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Jig Saw Puzzle Shelf in the Style of Nicola L
Jig Saw Puzzle Shelf in the Style of Nicola L

Jig Saw Puzzle Shelf in the Style of Nicola L

By Nicola L.

Located in New York, NY

Groovy cut-out laminate wood two-tier shelf, after Nicole L. This example shows some cosmetic wear including a white paint spot on the back bottom shelf, and one formed drip protrusi...

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Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s

Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hägersten, SE

Very rare sideboard model Ry-26 designed by Hans J. Wegner with unusual triangular shaped puzzel piece legs. Made in Denmark by Ry-Møbler during the 1950s. The cabinet is made from t...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Ray Cabinet in Gloss White Lacquer and Ebony Inlay by Newell Design Studio
Ray Cabinet in Gloss White Lacquer and Ebony Inlay by Newell Design Studio

Ray Cabinet in Gloss White Lacquer and Ebony Inlay by Newell Design Studio

By Newell Design Studio

Located in Orange, CA

The linear, geometric puzzle wraps itself around the cabinet and its two hinged doors, providing a dramatic piece that will compliment the design sensibilities of either the West Coa...

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2010s American Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Parchment "Puzzle" Cabinet
Parchment "Puzzle" Cabinet

Parchment "Puzzle" Cabinet

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H 34 in W 72 in D 21 in

Parchment "Puzzle" Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful parchment cabinet. Glass shelves inside.(Limited edition)

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper, Resin

Puzzle Design Tall Chest
Puzzle Design Tall Chest

Puzzle Design Tall Chest

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H 64 in W 36 in D 19 in

Puzzle Design Tall Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Puzzle design tall chest in a bone laquer fininsh.

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Scala Luxury Puzzle Chest in Goatskin
Scala Luxury Puzzle Chest in Goatskin

Scala Luxury Puzzle Chest in Goatskin

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H 33.5 in W 48 in D 17 in

Scala Luxury Puzzle Chest in Goatskin

By Scala Luxury

Located in Dallas, TX

Scala Luxury goatskin puzzle chest. This puzzle chest is manteled with goatskin and has a low sheen hand polished lacquer finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Goatskin

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

It is larger than most cabinets of similar design and boasts more marquetry than would often be found on large pieces, as this was normally reserved for small puzzle boxes or table t...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880
Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880

Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine antique Japanese Meiji period marquetry (Yosegi Zaiku) cabinet/etagere cabinet (Shadona), circa 1880. The cabinet of unusually large Size; as many of these cabinets are ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Cracked Ice Lattice Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Cracked Ice Lattice Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Cracked Ice Lattice Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

The lattice has been brilliantly assembled piece by piece with mortise and tenon joinery, executed with puzzle-like precision. The cabinet's clean lines balance the irregular lattice...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND
STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

The stand has be made recently as these where table top cabinets so did not have Stands. As you can see by the photos this cabinet also splits in to half.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Circular Puzzle Shelf Unit in Lucite
Vintage Circular Puzzle Shelf Unit in Lucite

Vintage Circular Puzzle Shelf Unit in Lucite

Located in San Diego, CA

1970s vintage Lucite shelf unit. A truly unique piece with crossed "puzzle" shelves and supports in clear, 1/2" thick, Lucite with rounded edges. Very contemporary piece and would ma...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Lucite

1970s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminum Credenza by George Ciancimino
1970s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminum Credenza by George Ciancimino

1970s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminum Credenza by George Ciancimino

By Jens Risom, George Ciancimino

Located in Lafayette, IN

Credenza features a sleek, Minimalist design, four center drawers, flanked by two single-door cabinets and unique puzzle-shaped aluminum legs. Would work great as an office credenza ...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Ebony Asian Buffet Credenza with Square Corner Carved Front
Antique Ebony Asian Buffet Credenza with Square Corner Carved Front

Antique Ebony Asian Buffet Credenza with Square Corner Carved Front

Located in Topeka, KS

The Asian Style in décor has always been around on the fringes of interior design with several surges forward including the Victorian Era, The Art Deco Era, and the Hollywood Regency...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hobnail Puzzle Safe
18th Century Hobnail Puzzle Safe

18th Century Hobnail Puzzle Safe

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H 52.5 in W 37.5 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Hobnail Puzzle Safe

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional 18th century Italian hobnail puzzle safe with an elaborate three key locking mechanism and two interior shelves and three drawers.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Puzzled Wardrobe by Rougier, 1980s
Puzzled Wardrobe by Rougier, 1980s

Puzzled Wardrobe by Rougier, 1980s

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H 74.25 in W 38.75 in D 21 in

Puzzled Wardrobe by Rougier, 1980s

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This wardrobe isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a visual journey through the daring aesthetics of Roger Rougier. It challenges conventional storage with its puzzle-like exterior,...

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Puzzled Lowboy Dresser by Rougier, 1980s
Puzzled Lowboy Dresser by Rougier, 1980s

Puzzled Lowboy Dresser by Rougier, 1980s

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H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18.5 in

Puzzled Lowboy Dresser by Rougier, 1980s

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Step into the glamour of the '80s with this Roger Rougier masterpiece – a glossy cream lacquer wonder with more style than a decade of hair bands. It's like the design equivalent of ...

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Rubber, Wood, Lacquer

Swiss Carved Miniature Cabinet. C 1880
Swiss Carved Miniature Cabinet. C 1880

Swiss Carved Miniature Cabinet. C 1880

Located in New York, NY

Miniature cabinet having a “puzzle” lock. Executed in walnut and boxwood all intricately carved with foliate patterns and surmounted by a recumbent lion.

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Antique 19th Century Boxes

Mid-Century Modern Puzzle Sideboard in Rosewood with Parchment Handles
Mid-Century Modern Puzzle Sideboard in Rosewood with Parchment Handles

Mid-Century Modern Puzzle Sideboard in Rosewood with Parchment Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The piece features a puzzle design with different sized drawers and cabinets.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Parchment Paper

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Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler
Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler

Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler

$12,000

H 31 in W 78.75 in D 19.5 in

Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design teak credenza model RY-26 for RY Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to detail made with a teak case and oak interior. In very good original c...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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Puzzle Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the puzzle cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each puzzle cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage puzzle cabinet now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a puzzle cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right puzzle cabinet, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Benoît Convers, Paul Evans and Ian Cochran each produced at least one beautiful puzzle cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Puzzle Cabinet?

A puzzle cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1,850 and the highest can go for as much as $122,002.

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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