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Dutch Oak notary cabinet, 1900-1920
Dutch Oak notary cabinet, 1900-1920

Dutch Oak notary cabinet, 1900-1920

$3,999

H 65.36 in W 73.43 in D 16.74 in

Dutch Oak notary cabinet, 1900-1920

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Oak notary cabinet, 1900-1920 Antique large notary cabinet or Cartonnière with 8 archive boxes, covered with green leather and gold printing.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Misouri Furniture Mid-Century Mahogany Two Door French Notary Cabinet
Misouri Furniture Mid-Century Mahogany Two Door French Notary Cabinet

Misouri Furniture Mid-Century Mahogany Two Door French Notary Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Mahogany Two-Door French Notary Cabinet. Double French doors open to reveal 20 tray drawers, all operating smoothly.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Notary Cabinet
French Notary Cabinet

French Notary Cabinet

$3,400

H 94 in W 78 in D 27.5 in

French Notary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful and rare piece came from a Parisian lawyer office to hold the confidential files. French oak cabinet with 24 removable cardboard drawers/boxes with brass latches (box ...

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite 1920s Carved Walnut Notary Cabinet - A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
Exquisite 1920s Carved Walnut Notary Cabinet - A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

Exquisite 1920s Carved Walnut Notary Cabinet - A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

Located in Manzano, IT

Exquisite 1920s Carved Walnut Notary Cabinet – A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship Step into the elegance of the early 20th century with this stunning 1920s carved walnut notary cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1920s Bookcases

Materials

Nutwood

Antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock
Antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock

Antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Up for auction is this stunning antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock, and a beautiful patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century
Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

$6,161

H 85.44 in W 78.35 in D 17.33 in

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

Located in TOURCOING, FR

This impressive early 20th-century notary filing cabinet is crafted in solid oak and features an exceptionally large storage capacity typical of French legal and administrative offic...

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Antique Early 1900s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Solid Oak Notary Filing Cabinet, France, 1900s
Large Solid Oak Notary Filing Cabinet, France, 1900s

Large Solid Oak Notary Filing Cabinet, France, 1900s

$54,783

H 116.93 in W 139.77 in D 22.84 in

Large Solid Oak Notary Filing Cabinet, France, 1900s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Large Solid Oak Notary Filing Cabinet, France, 1900s Vintage Design Imposing and rare 19th century piece of furniture from a Parisian notary's office, called a minutiere used for th...

Category

20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large French Oak Notary Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s
Large French Oak Notary Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Large French Oak Notary Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1920/30s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 61 drawers in three different sizes from oak with brass hardware. The interior dimensions of ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Original 19th century Globe Wernicke modular notary/office/pharmacy cabinet
Original 19th century Globe Wernicke modular notary/office/pharmacy cabinet

Original 19th century Globe Wernicke modular notary/office/pharmacy cabinet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered by ByThijs, this unique and highly original 19th-century Globe Wernicke modular lawyer’s / office / apothecary cabinet consists of seven sections and therefore offers a wide ...

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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture
Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture

Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture

$3,722Sale Price|20% Off

H 46.07 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in

Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice notary furniture is made of mahogany and leather. This is a rare and interesting secretaire with leather drawers. This is a French work. Louis-Philippe period

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style

$3,180

H 45.28 in W 40.95 in D 26.78 in

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and rosewood fillet friezes. Four solid mahogany fluted legs joined by a spacer shelf. Fre...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak
19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak

19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak

$1,952

H 48.82 in W 61.03 in D 22.45 in

19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original notary desk or writing furniture from the 19th century in Belgium.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Oak, Wood

Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th
Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th

Office Filing Cabinet / Cartonnier Mahogany - Louis Philippe Period France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent notary's cartonnier / office filing cabinet in mahogany veneer with cardboard boxes covered in leather with iron gilding.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen
Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Century Louis XV mahogany, amaranth and rosewood veneered notary's secretary, stamped Nicolas Petit, sec...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

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Walnut Notary's Desk
Walnut Notary's Desk

Walnut Notary's Desk

Unavailable

H 72.75 in W 48 in D 23.5 in

Walnut Notary's Desk

Located in New York, NY

A Charming Walnut Notary's Desk, in Two Pieces with Drawers , Folio Slots and A Serrated Cornice.
French, Mid 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Neo-Gothic Reliquary Masterpiece with Notary
Neo-Gothic Reliquary Masterpiece with Notary

Neo-Gothic Reliquary Masterpiece with Notary

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H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 9.85 in

Neo-Gothic Reliquary Masterpiece with Notary

Located in Carrocera, Spain

Reliquary of the 18th century Neo-Gothic architecture with slender pointed Silhouette representing slender cathedral facade topped by angular and rich golden cornice. Five balanced h...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Gothic Revival Secretaires

French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s
French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

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H 47.25 in W 60.24 in D 28.75 in

French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very rare and beautiful piece. French walnut notary cabinet from the 1920s. Used to be a writing furniture.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s
20th Century French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

20th Century French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

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H 47.25 in W 60.24 in D 28.75 in

20th Century French Walnut Notary Cabinet, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very rare and beautiful piece. French walnut notary cabinet from the 1920s. Used to be a writing furniture.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Notary Cabinet
French Notary Cabinet

French Notary Cabinet

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H 94 in W 78 in D 27.5 in

French Notary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful and rare piece came from a Parisian lawyer office to hold the confidential files. French oak cabinet with 24 removable cardboard drawers/boxes with brass latches (box...

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900
Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900

Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900 Large piece of professional furniture in oak, made up of 3 boxes closing with curtains.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Ebony and Cherry Notary Cabinet
Rare Ebony and Cherry Notary Cabinet

Rare Ebony and Cherry Notary Cabinet

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H 82 in W 52 in D 17 in

Rare Ebony and Cherry Notary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This one of a kind piece with the combination of the two woods creates a striking piece. The upper units with the 18 compartments (size: H: 4", W: 14", D: 10") in cherry can be conce...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's
Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's

Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Beautiful professional / notary / filing cabinet, in mahogany. Composed of 2 boxes closing with curtains.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian, Tuscany, Walnut 4-Door Notary's Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th century
Italian, Tuscany, Walnut 4-Door Notary's Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th century

Italian, Tuscany, Walnut 4-Door Notary's Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a cornice top above a conforming case with four doors each with separate glass windows, framed by shaped pilasters at front sides and center, the interior with shelving, raise...

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets
Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

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H 70.5 in W 22 in D 23 in

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall French Style Notary Cabinets which can be place apart to show pair or pull together and make one large cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets
Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

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H 70.5 in W 45 in D 23 in

Pair of French Notary Style Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of 1940s French notary cabinets embodies both versatility and timeless character.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Notary Filing Cabinet
Notary Filing Cabinet

Notary Filing Cabinet

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H 81 in W 66 in D 13 in

Notary Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Notary filing cabinet with 6"opening compartments with removable drawers by Stolzenberg.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Notary Filing Cabinet
Notary Filing Cabinet

Notary Filing Cabinet

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H 131 in W 80 in D 16 in

Notary Filing Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very Tall Cabinet with 85 flip down drawers. Wheeled library ladder.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1920's French Notary Filling Cabinet
1920's French Notary Filling Cabinet

1920's French Notary Filling Cabinet

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H 40 in W 48 in D 13.5 in

1920's French Notary Filling Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Notary filling Cabinet

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large English Oak Solicitors Notary Deeds Cabinet
Large English Oak Solicitors Notary Deeds Cabinet

Large English Oak Solicitors Notary Deeds Cabinet

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H 90.56 in W 66.54 in D 17.72 in

Large English Oak Solicitors Notary Deeds Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1920 Large English oak solicitors notary deeds filing cabinet 15 compartments with opening and sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century
Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

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H 85.44 in W 78.35 in D 17.33 in

Grand Notary Oak Filing Cabinet – Early 20th Century

Located in TOURCOING, FR

This impressive early 20th-century notary filing cabinet is crafted in solid oak and features an exceptionally large storage capacity typical of French legal and administrative offic...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Law and Notary Offices Vintage Column Bookcase in Wood
Law and Notary Offices Vintage Column Bookcase in Wood

Law and Notary Offices Vintage Column Bookcase in Wood

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H 109.85 in W 32.29 in D 11.82 in

Law and Notary Offices Vintage Column Bookcase in Wood

Located in Milano, IT

A classic wooden column bookcase designed for important offices dating back to the 19th century, made in Italy. The bookcase is designed as a column, in fact it has a very tall rect...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Boule 20 Cardboards Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Boule 20 Cardboards Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Boule 20 Cardboards Cabinet, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare, large and tall notary cardboard boxes cabinet, Napoleon III period around 1870, with rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes such as high and low drops, ingot molds, rosettes, key...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box
English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box

English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique Writing slope, Notary Desk or Travel Correspondence Box in oak, dating to the Edwardian period. Origin England, Circa 1910. The wood in the box is perfectly preserved showing...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy
Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy

Early 19th Century French Rustic Oak Notary or Drafting Desk from Burgundy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Simple construction, clean lines, and beautifully aged wood give this desk a wonderfully comfortable and warm feel. An excellent scale for narrow spaces while still having a great de...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains
Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains

Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains

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H 78.75 in W 49.22 in D 18.9 in

Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Vintage notary cabinet with curtains made of oak and cherrywood, fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Early 20th Oak French Notary Cabinet
Early 20th Oak French Notary Cabinet

Early 20th Oak French Notary Cabinet

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H 78.75 in W 49.41 in D 18.71 in

Early 20th Oak French Notary Cabinet

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Early 20th oak French notary cabinet 18 valves on the upper part of the cabinet. 2 oak shelves on the central part 1 interior shelf on the lower part of the cabinet.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930-1939
Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930-1939

Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930-1939

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Vintage notary cabinet with flaps, made of oak and cherrywood, fully restored. 18 flaps with their label holder and small hande.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Small Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930s
Small Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930s

Small Vintage Notary Cabinet with Flaps, France, circa 1930s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Small vintage notary cabinet with flaps, made of oak and cherrywood, fully restored. 10 flaps with their label holder and small hande.

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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Pine

"Small" Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains, France, circa 1930
"Small" Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains, France, circa 1930

"Small" Vintage Notary Cabinet with Curtains, France, circa 1930

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Vintage notary cabinet with curtains made of oak and cherrywood, fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Rustic Antique Blond Oak Bookcase with Glazed Doors
Rustic Antique Blond Oak Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Rustic Antique Blond Oak Bookcase with Glazed Doors

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H 86.23 in W 162.6 in D 19.69 in

Rustic Antique Blond Oak Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Wide Bookcase of 413 cm wide and only 229 cm high, high quality bleached Oak Wood, from a Notary Cabinet in the north Of France, made to order around 1900, with gla...

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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Notary Secretary
Notary Secretary

Notary Secretary

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H 57.5 in W 39 in D 15 in

Notary Secretary

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

This piece of furniture is probably from a notary office It is in burl walnut and Opens with 4 drawers

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Notary Secretary
Notary Secretary

Notary Secretary

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H 57.5 in W 39 in D 15 in

Notary Secretary

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

This piece of furniture is probably from a notary office It is in burl walnut and Opens with 4 drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

French Oak Notary Oak Clapet  File Cabinet, circa 1900
French Oak Notary Oak Clapet  File Cabinet, circa 1900

French Oak Notary Oak Clapet File Cabinet, circa 1900

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H 72.84 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in

French Oak Notary Oak Clapet File Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Roubaix, FR

French notary or lawyer solid oak and brass tag holder 12 clapet drawer file cabinet from France, all original, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Notary Desk
Napoleon III Notary Desk

Napoleon III Notary Desk

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H 79 in W 59 in D 33 in

Napoleon III Notary Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Late 19th century Napoleon III notary desk with hutch in original finish and hardware.

Category

Antique 1880s French Desks

Materials

Paint, Wood

French Oak Notary Luxurious Clapet Drawer and Doors File Cabinet, circa 1900
French Oak Notary Luxurious Clapet Drawer and Doors File Cabinet, circa 1900

French Oak Notary Luxurious Clapet Drawer and Doors File Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Roubaix, FR

Two parts French notary or lawyer solid oak and metal tag holder luxurious 20 Clapet drawer and four doors file cabinet from France, all original, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Iron

French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris
French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris

French Oak Notary Luxurious Multi-Drawer File Cabinet from E.Chouanrad, Paris

Located in Roubaix, FR

Two parts French notary or lawyer solid oak brass and metal incredible quality and luxurious drawer file cabinet.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s
French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s

French "Cartonnier" Leather File Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

The cartonnier is a notary filing cabinet with drawers made of cardboard.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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French Provincial Directoire Style Chateau Credenza

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Notary Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal notary cabinet for your home. A notary cabinet — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a notary cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A notary cabinet made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.

How Much is a Notary Cabinet?

A notary cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,896, while the lowest priced sells for $2,419 and the highest can go for as much as $17,809.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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