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Art Deco Shelf Unit
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco shelf unit that was used in a shop for exposed stuff.  
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

Vintage Art Deco Shelf Unit
Art Deco Shelf Unit
H 123 in W 120 in D 60 in
Combi Center, Joe Colombo's storage unit for Bernini 1963/1997.
By Joe Colombo
Located in Misinto, IT
designed as a modular storage unit for optimizing space within living interiors, a key goal of Joe
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames 2X1 Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Second Generation Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Steel

Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Storage Unit in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, storage unit, part of the 'Kiss the
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Aluminum

Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco round bar unit resting on a cross-shaped base with 4 large black lacquered wood and brass
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal, Nickel

Donald Deskey Attributed Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Console Entry Shelf Unit
By Valentine Seaver, Donald Deskey
Located in Ferndale, MI
If not Donald Deskey certainly in his style . Well made Classic streamlined moderne shelves . Three walnut shelves accented and separated by cream lacquered quarter round fillers ....
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

Vintage Italian Three-Section Wall Unit with Hand Painted Art
Located in East Hampton, NY
Signed Cesena - decorative painting of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Storage cabinet to right side
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Laminate, Plywood

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in London, GB
Luca Meda grew up and studied in Milan, graduating from the renowned Art School of Brera in the
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 2.37 in
Wall Unit Model H by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wall unit model H by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody in original condition. Bookcase 120 x 124 x
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1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

Alain Delon Music Entertainment Unit model AD800 - Italian Design 1975
By Alain Delon
Located in Milan, IT
art. The top encloses four compartments, dedicated to a record player, radio receiver, music cassette
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
H 113.78 in W 105.91 in D 17.33 in
Impressive Metal Wall Unit Attributed to Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
High quality metal wall unit attributed to Mathieu Mategot in very good condition. This wall unit
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
adequate space for storage, art, books, or anything you wish to display. This incredible shelving unit
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDiA UNIT
By David Linley
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboard designed to seat a tele...
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Ebony, Satinwood

Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style ebony, mirrored cabinet, bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront, Bunny
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
elongated glass shelves, divided into 3 triangular high sections with two lower units, one on each side and
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT
By David Linley
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboards designed to se...
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Ebony, Satinwood

Schönbuch 'Telefonkonsole' Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit Console with Pen Holders
By Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
unit is quite typical of the fun, pop-art influenced work that various manufacrturers were producing in
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Plywood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Here’s a glimpse into our restoration wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Here’s a glimpse into our restoration wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Bar Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unit features shapely Art Deco form, mirrored back, slide out bar surface, patch work burl wood
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Burl, Glass

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Large Wall Unit in Teak and Brass
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit model ‘BO 71’ will bring great joy to every bibliomaniac or art collector with a keen eye for
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

1980 Post-Modern Big Wall-Unit in Metall, lacquered Plywood in Blue, White Black
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1980s Post-Modern One of a Kind Big Wall-Unit was made in metal, lacquered plywood, brass and
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal, Brass

1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
wall unit. Adjustable into many varieties. Some rusty spots and loss of paint. Weight of this set total
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
. A perfect shelving unit to place your precious objet d'art. The glass shelves lift out completely
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal, Chrome

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, First Year of Production
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Evans 'Sculpted Bronze Series' wall unit acquired from the original owner who acquired it from
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Bronze

Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This storage unit, highly prized for its cubic geometry, opens with two doors. The opening of these
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
H 60.63 in W 43.31 in D 18.5 in
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display An amazing one-off
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Aluminum

Freestanding Mid-Century Modern Shelf Unit in Solid Wood, Made in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming freestanding shelf unit with adjustable shelves, made by a Scandinavian carpenter in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Beech

Post - Modern "John IId" Shelving Unit by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The "John IId" shelving unit was designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1890 . It’s a modular
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Metal

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

Henri van de Velde, Cabinet, High Board, Art Nouveau, 1930s
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Board in wood with authenticity label visible on the front right flank of the storage unit. Comes with
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1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Business or administration desk from the 1940s. France, Art Deco. 4 Drawers with common locking
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood, Oak

Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
H 27.96 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in
Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
, three central compartments, base and top. Excellent quality carpentry. The base unit opens to
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Cherry

Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 22.84 in
Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
Located in London, GB
period French Art Deco design. The vitrines sit on dark wooden bases. Wood is found again, though of a
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
H 70.87 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Oyster Walnut Veneer Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
lounge unit. Height 64”/162 cm Width 36”/91 cms Depth 20.5”/51.5 cms Internal Height 44”/112 cms
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Walnut

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco vanity unit, solid walnut (legs and mouldings) and maple veneer. The lower unit opens onto
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 15.95 in
Rustic Art Populaire Sideboard, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monoxylite; Rustic; Solid Wood; Sidboard; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Wabi Sabi; Art Populaire; Travail
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

large art nouveau buffet attributed of gustave serrurier bovy from the 1930s
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing 1930s art nouveau buffet in the style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy. The sideboard is made up
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

French Art Deco Buffet: Restored Mahogany Masterpiece with Marquetry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegance of the Art Deco era. This piece is not merely a storage unit but a work of art, promising to
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930
By Andre Groult
Located in San Francisco, CA
figures of the Art Deco style. Striking asymmetrical shelving unit, bookcase, or plant stand comprised of
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood, Lacquer

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Chrome

French Art Deco Sycamore and Mahogany Armoire by Dominique
By Dominique, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco armoire with sycamore veneer and mahogany interior with brass medallion/locking mechanism
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Brass

Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, but are believed to have been made in the United States in an Art Deco style. The shelves are made of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Chrome

1970s Anna Castelli Kartell Yellow 5-Tier Stackable Componibili Pop Art Shelving
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s original production Componibili storage units in bright primary yellow by Anna Castelli for
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Plastic

De Coene Brutalist Inspired Credenza, Art Deco, 1970s, Belgium, Oak and Stone
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco; Brutalist; Bar; Brutalism; De Coene; Credenza; Sideboard; Storage unit; Storage piece
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Stone

Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Commode serves not only as a functional storage unit but also as a statement piece of art. Its rich
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Macassar, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Large Bank of French Art Deco Filing Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large bank of French Art Deco filing drawers, circa 1930s. - Solid oak drawers and frame - Oak
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Oak

An OPTICAL OP-ART Huge & Thick Transparent LUCITE SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
spectacular input : it is a supersized shelving unit appearing as a major furniture by its size, its thickness
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1980s French Space Age Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Plexiglass

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Birch

Modernist Avant-Garde Sideboard by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1933
Located in Antwerp, BE
John Van Zeeland. A storage unit with art deco influences, dating back to the 1930s even though it has
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
vintage character. This large buffet unit is not just a functional storage solution but a statement of
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Oak

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.52 in W 91.74 in D 22.84 in
Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black and opal glass - Nickel trims - Shaving socket and light switch - Multiple storage
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Glass

Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
H 73.63 in W 100.2 in D 13 in
1940s Large Swedish Cabinet-Credenza with Mahogany Flame Veneers
Located in London, GB
stylish credenza in your dining area, a chic storage unit in your living room, or an elegant organizer in
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Mahogany

Brutalist Graphical Cabinet by Aurora - Belgium 1970s
By Aurora
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
, this cabinet serves not only as a storage unit but as a canvas for artistic expression. Beyond its
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Oak

Pencil Reed Etageres -sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelving. Each unit is structurally sound with no major areas of wear. Wood is well preserved with no
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Reed, Glass

Pencil Reed Etageres -sold separately
Pencil Reed Etageres -sold separately
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Two-Doors Cabinet in Modernist Style by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1933
Located in Antwerp, BE
John Van Zeeland. A storage unit with art deco influences, dating back to the 1930s even though it has
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1930s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Art Storage Unit

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Wood

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Vintage Art Storage Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage art storage unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every vintage art storage unit was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage art storage unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage art storage unit made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage art storage unit over the years, but those crafted by David Robertson Smith, De Coene Frères and Dynamique Creations are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Art Storage Unit?

Prices for a vintage art storage unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $362 and can go as high as $22,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,499.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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