Retro Locker Cabinet
Locker cabinet by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Locker cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort. Constructed in pine with
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1970s French Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Vintage Metal Locker Cabinet 6 Lockers Fixed Shelves Latching Door on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage metal locker features a tall, slim design with 6 compartments. The exterior shows a
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
$2,195
H 69.75 in W 22 in D 16.25 in
Six Foot School Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall 6.5 foot locker unit taken from Brooklyn public school. Six storage cubes make for a great
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Black Three Door Locker
Located in Chesham, GB
Unusual industrial, vintage metal locker with three mesh doors.
Restored, finished and sealed
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Pair of Two Tall Industrial Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall industrial metal foot lockers, each featuring five spacious compartments for ample
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Late 20th Century Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and pretty metal locker with rivets from the 50s. In riveted metal and with sliding doors. The
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1950s European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
$756 Sale Price / item
51% Off
H 74.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Aquatic Center/ Swim Club Mesh Cage Lockers (Two Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
WE have TWO (2) ALL vintage aquatic swim club locker stands which can be perfectly re-purposed for
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1950s French Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
$5,200 / item
H 69 in W 40 in D 14 in
Locker Rectangular Cobalt Blue Glass Italy Design 1960 Mirror Art Bathroom Veca
By VECA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Veca locker rectangular cobalt blue glass and steel Italy design 1960 mirror art for bathroom
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Crystal, Steel
$1,005 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.6 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This industrial and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,903
H 45 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
Recent Sales
Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful 1970's storage unit with twelve individual bins/drawers. This unit can be used in a variety of settings; ideal in a bedroom, kitchen, nursery, etc. The top has been altered...
Category
1970s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Midcentury, Green Metal Industrial French Cabinet, Locker, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
This 4 door locker is one of those typical lockers that were used in factories and in other
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1950s French Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
This wonderful file cabinet has been customized in Mag Haus workshop with a stripped, polished, raw
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1970s German Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
By Mauser Werke
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
This wonderful file cabinet has been customized in Mag Haus workshop with a stripped, polished, raw
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1970s German Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Two-Door Metal Locker Room Cabinet Industrial Scandinavian
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gray Industrial locker. This vintage locker was used by workers in a factory in Sweden.
Today it
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1950s Swedish Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Vintage Double Locker from Seel, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
This midcentury double locker holds a shelf and a rail with hooks on the inside.
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1960s Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Custom Basket Locker Shelf Unit
Located in Alhambra, CA
Massive vintage basket locker unit with lower shelves. Refinished vintage baskets with custom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century American Bowling Alley Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century American bowling alley metal lockers, eight available.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
20th Century Steel Locker Painted Gray
Located in Loosdrecht, NL
Gray Industrial locker. This vintage locker originates from Easts Europe and was used by workers in
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1950s European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Swim/Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit. We have more available
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1950s American Schoolhouse Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Column Locker Unit Refinished in Yellow and White
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 2-tier x 4 column locker unit newly refinished in two-tone mellow yellow (YL 01) and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Storage Unit of 21 Swim Locker Wire Baskets on Wheeled Steel Rack
Located in Madison, WI
Storage unit containing 21 steel wire baskets on a black-painted steel rack, 2 units available. Rolls around smoothly on pivoting rubber wheels. Use in the bathroom for towels, toile...
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1970s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
that the cabinet was used in a Belgian coal mine. The cabinet features 42 lockers which all come with
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1950s Belgian Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Kelly Green Locker Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very tall functional metal industrial locker cabinet in a striking kelly green with cream colored
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1970s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
1960s Distressed Industrial Locker Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Three door 1960s locker room cabinet with distressed finish.
Measure: Height 78 3/4"
Width 37 1/4
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
1960s Industrial Distressed Locker Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 door 1960's locker room cabinet with distressed finish.
Please note we have 2 of these, you are
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Small wooden locker file cabinet
Located in Nivelles, BE
Small wooden locker cabinet which used to be used to classify files, or customer directories.
Can
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Oak
Vintage Industrial Locker, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Heavy industrial locker cabinet with three doors.
Beautifully worn with working locks and smooth
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1960s French Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Locker
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of industrial charm to your space with this vintage metal locker cabinet. With its
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1950s Industrial School Gym Locker Cupboard Plywood Pine Lockhart Ltd
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful quality vintage school locker / gym locker cabinet.
Made from a solid pine frame and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Pine, Plywood
H 64.57 in W 30.52 in D 13.78 in
Stripped Metal Two Cabinet Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This locker has been stripped down to bare metal and lacquered, giving a brushed industrial look
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1950s American Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Industrial Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage locker unit in a bare metal style finish. Set on large metal casters, four long lockers and
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1960s Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Brunswick Bowling Locker
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Skokie, IL
A vintage Brunswick bowling locker with a great industrial look. The original paint has been
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Sarreid Brass Covered Locker
Located in Astoria, NY
Brass Sarreid Cabinet made in Spain in the 1970s. Vintage two door and one drawer cabinet or locker
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1970s Spanish Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gym Locker Cage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Locker Cage in Industrial grey-green. 2 hooks per Locker and 2 Compartments per Locker
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1950s Dutch Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Antique Bowling Alley Lockers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Original set of wood bowling alley lockers, functional lockers with piano hinges on all doors and a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Locker Cabinet
Impressive British Colonial Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
These impressive British Colonial lockers are from Rangoon, Burma and is made from teak wood. The
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Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Teak
Large Factory Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial style metal locker unit with nine compartments. Each locker has vents and coat hangers
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1960s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Vintage Iron Locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage iron locker from the 1950s. With on the inside an iron bar to hang your clothes.
Category
1950s Hungarian Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Iron
Tall Industrial Factory Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored metal locker unit with removable shelving. Great factory style with a bare metal look
Category
1960s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in Germany around 1950 and has five compartments to store all your belongings
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1950s German Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Iron
Industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
Category
1950s French Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Iron
Gym Locker Storage Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully useful gym basket and locker unit. Great for storage and organizing. Good for many
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1950s American Retro Locker Cabinet
Rustic Green Patinated Wooden Locker
Located in High Point, NC
A single door wooden cabinet from Czechia circa 1950. This rustic storage locker clasps closed on
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1950s Czech Rustic Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Metal free standing single locker
By J. Lyons & Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Simple standing metal locker in original finish. Solid working locking handle.
This was always a
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1950s Canadian Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Industrial green locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings
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1950s French Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Iron
Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal locker with a lockable storage area inside.
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1950s French Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Industrial Green Metal Gymnasium Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of classic, industrial, green metal, school, gymnasium lockers feature an interior top shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Pair of Industrial Panelled Lockers
Located in Chesham, GB
A matching pair of particularly old and unusual vintage, steel, two door lockers, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
A British Colonial Teakwood Numbered Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome gym locker was crafted from Teak in 1930, reflecting the British preference for
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Teak
vintage dressing table locker 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dressing table locker 60s Sweden
period 60's
designs unknown Sweden
conditions good
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1960s Swedish Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Oak
Industrial Brushed Steel Brunswick Bowling Locker
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, industrial, brushed steel, bowling locker by Brunswick features five compartments with
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1950s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Industrial Metal Double Tier Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome industrial eight door locker unit, perfect for storage. Unit has been striped, sanded and
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1950s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Large Mid-Century School House Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three lockers freshly stripped to bare metal for a modern Industrial look. Tall storage
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1950s American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte black
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte
Category
1950s French Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Antique Locker Set in Original Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Locker Set in Original Painted Finish
Circa 1950
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1950s Retro Locker Cabinet
Vintage Dressing Table Locker Teak 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dressing table locker teak 60s Sweden
period 60's
designs unknown Sweden
conditions
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1960s Swedish Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Glass, Oak, Teak
1950s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers – Pair
1950’s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers – Pair. Amazing
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1950s Unknown Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
vintage bookcase locker teak 60s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcase locker teak 60s Danish
period 60's
designs unknown Denmark
conditions
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1960s Danish Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Teak
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Mint Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint Green
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint
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1950s French Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Vintage Audio Furniture Locker Bang & Olufsen MC30
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage audio furniture locker Bang & Olufsen MC30
Period 70s
Designs Jacob Jensen Bang
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1970s Danish Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial brushed steel locker from former Czechoslovakia.
Brushed and cleaned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Derk Jan De Vries Samara Locker storage Unit, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Derk Jan De Vries Samara Locker Storage Unit for Maisa , 1970s. This sleek and functional vintage
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1970s Italian Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Single Stack Industrial Gym Locker Cubby Style Vintage Distressed Painted
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun single stack industrial gym locker in cubby style with six cubbies. It is in solid condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steel Metal Industrial 6 Section Gym Locker Warehouse Factory Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage steel metal industrial 6 section locker warehouse factory storage. Item features 3 locker
Category
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Steel
H 66 in W 24 in L 66 in
English Wooden School Lockers, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English wooden school lockers, circa 1950s.
- Price is per unit (2 available)
- Solid beech top
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1950s English Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Hallowell 6-Tier Metal Tall Beige Narrow Deep Storage Gym School Locker
By Hallowell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hallowell 6-tier metal 78" tall beige narrow deep storage gym school locker. Item features 6 tiers
Category
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Retro Locker Cabinet
Materials
Metal
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Wood
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Retro Locker Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro locker cabinet you’re looking for. A retro locker cabinet — often made from metal, steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a retro locker cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro locker cabinet, those designed in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Brunswick Co., Guy Rey-Millet and Jean Prouvé each produced at least one beautiful retro locker cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Locker Cabinet?
A retro locker cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,354, while the lowest priced sells for $688 and the highest can go for as much as $11,871.
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.
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