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Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet
Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet

Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet

$5,626

H 77.96 in W 52.37 in D 22.05 in

Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish baroque cabinet in painted redwood made during the mid 1700s. The paint is from the mid

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Affiliated Craftsman of California Studio Craft Cabinet Shelf in Solid Redwood
Affiliated Craftsman of California Studio Craft Cabinet Shelf in Solid Redwood

Affiliated Craftsman of California Studio Craft Cabinet Shelf in Solid Redwood

$5,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 75.6 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in

Affiliated Craftsman of California Studio Craft Cabinet Shelf in Solid Redwood

By Affiliated Craftsmen

Located in Berlin, DE

That artist was apart of the group known as The Affiliated Craftsman of California. The group included ceramics, sculptors, wood crafts and painters. Artist included Bob Kenzie, Phil...

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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer
Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer

$3,271Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.65 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer

By Richard Charles

Located in Dereham, GB

Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer Commissioned by the previous owners Great

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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Organic Mid-Century Modern 1960s Live-Edge Redwood Wall Shelves
Organic Mid-Century Modern 1960s Live-Edge Redwood Wall Shelves

Organic Mid-Century Modern 1960s Live-Edge Redwood Wall Shelves

$3,995 / set

H 16.82 in W 12.69 in D 60.25 in

Organic Mid-Century Modern 1960s Live-Edge Redwood Wall Shelves

By George Nakashima

Located in Chattanooga, TN

began to merge with sculptural natural forms. Crafted from richly figured redwood slabs, each shelf

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Impressive Ralph Lauren Sideboard Console Slate Stone Door and Shelves Redwood
Impressive Ralph Lauren Sideboard Console Slate Stone Door and Shelves Redwood

Impressive Ralph Lauren Sideboard Console Slate Stone Door and Shelves Redwood

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this ex showroom stock Ralph Lauren RRP £14,000 light Rosewood sideboard buffer with solid polished slate stone door and shelves I have recently...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Slate

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Vintage Painted Redwood Cabinet
Vintage Painted Redwood Cabinet

Vintage Painted Redwood Cabinet

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H 59.06 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Painted Redwood Cabinet

Located in Loosdrecht, NL

This vintage cupboard or cabinet is made completely out of redwood and is painted in a vintage mint

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Vintage 1950s European Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Redwood Geometric Slat Bookcase, Circa 1970's
Redwood Geometric Slat Bookcase, Circa 1970's

Redwood Geometric Slat Bookcase, Circa 1970's

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H 77.5 in W 96 in D 19 in

Redwood Geometric Slat Bookcase, Circa 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An architectural wood shelf like no other. The scale is as impressive as the design. You will never see this one again.

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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Big Sur Burled Redwood Cabinet
Big Sur Burled Redwood Cabinet

Big Sur Burled Redwood Cabinet

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H 76.5 in W 35 in D 21.75 in

Big Sur Burled Redwood Cabinet

Located in Denton, TX

Massive redwood planks make this cabinet very impressive with original (glue chip glass) that has a

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20th Century American Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lovely Pugin Victorian Redwood Library Bookcase Cabinet Exquisite Walnut Inlay
Lovely Pugin Victorian Redwood Library Bookcase Cabinet Exquisite Walnut Inlay

Lovely Pugin Victorian Redwood Library Bookcase Cabinet Exquisite Walnut Inlay

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin, Rowlandson and Pugin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful early Victorian Redwood with Marquetry inlay

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood, Walnut

Ornate Redwood Hutch with Burl Accents
Ornate Redwood Hutch with Burl Accents

Ornate Redwood Hutch with Burl Accents

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H 80 in W 52 in D 25 in

Ornate Redwood Hutch with Burl Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

An ornamental and functional redwood hutch, handmade with fine craftsmanship. It has lovely grain

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Vintage 1930s American Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Wood

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving
California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

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H 50.5 in W 60 in D 11 in

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

By Paul McCobb, Luther Conover, Muriel Coleman

Located in San Diego, CA

treatment on the sides and solid redwood planks. All-original vintage condition. Redwood has a wonderful

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving
California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

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H 39.5 in W 68.5 in D 13.25 in

California Modern Iron and Redwood Shelving

By Paul McCobb, Luther Conover, Muriel Coleman

Located in San Diego, CA

treatment on the sides and solid redwood planks. All-original vintage condition. Redwood has a wonderful

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Chinese Redwood Antique Style Very Deep Sideboard Drawers Entertainment Stand
Chinese Redwood Antique Style Very Deep Sideboard Drawers Entertainment Stand

Chinese Redwood Antique Style Very Deep Sideboard Drawers Entertainment Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique style Chinese redwood bank of drawers

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Expertly Restored - Maurice Bailey Credenza w/ Redwood for Monteverdi-Young
Expertly Restored - Maurice Bailey Credenza w/ Redwood for Monteverdi-Young

Expertly Restored - Maurice Bailey Credenza w/ Redwood for Monteverdi-Young

By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Wardrobe Bi-Fold Doors Chest of Drawers
Solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Wardrobe Bi-Fold Doors Chest of Drawers

Solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Wardrobe Bi-Fold Doors Chest of Drawers

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street wardrobe

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20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

Ralph Lauren Penthouse Fluted Redwood Drinks Cabinet Cupboard
Ralph Lauren Penthouse Fluted Redwood Drinks Cabinet Cupboard

Ralph Lauren Penthouse Fluted Redwood Drinks Cabinet Cupboard

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fluted redwood bar cupboard which chrome fittings I have recently taken into stock around 12 brand new

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Regency Redwood Jade Green Marble Top Library Bookcase Cabinet Brass Inlaid
Regency Redwood Jade Green Marble Top Library Bookcase Cabinet Brass Inlaid

Regency Redwood Jade Green Marble Top Library Bookcase Cabinet Brass Inlaid

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marble top and brass inlaid into the Redwood timber A very rare and good looking dwarf bookcase

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Asian Chinoiserie Two-Sided Redwood China Cabinet
Asian Chinoiserie Two-Sided Redwood China Cabinet

Asian Chinoiserie Two-Sided Redwood China Cabinet

Located in Jacksonville, FL

side. Top and bottom cabinet doors reveal storage from either side. Three glass shelves in étagère

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Redwood Arts and Crafts Style Dresser
Redwood Arts and Crafts Style Dresser

Redwood Arts and Crafts Style Dresser

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H 41 in W 27.5 in D 14 in

Redwood Arts and Crafts Style Dresser

Located in Southampton, NY

Inlaid redwood arts and crafts style dresser with ball feet. A jewel.

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Vintage 1930s American Dressers

Unique rough cut redwood slat bookcase
Unique rough cut redwood slat bookcase

Unique rough cut redwood slat bookcase

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H 63.75 in W 96 in D 16 in

Unique rough cut redwood slat bookcase

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Unique bookcase hand constructed from rough cut redwood slats into an interesting and unique design.

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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

California Craft Redwood Desk 1970's
California Craft Redwood Desk 1970's

California Craft Redwood Desk 1970's

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H 31 in W 54 in D 44 in

California Craft Redwood Desk 1970's

Located in Fulton, CA

Here is a one-of-kind custom-made Craft / artisan redwood desk dated 1973. Whimsical design with

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Desks

1930s Rancho Carved Redwood Six-Drawer Dresser
1930s Rancho Carved Redwood Six-Drawer Dresser

1930s Rancho Carved Redwood Six-Drawer Dresser

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H 40.75 in W 30.25 in D 15 in

1930s Rancho Carved Redwood Six-Drawer Dresser

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rustic carved Monterey period redwood dresser, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Dressers

Muriel Coleman Redwood Iron Shelving Unit 1950's
Muriel Coleman Redwood Iron Shelving Unit 1950's

Muriel Coleman Redwood Iron Shelving Unit 1950's

By Muriel Coleman

Located in Berkeley, CA

Stunning iron and redwood shelving unit designed by Muriel Coleman. Thick cut redwood shelfs in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby Mounted on High Hairpin Legs
Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby Mounted on High Hairpin Legs

Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby Mounted on High Hairpin Legs

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Madison, WI

Midcentury redwood credenza from Skovy of Denmark with beautifully grained wood encompassing full

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mahogany and Redwood Chest of Drawers
Mahogany and Redwood Chest of Drawers

Mahogany and Redwood Chest of Drawers

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H 46 in W 38 in D 19 in

Mahogany and Redwood Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mahogany and redwood chest of drawers in the manner of Luther Connover. This is the smaller of two

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Redwood & i ron shelf by Peter Rooke-Ley for Modern Color
Redwood & i ron shelf by Peter Rooke-Ley for Modern Color

Redwood & i ron shelf by Peter Rooke-Ley for Modern Color

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Redwood & Iron Shelving Console by Peter Rooke-ley, part of the collection for Modern Color that

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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Japanese Redwood Chinoiserie China Cabinet
Japanese Redwood Chinoiserie China Cabinet

Japanese Redwood Chinoiserie China Cabinet

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Asian chinoiserie display cabinet features solid redwood construction and brass hardware. Lighted

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby of Denmark with 4 Storage Compartments
Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby of Denmark with 4 Storage Compartments

Midcentury Redwood Credenza from Skovby of Denmark with 4 Storage Compartments

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Madison, WI

Midcentury redwood credenza from Skovby of Denmark. Four sizable storage compartments. Left side

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base W209 x D79 x H80 cm.

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$15,000

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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Redwood Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the redwood cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every redwood cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a redwood cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A redwood cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one redwood cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ralph Lauren, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S and Affiliated Craftsmen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Redwood Cabinet?

The average selling price for a redwood cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,694, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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