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Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Storage Cabinet Item features
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage Italian Industrial Cabinet / Vitrine with Striped Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milano, IT
from the designer nor from the manufacturer. The present display cabinet comes from a factory located
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Iron

Vintage Maple Hanging Wall Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
the kitchen, bathroom or garage as an extra organizer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Maple

Vintage Maple Hanging Wall Shelves
Vintage Maple Hanging Wall Shelves
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 7 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Paper

Painted Pine Pantry or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
A shelf unit like this one can be used absolutely anywhere in the house or garage. In the kitchen
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves

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Pine

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Paper

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern society once again. And now the book is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book
Located in Madison, WI
Modern consoles have made their way back from the basements and garages and into the homes of modern
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars

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Wood

Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
), a large cabinet with two sliding doors (42cm depth, 95cm heigth, 200cm width) and a small cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Paper

Jean Royere by Jacques Lacoste & Patrick Seguin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
In 1931, aged 29, Jean Royère (1902-1981) resigned from a comfortable position in the import-export trade in order to set up business as an interior designer. He learnt his new trade...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

A Large Wall Hanging Pine Plate Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Wall Hanging Pine Plate Rack This useful piece hangs on the wall and drains and stores plates until required It has a pine frame and wooden dowels with a waterfall shape, al...
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Vintage 1960s Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Pine

Pine Hanging Shelf or Plate Rack
Located in Baltimore, MD
This small hanging shelf or plate rack, with a deep centre shelf for displaying cups etc., is an exact copy of an antique piece acquired years ago at the Ecseri flea market in Budape...
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2010s Hungarian Country Shelves

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Pine

Pine Hanging Shelf or Plate Rack
Pine Hanging Shelf or Plate Rack
H 30 in W 30 in D 9 in
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Telefunken Record Player bar platinum (eames)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Dry Bars

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Wood

English 19th Oak Wall Plate Rack with Carved Cornice and Three Open Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak wall plate rack from the 19th century, features a carved cornice, three open shelves, and petite side supports. The plate rack, crafted from oak, showcases the natur...
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Aluminum

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Paper

Set of Six Vintage French Pheasant Plates, Longchamp Factory, France
By Longchamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six vintage 1960's French square pheasant plates, each having a transferware study of a wild pheasant and with gold filigree trim. The colors are magnificent, the detail is ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Delft and Faience

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Faience

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum lk pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...
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Vintage 1960s North American Bauhaus Dry Bars

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Wood

Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: We acquire our pieces from v...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian etagere display cabinet by Zevi. This was designed by Renato Zevi, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s. This is the less commonly seen version in completel...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
H 79.53 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Arts and Crafts Hanging Shelf of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hanging curio shelf of mahogany, from the Arts and Crafts period, featuring three moulded shelves adjoined by fitted, shaped wood side panels, with decorative gallery ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Mahogany

Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Paper

Late 20th Century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf in very good Condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Shelves

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Mahogany

Late 20th Century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf
Late 20th Century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf
H 23.25 in W 17.25 in D 4.25 in

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Metal Storage Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique piece is an original production from the 1950's. The cabinet maintains the original
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20th Century American Cabinets

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Metal

Metal Storage Cabinet
Metal Storage Cabinet
H 14 in W 34 in D 12 in
Vintage Italian Industrial Cabinet / Vitrine with Striped Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milan, IT
from the designer nor from the manufacturer. The present display cabinet comes from a factory
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Iron

French Craft Furniture, Early 20th Century
Located in ANDREZIEUX BOUTHEON, Loire
Craft furniture early 20th century with its beautiful patina of origin. It was used in a garage to
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

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Wood

French Craft Furniture, Early 20th Century
French Craft Furniture, Early 20th Century
H 46.46 in W 58.27 in D 15.75 in
Storage Unit of 21 Swim Locker Wire Baskets on Wheeled Steel Rack
Located in Madison, WI
and the hobby room for yarn, fabric. The basement work room. The garage, garden shed, pool house
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

19th Century Pine Antique Shop Counter Kitchen Island Worktable Haberdashery
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
found in a garage and has been used as a workbench for many years, as is often the case; although thanks
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

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Pine

Vintage Large Set of Industrial Furniture in Wood and Metal, Italian Made, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
), a large cabinet with two sliding doors (42cm depth, 95cm heigth, 200cm width) and a small cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

1962 AMI II Continental 200 Vinyl Jukebox
By Ami Continental
Located in Weybridge, Surrey
gentle illumination subtly enhances its golden trim and soft cabinet colours. Its unique construction
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Antique Mid-19th Century Central American Historical Memorabilia

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Chrome

1962 AMI II Continental 200 Vinyl Jukebox
1962 AMI II Continental 200 Vinyl Jukebox
H 63 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Cole Steel 27 Drawer Metal Machinist Tool Parts Cabinet Garage Chest
By Cole Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cole Steel 27 drawer metal machinist tool parts cabinet chest. Item features (27) drawers
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality handmade industrial inspired steel cabinet, circa 1960. Comprising of a double door
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
H 71.75 in W 36.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality handmade Industrial inspired steel cabinet circa 1960. Comprising of a double door
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Late 20th Century Swedish Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Industrial Steel Cabinet
H 71.75 in W 36.75 in L 71.75 in
Industrial Metal Eight-Drawer File Cabinet by JCM Machines
By J. Curry Mendes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
J. Curry Mendes American made 8-drawer industrial file cabinet features lower storage space and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Original Glazed Antique English Mahogany "Main Works & Gates" Key Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding original antique English mahogany key cabinet. Clearly labeled brass hooks identify
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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Tool Cupboard, Oak, Wall Hanging, Cabinet, Army and Navy, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tool cupboard. An English, oak wall hanging cabinet by the Army and Navy Co
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cupboards

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Oak

Spectacular Original Antique General Store Tobacco Cabinet in Quarter-Sawn Oak
By A. N. Russell & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
. This substantial two piece quarter-sawn oak tobacco/cigar cabinet offers 9 tin lined upper and 4 lower
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Vitrines

Large Uten-Silo Wall Pocket Organizer Ingo Mauer Edition
By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in Miami, FL
hooks and clasp. It is incredibly useful on many fronts including the office, bathroom, kitchen, garage
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Painted Antique French Solid Cherry Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Chicago, IL
very own supplies. This phenomenal cabinet would also be fantastic in a man's cave or garage, keeping
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Painted Irish Gothic Pine Cupboard
Located in Port Chester, NY
piece, glazed top with the gothic tracery (found recently in an Irish car repair garage, holding
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Cupboards

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Wood, Glass

Painted  Irish Gothic Pine Cupboard
Painted  Irish Gothic Pine Cupboard
H 86 in W 56 in D 22 in
Vintage Gargoyle Mobil Oil Metal Display Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
display oil cans at a garage or shop. An incredible piece of Automotive Americana Memorabilia. Would make
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Metal, Steel

Vintage Gargoyle Mobil Oil Metal Display Rack
Vintage Gargoyle Mobil Oil Metal Display Rack
H 65.5 in W 50.5 in D 12.25 in
Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
store tools etc. in a workshop/garage. At some point during the 1950s, his back was beautifully
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

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Wood

Oak Cupboard Painted for Rolls Royce Parts Dept. Motor Factors Workshop
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
quality piece, it is a parts storage cupboard from Eastern National Garage & Parts Department, Clacton who
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cupboards

1950s Sun Engine Diagostic Testing Machine, Machanics Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
show piece in any car collectors garage, study or perhaps a fashion shop. The cabinet retains its
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Vintage 1950s Central American Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Early Iron Automotive Echlin Electrical Parts Industrial Shelves
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) which distributed those parts to garages across the country. In 1930
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Large Double Sided Industrial Kitchen Island
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind rolling table with aged butcher block top fixed to a dual sided metal cabinet. One
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

c.1938 "Shell Oil" Advertising Crate w/Handles & Hinged Top
Located in Chicago, IL
into a cool wall cabinet for storing booze or for extra toiletries above the commode---the
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

1920s Oak Stanley Tools Wall Cabinet Box Vintage Industrial Porsche Garage Chest
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stanley tools upright/tabletop or wall mount/hanging toolbox, brass handles on sides. Never hung, and appears to never be used at all.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Industrial Green Steel Autohaus Garage Stand Mechanics Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
original. Could be used as a Maitre'd, hostess stand, or lectern. Two drawers and shelved cabinet, no key
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Rolling Industrial Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compact piece is built to last. Rolling wheels make this cabinet great for a garage, shop, or studio
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rolling Industrial Cabinet
Rolling Industrial Cabinet
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
1930s Metal Garage Toolbox Cabinet with 4 drawers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great Antique Vintage English Garage Toolbox Cabinet. Heavy Metal Garage Organizer - Craftsman
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
/ decorative box storage chest / professional bakers cabinet from the mid-20th century. Custom crafted for
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

MCM Mid Century Modern Stereo Console George Nelson for Herman Miller, Working
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
away in as much as the aesthetics do here. Item: George Nelson Associates Stereo Cabinet, model no
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Hardwood

Pair of Burr Walnut Cabinets by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom Made Burr Walnut Cabinets by Paul Evans with Cityscape design BORN: May 20, 1931
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Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

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Metal

Pair of Burr Walnut Cabinets by Paul Evans
Pair of Burr Walnut Cabinets by Paul Evans
H 84.45 in W 37.56 in D 19.69 in
Primitive Farm/Factory Storage Cabinet
Located in Madison, WI
Storage cabinet hand-built from pine and fir. With 61 cubbies of two different sizes, this cabinet
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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Fir

Primitive Farm/Factory Storage Cabinet
Primitive Farm/Factory Storage Cabinet
H 74.5 in W 72.25 in D 14.5 in
Steel Cabinet with Textured Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
This functioned as a workroom/storage piece from a garage in Salem, Oregon. It's been cobbled
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20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Steel Cabinet with Textured Doors
Steel Cabinet with Textured Doors
H 76 in W 72 in D 18 in
Vintage Industrial Tool Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
cabinet for garage tools or a beautiful piece of furniture for in you rliving room. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Tool Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Tool Cabinet, 1950s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pine hardware cabinet with drawers in checkerboard pattern
Located in Madison, WI
One-of-a-kind hardware cabinet with 50 drawers arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Lightweight but
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Barrister Bookcase of glass and steel
Located in Madison, WI
tracks like a garage door opening.
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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Steel Workbench Sideboard Loft Style No. 2 of Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
' living originally designed and used in a motorcycle garage these work benches would have housed spares
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20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eames-Style Box House by Architect Mitsu Otsuji, .9 Acres
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
ceiling leak just beginning in the great room by the rear sliding glass door. The garage was built years
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Cement

Large Industrial Steel Workbench Sideboard Loft Style No. 1 of Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
' living originally designed and used in a motorcycle garage these work benches would have housed spares
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20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Steel Workbench Sideboard Loft Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
' living originally designed and used in a motorcycle garage these work benches would have housed spares
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20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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Used Garage Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used garage cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of paper, wood and metal, all used garage cabinets available were constructed with great care. Used garage cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used garage cabinets bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Used Garage Cabinets?

Prices for used garage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used garage cabinets begin at $320 and can go as high as $16,603, while the average can fetch as much as $900.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Used Garage Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.

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