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Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor Door Cabinet by Greta Grossman
Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor Door Cabinet by Greta Grossman

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor Door Cabinet by Greta Grossman

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor door cabinet by Greta Grossman, nice original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D' Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D' Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard

Fine Quality Tambor Door Breche D' Alep Marble Walnut Directoire Sideboard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French Directoire sideboard showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of late 18th to early 19th-century design. Constructed from rich walnut, the piece fea...

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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (B)
Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (B)

Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (B)

By Dyrlund

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well-crafted teak wood credenza with double tambor sliding doors and nice long pulls. Having two small drawers with felt lined bottoms and five storage areas and three adjustable s...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Fine French Breche D' Alep Marble Top Faux Tambor Doors Directoire Sideboard
Fine French Breche D' Alep Marble Top Faux Tambor Doors Directoire Sideboard

Fine French Breche D' Alep Marble Top Faux Tambor Doors Directoire Sideboard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French Directoire style sideboard is a superb example of craftsmanship and elegance, distinguished by its stunning Breche d’Alep marble top and refined architectural form. ...

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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

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Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Gentlemans Chest Highboy
Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Gentlemans Chest Highboy

Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Gentlemans Chest Highboy

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Gorgeous birch wood sculptural design featuring tambor door cabinet on top and 5 drawers below, atop 4 long dowel legs.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern Tambor Door Credenza
Scandinavian Modern Tambor Door Credenza

Scandinavian Modern Tambor Door Credenza

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H 31.75 in W 59 in D 19 in

Scandinavian Modern Tambor Door Credenza

Located in Oakland, CA

Teak credenza featuring tambor sliding doors with exqusite book-matched pattern match across front. Adjustable shelves on right, and series of four narrow drawers on left.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Tambor Door Credenza Cabinets by Ico Parisi
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Tambor Door Credenza Cabinets by Ico Parisi

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Tambor Door Credenza Cabinets by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Tambor Door Credenza Cabinets by Ico Parisi. These mid-century modern style credenzas with unique tambor doors are sure to make a statement in any h...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Teak Tambor Door Credenza / Sever by H.P. Hansen Denmark
Teak Tambor Door Credenza / Sever by H.P. Hansen Denmark

Teak Tambor Door Credenza / Sever by H.P. Hansen Denmark

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well crafted teak credenza / server with double sliding tambor doors that roll back and are hidden inside having adjustable shelves, storage and four slim pull out drawers.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Solid Cherry Kindel Belvedere Dresser Tall Chest with Tambor Doors
Solid Cherry Kindel Belvedere Dresser Tall Chest with Tambor Doors

Solid Cherry Kindel Belvedere Dresser Tall Chest with Tambor Doors

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Good condition. Classic French design. One of America's best makers. Good condition. Measures 50 tall x 40 wide x 19 inches deep.

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Bernhard Pedersen Danish Teak Tambor Door Apartment Sized Sideboard Circa 1960s
Bernhard Pedersen Danish Teak Tambor Door Apartment Sized Sideboard Circa 1960s

Bernhard Pedersen Danish Teak Tambor Door Apartment Sized Sideboard Circa 1960s

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Peabody, MA

A 1960s Danish teak two door tambour credenza with a finished back by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture Company Tambor Door Gentleman's Dresser Tall Chest Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture Company Tambor Door Gentleman's Dresser Tall Chest Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture Company Tambor Door Gentleman's Dresser Tall Chest Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Baker Furniture Company tambour door gentleman’s dresser tall chest, circa 1960s, exemplifies the timeless quality and craftsmanship for which Baker is renowned. Constructed fro...

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Vintage 1960s American Directoire Dressers

Materials

Brass

Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (A)
Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (A)

Teak Tambor Door Credenza by Dyrlund in the style of Johannes Andersen (A)

By Dyrlund

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well-crafted teak wood credenza with double tambor sliding doors and nice long pulls. Having three small drawers with dovetail joinery to each facing corner and felt lined bottoms ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Teak Tambor Door Credenza in the style of J . Andersen / Niels Moller Denmark
Teak Tambor Door Credenza in the style of J . Andersen / Niels Moller Denmark

Teak Tambor Door Credenza in the style of J . Andersen / Niels Moller Denmark

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted teak wood credenza / server fashioned by the early cabinetmakers in Denmark . Nice soft rolled edges , double tambor doors and sculptural pulls to the fronts of t...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Mid Century Modern Tambor Door Chest, , made by Heywood Wakefield
Mid Century Modern Tambor Door Chest, , made by Heywood Wakefield

Mid Century Modern Tambor Door Chest, , made by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Handsome Tambor Door Chest, Solid Birch.. Quality construction.Modernist brass and enamel pulls,,Slightly curved and beveled top,, Very unusual design,Produced for only one year in l...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Modern Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Tambor Door Teak Credenza / Sideboard
Modern Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Tambor Door Teak Credenza / Sideboard

Modern Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Tambor Door Teak Credenza / Sideboard

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous teak credenza or sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture with tambor doors. The two doors open to reveal various shelving options and two drawers. Perfect for any mod...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Studio Craft Walnut Sideboard and China Cabinet
Studio Craft Walnut Sideboard and China Cabinet

Studio Craft Walnut Sideboard and China Cabinet

Located in San Mateo, CA

There are three drawers above a cabinet with tambor doors. The china cabinet has adjustable shelves in an open half and glass shelves behind a glass door.

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Hans Wegner raised cabinrt with tambor doors
Hans Wegner raised cabinrt with tambor doors

Hans Wegner raised cabinrt with tambor doors

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H 52.75 in W 71 in D 19.5 in

Hans Wegner raised cabinrt with tambor doors

Located in New York, NY

rare and beautiful cabinet by Hans Wegner. Open storage with adjustable shelves and drawers.Teak exterior with combed oak interior. Beautiful condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Harvey Probber tambor door cabinet
Harvey Probber tambor door cabinet

Harvey Probber tambor door cabinet

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H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in

Harvey Probber tambor door cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Probber 2 door sliding tambor door cabinet. One single adjustable interior shelf.

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20th Century American Cabinets

19thc French Cabinet With Tambor Doors & Inset Marble Top
19thc French Cabinet With Tambor Doors & Inset Marble Top

19thc French Cabinet With Tambor Doors & Inset Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

19thC FRENCH CABINET WITH TAMBOR DOORS & INSET MARBLE TOP An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We have a very large inventory on our website To visit go to www.parcmonceau.com

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Kofod Larsen Rosewood Credenza with Tambor Doors
Kofod Larsen Rosewood Credenza with Tambor Doors

Kofod Larsen Rosewood Credenza with Tambor Doors

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H 31.5 in W 90.75 in D 19 in

Kofod Larsen Rosewood Credenza with Tambor Doors

Located in New York, NY

Ib Kofod Larsen 1960's rosewood credenza with tambor doors.

Category

Danish Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner rosewood tambor door credenza-1967
Hans Wegner rosewood tambor door credenza-1967

Hans Wegner rosewood tambor door credenza-1967

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H 31.5 in W 79 in D 19.5 in

Hans Wegner rosewood tambor door credenza-1967

Located in New York, NY

Hans Wegner rosewood sideboard on stainless steel legs, with finely detailed tambor doors which conceal 4 drawers and 4 adjustable shelves-1967

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20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

William Watting rosewood credenza with tambor doors
William Watting rosewood credenza with tambor doors

William Watting rosewood credenza with tambor doors

Located in New York, NY

William Watting rosewood credenza with beautifully detailed tambor doors and brass hardware-1950's. Watting is an American Architect who produced furniture in Denmark in the 1950's.

Category

20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Tambor Door Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt
Tambor Door Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt

Tambor Door Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt

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H 31.75 in W 53 in D 19 in

Tambor Door Teak Credenza by Peter Hvidt

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Papaikou, HI

Just a beautiful piece of furniture! In excellent condition. This asymmetric cabinet is constructed entirely of solid teak, proudly exposed with detailed finger joints on both the to...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder teak, tambor door credenza-1950's
Arne Vodder teak, tambor door credenza-1950's

Arne Vodder teak, tambor door credenza-1950's

Located in New York, NY

Arne Vodder teak, tambor door credenza-1950's. Beautiful tambor doors with simple teak barrel shaped handles. Base is solid teak with brass stretchers which join front leg with dow...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Kofed Larsen teak credenza sideboard with tambor doors
Kofed Larsen teak credenza sideboard with tambor doors

Kofed Larsen teak credenza sideboard with tambor doors

Located in New York, NY

Teak credenza with tambor doors. Excellent original condition.

Category

20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Dyrlund Dresser Credenza of Rosewood from Denmark with Tambor Doors, circa 1970
Dyrlund Dresser Credenza of Rosewood from Denmark with Tambor Doors, circa 1970

Dyrlund Dresser Credenza of Rosewood from Denmark with Tambor Doors, circa 1970

By Drylund

Located in Madison, WI

Dyrlund dresser credenza of rosewood from Denmark with tambor doors, circa 1970. Deep storage capacity. See companion dresser in our listings for his/her bedroom set.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Edward Wormley " Mr. Cabinets"
Pair of Edward Wormley " Mr. Cabinets"

Pair of Edward Wormley " Mr. Cabinets"

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H 36 in W 48 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Edward Wormley " Mr. Cabinets"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Wormley "Mr. Cabinets" with Black Lacquer Finish. 2 Tambor Doors on a serpentine cabinet conceal 7 Drawers on the right and 4 on the left.

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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Georgian Gentleman's Dressing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Georgian Gentleman's Dressing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Georgian Gentleman's Dressing Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

The dressing commode has two drawers above a tambor cabinet door and two drawers below giving the chest prefect balance.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Burled Walnut Comodini
Burled Walnut Comodini

Burled Walnut Comodini

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H 33 in W 16 in D 14 in

Burled Walnut Comodini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Small top drawer with tambor and door cabinet underneath.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands

Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstand

Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstand

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H 21 in W 31.5 in D 16 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern style nightstand is made of teakwood finished in a rich walnut color stain. The Tambor cabinet doors open to reveal three compartments inside.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Teak, Lacquer

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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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