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Vintage Plexiglass Display Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful vintage plexiglass display case to share and protect your unique collection. A light
Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Vintage Plexiglass Display Case
Vintage Plexiglass Display Case
H 65.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage chinoiserie display case with a top drawer (27.25"x17"x3.75") and lower cabinet with nine
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case
Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case
H 59 in W 34.25 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Antique Shop Display Case Counter / Display Case / Sales Counter, 1940
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Vintage Shop display case restored shop counter sales counter around 1940 display case antique
Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Wood and Metal Display Case
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wood and metal display case Dimensions. 72 W ; 25 D ; 41 H.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very Large, Vintage Dresser, Victorian Taste, Ash, Kitchen Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large, vintage dresser in the Victorian taste. A handmade, ash, kitchen cabinet of
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20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Kitchen Storage Drawer Unit
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Storage Drawer Unit An amazing statement set of factory drawers
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Display Case / Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco display case made in nickle plated with original matching adjustable four
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Vintage Large Black Stained Oak & Glass Shop Display Case/Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
Vintage large scale black stained oak & glass shop display case/cabinet by Columbus Showcases This
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

ViNTAGE RETRO MID CENTURY MODERN KITCHEN LARDER UNIT MAIDSAVER LUSTY PRODUCt
By LUSTY
Located in GB
totally original Retro Kitchen cabinet circa 1940-1950 by Maidsaver A Lusty product Please note the
Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Double Sided Pine Pot Board Dresser, Kitchen Island
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage double sided pine pot board dresser, Kitchen Island A Good Rustic Kitchen Island, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Country Dressers

Materials

Pine

1970s Bronze Wall Cabinet Wood Tambour Door Vintage Modern Kitchen Storage
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super cool and compact anodized bronzed aluminum box with vertically retractable door. Clean and minimal. Taken off the wall from a Washington DC Georgetown Estate. Door works wel...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Display Cases Vitrines by American of Martinsville, Set of 3
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 3 vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage "Faux Goatskin" Finish Display Cases From Henredon - 3 Pieces
By Henredon
Located in Hartville, OH
all of our inventory is comprised of rare to very rare vintage pieces. They are not new and may have
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Free Standing Black Counter Kitchen Island, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine kitchen island is a reproduction of grocer's counters seen throughout Denmark during the
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

C. 1900 Burmese British Colonial Kitchen Cabinet and Plate Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
This sturdy kitchen chest and pot rack was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the early 1900's
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Cabinets

Materials

Teak

PAIR of Spectacular Murano Italian Cabinets
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand made by an Italian artisan this cabinet with a wooden frame, covered in handcrafted glass panels with brass inlays, brass legs and a spectacular designed rectangular brass handl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1890's Large Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890’s Large Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case 1890’s Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case
Category

Antique 1890s English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rustic Elm Haberdashery Kitchen Island Storage Sideboard
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Rustic Elm Haberdashery Kitchen Island Storage Sideboard – D A lovely rustic open fronted
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Pine

Case Study Prototype "Weaving" by Atelier Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
drawers 'You can't lay down you memories' for Droog Design 1991 This cabinet is a case study that
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2010s Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Cool Retro Original 1950's English Kitchen Habberdashery Larda Cupboard Cabinet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool and retro original circa 1950 kitchen
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Hand Painted Antique Victorian circa 1860 Pine Kitchen Pot Cupboard Bookcase
Located in GB
listed. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Italian antique white wooden kitchen wall cabinet, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique white wooden kitchen wall cupboard, early 1900s Wall cupboard or kitchen cabinet in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Metal

SUBLIME ANTIQUE PAGODA TOP THOMAS CHIPPENDALE DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINEt
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Sublime circa 1820 French Fruitwood Kitchen or Dining Room Antique Pot Cupboard
Located in GB
part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as
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Antique 1820s English Regency Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand Painted Pair of Antique Victorian circa 1860 Pine Kitchen Pot Cupboards
Located in GB
listed. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Oak Dresser or Kitchen Island on Castors
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Vintage shop furniture from the early 20th century. Made of solid oak wood. Ideal as a kitchen
Category

Early 20th Century European Dressers

Materials

Oak, Poplar

Mid Century Retro circa 1950's Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Larder Cupboard or Unit
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very cool and collectable retro circa 1950’s duck egg blue kitchen
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made hand painted distressed Victorian kitchen
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pine Scalloped Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage pine hutch with scalloped detail circa 1970s. Each level lights up! Would be
Category

Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

Vintage Pine Scalloped Hutch
Vintage Pine Scalloped Hutch
H 78.25 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique circa 1880 Hungarian Hand Painted Yellow Pine Kitchen Sideboard Stand
Located in GB
pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period
Category

Antique 1880s Hungarian Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage Industrial Bin
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Textile Bin Overall Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 22 1/4" x 23" high Inner Dimensions: 13 3/4" x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Bin
Vintage Industrial Bin
H 23 in W 22.25 in D 14.5 in
Antique circa 1880 French Hand Painted Duck Blue Pine Kitchen Sideboard Buffet
Located in GB
pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will
Category

Antique 1880s French High Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Medical Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 19 1/4" x 19 1/4" x 34 1/4" high Top Dimensions: 18 3/4" x 19 1/4" x 33" high Materials: Steel & Glass
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Medical Cabinet
Vintage Medical Cabinet
H 34.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Chinese Stereo Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage record & turntable cabinet by Wellington Gramophone Company featuring a Chinese motif with
Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Stereo Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Stereo Cabinet
H 34 in W 39 in D 21 in
Vintage Italian Library Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian walnut library cabinet. The top has three compartments with adjustable glass
Category

20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Library Cabinet
Vintage Italian Library Cabinet
H 86 in W 89.75 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Bamboo Storage Chest
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Bamboo Storage Chest. rare and hard to find storage chests in bamboo. Split top opens to
Category

Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bamboo Storage Chest
Vintage Bamboo Storage Chest
H 20.5 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage Mirrored Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern-style cabinet shows off an eye-catching mirrored surface with bevelled panels. Two doors open to reveal a storage compartment and three large drawers. Please confirm item...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Mirrored Cabinet
Vintage Mirrored Cabinet
H 52 in W 40 in D 21 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Lockers
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Mesh Antique Factory Lockers Overall Dimensions: 22" x 31 1/4" x 79 1/4" high Inner Dimensions: Left Side: Upper - 15" x 19 1/2" x 11 1/2" Lower - 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 58 3/4"...
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Metal Lockers
Vintage Industrial Metal Lockers
H 79.25 in W 31.25 in D 22 in
Vintage Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Multi-drawer cabinet Overall dimensions: 27" x 41" x 39" high Drawer size: 10" x 23 1/2" x 5" high.
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Apothecary Cabinet
Vintage Apothecary Cabinet
H 39 in W 41 in D 27 in
Vintage metal side cabinet, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage steel industrial cabinet with a touch of design. This beautifully weathered and patinated
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage metal side cabinet, 1970s
Vintage metal side cabinet, 1970s
H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Cabinet by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern credenza by Bassett Furniture. Walnut wood grain with four doors and two
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Cabinet by Bassett
Vintage Cabinet by Bassett
H 30.25 in W 62.25 in D 19 in
Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Cole Steel Flat File Overall Dimensions: 36 1/2" x 46 1/2" x 39" high Top Dimensions: 35 1/2" x 46 1/2" Inner Drawer Dimensions: 31 1/2 x 43" Materials: Steel
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Flat File Cabinet
H 39 in W 46.5 in D 36.5 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Parts Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 24 3/4" x 28 3/4" high Inner Dimensions of Bottom Drawer: 12 /1/2" x 20" x 2 1/2" Materials: Wood & Steel
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet
H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 15.5 in
Vintage French Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wood and glass medicine cabinet with readjustable glass shelving. Comes with original metal key.
Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage French Medicine Cabinet
Vintage French Medicine Cabinet
H 88 in W 31 in D 15 in
Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with stamp of originality. Convenient storage cabinet with hinged doors inside of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
H 26.78 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Pencil Reed Modernist Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage pickeled wood cabinet in the style of Gabrielle Crespi . It has spiral carved
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Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Vintage Pencil Reed Modernist Cabinet
Vintage Pencil Reed Modernist Cabinet
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Regency Empire Glass Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Empire glass cabinet. A chic mahogany with gorgeous Ormolu detail. Interior
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Empire Glass Etagere
Vintage Regency Empire Glass Etagere
H 63.5 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
Vintage brutalist bar cabinet, 1970
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Two tone oak graphical door brutalist (bar) cabinet. Stately piece of furniture which offers plenty of storage space and made out of high quality oak panels. Good condition. 1970s...
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage  brutalist bar cabinet, 1970
Vintage  brutalist bar cabinet, 1970
H 53.15 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Cabinet by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage cabinet by Stanley features two large doors that open to reveal spacious storage
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cabinet by Stanley
Vintage Cabinet by Stanley
H 31.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Wooden Standing Sewing Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wooden Sewing Cabinet with Handle and Two Hinge Doors Opening to the Storage Area. Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rosewood Office Credenza
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish sliding doors. Dovetail construction add to it's vintage charm, please confirm item location (NY
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Office Credenza
Vintage Rosewood Office Credenza
H 30.5 in W 104 in D 22.25 in
Vintage italian side cabinet , 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous italian brutalist cabinet with 2 graphical doors with inlaid wood and fine black lines. The sideboard has a beautiful colour and natural wood vains. Very good condition 1...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage italian side cabinet , 1970s
Vintage italian side cabinet , 1970s
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Danish Modern Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With generous storage and two inner drawers that slide out, this vintage server is as functional as
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Server
Vintage Danish Modern Server
H 32.5 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Regency Capiz Shell Hamper
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency hamper. A chic Capiz Shell frame with gilt touches. Acquired from a Palm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Shell

Vintage Regency Capiz Shell Hamper
Vintage Regency Capiz Shell Hamper
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial multi drawer steel cabinet/cart. By Office Bank & Liberty Co.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet
H 53.5 in W 61.5 in D 26.625 in
Vintage Three Door Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabinet featuring doors with round knobs that pull open as well as two small drawers that
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Three Door Cabinet
Vintage Three Door Cabinet
H 45 in W 61 in D 26 in
vintage filing cabinet | bookcase | Kinnarps | Sweden
By Kinnarps
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage filing cabinet | bookcase | Kinnarps | Sweden period | 70s/80s design | Kinnarps | Sweden
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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Vintage Kitchen Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage kitchen case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage kitchen case — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 6008 options for an antique or vintage vintage kitchen case now, or shop our selection of 109 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage kitchen case — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage kitchen case made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage kitchen case over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Kitchen Case?

Prices for a vintage kitchen case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,186.

Finding the Right cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

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