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Oak Ice Box

Vintage Solid Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table with Brass Hardware
Vintage Solid Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table with Brass Hardware

Vintage Solid Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table with Brass Hardware

$542Sale Price|30% Off

H 24 in W 23 in D 17 in

Vintage Solid Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table with Brass Hardware

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage solid oak ice box storage side table with brass hardware. Very good condition. Original

Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840

$746Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840

Located in Regensburg, DE

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Germany, circa 1840 Beautiful, simple Biedermeier casket box from

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Solid Oak Icebox Made By Biltwell For Abraham & Strauss
Solid Oak Icebox Made By Biltwell For Abraham & Strauss

Solid Oak Icebox Made By Biltwell For Abraham & Strauss

$2,400

H 40.75 in W 33.75 in D 17.25 in

Solid Oak Icebox Made By Biltwell For Abraham & Strauss

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made early 20th Century solid Oak ice box manufactured by Biltwell and sold exclusively

Category

20th Century American Country Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

$1,925Sale Price|30% Off

H 52 in W 37.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Nightstand Cabinet Chest End Table
Vintage White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Nightstand Cabinet Chest End Table

Vintage White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Nightstand Cabinet Chest End Table

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Nightstand Cabinet Chest End Table. Very good condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1900s Belgian Wooden Ice Box
1900s Belgian Wooden Ice Box

1900s Belgian Wooden Ice Box

$4,595

H 46.5 in W 64 in D 22.8 in

1900s Belgian Wooden Ice Box

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden ice chestcreated in 1900s Belgium. This intriguing piece exudes a timeless air despite its

Category

20th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

CIRCA 1900'S LARGE NORTH AMERiCAN ALASKA MUSKEGON OAK LARDER ICE BOX COLLECTABLE
CIRCA 1900'S LARGE NORTH AMERiCAN ALASKA MUSKEGON OAK LARDER ICE BOX COLLECTABLE

CIRCA 1900'S LARGE NORTH AMERiCAN ALASKA MUSKEGON OAK LARDER ICE BOX COLLECTABLE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale This icebox, crafted in the 1880s by the Alaskan Refrigerator Company, which hails from Muskegon, Michigan. It features two original doors adorned...

Category

20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

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Vintage Cork Insulated Oak Ice Box Storage Cabinet by Kleen Kold
Vintage Cork Insulated Oak Ice Box Storage Cabinet by Kleen Kold

Vintage Cork Insulated Oak Ice Box Storage Cabinet by Kleen Kold

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Cork Insulated Oak Ice Box Storage Cabinet by Kleen Kold Classic American vintage, cork

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Oak Ice Box
Early 20th Century Oak Ice Box

Early 20th Century Oak Ice Box

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H 81 in W 58 in D 25 in

Early 20th Century Oak Ice Box

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s/1910s Antique wooden icebox with matching oak interior paneling. This was top of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Diminutive Three-Door Paneled Oak Ice Box, circa 1900
Antique Diminutive Three-Door Paneled Oak Ice Box, circa 1900

Antique Diminutive Three-Door Paneled Oak Ice Box, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique diminutive ice box offers paneled oak construction with three doors, circa 1900

Category

20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Oak

American Country Authentic Turn of the Century DeWitt Oak Ice Box Cabinet
American Country Authentic Turn of the Century DeWitt Oak Ice Box Cabinet

American Country Authentic Turn of the Century DeWitt Oak Ice Box Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An authentic beautifully restored turn of the century DeWitt Switzerland Co. ice box having brass

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Country Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Raised Panel Ice Box C1900
Antique Oak Raised Panel Ice Box C1900

Antique Oak Raised Panel Ice Box C1900

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H 49.5 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Oak Raised Panel Ice Box C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oak Raised Panel Ice Box C1900 Measures - 49 1/2" x 24 3/8" x 17 1/2" This antique oak ice

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Tin Lined Oak Lapland Ice Box with Cast Foliate Hardwar
Antique Carved Tin Lined Oak Lapland Ice Box with Cast Foliate Hardwar

Antique Carved Tin Lined Oak Lapland Ice Box with Cast Foliate Hardwar

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Lapland ice box by Ranney Refrigerator Co. offers paneled oak construction with carved

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin, Metal

Rare 19thc Tall Four Original Double Glass Door Ice Box On Feet
Rare 19thc Tall Four Original Double Glass Door Ice Box On Feet

Rare 19thc Tall Four Original Double Glass Door Ice Box On Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DOORS OF WHICH ARE ORIGINAL TO THE PIECE.THIS OAK ICE BOX HAS BEEN FULLY RESTORED AND REGLUED AND IS IN

Category

Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19THC  BRANTFORD OAK REFRIGERATOR W/ NEW  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
19THC  BRANTFORD OAK REFRIGERATOR W/ NEW  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

19THC BRANTFORD OAK REFRIGERATOR W/ NEW REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS CANADIAN OAK ICE BOX/REFRIGERATOR HAS ALL NEW REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND NEW WIRING READY FOR

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Late 19thc American Oak Wood Ice Box
Late 19thc American Oak Wood Ice Box

Late 19thc American Oak Wood Ice Box

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H 36 in W 27 in D 14 in

Late 19thc American Oak Wood Ice Box

Located in Bellport, NY

A handsome oakwood antique American ice box, great condition, perfect as a liquor cabinet.Three

Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest
Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest

Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest. Circa Early 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator
Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator. Circa Early 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Oak Wood Two Door Ice Box Freezer Fridge by Steinfeld Jewel
Antique 19th Century Oak Wood Two Door Ice Box Freezer Fridge by Steinfeld Jewel

Antique 19th Century Oak Wood Two Door Ice Box Freezer Fridge by Steinfeld Jewel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th century oakwood two-door ice box freezer by Steinfeld Jewel. Item features 2 swing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Ice Box Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Ice Box Cabinet

Early 20th Century French Ice Box Cabinet

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H 42.13 in W 34.85 in D 22.25 in

Early 20th Century French Ice Box Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

for use. Rectangular oak cabinet with moulded sides and a slightly protruding profiled top. Two

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Zinc

Antique Golden Oakwood Ice Box by Herrick Refrigerator Company
Antique Golden Oakwood Ice Box by Herrick Refrigerator Company

Antique Golden Oakwood Ice Box by Herrick Refrigerator Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique golden oakwood ice box by Herrick Refrigerator Company. Item features paneled sides

Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Ice Box Wine Cabinet by Ice Queen
Antique Oak Ice Box Wine Cabinet by Ice Queen

Antique Oak Ice Box Wine Cabinet by Ice Queen

Located in Pasadena, TX

Antique oak ice box wine cabinet by Ice Queen Unique and functional ice box converted for wine

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage White Clad Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table/  nightstands with Bra
Pair of Vintage White Clad Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table/  nightstands with Bra

Pair of Vintage White Clad Oak Ice Box Storage Side Table/ nightstands with Bra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage White Clad Oak Ice Box Single door Cabinet, great as nightstands or side tables

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Oak Curved Glass Counter-Top Ice Box General Store Display Case
Rare Antique Oak Curved Glass Counter-Top Ice Box General Store Display Case

Rare Antique Oak Curved Glass Counter-Top Ice Box General Store Display Case

Located in Lafayette, IN

, "bay window" display doors. This is the most ornate oak ice box we have ever come across! Could make a

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"
Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"

Frigidaire Oak Salesman Sample Wooden Refrigerator Ice Box Trinket Holder 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

antique wooden ice box, labeled at the top edge with the Frigidaire name. Doors on front are nonfunctional

Category

Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Antique Six-Door Kingston Oak Ice Box Cabinet by Lorillard, NY
Antique Six-Door Kingston Oak Ice Box Cabinet by Lorillard, NY

Antique Six-Door Kingston Oak Ice Box Cabinet by Lorillard, NY

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique six-doors Kingston oak ice box by Lorillard, NY. Original hardware. Great for storage.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique 3 Door Oak Ice Box Front Loader, America 1910, B2557
Antique 3 Door Oak Ice Box Front Loader, America 1910, B2557

Antique 3 Door Oak Ice Box Front Loader, America 1910, B2557

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique 3 door oak ice box front loader, America 1910, B2557 America 1910 Solid oak Moulded

Category

Vintage 1910s American Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s
Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s

Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s

Located in Madison, WI

Storage cabinet from porcelain ice box in good condition with some character marks of time and use

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s
Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s

Storage Cabinet, Home Bar on Wheels from White Porcelain Ice Box, circa 1920s

Located in Madison, WI

Storage cabinet from porcelain ice box in good condition with some character marks of time and use

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Oak Ice Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oak ice box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every oak ice box was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an oak ice box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak ice box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Oak Ice Box?

Prices for an oak ice box start at $567 and top out at $4,850 with the average selling for $1,200.

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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. 

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