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Antique Brass Cashier Bank Teller or Post Office Cage Window
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful antique cashier bank teller or post office cage window. Made in
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Vintage 1920s Mexican Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 70 x W 130 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform
Past Medium Office Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Post Modern White Stucco Sculpted Etagere
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Post Modern White Stucco Sculpted Etagere. Featuring a curved white stucco
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Stucco, Paint

Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
By Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
Post-Modern Italian Shelve System Orezero
H 90.56 in W 108.27 in D 15.16 in
Post modern industrial freestanding shelving unit, Italy 1970s
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries, Tomado
Located in ECHT, NL
Modular metal shelving unit. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Is has three sections. Made in the style of Pilastro, Artimeta and Tomado. The shelves can be placed on different heights. By...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Curved Bookcase Etagere
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably postmodern, this Curved Bookcase Étagère is a striking statement piece for any contemporary interior. Crafted with a dynamic silhouette, the asymme...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rhomboid Post-Modern Marcello Morandini "Corner" Shelves, Rosenthal, Pair
By Rosenthal, Marcello Morandini
Located in Miami, FL
Rhomboid Post-Modern Marcello Morandini "Corner" Shelves, Pair Offered for sale is a tall
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash, Lacquer

Post modern minimalist wall shelves , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Minimalst cabinet in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post modern minimalist wall shelves , 1980s
Post modern minimalist wall shelves , 1980s
H 67.72 in W 59.26 in D 13.98 in
A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
A radical shelving system or bookcase, Post-Modern, Constructivist, Memphis, Bauhaus, geometric
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Italian post modern modular curved edges black and white wooden bookcase, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern modular curved edges black and white wooden bookcase, 1980s Modular bookcase in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
By Memphis Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Italian Post Modern Travertine, Wood and Polished Stainless Steel Bookcase
Located in Weesp, NL
pinnacle of stylishness, and by that point, with Pop and post-modern interiors, the phrases "Bel Design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
By Stone International
Located in London, GB
An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and clear tempered glass. This piece has been made in late 1980s early 1990s by Stone I...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
By Usm Haller
Located in Santa Fe, NM
USM Haller Cabinet 1980's. An original! Set up for Hi Fi use maintaining 4 shelves that could
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
USM Haller Hi Fi Cabinet, Black
H 53.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very dark black coloring makes it usable in a great variety of spaces and styles. It co...
Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
office space, with plenty of surface for multiple computers, paperwork, files, desk lamps etc. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X
Category

20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Ceramic Shelf in the shape of a half Greek Ionic capital, Italy 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a shelf capable of recalling the ancient glories of Greek art in an informal dimension such as that of your apartment. The "studio 65" among the major exponents of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic

Oren Zoldan "Monolith" Multifunctional Display and Storage Cabinet Prototype
Located in Chicago, IL
Oren Zoldan "Monolith" Multifunctional Display and Storage Cabinet Prototype This striking cabinet
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20th Century American Post-Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian post modern geometric wood modular bookcase with diagonal lines, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern geometric wood modular bookcase with diagonal lines, 1990s Modular wooden
Category

1990s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
By Phoenix
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26 sections and 114 boxes to fill! Retailed by the Phoenix Gallery of St. Martins Lane, Char...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

English 1870s Mahogany Three-Tiered Trolley with Turned Side Posts and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany three-tiered trolley from the late 19th century, with turned side posts and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

English 1850s Rosewood Three-Tiered Trolley with Carved Side Posts and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
with carved edges on four sides secured within four elegant side posts. The posts are topped with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bookcase Cabinet Donau, Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Marco Zanini
Located in Zagreb, HR
A rare Memphis design bookcase cabinet from the "Donau" series designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Marc Newson “Riga” Desk for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
. Compact yet striking, it’s ideally sized for a home office, creative studio, or stylish corner workspace
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Bookcase by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Antwerp, BE
post-modern aesthetics with refined Italian craftsmanship. The piece features a dynamic interplay of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica, Wood

Rectangular Naturally Patinated Steel Contemporary Writing Desk by Dennis Kaiser
Located in Geneve, CH
Rectangular Patinated Steel Contemporary Forever Writing Desk by Dennis Kaiser Dimensions: D 50 x W 110 x H 77 cm. Materials: Steel. Handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy. Customization is ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
accent piece in an office, or perhaps displayed in a museum. Excellent condition with no cracks or breaks.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Guard Red
H 75 in W 24 in D 12 in
'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
. This post-modernist sensation is from a un-limited edition and is individually numbered with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
By William Mulas
Located in Geneve, CH
Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 35 x W 135 x H 230 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Entirely made of aluminum with a gold finish, the Dany Bookcase is a novel and luxurio...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
H 90.56 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
New Collection: Contemporary Arcadia Bookstore production by Vintage Domus
Located in Milano, IT
Collection. This bookcase, which can also serve as a cabinet for storing objects, has been designed to be
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The clean and open layout of the cabinet allows to display objects in several ways. The center piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 161 cm Materials: Solid Roman Travertine structure. Boookshelf in solid Roman Travertine. About: Somaschini is a new-born ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine

Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini
Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini
H 63.39 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Architectural Grid-Structured Higboard or Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Highboard or bookcase, walnut, Italy, 1980s Exceptional bookcase made in Italy that perfectly balances architectural elegance with a natural approach. The design is defined by a gra...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Postmodern Double Column Bookcase Oak, Natural Finish, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
for a home library, office, or living room. Measurements: Height: 72" / 182.9 cm Width: 47.25" / 120
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab Dimensions: W 322 x D 40 x H 206 cm Materials: FRAME: Metal. Amura Lab: In their gaze, they carry the strong and poignant beauty of Southern Italy...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab
Metal Eresia Bookcase by Amura Lab
H 81.11 in W 126.78 in D 15.75 in
Benchary Solid European Ash Mid-Height Bookcase by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Benchary Solid European Ash Mid-Height Bookcase by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 40 x W 140 x H 90 cm. Materials: Solid European ash timber wood. All pieces are handmade and under orde...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Reading Horse by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
metre campus where we turn abstract concepts into tangible objects. Our team in our office in Helsinki
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plywood

Reading Horse by Made by Choice
Reading Horse by Made by Choice
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 13 in
Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
By Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s
H 26.78 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
Enetri Shelving System by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 1990's
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"guide", an example of 80's post-modern design, simple very sleek and extremely functional. Can be used
Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Oasi Console by WM Metal Design
By William Mulas
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasi Console by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 127 x H 140 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Oasi is a stunning aluminum sideboard with a design as decisive as its linear silhouette. ...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Oasi Console by WM Metal Design
Oasi Console by WM Metal Design
H 55.12 in W 50.01 in D 18.9 in
1980s Gilbert Rohde Style Green Italian Oval Marble Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bensalem, PA
Exquisite desk in the manner of Gilbert Rohde features an amazing green Italian oval marble top which sits on 2 bronze half moon pedestals also has a small storage drawer
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Marble

Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ Dimensions: D 47.5 x W 221 x H 180 cm. Materials: Ash wood. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel i...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ
Raw Bookshelves by DAaZ
H 70.87 in W 87.01 in D 18.71 in
Self Bookshelf by R&E Bouroullec, Vitra 2005
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Designed as a tribute to Charlotte Perriand by Ronan & Erwan BOUROULLEC, this Self model bookcase was designed in the 2000s and is no longer produced today. Entirely dismountable, w...
Category

Early 2000s French Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Self Bookshelf by R&E Bouroullec, Vitra 2005
Self Bookshelf by R&E Bouroullec, Vitra 2005
H 50.79 in W 70.87 in D 15.36 in
Mac Gee Library, Philippe Starck, Baleri, 1980
By Baleri Italia, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mac Gee bookcase, design by Philippe Starck for Baleri, Italy, 1980. An icon of postmodern design, the Mac Gee bookcase is made entirely of bent metal, with a lightweight but solid s...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mac Gee Library, Philippe Starck, Baleri, 1980
Mac Gee Library, Philippe Starck, Baleri, 1980
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern Steel Shelving
Located in London, GB
1980s corten steel shelving unit featuring a striking lattice grid structure. With an estimated weight of 85–90 kg. A bold, architectural piece with industrial character.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Steel Shelving
Postmodern Steel Shelving
H 55.91 in W 126.38 in D 12.6 in
Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 170 cm. Materials: Aluminum. The product is handmade. Any variation in color or detailing results fro...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio
Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Bona Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Bona Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 73,5 x W 144 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, N...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Bona Large Desk by Pastform
Bona Large Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 28.94 in
Cop Brown Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Cop Brown Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 45 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Ru...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Cop Brown Medium Desk by Pastform
Cop Brown Medium Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
David Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
David Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 61,5 x W 140 x H 78 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, Nobel,...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

David Desk by Pastform
David Desk by Pastform
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 24.22 in
Aries Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Aries Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 65 x W 150 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Whiskey, Rum, N...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Aries Medium Desk by Pastform
Aries Medium Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
1960 Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 50 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes and combinations: Edel/Schwarz, Rum...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Large Desk by Pastform
Large Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Saban Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Saban Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 60 x W 144 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy,...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Saban Large Desk by Pastform
Saban Large Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 23.63 in
Gemini Large Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Gemini Large Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 55 x W 140 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Gemini Large Desk by Pastform
Gemini Large Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
Gemini Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Gemini Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 55 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brand...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Gemini Medium Desk by Pastform
Gemini Medium Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Classy Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Classy Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 65 x W 160 x H 75 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brand...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Classy Medium Desk by Pastform
Classy Medium Desk by Pastform
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform Dimensions: D 55 x W 120 x H 76 cm. Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Brandy, ...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
Bar Medium Desk by Pastform
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Basel, BS
Exquisite and very rare Pop Up Desk by Gianfranco Frattini in Italy for Bernini. Label present, and all drawer pulls are stamped with the logo. When you pull the leather desk top fo...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Post Office Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal post office cabinet for your home. A post office cabinet — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. Find 98 options for an antique or vintage post office cabinet now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a post office cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A post office cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one post office cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group and Alessandro Zambelli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Post Office Cabinet?

Prices for a post office cabinet start at $350 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $4,500.

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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