinetmaker. The base, consisting of four legs, is made of oak. The top is a thick plane tree wood. This table is ...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Giant Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Elephant Bar
Giant Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

Giant Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Amazing Abercrombie & Fitch elephant bar designed by Dimitri Omersa. The bar has compartments for bottles and a Lucite ice bucket.

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20th Century English Dry Bars

Materials

Leather

Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s

Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...

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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1970s Brutalist Travertine and Black Glass Credenza Cabinet
1970s Brutalist Travertine and Black Glass Credenza Cabinet

1970s Brutalist Travertine and Black Glass Credenza Cabinet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

fragile and heavy piece. Bolts together breaking down into 4 pieces (long cabinet, end cabinet, giant

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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine

Giant 19th Century Butler's Pantry Cabinet
Giant 19th Century Butler's Pantry Cabinet

Giant 19th Century Butler's Pantry Cabinet

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H 78 in W 116 in D 20 in

Giant 19th Century Butler's Pantry Cabinet

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Beautiful and large 19th c. oakbutler's built in cabinet. This piece came out of a mansion in New

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Antique 1880s American Cabinets

Giant Harp Case Cocktail Cabinet
Giant Harp Case Cocktail Cabinet

Giant Harp Case Cocktail Cabinet

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H 76 in W 44.5 in D 24 in

Giant Harp Case Cocktail Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

charming cocktail cabinet conversion is the perfect answer! The inside of the heavy wooden cabinet has been

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Early 20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Giant Berber Shelving Unit
Giant Berber Shelving Unit

Giant Berber Shelving Unit

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H 96 in W 173 in D 11 in

Giant Berber Shelving Unit

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extraordinary Moroccan Berber shelving unit.

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Shelves

Materials

Wood

Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar
Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

Giant Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Bar

Located in New York, NY

Amazing leather and wood elephant bar. A unique commission for a British diplomat. A simply phenomenal object.

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Vintage 1940s English Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giant Cast Glass Dome with Black Painted Base
Giant Cast Glass Dome with Black Painted Base

Giant Cast Glass Dome with Black Painted Base

Located in Seattle, WA

Victorian gold trimmed glass dome with black painted base.

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Antique 1880s American Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Giant Kodachrome Slide Mirror with Cabinet by Think Big! NY, 1985
Giant Kodachrome Slide Mirror with Cabinet by Think Big! NY, 1985

Giant Kodachrome Slide Mirror with Cabinet by Think Big! NY, 1985

By Think Big

Located in Pau, FR

Mirror with cabinet in the form of a large Kodachrome slide by Think Big! NY, 1985. Think Big! was

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plywood

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

$1,529

H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...

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Vintage 1940s Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from England, a wonderfully hand carved English “coffer”, “mule chest” or trunk! Regardless of...

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Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Brutalist Diamond Credenza in Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s
Large Brutalist Diamond Credenza in Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s

Large Brutalist Diamond Credenza in Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Echt, NL

High quality Brutalist sideboard in very good condition. The sideboard has 5 door panels that show a beautiful diamond shaped graphic pattern. Behind one door you can find two draw...

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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

$1,895

H 22.75 in W 42 in D 18 in

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down to paneled sides on all four sides for easy placement in any room. The back and sid...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Sleek Milo Baughman black lacquered credenza or sideboard with tall brass slab legs made by Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. Elegant Modern profile. The look is powerful and upscale. Blac...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

$3,135

H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century American Country Blanket Chest
Antique 19th Century American Country Blanket Chest

Antique 19th Century American Country Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century rustic American chest or floor trunk. Can be used for storage or coffee table. Place the blanket chest at the bottom of a bed or in a mud room and add a cushion for a bi...

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Walnut Farm Table
French 19th Century Walnut Farm Table

French 19th Century Walnut Farm Table

$8,500

H 31.25 in W 79.5 in D 34.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Farm Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Charming French farmhouse table crafted in the 19th century from solid walnut, with breadboard ends. The surface is gently rippled from when the planks were milled, highlighting the ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

$3,191

H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). ach drawer with han...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Giant Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the giant cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each giant cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer giant cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each giant cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Jydsk Mobelvaerk and Think Big each produced at least one beautiful giant cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Giant Cabinet?

A giant cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,075, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $24,524.

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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