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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or shelving. Can be made to your dimensions and paint colour. For reference, the interior i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid Century Modern, Corner Cabinet in Solid Elm, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A unique appealing corner cabinet in solid elm. A single made project handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. Such nice details and lots of storage space in this vintage piece...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Sideboard 1960s rosewood, Italian production
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Two-door sideboard from the 1960s made of rosewood with yellow formica top. Inside, a shelf divides the compartment. Fully restored, in excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Palisander

Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted Swedish Gustavian armoire from the late 1700’s. This solid pine cabinet has its original light gray-blue paint finish that is worn in all the right places. The tall paneled...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Monumental English Ebonised Beech Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Monumental English Ebonised Beech Bookcase Cabinet sku 1651 Base W260 x D47 x H108 cm Top W263 x D30 x H149 cm Together W263 x D47 x H257 cm
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Open Bookcase In Mahogany From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England circa 1850 Beautiful good quality bookcase with mahogany with a beautiful flames Well proportioned and simple lin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pastoe Wall Unit .Design by Cees Braakman in the 1960s , from the so called ''Japan series '' consisting of 4 Wall Panels hanging on a wooden ra...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wenge

1960s Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage stick cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. The Beechwood shelves are pure ,so no lacker or wax . ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Important Cabinet with Two Body in Blackened Wood Carved and Engraved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT CABINET WITH TWO BODY IN BLACKENED WOOD CARVED AND ENGRAVED ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: 17TH CENTURY Height: 188 cm Width: 135 cm Depth: 53.5 cm Blackened wood and veneer: rosewood, ebony, pear, mahogany Framed in oak wood A real ceremonial piece of furniture, this two-part cabinet opens with two historiated panels and two drawers in the upper part and two leaves and two belt drawers in the lower part. Richly worked, it offers both inside and outside a floral decoration, finely engraved which contrasts with the importance given to geometric lines. This duality, typical of this type of cabinet, confirms its dating and its origin. In addition, the gilded metal locks and fittings enhance the sumptuous trait of this piece of furniture and also contribute to its ornamentation. Furniture of predilection for “enclosing the most precious things” (Furetière, Dictionnaire, 1690) the appearance of cabinets in the 16th century accompanied the development of wunderkammern, these cabinets of curiosities enriched both by the vogue for the antique and by distant expeditions which bring back with them natural wonders and rare testimonies of distant civilisations. The curious, combining fortune and culture, brings together antique medals, rare plants, fossils, or oriental ornaments. This meeting of pieces which embodies much more than their material reality, a subjective evocation of all the riches of the earth and all the knowledge of men, acts in the eyes of its owner like a microcosm of which he is the master and which he enjoys according to his will. This is how the first cabinets were designed to be transportable, often wooden structures calling for riches only those they housed for a collector who refused to part with them, even temporarily. In the 17th century, the cabinet gained in technical complexity and luxurious materials until it could no longer be moved itself and became a prized and expensive collector’s item...
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17th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood

Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base Clean
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original walnut finish on an Iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, single cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Ib Kofod-Larsen FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard for Faarup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ib Kofod-Larsen FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard for Faarup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s This elegant long sideboard has four drawers to the frieze above four cupboards. The left cupboard c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three pull-out glass doors, raised on an ogee base having a single long drawer; maker lab...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Mid Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1958
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
One of the most beautiful desks from the Danish Modern period. Model 36, from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Has...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

IMPORTANT CARVED BOOKCASE CABiNET FROM THE BATE COLLECTION IN OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand carved with Musical instruments, library bookcase cabinet, made for Charles T...
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1830s English William IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Dvaara Tan Brown Credenza by Esvee Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Dvaara Tan Brown Credenza by Esvee Atelier Dimensions: D 49 x W 180 x H 81,2 cm. Materials: Tan brown oak wood, solid brass and fluted glass. Available in charcoal black and tan brown finishes. Please contact us. The Dvaara Credenza/Sideboard design represents a ‘blissful state of float’. The design is our contemporary interpretation reminiscing traditional Indian architecture and elements. The elegant legs and extended frame of the design brings a visual lightness, thereby making the cabinet appear airy and afloat. Dvaara is constructed in American Oak and displays fine woodwork and craftsmanship with traditional latch inspired Oak handles and intricate brass inlay details. A central partition divides the cabinet in half, with each unit having 2 shelves for storage. The facade features 4 doors with fluted glass shutters, that reveal a beautiful Solid Oak interior and an elegant silhouette of its contents, making it a fitting vessel for storage...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Oak Kitchen Hutch Buffet with Drawers Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Natural finish oak cabinet with two shelves, one dovetailed drawer, and two bottom doors. This has the original blackened pulls and strap hinges. It is stamped on the back. This is i...
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Vinyl Case or Wall mounted Storage Cabinet, Oak Wood
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 42,5cm (Width x Hepth x Height) Small vinyl case made out of oak wood. The case comes seven compartments with a black back wall. Nice condition with only mino...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Solid pine cabinet from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 2 separate parts. In the upper part 4 doors with a shelf and two drawers behind the two middle doors. The glass is hand pai...
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase sku 1559 Provenance: By repute formerly owned by musician Nick Cave, purchased from his Brighton home. Claveys Farmhous...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Lacquered Wooden Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Fer Semey for Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Belgium/ Dutch design from the 1930s. Original lacquered sof...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare and Important Portuguese Church Cabinet 18th Century Published
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Church cabinet Portuguese 18th century in painted, carved and gilded wood. Wardrobe with two doors. Interior with three drawers. Elevation with frame in carved and gilded wood. ...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Walnut Marble Top Washstand/Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid marble top washstand/cabinet having an outstanding quality light and dark green coloured marble top above...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian tall chest of drawers.  6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Palisander

Vintage Flame Mahogany Sideboard by William Tillman Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage Regency Revival breakfront sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. It is made of stunning flame mahogany crossbanded ...
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1980s Regency Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This piece can by hung on the wall or stacked or placed on...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboards designed to se...
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20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Satinwood

Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey to...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820. The chest having a overhanging top with four ...
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Burl

Regency Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Lambs Manchester 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase (Stamped Lamb and Co) Circa 1880 This Quality Breakfront Bookcase is Rather Unusual Having Glazed Doors to the Lower and Upper Section. ...
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1880s Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, wood and glass, Italy, 1970s Stunning wall-mounted wall unit by Italian designer Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. This piece of furniture design ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Johannes Andersen Vintage Bar Cabinet Rosewood Sk 661
Located in OSS, NB
Vintage bar cabinet in rosewood veneer. Designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn , Model SK 661. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. A beautiful piece of craf...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & Blue Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals blue lacquered two drawer cabinet. Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Libreria cielo-terra in teak, Italia, anni '60
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Libreria cielo-terra anni '60 a una campata di produzione italiana. Struttura con due montanti in tubolari di ferro laccati neri più 4 ripiani e mobiletto contenitore con ante scorr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Victoria Regina Distressed Art Deco Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe. The lock on the wardrobe engraved V.R which is Victoria Regina. ...
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20th Century British Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 120 x D 40 x H 147cm Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finis...
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2010s French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

EXQUISITE ViNTAGE HAND CARVED ART NOUVEAU PINE WARDROBE NUDE NYMPHS INSIDE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Liberty's of London Art Nouveau style, hand carved Pine wardrobe depicting Nude Nymphs inside...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Trittico Cassettone e Coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi
Located in Foggia, FG
Trittico Cassettone e coppia di comodini in legno intarsiato Antichi In buono stato conservativo come da foto e video allegati Capiente, pregiato e ...
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Early 1900s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1960s Bar Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian oak storage cabinet. A distinctive piece of furniture characterized by the top that flips open. The interior compartment is roomy and ideal for use a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Art Deco Wardrobe in Mahogany Burl, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Wardrobe restored Art Deco around 1925 mahogany burl Features: Three-door model with mirror, 2 hanging rails and 4 shelves Height-adjustable shelves Very high quality processin...
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20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Stunning French 3 Door Armoire
Located in Seaford, GB
A truly superb quality French 3 door Armoire. Made from walnut and having its original bevelled mirrors. The central is hanging and the 2 sides a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Yew Wood Green Leather Top Filling Cabinet
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Mahogany Green Leather Filing Cabinet. This stunning vintage filing cabinet is a true statem...
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20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Library / Wardrobe in Teak, Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Library / Wardrobe in teak, walnut and brass, Italy, 1960's We are very proud to add this large library / wardrobe to our collection. With the use of different kinds of wood a warm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Edwardian Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4559 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid wall hanging wall cabinet, having inlaid swan neck pediment, astragal glazed door fitted with original working lock and a key and enclosing 2 she...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Louis XV St. Side Cabinet Nightstand French Chestnut Bedside Table, Late 19th C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand Late 19th century Walnut bedside table One drawer and one trapdoor Hand-carved with vegetal and floral motifs. Good condition. Shipping...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

A Large 19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5410 Superb quality XIXth century open bookcase in plum pudding mahogany, having oversailing top with outstanding mahogany grain above three height adjustable shelves flanked by ro...
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French ormolu mounted mahogany vitrine, circa 1870 in date. This beautiful cabinet is of slender form with gilt bronze ormolu mounts and a moulded cor...
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1870s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Miniature Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany miniature chest of 3 drawers having a quality crossbanded figured mahogany top above 3 mahogany cockbeeded drawers with original turned kn...
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19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Edmondo Palutari Sideboard, Made by Dassi Mobili Iterni, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sideboard dates back to the 1960s. The sideboard was designed by Edmondo Palutari and manufactured by Dassi Lissone. The board is made of rosewood and has two sliding do...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard circa 1812. Fine quality example of Swedish hand painted folk art in the form of a cupboard. Painted in a tonal brown wash with ragwork elements and hand painted florals and designs to all surfaces on the front.   Piece comprises of 2 parts, the main body and the cornice that is removable.  Dated 1812 as hand painted on the architectural cornice. Double doors are on lift off hinges and open reveal an interior of 3 fixed shelves, one of which has been replaced in later pine, below this are 2 drawers to the bottom which partially conceal themselves behind the doors and can only be opened when the main doors are opened.  Working key and latch. Ideal for use as a kitchen or hallway cupboard...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Walnut Gründerzeit Armoire or Wardrobe, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gründerzeit armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1890s. Solid walnut and original walnut veneer base with original beveled mirror. Four original draw...
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1890s Dutch International Style Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Pine

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign side tables with drawers and green leather tops A truly stunning and well made p...
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20th Century English Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Hardwood

Special Edition USM Haller Olive Green Unit in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
***Special Edition Olive Green*** 90"W x 15"D x 29"H 6x Flip Down Doors
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2010s Swiss Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Rustic Hand Carved Pine Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Rustic pine armoire. Beautiful hand carved detail on front. A high arched top with additional carvings. Beautifully laid out interior with areas for hanging and sh...
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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Art Deco Dresser/Cabinet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Art Deco dresser made mainly of steel, wood at the base and bakelite at the handles. It i...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Set of 2 Art Deco Waring and Gillow Chest of Drawers
Located in Torquay, GB
Antique British Art Deco Queen Anne style solid Mahogany linen press chest of drawers by renown furniture makers Waring & Gillow. Constructed in th...
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Object 011 Hanger by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 011 Hanger by NG Design. Dimensions: D130 x W40 x H190 cm. Materials: powder coated steel. Also available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on d...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs

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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