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Danish Modern Niels Vodder Tambour Door Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
the NV54 this Niels Vodder designed sideboard is in beautiful original condition. Beautiful book
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Frits Henningsen Solid Wood Cabinet with Tambour Door, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
made of luxurious book mirrored wood. It has seven narrow drawers with small knobs, and a tambour door
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Jorgen Clausen for Brande Møbelfabrik Chest-On Chest
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Jorgen Clausen
Located in Dorchester, MA
drawers with book-matched fronts. The upper case conceals five adjustable tray drawers behind tambour
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high secretaire as the large
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Møbelfabrik, Model 93, circa 1960, Denmark. The sideboard is handcrafted from book-matched old-growth rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Hans Wegner RY-25 Rosewood Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
that are capped in solid rosewood. This is the caviar of credenzas, the creme brulee of case pieces
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant success. It was produced in five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Brass Finial Gallery Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
scrolled acanthus floral candelabra, flanking oval book matched cabinet doors with fitted interior drawers
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Antique 1780s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Important Cerused Oak Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, with tambour doors on the lower credenza, sculpted handles (which slide to reveal a keyhole, no key is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak

Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
as a low book/display case. Both pieces are fully finished on the backs, allowing them to be floated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza server bar cabinet buffet chest) Retaining extensive
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
center panel holds an open shelf with adjustable shelf and a section with sliding tambour doors below
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Low Chest, c1960. A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Features Kristiansen’s t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at top. Two toned finish that appears to be rosewood and burled maple. Interior of des...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Wood

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Svensk Fur produced line of Göran Malmvall furniture is a nod to modernist design with traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design of these chairs relays an insight about the s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 14-Drawer Tall Dresser Wardrobe by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century Norwegian modern teak 14-drawer tall dresser Wardrobe by Westnofa. Great design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with do...
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Carl Malmsten Master Cabinet by Hjalmar Wikströms Möbelsnickare in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare master cabinet designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Hjalmar Wikström Möbelsnickare in Sweden.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the production lead time of around 18 m...
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Walnut

English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830. Upper shelf depth is 8", lower shelf depth is 12". Reference: 8125 Dimensions 87.5 inch...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

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Pine

English Painted Open Bookcase
English Painted Open Bookcase
H 88 in W 87.5 in D 15 in

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Midcentury Rosewood Arne Vodder Book Case with Tambour Doors by Sibast, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Malmo, SE
lower cabinet with sliding tambour doors and a book case upper part, all made out of rosewood. It is in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Sesame Bar Multi Functional Corner Cabinet Book Case Dry Bar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
becomes a book case with one shelf. The whole interior is closed off with beautiful tambour doors, that
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Plastic, Wood

Sesame Bar Multifunctional Hidden Dry Bar Book Case Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sliding tambour door corner cabinet that features a rotating book shelf with on the other
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

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Copper

George III Period Antique Sideboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Great quality bow fronted sideboard with book matched flame mahogany front panels, tambour sliding
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Antique 19th Century British George III Sideboards

George III Period Antique Sideboard
George III Period Antique Sideboard
H 36 in W 67 in D 30.5 in
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
stunning with a mass of drawers and compartments. One drawer still contains it's unused index book. The
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
H 50.79 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Steel tambour roll-front book case
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive steel cabinet with unusual tambour front. Rolls up and down easily. 16 compartments.
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

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Steel

Steel tambour roll-front book case
Steel tambour roll-front book case
H 88.5 in W 49.25 in D 12.5 in
French Faux Book Cabinet with Tambour Slide
Located in Milford, NH
Marble-top French book cabinet circa 1900-1910 with book bindings encased in glass in upper door
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Magazine Book Rack Sliding Tambour Doors Library
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large mid century modern oak magazine rack with sliding tambour door that moves north to south
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Tambour Fronted Long Single Book Shelf, Desk / Tabletop or Wall-Mounted
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale rare single bookshelf with tambour roller doors and original key
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

Danish Book Case by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
High quality dovetail construction teak tambour door two piece bookcase. Lower cabinet has three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Antique Flamed Mahogany Tambour Door Empire Commode
Located in North York, ON
This is an exquisite tambour-door Empire styled commode made by William Berkey of WMA Berkey
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20th Century American Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Danish Solid Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted solid teak credenza featuring exposed dovetail joinery, book-matched grain, tambour
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Danish Solid Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Danish Solid Teak Tambour Door Credenza
H 29.25 in W 67 in D 17.75 in
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Tambour Scandinavian Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany tambour Scandinavian sideboard circa 1960. Good quality Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini Italy Rosewood Tambour Chest Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tambour desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Contains a tempered piece of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

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Metal

Vintage Danish Teak 14 Drawer Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
archive, dresser or book case. Very good build quality, built to last. Makers mark on lower front. Good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Miami, FL
Lovig; made in Denmark, circa 1971. The sideboard features two large tambour doors allowing unobstructed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Late 19th century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Late 19th Century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet, having tambour doors that hide two shelves.
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Late 19th century Danish mahogany book cabinet with tambour doors that hide two shelves.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany

Swedish Mid-20th Century Elm Tambour Front Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shelf for book or ornament display.   On each end is an aalto inspired tambour door, which rolls back to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Mobler Rosewood Tambour Credenza Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark circa 1961. Features a book-matched
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Mid-20th Century Danish Adam Style Credenzas

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Rosewood

Svend Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Danish Rosewood Credenza with Tambour Doors
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Southampton, NJ
tamboured doors with book matched grain move smoothly and freely and open to reveal four green-felt lined
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior compartments, a set of tambour doors with carved recessed handles. Both doors glide open smoothly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Doors w/ Display Top Designed by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, this superb mid-century sideboard / credenza, is an iconic piece, finished in beautiful, book-matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

A Mid-Century Modern Danish Desk/Side Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautifully crafted Danish Modern cylindrical cabinet with a tambour door. The top opens to reveal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Cherry

PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON IMPORTANT CABINET
Located in New York, NY
Four-door cabinet with center tambour door opening to bank of drawers. Two pair of doors open to
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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

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Nickel, Iron

PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON IMPORTANT CABINET
PAUL DUPRÉ-LAFON IMPORTANT CABINET
H 39.5 in W 128.75 in D 19.5 in
Teak bookcase by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming vintage case piece comprised of three lower drawers, pull out writing surface, a tambour
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant success. It was produced in five different versions, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
production Dec 9th 1964. Very versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in L 71.66 in
1960s Rosewood Sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Model 37
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s. Veneered rosewood case with Mahogany interior. Sliding tambour doors, interior consist of four
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Media Cabinet by Dyrlund, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Fulton, CA
A fine rosewood Scandinavian Modern credenza / media cabinet. Exceptional book-matched rosewood
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

English Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard
Located in Wilson, NC
This sideboard has a rear plateau cabinet with sliding tambour doors. The center panel, plateau
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Antique 1890s English Sideboards

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Brass

English Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard
English Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard
H 42.25 in W 60 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza by Svend Aage Larsen, circa 1960s
By Svend Aage Larsen
Located in San Antonio, TX
. Beautiful figural rosewood grain and book match tambour doors. Interior features include four dovetailed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Fitted Tall Dresser by Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in Fulton, CA
book-matched wood grain exudes fine craftsmanship, quality and design. Tambour doors open to a fitted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Bullet Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
top surface, series of three drawers with craved pulls, right side tambour door cabinet with hidden
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Bullet Desk
Kai Kristiansen Teak Bullet Desk
H 29 in W 50 in D 27.5 in
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Walnut Sideboard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oakland, CA
of walnut, features a book-matched tambour door front, which opens to reveal a series of adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Midcentury Secretaire Cabinet by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Chesham, GB
from the 1950s. Featuring, from the top down: 4 book shelves, stationary/storage area comprising
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Double Sided Credenza / Sideboard Cabinet with Book Matched Rosewood Veneer. Tambour Doors
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Vintage Mid Century Record Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Marcos, CA
interior compartments, a set of tambour doors with carved recessed handles. Both doors glide open smoothly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Beautiful Danish Sideboard by H. Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen, 1960s
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Renens, CH
Sideboard with tambour doors in exotic hardwood by Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen. Beautiful
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Directoire Lady's Secretary or "Bonheur-du-Jour" with Marquetry, France
Located in Miami, FL
various contrasting woods. This "bonheur-du-jour" ("daytime delight") features a book-clad, tambour
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

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Mahogany

Original French Art Deco Buffet side piece with built in sconces
Located in Oakland, CA
: French in origin, spectacular European book matched walnut, wonderful faceted column shape which
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Vintage 1930s French Sideboards

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Metal

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bar with Mirrored Interior
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood cabinet with locking book-matched tambour doors with brass pulls. A light
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Arne Vodder Danish Modern Tambour Door Stereo or Media Cabinet for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
Teak wood Scandinavian Modern stereo or media cabinet. The unit consists of two beautiful book
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and designed Brazilian rosewood credenza / sideboard with wonderful book
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Milo Baughman Low Profile Tambour-Door Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior compartments, a set of tambour doors with carved recessed handles. Both doors glide open smoothly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Walnut

Rosewood Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
rosewood frame has book-matched tambour doors that open with minimal pulls. Inside adjustable shelves — one
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern mahogany chest by John Widdicomb with tambour doors and solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
production May 28th 1968. Very versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good quality 19th century English campaign, or lap desk. Made of elm wood with book matched
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Elm

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Teak Sideboard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oakland, CA
crafted of teak with a book-matched tambour door front, which opens to reveal a series of adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Teak Sideboard
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Teak Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.75 in
Danish Teak Sideboard and Bar by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgarrd-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. Distributed by John Stuart-purchased from original owner. The sideboard has tambour doors and drawers on one
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Directoire Lady's Secretary or "Bonheur-du-Jour" with Marquetry, France
Located in Miami, FL
various contrasting woods. This "bonheur-du-jour" ("daytime delight") features a book-clad, tambour
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

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Mahogany

Directoire Lady's Secretary or "Bonheur-du-Jour" with Marquetry, France
Located in Miami, FL
various contrasting woods. This "bonheur-du-jour" ("daytime delight") features a book-clad, tambour
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

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Mahogany

Jorgen Clausen for Brande Møbelfabrik Teak Highboy and Pair of Nightstands
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Jorgen Clausen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are capped by brass ferrules and holds a case of eight side-by-side drawers with book-matched fronts
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Roll-Top Tambour Desk by Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the "Action
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Faarup Mobelfabrik Danish Rosewood Tambour Sideboard Credenza
Located in Baltimore, MD
Farrup Mobelfabrik Danish tambour sideboard with book-matched rosewood.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Sideboards

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Rosewood

Important Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
By John Aitken 1
Located in New York, NY
, book cases, bedsteads, tea tables, card ditto, dining ditto etc.” (Federal Gazette, June 9, 1790
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Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires

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Rosewood, Mahogany

A 1950's Rosewood tambour sideboard by Arne Vodder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
furniture manufacturer Sibast. The tambour doors are made from exquisitely book-matched rosewood veneers and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Credenzas

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Rosewood

Red Lion Streamline Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
and is finished on all sides. Book case on the front is concealed with tambour doors.
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Wood

French Writing Desk With Marquetry Inlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
FRENCH WRITING DESK WITH MARQUETRY LINE INLAY, TAMBOUR CENTER, FAUX BOOK SIDE CABINETS AND LEATHER
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Bronze

French Writing Desk With Marquetry Inlay
French Writing Desk With Marquetry Inlay
H 39.5 in W 41.5 in D 24 in
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Tambour Book Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tambour book case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tambour book case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a tambour book case — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tambour book case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tambour book case has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brande Møbelfabrik, Bruno Hansen and Jorgen Clausen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tambour Book Case?

A tambour book case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,950, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $39,995.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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