Tanker Cabinet
Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tanker Office Cabinet. Originally designed for durability and efficiency, this iconic piece is a perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Modern Black & Chrome Metal Tanker Credenza by Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Modern black enameled steel tanker Credenza with chromed legs and Walnut Laminate Top. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original Mid-century modern steel bookcase is stylish and functional, perfectly sized for vinyl records. Its vibrant enamel green metal construction adds a pop of color to any r...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Enamel, Steel
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Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Desk by Art Metal NY
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Heavy steel gauge made in the US, the 4 feet are exterior and new formica top with his protection. Restored completely polished and clear coated beautiful piece.THE FIRST METAL FURNI...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel Tanker Office Bookcase, Refinished in Purple
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This midcentury tanker bookcase is an uncommon, petit size, ideal for home offices or smaller
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Florence Green
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high Florence green. This adjustable 3-shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Tall Tanker Bookcase, Custom Refinished in Safety Orange
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high Safety Orange (OG26). This minimal, unit
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Tanker Style Bookcase in Blue ‘BL05’, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder-coated in high gloss blue (BL05). This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s. This beauty
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase Custom Refinished in Midnight Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss "Midnight Blue" (BL20). This minimal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Industrial Steel Desk, Invincible Brand, Tanker, Midcentury; 5 desks available
Located in Madison, WI
profile in black, white and chrome, elevates the concept of a tanker desk to a remarkably sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Steel Tanker Home-Office Bookcase in Gloss White, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This midcentury tanker bookcase is an uncommon, petit size, ideal for home offices or smaller
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 36 in D 12 in
Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished in Lime Green, Custom Order
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss lime green. This minimal unit with six
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s All Steel Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1960s All Steel tanker bookcase freshly powder coated in a color of your choosing. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fabrications.
Original McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcases freshly powder coated in a color of your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel File Cabinet Refinished with Pressed Handles, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker style steel file cabinet with unusual pressed handles and label holders on drawers. We
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Pearl and Army Green
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Refinished in two-tone Army Green frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker filing cabinet refinished in custom colors. Pictured here in "Natural Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tanker Steel Metal Grey Industrial Office Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage tanker steel metal grey industrial office credenza cabinet sideboard. Item features heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Allsteel Inc Tanker Desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Authentic Mid-Century Modern tanker desk, French, circa 1940 in original green Steelcase. Maker's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk top with multiple compartments. Brass hardware highlights the masculine striped meta...
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk top with multiple compartments. Brass hardware highlights the masculine striped meta...
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Steel single pedestal tanker desk refinished in gloss white powder coat finish.
Metallic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair.
We have multiple sets, perfect for stocking an office.
Desk sits on a double pede...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1940s Large and Heavy Well Made Industrial Military Green Steel Tanker Desk
Located in London, GB
1940s steel tanker desk in its original military olive green with a black rubberised desk top. The
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in L 30.32 in
Mid-century Four Drawer Steel Tanker Desk by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1950s powder-coated steel case tanker desk with four drawers by the General Fireproofing Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Steel
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-19th century very good Anglo-Indian carved wood mahogany tanker partners desk. This antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 28 in
60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley
Located in Pasadena, CA
60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley. The casters are made from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Dry Bars
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
1960s McDowell Craig Steel Tanker Office Cabinet Refinished in Forest Green
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This old-school steel office cabinet by McDowell Craig has been completely transformed! We gave it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Another classic steelcase desk. Single tanker style. This is the petit one. Deco Styling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Steel
Classic Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss navy blue. This minimal, unit with 6
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, this timeless steel desk offers lots of style and a small footprint. This beaute features smart red formica top and perforated metal crotch guard
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Steel
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Tanker Desk in Orange
Located in Madison, WI
Tanker desks were one of the hottest things going (and the heaviest) in Mid-Century office decor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fantastic two-tier tanker bookcase by McDowell Craig, circa 1960s. An uncommon, petit version of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Classic Steel Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare model vintage steel desk with sled legs, this steel double bank desk is polished and sealed with an auto grade clear coat. Top is formica and buyer can choose desired color, Pl...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, 1960s
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Columbia brand single pedestal desk newly refinished in "electric" blue powder coat. File drawer, utility drawer and pencil drawer. Brushed aluminum hardware. Great fo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Steelcase Tanker Desk, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic steelcase brand double pedestal desk newly refinished in gloss white powder coat with natural steel drawers.
Dimensions: 30" D x 60" W x 29.5" H.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1920s Typewriter Tanker Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
1920s single pedestal specialty tanker desk constructed to store a typewriter. This is a great
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks
Rare Early 1930's Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Designed with lines meant to mimic a wooden desk, this piece only shows up once in a blue moon. I recall from the last time I had one of these (about 10 years ago), that they were ma...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Leather
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza with walnut top inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Vintage McDowell Craig Tanker Desk, Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker refinished in white. Features: Many utility drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s all Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished in Two-Tone
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the Classic three-shelf all steel vintage tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss black with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Industrial Tanker Desk Steel Mid Century Vintage Retro Wow!
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel Mid-Century Grey, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century twin pedestal steel tanker desk, circa
Category
20th Century Desks
Industrial Tanker Desk Twin Pedestal Steel, Mid-Century Vintage Silver
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 'Statement Piece' vintage Industrial Mid-Century fully refurbished twin pedestal tanker
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
Mode-Maker Tanker Desk by Raymond Loewy for General Fireproofing Co.
By Raymond Loewy, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare double pedestal Mode Maker, the iconic tanker desk designed by Raymond Loewy for General
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rare McDowell Craig 1960s Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Tangerine, Ready to Ship
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Uncommon McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcase refinished in a powder-coated pop of Tangerine (OG 05
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 43.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
1960s Steel Office Cabinet by Tab Products
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker office cabinet by Tab Products Co., San Francisco. This heavy-duty, versatile piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Polished Steel Library Table by All Steel
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
coated. The finishes are the same for the tanker desks and file cabinets from our inventory. You can
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Midcentury Industrial Tanker Desk
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1950's desk manufactured by McDowell & Craig Company in California. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Tanker Desk made by Steelcase in the USA. Lots of storage space .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
1950s Walnut Wood Tanker Desk
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1950s walnut wood tanker desk by Imperial Furniture. The desk has three drawers on one side
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Steelcase Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Vintage Tanker Desk Refinished in Acid Wash Patina
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker with a twist. Refinished in a unique acid wash
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables
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Mid-Century Ebonized Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern black sideboard with lucite hardware. Cabinet and drawer storage with tapered legs.
Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Mid Century Vintage Magnavox Record Changer Stereo Console
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Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage walnut Magnavox mid-century record changer stereo console with speakers, AM-FM radio, storage area and turntable with single or multi record play ability.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Boho Chic Sculpted Wicker Extendable Etagere/Bookcase - 2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Chic Sculpted Wicker Extendable Etagere featuring modular design with vibrant green woven detailing, perfect for eclectic or coastal-inspired spaces.
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Bookcases
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Bertu Modern Credenza, Iris Black Modern Credenza, Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
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Florence Knoll Designed Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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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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