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Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet
Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet

Modernist Doors by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, Mounted as Cabinet

By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

The doors have been recontextualized within a newly crafted okoumé wood case, designed in a sober and timeless language faithful to the modernist ethos of Perriand and Prouvé. Inside...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Jean Prouvé, Wardrobe "Cachan", 1955
Jean Prouvé, Wardrobe "Cachan", 1955

Jean Prouvé, Wardrobe "Cachan", 1955

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H 59.06 in W 83.86 in D 22.84 in

Jean Prouvé, Wardrobe "Cachan", 1955

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Paris, FR

Jean Prouvé, wardrobe "Cachan", 1955.

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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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French Cabinet in the Manner of Jean Prouvé
French Cabinet in the Manner of Jean Prouvé

French Cabinet in the Manner of Jean Prouvé

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H 72.25 in W 57.5 in D 24.75 in

French Cabinet in the Manner of Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French cabinet in the manner of Jean Prouvé.

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Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski Rack Locker, France, circa 1967
Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski Rack Locker, France, circa 1967

Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski Rack Locker, France, circa 1967

By Jean Prouvé, Guy Rey-Millet

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Jean Prouvé with Guy Rey-Millet, Ski rack locker, Refuge de la Vanoise, CAF, Les Arcs, France, circa 1967. Similar model: Atelier d'architecture en Montagne (AAM) par Jean Prouv...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Jean Prouvé Armoire, Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1945
Jean Prouvé Armoire, Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1945

Jean Prouvé Armoire, Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1945

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H 70.5 in W 78.5 in D 21.75 in

Jean Prouvé Armoire, Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1945

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Armoire has three adjustable shelves and interior hanging rack. This is the largest size armoire produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé.

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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Jean Prouve Armoire, France, 1945
Jean Prouve Armoire, France, 1945

Jean Prouve Armoire, France, 1945

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H 63 in W 59 in D 21.75 in

Jean Prouve Armoire, France, 1945

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

jean prouve's armoire in original condition. sliding doors reveal a hanging rack and 4 adjustable shelves.

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Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Jean Prouve Armoire
Jean Prouve Armoire

Jean Prouve Armoire

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H 62 in W 59 in D 21.5 in

Jean Prouve Armoire

Located in Queens, NY

Jean Prouve Amoire

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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren

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H 63 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren

By Willy Van Der Meeren, Jean Prouvé

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Industrial wardrobes designed By Willy Van Der Meeren. Black and white repainted metal sliding doors good working, with organic teak carved handles. Doors open to reveal one s...

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Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, France, 1950s Armoire
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, France, 1950s Armoire

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Wardrobe by Andre Sornay, France, 1950s Armoire

By Jean Prouvé, Andre Sornay, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Fantastic vintage cabinet, Andre Sornay, France 1950s, patina, signs of use, was restored a few years ago, solid teak handles, sliding doors, black and white black metal base, the la...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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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. 

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

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