Vintage Tomado Holland Pocket Wall Rack Colored Adriaan Dekker
By Tomado
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Tomado Holland modular wall rack, it concerns the smaller and rare pocket version with 3
Metal
$1,102
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s Metal frame in black, two
Metal
$587
H 3.54 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Postmodern Minimalist Toast or Letter Rack from Tomado Holland, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Toast or Letter Rack from Tomado Holland, 1970s, in Very Good conditions
Metal
$1,531
H 43.31 in W 38.78 in D 9.85 in
A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous free standing colourfull minimalist bookcase by dutch designer Adriaan Dekker in 1950
Metal
Tomado free standing Metal Colored racks 1960s Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Den Haag, NL
Metal free standing Shelving racks .Design by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado . 1960s Holland . So
Metal
$310Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in very good vintage condition. Measures: Height 50cm
Metal
Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tomado, Holland, circa 1960. The oval shape features a light gray metal structure with a typical
Metal
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Shelf
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro industrial shelf, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. Shelf
Metal
$1,194Sale Price|50% Off
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
sliding doors, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in very good vintage
Metal
$1,092Sale Price|50% Off
H 37.8 in W 68.51 in D 18.12 in
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk Light and Two Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
magazine rack designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in very good vintage
Metal
$2,211Sale Price|55% Off
H 61.03 in W 97.64 in D 25.99 in
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Wall Unit with Desk Cupboard, Cupboard and 5 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
and a cupboard with sliding doors, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, Holland. The wall unit is in
Metal
Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and
Teak
Tomado stool Jan van der Togt 1930s Holland
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful industrial stool, designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado in the 1930s (tabouret model
Steel
$1,250
H 67.25 in W 35.75 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Tomado Multi-Color Metal Bookshelf, Yellow Red Gray Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freestanding bookshelf manufactured by Dutch firm Tomado exemplifies the modular metal shelving
Metal, Enamel
$485
H 23.63 in W 51 in D 7 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and
Metal
$385
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall-mounted shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Tomado features vibrant orange and
Metal
$494
H 19.89 in Dm 12.6 in
1966, Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado / Pilastro, Zwanenburg, Holland, Stool in Black
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Designed in 1966 by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Zwanenburg – Holland. Tjerk Reijenga was the leading
Metal
$2,620
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
the extraordinary Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack. This remarkable Dutch design marvel, crafted in
Metal
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and iconic, this Industrial standing bookshelf was produced by the famed Dutch
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelves in Burnt Orange and Gold Enameled Metal
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tones, suspended on black enameled metal wire ladder risers. Tomado's iconic modular design showcases
Metal, Wire
$385
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving by Jan van der Togt, Yellow and Blue
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
structural clarity. Tomado shelving exemplifies postwar Dutch industrial design, where van der Togt
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 19.69 in
Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Teak Tomado Holland book shelves, with corner shelve. 1950 Bookshelves or wall system by Tomado
Metal
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 8.27 in
D. Dekker for Tomado Holland Rosewood Veneer Book Shelves or Wall Unit, 1950
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
D. Dekker for Tomado Holland rosewood veneer book shelves or wall unit Tomado book shelves with
Metal
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 9.85 in D 39.38 in
Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal. Some rust spots on the white shelves.
Metal
1950s Dutch Hanging Wall Shelf Unit by Tomado
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in London, GB
A unit from the Classic modular shelving system designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in the 1950s
Steel
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
‘Tomado made in Holland’ and this system looks as it was never used!
Metal
Vintage Tomado Holland Wall Rack Colored Adriaan Dekker
By Tomado
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Tomado Holland modular wall rack with 3 colored metal shelves, iconic design topper by
Metal
Sold
H 53.94 in W 79.53 in D 7.88 in
Rare Colored Modular Wall Unit by A. Dekker for Tomado, Holland, 1960s
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare colored metal wall unit by A. Dekker for Tomado, Holland, 1960s. Five original black shelves
Metal
Vintage Rack Tomado Holland Wall Rack Colored Adriaan Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Tomado Holland modular wall rack with 3 colored metal shelves, iconic design topper by
Metal
Pair of Bookcases by D. Dekker for Tomado Holland 1960
By Tomado
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of bookcases designed by D. Dekker for Tomado, Holland, 1960. This is a for a pair
Metal
Tomado Holland Book Shelving Rack Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Hitchin, England
Eye-catching Classic vintage Dutch Tomado shelves or book racks designed mid-1950s. Powder
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in L 31.5 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves or book racks - designed mid-1950s by
Steel
Sold
H 0.6 in W 25.4 in D 7.49 in
1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Please ask Casey Godrie Ibiza/Amsterdam for our competitive shipping quotes. Very colorful modular wall unit. Adjustable into many varieties. Some rusty spots and loss of paint. Wei...
Metal
Pair Tomado bookcases by D Dekker free standing 1960
By Tomado
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
orange shelves. Designed by D. Dekker for Tomado, Holland.
Metal
Sold
H 80.71 in W 27.17 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 1960s Metal Tomado Wall Unit in Light Grey Designs by A. Dekker, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal wall unit designed by A. Dekker produced by Tomado, Holland in the Netherlands 1960s
Metal
Two Rare Tomado Pocket Series Wall Units
By Tomado, D. Dekker 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
and grey. Signed Tomado Holland.
Metal
Tomado D Dekker bookcase unit
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super modular shelving system designed by D Dekker for Tomado Holland in 1960. This Dutch design
Metal
Tomado Metal Wall Unit 1960s Holland
By Tomado
Located in Den Haag, NL
A real design classic this Tomado wall rack, Two ladders with 3 shelves, In the colors red yellow
Metal
Tomado Metal Wall Rack, Holland, 1958
By Tomado
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch metal wall rack. Three metal shelves. In primary colors. Red yellow and Grey. This is the
Metal
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22.75 in D 19 in
Set of Six Midcentury Postmodern Red Tomado Mesh Dining Chairs from Holland
By Tomado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cool and hip matching set of mesh dining chairs produced in Holland in the 1970s. These feature
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in L 31.5 in
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving with Desk Shelf, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving / book racks with rare desk shelf - designed mid
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 11.03 in
Dutch Tomado Hanging Wall Shelves, Designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves, designed mid-1950s by D. Dekker
Steel
Dutch TOMADO Standing Teak and Metal Bookshelf
By Tomado, Poul Cadovius, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smart and sleek standing teak and metal bookshelf unit for Tomado by Jan Van Der Togt. Shelves are
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 53.15 in D 7.88 in
Dutch Tomado Hanging Wall Shelves, Designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A Dutch design icon, Tomado hanging wall shelves, designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker. This set
Steel
Dutch 1960s Tomado Book Shelving
By Jan Van Der Togt
Located in London, Lambeth
Tomado book shelving with white red and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled wire frame
Enamel
XL Tomado Multicolored Standing Bookcase
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From famed Dutch manufacturer TOMADO (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning
Metal
TOMADO Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial, Mid-Century, multi-colored standing bookshelf from famed Dutch manufacturer TOMADO (An
Metal
Metal wall desk, Dutch Tomado Pilastro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice industrial wall desk in the manner of Pilastro. This unknown desk was made of high quality heavy metal, has a black wire frame, a red top and nice details are the die cut b...
Metal, Aluminum
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From famed Dutch manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning
Metal
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning
Metal
Sold
H 66.93 in W 38.78 in D 11.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Bookcase by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado, 1958
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern bookcase. Design by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado. Striking Dutch design
Metal
Original Small Teak Tomado Wall Mount Shelf Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled metal risers by famed Dutch manufacturer TOMADO (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 14.57 in
Collection of stools by Jan van der Togt for Tomado, The Netherlands 1950's
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Tomado was founded in Holland in 1923 and boomed in the 1950's. They offered a wide range of
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
are to be expected. A true example of Dutch modernism design with a clear reference to the "De Stijl
Metal, Cut Steel
Tomado bookcase unit by D Dekker
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
's Tomado! A true Icon of Dutch modernism and industrial design. This very nice complete unit excists
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 30.32 in L 31.5 in
Dutch Design Black Wire Chair by C. Braakman and A. Dekker for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Adriaan Dekker, Tomado, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pastoe in collaboration with Dutch manufacturer Tomado. Both two well known Dutch manufacturers from the
Metal, Wire
Sold
H 26.78 in W 108.27 in D 7.88 in
Original 1960s Metal Wall Unit in Light Grey by A. Dekker for Tomado, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal wall light designed by A. Dekker produced by Tomado, Holland in the Netherlands
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 8.27 in
Metal Dark Grey and Blue Wall Shelving Unit by Tomado, Holland, 1960s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
Metal wall shelving unit by Tomado Holland, 1960s. Each component of the system is well thought
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 80.71 in D 7.88 in
Original 1960s Multi-Color Metal Wall Unit by A. Dekker for Tomado, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal wall light. Designed by A. Dekker. Produced by Tomado, Holland in the Netherlands
Metal
Sold
H 10.44 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
become one of Holland's leading producers of innovative products for the modern home. Tomado is a company
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Iconic Tomado Holland Freestanding Shelving Designed by A. Dekker, 1950s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
Classic and iconic vintage Dutch Tomado freestanding shelves/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 53.55 in D 16.15 in
1960s Retro Vintage String or Dutch Metal Tomado Desk and Light Wall Shelving
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Tomado Holland. .
Metal
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H 63 in W 173.23 in D 18.12 in
XXL 1960 Pilastro Tomado Five Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light and 2x Cabinets
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
two cabinets designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado Holland.
Metal
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H 39.38 in W 164.57 in D 18.51 in
Extra Large 1960 Retro metal Pilastro Tomado shelving Five Section Wall Unit
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
shelves, Magazine rack and two cabinets designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado Holland. The wall unit is in
Metal
Sold
H 20.08 in W 81.11 in D 8.27 in
Pilastro Tomado shelf Three Section Wall Unit Light Four Shelves & Magazine Rack
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Markington, GB
designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado Holland.
Metal
Vintage Tomado Freestanding Shelving, A. Dekker, 1950s, Holland
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of vintage Tomado freestanding shelving/book racks, designed mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 11.03 in
Dutch Tomado Hanging Wall Shelves, Designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A Dutch design icon, Tomado hanging wall shelves, designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker. Powder
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Dutch Tomado Hanging Wall Shelves, Designed in the 1950s by A. Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Hitchin, England
A set of vintage Tomados shelving/book racks, designed in the mid-1950s by A. Dekker and
Steel
Sold
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
Freestanding Metal Book- Shelving Unit by A. D. Dekker for Tomado, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in The Hague, NL
This vintage industrial freestanding metal bookcase was designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in Holland
Metal
Tomado Wall Hanging Shelves, circa 1960
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Dutch kitchenware company Tomado was founded
Metal
Bauhaus Inspired Tomado Enameled Metal Standing Bookshelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der Togt Massa Artikelen Dordrecht meaning
Metal
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning
Metal
Sold
H 33.27 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Bookshelves by Jan van der Togt for Tomado, 1960s
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Togt for Tomado. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original black lacquered metal frames with
Metal
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$784Sale Price|61% Off
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed in 1949 and over the years has evolved from being innovative to one of the staples ...
Metal
$2,750
H 59.5 in W 59.13 in D 18.25 in
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk, cabinet and 2 shelves are enameled in a a khaki color with white and ochre as acc...
Metal
$2,650 / set
H 49.5 in W 73.5 in D 10 in
1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood. Unmarked. Attribution Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Two cabinets with sliding door. Spa...
Walnut
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.
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