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A six leaver industrial heavy steel padlock made by Era, U.K circa 1930
A six leaver industrial heavy steel padlock made by Era, U.K circa 1930

A six leaver industrial heavy steel padlock made by Era, U.K circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

locking precious vaults and secure storage. This padlock is from the 1930s and is a very high quality lock

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Steel

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Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

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H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 16.75 in

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This a steel antique safe from India that retains a great deal of its original painted finish. In the day this piece would have positively sparkled.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Storage Vaults

Old French Metal Wine Vault for 280 Bottles in Total
Old French Metal Wine Vault for 280 Bottles in Total

Old French Metal Wine Vault for 280 Bottles in Total

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H 63.9 in W 41.3 in D 23.4 in

Old French Metal Wine Vault for 280 Bottles in Total

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French metal wine vault for a total of 280 bottles and can be locked with a padlock, this one

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Mid-20th Century French Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Metal

1930 Industrial Bank Vault Cabinet
1930 Industrial Bank Vault Cabinet

1930 Industrial Bank Vault Cabinet

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H 72 in W 38 in D 20 in

1930 Industrial Bank Vault Cabinet

Located in Surrey, BC

Very nice two piece industrial cabinet found in a walk in Bank Vault. The lockable metal unit

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault
Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, ideal as a plan chest, specimen or art vault with maker's mark for Caslon Printers, dating to the late

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Pine

Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults
Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults

Pair of English Georgian 1770s Pine Corner Cabinets with Semi Quarter Vaults

Located in Atlanta, GA

-and-dart motifs on the outer molding, each cabinet showcases a semi-quarter vault followed by shaped

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18th Century English Georgian Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Pine

French Industrial Cabinet or Vault
French Industrial Cabinet or Vault

French Industrial Cabinet or Vault

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H 32 in W 24.75 in D 16.5 in

French Industrial Cabinet or Vault

Located in Winter Park, FL

vault. Please refer to photos for more details. We have a large selection of French antiques at Olivier

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Brass

Small Victorian Meilink's Home Vault Railroad Safe Heavy Black Iron Nightstand
Small Victorian Meilink's Home Vault Railroad Safe Heavy Black Iron Nightstand

Small Victorian Meilink's Home Vault Railroad Safe Heavy Black Iron Nightstand

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Small/Medium Home Vault or Iron Safe on Railroad (Inline Caster/Wheels.) It rolls smoothly, and has

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Iron

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet
Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

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H 38 in W 27 in D 17.75 in

Antique Safe Vault Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This a steel antique safe from India. It retains a great deal of its original painted finish. It has great fret work on the corners of each of the four recessed panels and the cente...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Storage Vaults

1940s Safe or Vault, Restored Designer Piece
1940s Safe or Vault, Restored Designer Piece

1940s Safe or Vault, Restored Designer Piece

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H 63.78 in W 29.14 in D 26.38 in

1940s Safe or Vault, Restored Designer Piece

Located in Senden, NRW

Stunning and very special safe or vault from the 1940s. Restored with a design by artist Moo´Blegok

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1940s German Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Vintage Wood & Leather Gym Vault - Small
Vintage Wood & Leather Gym Vault - Small

Vintage Wood & Leather Gym Vault - Small

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H 32.75 in W 47 in D 31 in

Vintage Wood & Leather Gym Vault - Small

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage adjustable height gym vault. Constructed of pine with dovetail joinery and beautifully

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1940s Danish Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Metal

Steel Bank Vault File Cabinet
Steel Bank Vault File Cabinet

Steel Bank Vault File Cabinet

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H 43 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

Steel Bank Vault File Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Steel Bank Vault File Cabinet. The 24-drawer layout is in six rows of four, each drawer measuring

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Early 20th Century American Used Storage Vaults

Very Unusual Steel Desk Vault with Lock and Handles
Very Unusual Steel Desk Vault with Lock and Handles

Very Unusual Steel Desk Vault with Lock and Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very old cabinet from an old time office. With key. Slide works smoothly.

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Early 20th Century American Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Steel, Brass

1930s Black Lacquer Safe or Vault, C.A. Streuli, Switzerland
1930s Black Lacquer Safe or Vault, C.A. Streuli, Switzerland

1930s Black Lacquer Safe or Vault, C.A. Streuli, Switzerland

Located in Senden, NRW

Stunning 1930s black lacquer safe or vault from Switzerland. We got the original item from a

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Small Cabinet, circa 1955
Paul McCobb Planner Group Small Cabinet, circa 1955

Paul McCobb Planner Group Small Cabinet, circa 1955

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

restored wood in showroom condition. Available to see in our Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Grasscloth, Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Large Cabinet, circa 1955
Paul McCobb Planner Group Large Cabinet, circa 1955

Paul McCobb Planner Group Large Cabinet, circa 1955

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Measures 36" W x 18" D x

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Grasscloth, Maple

Walnut and Enameled Two-Door Dresser by Cal Mode, circa 1970
Walnut and Enameled Two-Door Dresser by Cal Mode, circa 1970

Walnut and Enameled Two-Door Dresser by Cal Mode, circa 1970

By Cal Mode

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

see in our Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA Measures: 48" W x 19" D x

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Enamel

Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by John Kapel for Glenn of California, circa 1965
Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by John Kapel for Glenn of California, circa 1965

Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by John Kapel for Glenn of California, circa 1965

By John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

adjustable shelves and two additional drawers for storage. Accented by sculpted handles with black accents on

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Mahogany and Travertine Credenza
Paul McCobb Mahogany and Travertine Credenza

Paul McCobb Mahogany and Travertine Credenza

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H 35 in W 71.25 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Mahogany and Travertine Credenza

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

float in a room. Tons of storage with eight interior drawers, accordion front doors and original brass

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Travertine

Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza Model 19 for Uldum Mobelfabrik, circa 1955
Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza Model 19 for Uldum Mobelfabrik, circa 1955

Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza Model 19 for Uldum Mobelfabrik, circa 1955

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

doors on inner, hinged doors on outside and an abundant amount of storage on inside with adjustable

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Teak

Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970
Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

By Barzilay

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

simple installation. Available to see in our Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd, Newport

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Robert Baron for Glenn of California, circa 1965
Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Robert Baron for Glenn of California, circa 1965

Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Robert Baron for Glenn of California, circa 1965

By Robert Baron, Glenn of California

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

photos available on request. Offered by the MODERN VAULT Measures 65" W x 18" D x 31" H.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970
Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

Walnut Three-Section Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

By Barzilay

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

shown in photo is included. Very simple installation. Available to see in our Modern Vault Showroom

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Sculpted Dresser or Credenza by William Hinn, circa 1960
Walnut Sculpted Dresser or Credenza by William Hinn, circa 1960

Walnut Sculpted Dresser or Credenza by William Hinn, circa 1960

By Urban Furniture

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

The Modern Vault, Costa Mesa, CA.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, circa 1955
Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, circa 1955

Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, circa 1955

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

anywhere that you need extra storage or a small desk for an office. Fully adjustable and interchangeable

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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

Robert Baron for Glenn of California Walnut Bar Cabinet, circa 1965
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Walnut Bar Cabinet, circa 1965

Robert Baron for Glenn of California Walnut Bar Cabinet, circa 1965

By Robert Baron, Glenn of California

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

, with matching hardware. Beautiful bookmatched walnut doors fold down to reveal storage for glassware or

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Fine Marquetry Candle Box, Early 19th Century
Fine Marquetry Candle Box, Early 19th Century

Fine Marquetry Candle Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

the hidden storage vault. A rare and stunning antique for a life less ordinary.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Olive, Walnut, Pine

Paul McCobb Walnut Cabinet or Room Divider, circa 1965
Paul McCobb Walnut Cabinet or Room Divider, circa 1965

Paul McCobb Walnut Cabinet or Room Divider, circa 1965

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

cabinet. Seen in our Modern Vault Showroom at 1810 Monrovia in Costa Mesa, CA. Measures 60" W x 15" D x

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Walnut Tambour Door Cabinets, circa 1970
Pair of Walnut Tambour Door Cabinets, circa 1970

Pair of Walnut Tambour Door Cabinets, circa 1970

By Barzilay

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

. Unmarked. Available to see in our Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Robert Baron for Glenn of California Six-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, circa 1965
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Six-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, circa 1965

Robert Baron for Glenn of California Six-Drawer Dresser or Credenza, circa 1965

By Robert Baron, Glenn of California

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

at MODERN VAULT, 361 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Measures: 65" W x 18" D x 31" H.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Martin Borenstein for Modular Walnut Dresser or Credenza, circa 1960
Martin Borenstein for Modular Walnut Dresser or Credenza, circa 1960

Martin Borenstein for Modular Walnut Dresser or Credenza, circa 1960

By Martin Borenstein, Brown Saltman

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

. Photographed in last photo with smaller dresser sold separately. Can be seen in our showroom, Modern Vault in

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman Petite Modular Walnut Dresser, circa 1960
Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman Petite Modular Walnut Dresser, circa 1960

Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman Petite Modular Walnut Dresser, circa 1960

By Brown Saltman, Martin Borenstein

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

, Modern Vault, Costa Mesa CA Measures: 25.75 " L x 21.5" D x 29" H. Both dressers together measure 86.25

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Three Bay Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970
Walnut Three Bay Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

Walnut Three Bay Wall Unit by Barzilay, circa 1970

By Barzilay

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

. Very simple installation. Available to see in our Modern Vault Showroom, 361 Old Newport Blvd

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Storage Vaults

Materials

Aluminum

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Used Storage Vaults For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used storage vaults is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used storage vaults — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used storage vaults available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used storage vaults are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Art Deco and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Used Storage Vaults?

Prices for used storage vaults start at $650 and top out at $15,017 with the average selling for $2,013.

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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