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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
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

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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

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Wood

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

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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

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Marble

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Harmony House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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.
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1940s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Two-Toned Lacquered Dresser for Glenn of CA
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 precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched walnut and solid wal...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Teak

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

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Glass, Wood

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

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

York Display Cabinet 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 ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Harold Schwartz and produced by Romweber, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 53.25"H x 36.125"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Point...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Flexor Green Wood & Metal Bookshelf by Gio Ponti
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...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Modern Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a old modern-style Tansu (Japanese chest) made in Japan. It dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s). The materials used are cedar and zelkova (keyaki) wood....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

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

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Oak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by LA Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
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 precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

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

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Cedar

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

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Brass

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

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Mirror, Pine

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

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Iron

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

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Walnut

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

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Other

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Desk by Hooker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Walnut

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

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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

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Cedar

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

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Style Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Three Section Shelving Unit
By Børge Mogensen, Hjørnebo System
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

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Glass, Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser w/ Cabinet Door
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished This handsome Mid-Century Modern dresser, attributed to Barker Bros., features a refined walnut finish and a thoughtful layout of six drawers and cent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
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

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Brass

Art Deco Impressive Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb example of an English made Art Deco display cabinet, dating to the 1930s and very popular at the time for displaying your best 'china' usually displayed in what was ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lead

MCM Brutalist Rosewood and ebony gentlemen’s chest
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Canadian made Rosewood & Ebony Gentlemen’s chest by Tabago CA. This phenomenal piece is ultra rare ( we’ve never seen another ) and is in great condition with minimal signs of wear....
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Rosewood

Vintage Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase,dating from the mid 20th Century The top features a moulded cornice with a dental and arcaded frieze...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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

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Pine

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

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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

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Brass

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood. Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
An oval Louis XVI style writing desk. Three panels of black leather are framed with a scrolled gilt border. Four dovetailed drawers with beveled paneled fronts, open with round brass...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Brass

Vintage Sligh Chippendale Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Executive Office Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Sligh Furniture Company Executive Desk. Made in Holland, Michigan. Features a rectangular form made from mahogany with a burgundy tooled leather inset top. The desk features se...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
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

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Steel

A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning, monumental brass étagère with smoked glass shelves, circa 1970. This striking piece features two demi-lune brass structures that line up and together fit eight glass shel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza
Located in Long Beach, CA
This credenza is a tambour door stereo console inspired by Mid Century Modern Design, a love of music and records, and our friend Lawrence who firs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Credenza
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Stunning Vladimir Kagan style walnut and wicker sliding door credenza with all the right features. Tons of storage, sliding doors with tambour middle and that gorgeous curved base. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

An Art Nouveau / craftsman pine tall narrow cabinet, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare hand-crafted Art Nouveau / Craftsman pine wooden tall, narrow cabinet, turn of the century. This piece is also oft referred to as a lingerie chest. Note the hand-carved d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Antique English Chippendale Walnut Burl Serpentine Buffet Sideboard Credenza 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
Sunning Antique English Chippendale style sideboard, circa 1870s. Features a serpentine form made from walnut with matchbook burl and crossbanding. The b...
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19th Century Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Cabinet consists of large doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and drawers. K...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Paper

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece. This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity. Made from rich, solid wood with a deep, warm patina, it blends functional design with timeless elegance. More than just a storage piece, this is a refined system for organizing correspondence, complete with a built-in perpetual calendar and integrated writing panel. Behind the sleek double doors—one of which locks with its key—you’ll find a cleverly designed interior fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and notes. At the top is a charming perpetual calendar with original sliders displaying the day, date, and month—an eye-catching and practical feature. What truly sets this piece apart are the two fold-out panels inside each door. One features a removable writing surface, ideal for jotting down notes with a pencil or crayon. The opposite panel includes straps for securing cards or memos. In addition, there are hidden drawers and compartments for pens, stamps, or other stationery, making this a uniquely functional piece for both historical display and modern-day use. The box features two front doors—one with its original Bramah lock, marked “Bramah Improved”, a renowned name in high-security locks since the 18th century.—perhaps a postmaster, a ship's purser, or a gentleman's estate office. So, if you would rather sit down and write someone a real letter or postcard then, in our view, you will be the right custodian for this stylish and beautifully made antique. Mind you, our fair price for this great value for money antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum width x height x depth when closed: 16.2 x 14.4 x 10.1 inches. Ideal for: *Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items. *Interior decorators looking for a unique office or library statement piece. *A refined and functional letter organizer. *An exceptional gift for lovers of history and craftsmanship. . We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'. Tags, Victorian letter box, antique desk organizer...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; this metal beauty is a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stones, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Maple, 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

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Other

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

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Iron

Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic low classic sideboard in solid oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Anker Sørensen in the 1960s. The piece is made in solid oak with four paneled doors adorned with bold c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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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