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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is written ancient Japanese numerals.
From the top, "No. 1", "No. 2", "No. 3" and "No....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Late 20th Century Vintage Thomasville Federal Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard
By Thomasville
Located in Elkton, MD
Features high-quality construction, beautiful flame mahogany and decorative inlays, cabinet doors on each side, two dovetailed drawers, Georgian brass hardware & gallery bar, and tap...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket woven Chest of Drawers cabinet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A six drawer chest by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak veneer with 100’s of individual tiles laid in an an interwoven basket weave pattern. Great texture and warmth. This exceedin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid century modern circles teak sideboard by Nathan Furniture, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern circles sideboard by Nathan Furniture, circa 1960s. Absolutely beautiful example of the classic ‘Circles’ sideboard by Nathan Furniture. Consists of 3 drawers, dro...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak Cabinets by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Littleton, CO
Teak bachelor's chest or tall sideboard by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
This lovely pair of stacked cabinets have been well cared by their origin...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / medicine or shaving cabinet / wood and mirror / rustic / mid-century
Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet made in France, ca. 1900. The small cabinet has a mirrored d...
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer flanked either side with a single deep drawer to the right ...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Robin Day Utility Sideboard by Heals, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare 1950s sideboard designed by Robin Day as part of the Utility range for Heals department store in London and exhibited in the Home and Gardens Pavilion at the Festival of Brita...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
CADO Poul Cadovius wall system for bookcases, shelves and storage units
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
CADO" wall system designed by Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) Denmark, circa 1960. Composed of 5 panels each measuring 190x80cm, two blocks of 5 drawers, a block with flap and key forming ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Italian Sideboard
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This vintage Italian sideboard has an overwhelming presence. The main body is crafted from mahogany and supported by black metal legs. The storage section is an impressive sight and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original patinated brass handles and hinges.
Six original wooden sh...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Corner Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan corner shelf by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1960, made with bamboo canes and wavy edge. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This shelf is mounted on teak risers and brass patinated brackets.
The shelf can be used ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Lacquered Side Cabinet Chinoiserie 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Glorious antique lacquered side cabinet in the Chinese manner with intricate Chinoiserie
Off white cream colour with craquelure and antiqued finish
Craquelure on a painting is the ne...
Category
1920s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and the shelves are adjustable in height. This unit consists of two i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality C1920 Piece
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality Piece from the Art Deco era, circa 1920.
This bookcase radiates timeless charm and character.
Solidly constructed with no loose joint...
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1920s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Rare Carlo de Carli Swivel coat rack vanity wardrobe for Fiarm, 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic and rare Carlo De Carli Vanity Wardrobe in green stained teak with a swivel base for Fiarm, 1960s. This stunning piece folds open to a coat hanger with the coat hangers, wh...
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1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Grande Mobile Espositore Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile con parte inferiore contenitore con ante a libro, parte superiore a giorno, in origine prevede ante scorrevoli in vetro attualmente mancanti. Legno impiallacciato rovere e mas...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Oak
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful siz...
Category
1930s British Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Cabinet with Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian cabinet with decorative brass mounts. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1950’s.
It is of outstanding quality and is beautifully designed. It is ta...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime ...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style blue painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century.
Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted corners i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
ENGLISH ANTIQUE 1920s CHINA DISPLAY CABINET BOOKCASE GLAZED CLAW ON BALL FEET J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique 1920s English China Cabinet Bookcase.
The English antique 1920s China display cabinet bookcase is a stunning piece of furniture that...
Category
1920s British Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet with Dry Bar, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood corner cabinet with dry bar, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet with bar unit and drawers. Drinks cabinet behind drop down door with lock ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962.
it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
The enticing curves of the drawers and cabriolet feet create the strong visual appeal in this pine chest of three drawers.
Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped through...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880’s period.
It is of fine quality and is a very useful size with lots of storage s...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Yellow Regency Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique yellow/butterscotch, finished with beeswax to create a faux distressed effect. Perfectly suited to...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique unadorned Welsh rustic oak shop counter with pine top. It has 2 shelves to the back.
Wonderful in a cottage kitchen.
Category
Late 19th Century British Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Pine
Alain Delon Music Entertainment Unit model AD800 - Italian Design 1975
By Alain Delon
Located in Milan, IT
This AD800 music entertainment cabinet is a rare and radically exciting object: its totemic design, flashy use of brass, and lacquered wood and acrylic top elevate a simple music cabinet to a true work of art. The top encloses four compartments, dedicated to a record player, radio receiver, music cassette...
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1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set .
The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France.
Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Sheraton Display Cabinet Antique Bookcase 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet.
Circa 1880
This Display Cabinet is Raised upon Tapered Legs with Spade Feet.
The Cabinet Features a Shaped Undertray.
Having 2 Mahog...
Category
1880s Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teakwood, walnut and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves and a cabinet, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs.
This Vintage Poul Cadovius...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
Each Cabinet Has 1 Interior Shelf a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic large partners desk in the Regency manner
True partners desk with drawers and cupboards on both sides
Features solid oak drawer linings and brass drop handle
Good size so p...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Bramanta sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama in 1973 for Ultrazionale of Simon Gavina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Bramanta 4 sideboard by Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama in 1973 for Ultrazionale collection of Simon Gavina (later Cassina).
The lacquered wooden sideboard features four lockable...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
15th Century French Gothic Oak Cupboard / Dressoir
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Gothic Oak Dressoir: 1460 - 1500 ,
France - Flandres
This exquisite Gothic oak dressoir dates back to the 15th century. This remarkable piece is a rare survivor from the Haute épo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teak wood and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves that come in different depths, of one them working as desk, a closed cabinet box and a display case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs.
This Vintage Poul Cadovius Royal System...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Glass
18th Century Style Drinks Cabinet, Walnut, Walnut Burr English
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an absolutely fantastic example of an 18th Century Style drinks cabinet or dry bar crafted in England with meticulous attention to detail. The cabinet is in Walnut solids and veneer and a showstopper of Burr Walnut veneers on the door and drawer faces. Inside the interior has a contrasting blond sycamore wood that with the mirrored back and setback glass shelves sets off the interior in a light, bright contrast.
This traditional English drinks cabinet...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in rosewood with bass fittings. Made by master cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Chest has four drawers.
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1940s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Edwardian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of dec...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Bureau by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R031 Superb quality and very attractive, Edwardian flamed mahogany cylinder bureau by Maples & Co, two mahogany lined and satinwood crossbanded drawers fitted with original brass han...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 2 bay shelving system model FM R...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy.
Signed piece.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Iron
Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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
Materials
Wenge
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Important pair of Louis XV-era bowed and walnut-root dressers
Located in Cesena, FC
Pair of Italian (Venetian) Louis XV dressers.
Important pair of Lombardy Venetian dressers from the Louis XV period (mid-1700s).
Of wavy, rounded shape on front and sides, entirely ...
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1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
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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