Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
A brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere, Directional Furniture opened its doors after American furniture designer Paul McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York–based Modernage Company.
In his pivotal introduction of postwar modernism to the mass market, the revered Massachusetts-born McCobb had established several lines, from the affordable and refined Planner Group for Winchendon to the swooping and unexpected arms of the Symmetric Group for Widdicomb, a Shaker-inspired collection that included a sofa and a lounge chair. Like all of McCobb’s designs, the Directional pieces for Modernage are defined by a sleek aesthetic in which the focus is on elegant functionality, frequently using fine materials such as brass and walnut. In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company.
The pair’s first pieces were upholstered chairs, intended to harmonize with the modular Multiplex pieces designed by Martin Feinman. McCobb then designed an array of furniture including storage, dining, seating, desks and other pieces with details such as leather tops, wood finishes and Roman Travertine surfaces. While Directional stopped production of McCobb’s work in the early 1960s, it still released numerous pieces by leading designers manufactured by a variety of companies.
Designer Paul Evans led the factory for a time after joining in 1964. His provocative work for the company often reflected his understanding of materials from his early training as a silversmith, such as the popular Cityscape series — a milestone in brutalist design — with its blocky forms accented with brass and chrome. At his shop in Lambertville, New Jersey, he collaborated with a design team to clad furniture pieces in metallic surfaces, like the Argente line that began production in 1968 and involved an acetylene torch to give its aluminum material a textural quality. He also worked on the Sculpted Bronze series with hand-formed resin shaped over plywood or steel that was then coated with atomized bronze.
Other Directional designers included Vladimir Kagan, who contributed biomorphic sofas and swivel chairs; Milo Baughman, who created tables and dressers inspired by Scandinavian modernism; and Jack Lenor Larsen, who covered sofas in dynamically patterned fabric.
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Creator: Directional
Directional, Dresser, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1960s
By Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane dresser designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
Touch ups carried out.
Dimensions: 32” H x 72.2” W x 18.1” D
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Walnut
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Cabinet with Slate Top and Wall Hanging Mirror 1960s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Troy, MI
Matched credenza and mirror by Paul Evans Studio for Directional circa 1968
Model PE-38 two-door sideboard cabinet on recessed base
Copper brass and pewter patchwork exterior with ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Slate, Brass, Copper, Pewter, Steel
Paul Evans Wall-Hanging Console, Sculpted Bronze, Slate, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans Wall-Hanging Console, Sculpted Bronze, Slate, Signed. In original condition and purchased from the original owner. Large scale chunky wall mounted shelf, finished dark in ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Walnut Sideboard
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Milo Baughman for Directional, "Custom Collection"
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched Brazilian r...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Walnut Highboy Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, this handsome walnut mid-century cabinet would work as well for an office as for a bedroom.
The lower case has tw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany, Brass, and Leather Credenza, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with brass ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans 'PE-19' Deep Relief Floating Wall Cabinet with Slate Top, 1964
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'PE-19' Deep Relief floating wall cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1964, signed and dated 'PE 64'.
This incredible collectors piece is fabricated from patinated segments of enameled steel which have been welded with applied textures and patterns with a slate top and two cabinet doors which open to reveal a stained red wood interior with adjustable shelf. The fusion of these exterior materials formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcome addition to any design connoisseurs collection.
We also carry other Paul Evans designs, including Cityscape, Patchwork Copper and Sculpted Metal Collections. Contact us for more information or see our other listings for more details.
This Paul Evans PE19...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Steel
Paul Evans 'PE-32' Patchwork Copper Cabinet with Slate Top for Directional, 1968
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 'PE-32' copper clad bar cabinet on casters by Paul Evans for Directional, produced in 1968 per original receipt which we have a copy of...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Copper, Pewter
Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, wall shelves, model 'PE 68', epoxy bronzed resin over wood, smoked glass, United States, 1970s
Grand wall unit by Paul Evans, designed for Directional in...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1969 Paul Evans Floating Cabinet for Directional "Goop" Resin and Slate
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Rare Paul Evans for Directional floating credenza cabinet, dated 1969. Finished on all sides in a heavily textured and painted resin, known affectionately as the Goop finish. This ca...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Slate
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
Brass and chrome tiles over wood with wood veneer face on pulls, both signed, one on bottom, one on side...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Chrome
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Directional Mid Century 10 Drawer Lowboy
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional Mid Century 10 drawer lowboy
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furni...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Leather Credenza by Calvin
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany cabinet or sideboard from The Calvin Group (earlier Irwin Collection) by Calvin Furniture, which is part of the work the designer created for Directional (model 1066). The mid-century modern credenza features: three drawers with brass knobs; two sliding leather doors with brass pulls and brass edges; interior fitted with two shelves, each adjustable to four different positions; brass X stretchers; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage piece to use as a bar cabinet, a media console or a server buffet. Part of a one owner collection of McCobb furniture exclusively presented by Select Modern; a truly rare time capsule find! There are more pieces from this collection available in our storefront. A copy of the original 1956 purchase receipt for all the pieces from this collection is available. Works well in many different decors, from eclectic modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Directional Postmodern Blue & White Lacquered Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Postmodern lacquered sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Frederick Hayman-Chaffey for Directional
USA, 1980s
Measures: 84"W x 20.88"D x 32.5"H.
Very goo...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s
Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Design with a beautiful walnut woodgrain, two trifold doors with flat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cart 'PE 200' Series for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful signed Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional. A wonderful patchwork design with a flip top and two cabinet doors below. Sleek case piece that looks g...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional #7025 black Chest of Drawers. Featuring newly restored and re-enameled rectangular black enameled eight drawer Chest, Dresser, detailed with reflective Br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. Includes two L shaped wa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. I...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul Evans Brutalist Sideboard for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic vintage modern design by Paul Evans with an elaborate chrome patchwork design. This stylish case piece boasts a spacious black interior hidden behind four cabinet doors. A ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Two Door Cabinet with Brass Leg Posts
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb for Directional #7026 Black Two door Cabinet with Drawer. Featuring newly restored and re-enameled rectangular black enameled hinged two door swing door Cabinet, top draw...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape patchwork burlwood credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul Evans for Directional attributed credenza or chest ...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Directional Custom Collection Eight Drawer Dresser
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large double dresser by Directional, as part of the classic Custom Collection series, circa 1970’s.
This impressive dresser features two banks of four drawers, having lux...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern sideboard with bi-fold doors, matte black base, and matching black exposed hinges. Designed for Directional by Milo Baughman, and manufactured by Johnson Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Highboy Chest of Drawers by Directional Custom Collection c. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional chest of drawers by Directional as part of the classic Custom Collection series, circa 1970’s.
The highboy chest features six drawers, housed in the tall case, which is m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Hanging Two Drawer Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Hanging cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional furniture, Crafted out of Philippine Mahogany with a dark rosewood finish. The cabinet has two drawers with brass pulls an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Cityscape Console in Burl Wood and Chrome
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
1975 Paul Evans Cityscape console in burl wood and chrome. Beautiful console featured in Paul Evans book.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18.5 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury burl wood and black lacquered credenza attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza perfectly exemplifies the modern and daring ideas of Milo Baughman, which not only could exceptionally mix different materials but also turned out to be highly functional and seductive to the eye of the beholder. It features a black polished lacquered case, which seems to shine at all times due to its finish. On the front face, it has four burl wood doors with smooth faces and no handles...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves.
Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Set of Walnut Cabinets by Kipp Stewart, C. 1950s
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with the timeless allure of these exquisite Walnut cabinets, masterfully crafted by the renowned Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the mid-20th century. Embodying the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Campaign Style Long Chest or Cabinet
By Directional
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid-century chest or cabinet crafted in mahogany featuring multiple components including brass campaign style hardware including three drawers and three doors. Plenty of storage...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Wardrobe
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall two piece wardrobe has all the right names attached! Designed by Milo Baughman for Directional's Custom Collection, and sold by Baker Furniture. Rich cocoa brown wood grain...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Directional White Laminate and Chrome Bedside Tables / Commodes
By Directional
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century white laminate bedside tables / commodes with one large cabinet and two adjacent drawers, each with a square chrome...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Chrome
Vintage Exotic Wood Sideboard Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Exotic wood sideboard cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional.
One of the doors needs an adjustment to properly close and open.
so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Beautiful 1960s MCM Book Matched Rosewood Sideboard by Directional - Restored
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful minimalist Mid-Century Modern Rosewood three door sideboard by Directional, circa 1960s, fully refinished. Incredible book matched rosewood veneer cabinet doors with curved...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fine long low twelve drawer Directional Furniture custom collection dresser
By Directional
Located in Ferndale, MI
Another fine piece of furniture from Directional furniture . Home to so many modernist designers . Kagen , McCobb , Baughman ,Evans . This dresser part of the Directional Custom Coll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Directional Mid Century 6 Drawer Highboy
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional mid century 6 drawer highboy
This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 49.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Small Mid-Century Cabinet by Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish end table cabinet features a truly innovative design, combining a vintage tortoise finish with brass trim and several unique storage options. Standard cabinet storage me...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Directional Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Directional case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Directional case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Directional case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Directional were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Renzo Rutili, Pace Collection, and Kipp Stewart. Prices for Directional case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $47,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,995.
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