Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Vintage 18 Drawer Steel Metal Industrial Storage Tool Small Parts Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 18 Drawer Steel Metal Industrial Storage Tool Small Parts Cabinet. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
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 Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
1950's French Original Workshop Multidrawer Cabinet, Green Model 10941
Located in Hook, Hampshire
this cabinet in Lille where it was hiding in the back of a tool making workshop. The cabinet is crudely
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1950s French Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Pine
H 38.19 in W 73.63 in D 20.48 in
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Includes
-four-drawer chest
-locking storage/bar cabinet with glass door and two removable, adjustable
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 108.63 in W 139.75 in D 14 in
Vintage Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
leather top, starburst brass drawer pull, brass trim on all sides and drawers. Metal fretwork cabinet
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Desk by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Toronto, ON
drawer stainless steel, brass and black tooled leather top
Louis XVI style desk is an iconic piece of
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Stainless Steel
Regency Style Maitland Smith Mahogany Faux Partners Desk Leather & Brass Details
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
veneers, lost wax metal mounts, vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leathers, and many other decorative
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Revival Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Cupboard Pranzo by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Misinto, IT
the drawer/tray that can be pulled out from the drop-down top, which can be easily brought to the
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1960s Italian Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Hickory
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. Metal label plates now work as a
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jorge Kurczyn Hacienda Santa Klara Lone Star Solid Wood Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
storage options. Each cabinet door panel is adorned with a hand hammered and hand tooled copper Lone Star
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Late 20th Century Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Metal, Copper
1950s Free Standing Beauty Salon Styling Station with Mirror Vanity Hair Salon
Located in Monrovia, CA
to the right side of the station, top pull out drawer with peek a boo cut out, the second is a pull
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal, Aluminum
H 58 in W 35.5 in D 14.5 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
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Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set .
The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Wood
H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century / industrial / vintage design
An exquisite filing cabinet in warm dark wood with 30 origi...
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1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
H 88.59 in W 49.22 in D 11.42 in
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 Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Paper
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 27 paper covered drawers in mahogany stained oak with glass fronts, brass handles and ...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Oak
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Brass
19thC Large English Ebonised Shop Counter Bank of Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19thC English ebonised shop counter bank of drawer with oiled oak top
Ideal Kitchen Island
sku 546
Measures: W243 x D70 x H90 cm.
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Late 19th Century British Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Oak, Pine
Tall Vintage German Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. This piece features 8 drawers in pine with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for se...
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Pine
Large Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 27 drawers in oak with or w/o glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used i...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Oak
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar un...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 108.63 in W 139.75 in D 14 in
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
H 118.12 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28" ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Brass
1950's Metal Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal cabinet with two separate sections and glass shelves. Made by Smrecina OZ Pukavec in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. The cabinet's doors are fully functional w...
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Danish Modern Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Bedside or Office, Munch Møbler, 1970s
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Munch Møbler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-century Danish small chest of drawers made from oak. Designed by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur. Manufactured by Munch Møbler, Slagelse, Denmark ca. 1970s.
Straight and simple...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
H 24.61 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design ! nOT sure if this was ever produced?? Possibly custom order? Modular storage cons...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Plastic, Wood
H 57 in W 40 in D 10 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957
This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
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Two Drawer English Yew Wood File Cabinet
Located in Bedford, NY
Made in England this two drawer file cabinet is finished on all sides.
It can float in a room. Top
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Vintage French "Mazarin" Desk of Burl Ashwood and Gilt Metal Mounts, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
Burl Ashwood, Gilt Metal Mounts, circa 1930 with a hand tooled leather writing surface. This visually
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1930s French Louis XIV Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Bronze
H 32 in W 60 in D 30 in
Antique American Industrial Steel Metal 27 Drawer Tool Shop Storage Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial steel metal 27 drawer tool shop storage cabinet. Item features 27
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
H 37 in W 30.5 in L 37 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 Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Steel
H 52.5 in W 30.5 in D 13 in
Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest. Item features 50 metal lined
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Steelmaster Industrial Steel Machinist 30 Drawer Storage Tool Chest Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelmaster industrial steel metal machinist 30 drawer storage tool chest cabinet. Item features 30
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
Vintage American Industrial Steel 8 Drawer Work Station Table Island Tool Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Industrial Steel Metal 8 drawer work station table Island tool chest. Item
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
H 24.5 in W 36 in L 24.5 in
Shaw Walker Midcentury Industrial Age 54-Drawer Metal Library Card Catalog
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and unique Mid-Century Modern industrial age metal library card catalog by Shaw Walker. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
H 63.63 in W 36 in D 18.88 in
Jansen Desk with Metal Base
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
MAISON JANSEN
Three drawer black lacquer writing desk raised on a brushed steel metal base with
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1950s French Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
Superb Burr Walnut and Kingwood Cocktail Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
cabinet, mid-20th century in date.
Adding to its truly unique character it has been decorated with a
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1950s French Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Ormolu
1950's French Original Workshop Multidrawer Cabinet, Industrial Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French original workshop multi drawer cabinet – Industrial Green
1950’s French original
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1950s French Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 73.23 in D 16.54 in
Mid-20th Century Superb Burr Walnut and Kingwood Cocktail Cabinet
Located in London, GB
cabinet, mid-20th century in date.
Adding to its truly unique character it has been decorated with a
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Robert Donovan Walnut Executive Desk, circa 1950s - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
) and two pull out surfaces with glass tops for writing. The drawer pulls are made of metal and wood as
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20th Century American Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
drop down door, 2 shelves, 1 drawer, 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm
1 Cabinet with sliding doors, 1 shelf, 2
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Teak
H 68.71 in W 136.42 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Bronze Desk Bernhard Rohne Oriental in Style
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
designer. The whole showing worn leather top with gilt tooled design border. Each drawer having hide a way
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 55.5 in L 31.5 in
1950's Tall Printers Workshop Bank of Drawers, Forty Two Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
of which can be removed or repositioned. The cabinet retains it original cast metal handles and name
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1950s Belgian Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Beech
Vintage Danish Modular Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
hanged, no tools are required for placing elements. Drawer in beech with dovetail joints. Very beautiful
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Rosewood
H 77.17 in W 102.37 in D 16.15 in
Antique Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
, but is in fact one deep double drawer, which has extra support with metal guides. The outside
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1950s English Georgian Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Mahogany
Vintage Danish Modular Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
:
4 Uprights 200 cm
1 Drawer section with 4 wide drawers, 40 x 85,5 x 50 cm
1 Magazine shelf, depth
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Rosewood
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 16.54 in
Stately Homes William Kent 1740 Chippendale Pedestal Desk Twin Sides
By Thomas Chippendale, William Kent, Baker Furniture Company
Located in GB
filing drawers, the right top drawer has one of two sliding and removable butlers serving trays. The back
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20th Century English Georgian Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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i4 Mariani for The Pace Collection Large Executive Desk with File Cabinets
By i4 Mariani
Located in Stamford, CT
tops of the small adjustable side three-drawer credenza and floating three-drawer cabinet. Both pieces
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
i4 Mariani for The Pace Collection Large Executive Desk with File Cabinets
By i4 Mariani
Located in Stamford, CT
tops of the small adjustable side three-drawer credenza and floating three-drawer cabinet. Both pieces
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
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The writing table features an attractive gold tooled inset chocolate brown leather and beautiful
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Vintage Industrial Metal 24-Drawer Blueprint Flat File by Thompson Cabinet Co.
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A very unique vintage 24-drawer black metal flat file or blueprint file made by Thompson Cabinet Co
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
H 43.25 in W 24.63 in D 21.63 in
Vintage Steelmaster Green Steel Metal 10 Drawer Tool Parts Cabinet File Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Steelmaster Green Steel metal 10 drawer tool parts cabinet file cabinet chest. Item
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Vintage 18 Drawer Steel Metal Industrial Green Machinist Tool Chest Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 18 Drawer steel metal industrial green machinist tool chest cabinet. Item features (18
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
model FM Reolsystem with two sections. This set consist of:
3 Metal slats height 150 cm.
6 Shelves
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
drawers, depth 40 cm
1 Cabinet with double sliding doors and internal drawer. Depth 32 cm, height 36 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Teak
Baker Furniture 1765 Carlton Collector’s Edition Satinwood Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
the center drawer, as well as Baker metal labels inside the left drawer, dates to the 20th century.
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20th Century American Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Satinwood, Tulipwood, Ebony
Leather and Brass Dresser Chest by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
leather, with hand tooled details and brass drawer pulls. Features 3 large drawers for ample storage
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20th Century American Classical Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Brass
Refinished Osvaldo Borsani Boomerang Desk in Rosewood
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk T-96 'Boomerang', in rosewood and metal, by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1956.
This
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Steel, Aluminum
Wooden Tool Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One thing a household could always use is more storage. This vintage wooden tool cabinet provides
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1950s American Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Streamlined Industrial Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of streamlined, multi-drawer cabinets, in bakelite, laquered wood and machined metal, with
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1930s American Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Chests by Potthast
By Potthast Company
Located in Middleburg, VA
with a pull out writing slide covered with green leather and gold tooling. All drawers are lined and
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1930s American Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Metal
Former French Industrial Metal Furniture
Located in ANDREZIEUX BOUTHEON, Loire
Former French Industrial metal furniture used to store some tools.
It has a drawer and a mesh
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Iron
French Cabinet Maker's Workbench in Beechwood, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
piece was hand built by the cabinet maker who used it and bears his branded initials, "J.G". The bulk is
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet
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Steel
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Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage metal drawer tool cabinet you’re looking for. Each vintage metal drawer tool cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage metal drawer tool cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage metal drawer tool cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage metal drawer tool cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Osvaldo Borsani, Dakota Jackson and John Vesey produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Metal Drawer Tool Cabinet?
Prices for a vintage metal drawer tool cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,721.
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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