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Oak Antique Multi Drawer Cabinets

Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.
Unusual  Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet  by Premier Cabinet Co.

Unusual Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet by Premier Cabinet Co.

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Most Unusual Quarter sawn Oak Art Nouveau Dental /multi-drawer Cabinet / Apothecary by Premier

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Multi-Drawer File c. Early 20th Century
Antique Oak Multi-Drawer File c. Early 20th Century

Antique Oak Multi-Drawer File c. Early 20th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

A handsome antique oak 10-drawer file cabinet dating to the early 20th century, offering both

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Apothecary by WC Heller
Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Apothecary by WC Heller

Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Apothecary by WC Heller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet by WC Heller.. Amazing patina

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Tin

Antique Dutch Cupboard ~ Vaisselier in Stripped Oak
Antique Dutch Cupboard ~ Vaisselier in Stripped Oak

Antique Dutch Cupboard ~ Vaisselier in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Dutch cupboard ~ Vaisselier in stripped oak is a charming ode to traditional craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

$8,700

H 79 in W 47.75 in D 22.75 in

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece with paneled doors, crown and three large

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80

$11,850

H 86.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80

Located in Round Top, TX

lower base cabinet. All scratches, multiple cracks, dings, and age related separation (especially drawer

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table
Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

$9,350

H 39.5 in W 68 in D 30.5 in

Antique Double Flat File Drafting Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

Multi-function drafting cabinet combining a slanted, height-adjustable work surface with an

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra

Located in Brooklyn, NY

protections are made of steel with antique nickel finish. Each drawer is numbered to ensure a perfect order

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'

By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

corner protections are made of steel with antique nickel finish. Each drawer is numbered to ensure a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'

By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

corner protections are made of steel with antique nickel finish. Each drawer is numbered to ensure a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers

Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

to the latter part of the 18th century. The frame is English oak which has been finished with the

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Jonathan Charles Morningside Chest of Drawers
Jonathan Charles Morningside Chest of Drawers

Jonathan Charles Morningside Chest of Drawers

$6,000 / item

H 30 in W 75 in D 32 in

Jonathan Charles Morningside Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

patterns with a fresh, artisanal aesthetic. Neoclassical-style frame with tapered legs and a multi-drawer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Oak, Paint

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Multi-Drawer Cabinet
Multi-Drawer Cabinet

Multi-Drawer Cabinet

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H 53.5 in W 78 in D 29 in

Multi-Drawer Cabinet

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique double sided multi-drawer cabinet Overall dimensions: 29" x 78" x 53 1/2" high Internal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak 57-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920s
Antique Oak 57-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920s

Antique Oak 57-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920s

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H 60.5 in W 42.25 in L 60.5 in

Antique Oak 57-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare antique oak multi-drawer cabinet Stamped "Property of the Board of Education Grand Rapids

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

54-Drawer Oak Arts & Crafts Movement Small Parts Cabinet
54-Drawer Oak Arts & Crafts Movement Small Parts Cabinet

54-Drawer Oak Arts & Crafts Movement Small Parts Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

An antique oak multi-drawer cabinet, likely from the 1920s. This piece features striking wood

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century English Oak & Brass Fitted Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930
20th Century English Oak & Brass Fitted Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930

20th Century English Oak & Brass Fitted Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English oak, multi-drawer, brass fitted and hand painted cabinet drawers

Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

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H 91.25 in W 50.25 in D 22.5 in

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers
1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

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H 38.6 in W 50.6 in D 22.8 in

1860s French Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

The beautiful grain and subtle, clouded tone of the oak wood give this antique chest of drawers a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sideboard Buffet by Karges Furniture
Vintage Louis XVI Style Sideboard Buffet by Karges Furniture

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sideboard Buffet by Karges Furniture

By Karges Furniture

Located in North York, ON

oak interior dovetail drawer construction. Finished by our master craftsmen in a multi-step finely

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Brass

Large Multi-Drawer Cabinet
Large Multi-Drawer Cabinet

Large Multi-Drawer Cabinet

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H 42.5 in W 96 in D 18.5 in

Large Multi-Drawer Cabinet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful Antique oak mill workers cabinet. Amazing functionality, unique in scale and possible

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Multi-Drawer Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Document Cabinet by M.Onmers Sons Co.
Multi-Drawer Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Document Cabinet by M.Onmers Sons Co.

Multi-Drawer Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Document Cabinet by M.Onmers Sons Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning turn of the century 30-drawer antique oak cabinet made by The M.Onmer's Sons Co

Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint
Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint

Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint

Located in Lisse, NL

Mint condition, antique Gothic cabinet. This practical size and beautifully hand carved tiger oak

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Spanish Oak Fitted Doctors Filing Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930
20th Century Spanish Oak Fitted Doctors Filing Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930

20th Century Spanish Oak Fitted Doctors Filing Cabinet Drawers, circa 1930

Located in Miami, FL

Antique 20th century Spanish oak, multi-drawer filing apotecary doctors cabinet drawers. Beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet
Antique Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet

Antique Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was crafted from solid oak and brass to last for

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet

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H 43 in W 74 in D 23 in

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV buffet is a splendid example of the superior quality and craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary

Located in Casteren, NL

made in the finest quality watered European oak. The secretary is elevated on bracket feet. It features

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak 40 Drawer Printers Flat File Cabinet
Antique Oak 40 Drawer Printers Flat File Cabinet

Antique Oak 40 Drawer Printers Flat File Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

a very handsome antique 1920's oak flat file or printers cabinet. Multi drawer design with 36 slim

Category

Vintage 1920s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

B275 Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Multi Drawer Stacking File Cabinet Vancouver Made
B275 Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Multi Drawer Stacking File Cabinet Vancouver Made

B275 Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Multi Drawer Stacking File Cabinet Vancouver Made

Located in Vancouver, BC

Canada, 1920. Quarter sawn oak. Original finish. Cabinet comes in three main sections plus top

Category

Vintage 1920s Canadian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Oak

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Sold|$233,170

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

$985 / item

H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in

Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Resin

19th Century French Cupboard with Dish Rack or Vaiselier in Oak
19th Century French Cupboard with Dish Rack or Vaiselier in Oak

19th Century French Cupboard with Dish Rack or Vaiselier in Oak

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely early 19th century country French buffet in oak with open dish rack above cabinet housing two drawers and two doors with interior shelves. With mortice and tenon pegged cons...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 33 in D 25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Arts & Crafts Stacking Map Cabinet with Multiple drawers. Beautifully constructed from solid Oak and with the original brass pulls with name tag hardware present. Dovetailed dra...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Sold|$6,889

H 87 in W 68 in D 23 in

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

$5,081

H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and charact...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard
Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made hand painted distressed Victorian kitchen cupboard with bookcase top, cupboard base and single cutlery drawer A beautiful ex...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard
English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

$7,661

H 84 in W 79 in D 22 in

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840. Internal top depth is 12.5". Reference: 7823 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) Wide 22 inch...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

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Pine

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting
Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting

$4,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 111.03 in W 46.46 in D 18.51 in

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting, Mahogany Framed glass& Mirrored Pediment, Reads: DISPENSING DEPARTMENT , With Gold Lettering behind the glass, with pair Carved scroll s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

18th/19th Century English/Welsh Oak Cupboard
18th/19th Century English/Welsh Oak Cupboard

18th/19th Century English/Welsh Oak Cupboard

$3,450

H 80 in W 47.5 in D 15.5 in

18th/19th Century English/Welsh Oak Cupboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Antique English Hutch with fine age patina, soft timeworn hand and fantastic traditional form. A nicely patinated oak cupboard with scalloped plate racks having three short drawe...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Country Gustavian Style Rustic Corner Cabinet
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Country Gustavian Style Rustic Corner Cabinet

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Country Gustavian Style Rustic Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique country corner cabinet in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is from around 1820 to 1840 and has a frame in solid pine. Made in two parts with an upper and low...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

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Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"
Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"

Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental Victorian general store / apothecary display cabinet. Made from mahogany with curved glass and a large weight driven door that extend through the top. Most recently used a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available

Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900

Located in Round Top, TX

Fun and function abound in this free standing pine apothecary with 64 drawers. This delightful apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955

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Vintage Pastel Paint Display Cabinet by Sennelier Paris, circa 1990
Vintage Pastel Paint Display Cabinet by Sennelier Paris, circa 1990

Vintage Pastel Paint Display Cabinet by Sennelier Paris, circa 1990

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Authentic wooden display cabinet from Sennelier Paris, circa 1990, showcasing an assortment of colorful pastel paints. With a charming patina reflecting its age and gentle signs of u...

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Wood

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Oak Antique Multi Drawer Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oak antique multi drawer cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique oak antique multi drawer cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using oak, wood and metal. Find 7 antique and vintage oak antique multi drawer cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oak antique multi drawer cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. modern and Georgian oak antique multi drawer cabinets are consistently popular styles. Dessie Studio and Jaime Tresserra each produced beautiful oak antique multi drawer cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Oak Antique Multi Drawer Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $2,980 on the low end and $39,417 highest priced.

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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