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Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors
Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors

Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shigeru Uchida floating aluminum wall cabinets with sliding doors. Pastoe, Netherlands. Four

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid Century Wall Hanging Cabinet with Sliding Mirrored Doors, circa 1950s
Danish Mid Century Wall Hanging Cabinet with Sliding Mirrored Doors, circa 1950s

Danish Mid Century Wall Hanging Cabinet with Sliding Mirrored Doors, circa 1950s

By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Rare Danish Mid-Century Modern wall hanging cabinet, with original sliding mirrored glass doors

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s
Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

By RS Associates Montreal

Located in Montréal, CA

modules with tinted sliding glass doors, one module with three drawers, and one module with double doors

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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Midcentury Oak French Utility School Wall Cupboard Bookcase Cabinet Sliding Door
Midcentury Oak French Utility School Wall Cupboard Bookcase Cabinet Sliding Door

Midcentury Oak French Utility School Wall Cupboard Bookcase Cabinet Sliding Door

Located in Dorking, Surrey

sliding doors, circa 1950s. Solid Oak frame (so extremely heavy), and pine back panels. A quality piece

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Other, Brass

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console
Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

Unavailable

H 18 in W 48 in D 14 in

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

By Modern Living Supplies

Located in New York, NY

Mn Originals wall mountable lacquered console shown with American Walnut sliding doors detailed

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Wall Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Wall Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Wall Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Unavailable

H 22.05 in W 47.25 in D 9.65 in

Wall Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Located in Savona, IT

compartments with sliding doors, internal shelves and wooden handles. Central open compartment. Good general

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console
Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

Unavailable

H 18 in W 48 in D 14 in

Wayne Wall Hung Sliding Door Console

By M | n Originals

Located in New York, NY

Mn Originals wall mountable lacquered console shown with American Walnut sliding doors detailed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Piana Wall Hang Shelf 1 Sliding Door
Piana Wall Hang Shelf 1 Sliding Door

Piana Wall Hang Shelf 1 Sliding Door

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 63 in D 9.85 in

Piana Wall Hang Shelf 1 Sliding Door

Located in Vandoma, PT

*Collection not sold in France, exclusive to Mobilier de France.* The Piana collection is one of Cacio's bestsellers, with Scandinavian inspiration, this line is available in severa...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Left Doors 1 Niche
Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Left Doors 1 Niche

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Left Doors 1 Niche

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Left Doors 1 Niche

Located in Vandoma, PT

and finishes. The perfect collection to fit any room. Slide is 100% produced in Portugal by Cácio

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Right Doors 1 Niche
Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Right Doors 1 Niche

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Right Doors 1 Niche

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Slide Wall Hang Showcase 2 Right Doors 1 Niche

Located in Vandoma, PT

and finishes. The perfect collection to fit any room. Slide is 100% produced in Portugal by Cácio

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Wall-Mounted Media Console in Patinated Bronze with Sliding Doors
Wall-Mounted Media Console in Patinated Bronze with Sliding Doors

Wall-Mounted Media Console in Patinated Bronze with Sliding Doors

By James Devlin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall-mounted console in bright satin patinated bronze finish. Stained walnut interior houses media

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Florence Knoll Wall Hanging Cabinet
Florence Knoll Wall Hanging Cabinet

Florence Knoll Wall Hanging Cabinet

Unavailable

H 17.75 in W 72 in D 15.25 in

Florence Knoll Wall Hanging Cabinet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Early Florence Knoll wall hanging cabinet with two sliding doors. (This is a wall hanging cabinet

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima, Wall Cabinet, Three Sliding Doors, Free Edge, Studio 1963
George Nakashima, Wall Cabinet, Three Sliding Doors, Free Edge, Studio 1963

George Nakashima, Wall Cabinet, Three Sliding Doors, Free Edge, Studio 1963

By George Nakashima

Located in High Point, NC

. Features sliding doors, interiors with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet presents the viewer with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid Century Cream and Black Wooden Wall Sliding Door Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Mid Century Cream and Black Wooden Wall Sliding Door Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Mid Century Cream and Black Wooden Wall Sliding Door Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern white cream and black wooden wall sliding door wall unit, 1960s Wooden

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

3 Bay Mid Century Modern Royal System Teak Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
3 Bay Mid Century Modern Royal System Teak Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

3 Bay Mid Century Modern Royal System Teak Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

row features a drop down cupboard with lock and key, a 4 drawer cabinet, and a 2 door sliding door

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Hanged Wall Unit with Brass Sliding Door and Glass Shelves, 1950s
Italian Hanged Wall Unit with Brass Sliding Door and Glass Shelves, 1950s

Italian Hanged Wall Unit with Brass Sliding Door and Glass Shelves, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Italian wall unit from the 1950s. Composed of a storage unit, also usable as a bar and two glass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modern Danish Teak Floating Wall Cabinet Sliding Doors
Modern Danish Teak Floating Wall Cabinet Sliding Doors

Modern Danish Teak Floating Wall Cabinet Sliding Doors

Located in Toledo, OH

Modern Danish oiled teak floating wall cabinet with two sliding doors and removable shelves. No

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Mid-20th Century European Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century George Nakashima Style Wall Mounted floating sliding door Credenza
Mid Century George Nakashima Style Wall Mounted floating sliding door Credenza

Mid Century George Nakashima Style Wall Mounted floating sliding door Credenza

By George Nakashima Studio

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

sliding doors. Beautiful black walnut wood with 2 interior sections. Great edition to any modern designed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit Shelves by Paul Cadovius, circa 1950s-1960s
Danish Mid Century Wall Unit Shelves by Paul Cadovius, circa 1950s-1960s

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit Shelves by Paul Cadovius, circa 1950s-1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in New York, NY

(2) Sliding door cabinets. The wall unit is structurally sound and sturdy, but does show signs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Dental Wall Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Dental Wall Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors

Dental Wall Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century dental cabinet for wall display has sliding glass doors and four frosted glass shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with two sliding doors
Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with two sliding doors

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with two sliding doors

Located in Hollywood, CA

60's for use with electronics / HI-FI. The large cabinet is extra deep and would be excellent for a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with four sliding doors
Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with four sliding doors

Claro Walnut wall mounted cabinet with four sliding doors

Located in Hollywood, CA

60's for use with electronics/HI-FI. The large cabinet is extra deep and would be excellent for a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Floating Studio Line wall shelf with jute covered sliding doors
Floating Studio Line wall shelf with jute covered sliding doors

Floating Studio Line wall shelf with jute covered sliding doors

Located in Maastricht, NL

Large floating Studio line wall shelf in solid teak. Four jute-covered sliding doors and inner

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak, Jute

Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International
Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

Florence Knoll Teak Wall Sideboard Bast Sliding Doors Knoll International

By Florence Knoll

Located in Hamburg, DE

-floating version, wall mounting, walnut veneer and bast sliding doors. Florence Knoll Bassett was an

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard with Sliding Doors by Horst Brüning, 1960s
Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard with Sliding Doors by Horst Brüning, 1960s

Long Wall-Mounted Sideboard with Sliding Doors by Horst Brüning, 1960s

By Erwin Behr, Horst Bruning

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Long Wall Mounted Sideboard with Aluminum Sliding Doors by Horst Brüning, 1960´s. Very good

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s
Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s

Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Gold colored aluminium display cabinet with sliding glass doors and round edges. It has built in

Category

Late 20th Century German Vitrines

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist 1960s Teak Wall Mounted Modular Sideboard with White Sliding Doors
Minimalist 1960s Teak Wall Mounted Modular Sideboard with White Sliding Doors

Minimalist 1960s Teak Wall Mounted Modular Sideboard with White Sliding Doors

By Finn Juhl, Florence Knoll, Dieter Waeckerlin

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

. 285 x 40 x 40 cm with white laminated sliding doors, black handles, two of them with a shelf inside

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Dyrlund in Teak with Sliding Glass Door, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Dyrlund in Teak with Sliding Glass Door, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Dyrlund in Teak with Sliding Glass Door, 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in Hamburg, DE

this hanging shelf or sideboard are the beautiful and timeless modern glass sliding door and the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Glass

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Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Cheetah Large Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Cheetah Large Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Cheetah Large Rug

Located in New York, NY

An accent-size Tibetan Rug depicting a large Cheetah from the early 20th Century Details rug no. j4643 size 4' x 6' (122 x 183 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Expressionist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection

Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford

Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford

By Peter Glassford

Located in San Antonio, TX

A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase

$7,485 / item

H 87 in W 59 in D 18 in

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable

Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable

By Redsoul

Located in Seattle, WA

The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...

Category

2010s American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,195 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mohair, Oak

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order

Located in Plymouth, GB

A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958

Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958

On Hold|$5,057

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958

By Bruno Munari

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Resin

Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5

Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5

By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five. Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, a paradigm of ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930
Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930

Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar, Glass

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Sliding Door Wall Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sliding door wall cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sliding door wall cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage sliding door wall cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sliding door wall cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sliding door wall cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sliding door wall cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Dyrlund, Erwin Behr and Horst Bruning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sliding Door Wall Cabinet?

A sliding door wall cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,368, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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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