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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object
Elevate your interior decor with the White...
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2010s Turkish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
NYNY Drawers by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) – Wiener GTV Design
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series that includes a vertical cabinet and a sideboard, this drawer, embodies the harmonious and elegant encounter between architecture, design, art, and craftsmanship. De...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...
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16th Century German Medieval Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Black Lacquer & Gilt Chinoiserie Chests / Commodes -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chests. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly on the tops. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless mahogany commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with traditional and transitional tastes easily. The planks of th...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century faux bamboo carved pine vanity, offering daily inspiration in the organic forms and artistic ingenuity during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s. Functionin...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An engaging 19th Century Louis Philippe style fruitwood enfilade with a variety of figural grain patterns and luminous wood tones across the case. The top planks have a soft texture ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old storage cabinet made in Japan.
It is a piece of furniture made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and it is a piece of furniture that has passed throu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Tansu made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is rustic and warm cedar wood. It is a piece that embodies the functional...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French faux bamboo armoire, late 19th century, carved from pine and stained to give an exotic appearance down to the intermittent nodes along the stalk. This example takes the famili...
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19th Century French Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Antique early 20th century Dutch handcarved blackened oak neo gothic sideboard.
Located in Casteren, NL
This is an impressive Neo-Gothic sideboard, crafted in the Netherlands around 1920. Made from solid oak, the piece was recently blackened, which enhances its Gothic stylistic feature...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Sideboard, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable dark-stained oak sideboard or cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 88.125"W x 19.0"D
All items ship from High Point, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
American of Martinsville, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass dresser designed and produced by American of Martinsville, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.875"H x 60.0"W x 20.5"D
All items ship from High Point, N...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique 8-Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is a piece of furniture that combines practicality and beauty.
The mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish MCM teak credenza sideboard by Falster Denmark circa 1970
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Danish Teak Credenza By Falster Denmark
Clean lines and tons of storage, this piece is in fantastic original condition with minor wear.
60”L x 18 1/2” D x 30” H
Please contact us ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Two-Toned Lacquered Dresser for Glenn of CA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in.
Anonymous
The Netherlands; 19th century
Wood, brass.
A striking 19...
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo pine armoire from France, late 19th century, with a lovely amber patina in the frame. This tall storage piece appears as a rectangular silhouette, projecting a peaked c...
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19th Century French Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Pine
1950s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
York Display Cabinet by Modesign
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
York display cabinet, with 2 doors and 2 internal glass shelves, is entirely made of Canaletto walnut wood, for both the rear part and the internal part. The glass of the doors is a ...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,325 / item
Flexor Green Wood & Metal Bookshelf by Gio Ponti
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Flexor bookshelf features a modular design with an aluminum extrusion structure that offers endless configuration possibilities. Robust metal elements securely connect and suppor...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$41,572 / item
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
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Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Liberty Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Liberty Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with great wooden decor craftmanship and handles. When o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mirror
17th C. Painted Cabinet with Chalk, Graphite Panel Drawings, Turin, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly unique find on a hill top Villa in Turin, this cabinet has resided in the same home since its creation and hence is in remarkably good condition. The drawings and pain...
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17th Century Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Book Matched Walnut Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard is constructed of solid walnut with hand pegged joinery. This server features three book matched walnut...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a superb quality mahogany top inlaid with satinwood above a breakfront mahogany inlaid satinwood frieze, large...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s.
With John Stuart retail plaque.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 72...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modernist Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool, rare sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood. Clean design with a smooth veneer pattern. Cabinet doors and drawers with decorative round wooden handles in a darker nua...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Step Back Pewter Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing undisturbed original blue painted early 19thc step back or pewter cupboard comes to us from a forty year old Americana collection.This step back was originally sold at S...
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a medium-sized antique Japanese chest, crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1920s).
Made entirely from solid cedar wood, it speaks quietly of its origins, yet with...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop curiosity cabinet with warm rich beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance. ...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Luigi Gorgoni, Sideboard, Elm, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm sideboard designed by Luigi Gorgoni and produced by Roche Bobois, Italy, c. 1980s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.625"H x 90.5"W x 19.625"D
All items ship from High Point, ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Børge Mogensen Style Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Three Section Shelving Unit
By Hjørnebo System, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome and highly functional Danish Mid-Century modular wall unit, inspired by the refined yet practical ethos of Børge Mogensen. Crafted in richly grained, book-matched rosewood, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, three doors, great 4 carved legs and brass handles and keys . Wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
In ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to Taisho periods.
Its composition—slatted sliding doors, lower drawers, and open shelving...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
1970s Garrison Mid Century Walnut 2 Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1970s Garrison Mid Century walnut china cabinet exemplifies timeless craftsmanship and elegant design. Featuring two spacious doors, it offers ample storage for your fine china ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Impressive 1950s Italian bar cabinet in beautifully executed wood veneer front doors with typically wave shaped side legs. Once you open the two doors with side glass shelves, the in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Corner cabinets Hans Bolek attr. late 1910s
By Hans Bolek
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
These two corner display cabinets showcase Austrian Art Noveau Design perfectly. They are attributed to Hans Bolek who studied in Josef Hoffmann's class of architecture. The cabinets...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$32,853 / set
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique Victorian Renaissance Revival dresser & mirror, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with vibrant burled panels along the front and matchbook burling along the sides. Fe...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th Century French Carved Walnut 2 Door Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Louis XIII style carved walnut bonnetiere armoire circa 1780.
The bonnetiere of unusual diminutive form, having a simple ogee shaped crown with twin doors below...
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1780s French Louis XIII Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Long Dresser By John Stuart
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous high quality long dresser designed for John Stuart Inc circa 1960.
Walnut with rosewood accents and super unique teardrop recessed pulls.
This is in great original conditi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Danish Mid Century Low Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, By Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Appealing low modern sideboard, made in oak. Beautiful carved front design and rich storage space. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Crafted fr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blue Paint, Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully proportioned Swedish chest of drawers from around 1860, featuring its original carved details and a soft blue painted finish with a delicately aged patina. The clean ne...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored-Ib Kofod-Larsen "Jutland" Teak Credenza for Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
1809 Alpine Green Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Painted Chest in Fir Wood - Dated 1809
Code: C173
Wood Type: Fir Wood
Period: Dated 1809
Origin: Tyrol - Alps
Dimensions:
Height: 61 cm - Width: 139 cm - Depth: 64 cm
Height: 24.02 in - Width: 54.72 in - Depth: 25.20 in
Description:
Chest made of painted fir wood with a dark green background, typical of the Alpine tradition. The front is divided into three panels with molded frames painted in red: two feature stylized floral bouquets, and the central one bears an inscription in old Gothic German...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, by Johann Adam Sauer, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with marquetry
Fulda
Walnut, maple and others
circa 1785
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm
Description:
Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Japanese Antique 9-Drawer Storage Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old 9 drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s).
The material used is cedar wood, and the texture of the wood surface ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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