Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
American, 1894-1944
Pioneering self-taught industrial designer, writer and teacher Gilbert Rohde helped define the earliest phase of modernism in the United States. He is one of the most influential figures of 20th-century design and is credited with helping legendary mid-century modern furniture manufacturer Herman Miller avert financial disaster during the Great Depression.
Born in New York City, Rohde studied painting at the Art Students League after high school. He found lucrative employment, first as a political cartoonist and then as a catalog illustrator for American department stores. He was particularly enthralled with drawing furnished interiors.
Rohde began to design furniture in his spare time. He traveled to the Bauhaus school in Germany and the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, and drew on the Art Deco movement and the work of designers such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann in his early pieces. Rohde opened his own studio in 1929 and secured private and commercial commissions. His clients would come to include formidable furniture makers Heywood-Wakefield and Troy Sunshade, and his innovative bentwood furnishings for them were practical and intended for the modern consumer.
In 1930, Rohde met Herman Miller founder D.J. De Pree in the company’s Michigan showroom during a business trip. By then, Rohde had a long list of prominent clients and his furniture had been exhibited in museums and galleries. Herman Miller was weathering a devastating slowdown in business, and the American furniture industry had generally been hit hard by the Great Depression.
Rohde boldly informed De Pree that the brand’s furniture had become outdated, which was part of the reason the company was in financial jeopardy. Homes had become smaller and could no longer accommodate the large Gothic– and Victorian–style furnishings and traditional reproductions of period bedroom suites that Herman Miller was offering at the time, Rohde explained.
Rohde secured a contract to design for the Michigan manufacturer. He championed the use of exotic woods and tubular steel, and created streamlined, unadorned bedroom furniture for Herman Miller — collections that included convenient vanities, which were unconventional pieces for De Pree’s company back then.
In 1933, Rohde oversaw the design of two bedrooms featuring sleek Herman Miller furniture — including innovative storage pieces he designed — as part of an International–style exhibit at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The installation garnered acclaim for De Pree’s brand all over the world and afforded Rohde the opportunity to execute on his visionary ideas in front of a global audience. Rohde later designed lighting, seating and more for Herman Miller and was extensively involved in the company's marketing strategy and other areas of the business.
In 1942, Herman Miller, anticipating a postwar economic boom, began to produce office furniture for the first time, but its legacy is in the home. Working with legendary designers such as Ray and Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard, the manufacturer fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style.
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Creator: Gilbert Rohde
Gilbert Rhode for Herman Miller EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare Gilbert Rohde EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1940s. The desk is in original, unrestored condition. It's compose...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left c...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated drop front desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the much sought after Palladio series, circa 1940’s.
The desk features a burl veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Burl
Art Deco Palladio Glass Front Storage Cabinet Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated storage cabinet designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the sought after Palladio series, c. 1940’s.
The piece features a walnut case, with burl veneer picture frame molding that surrounds the gold and black marbleized mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Burl
Art Deco East Indian Laurel Bookcase by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller No. 344
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
This well composed and materially stunning Art Deco Bookcase/Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde in East Indian Laurel for the Herman Miller Company- Model No. 344 originates from the United St...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )
By Gilbert Rohde, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare cabinet by Gilbert Rohde on the petite side for scale. Model 4020 for Kroehler. All the pieces from this collection were designed with space saving in a room in mind. The sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birdseye Maple
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three Drawer Chest Dresser Leather Drawer Faces
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 4140 three drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Produced in the 1940's this prime example of Art Deco Design is constructed from a wal...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde Cabinet from the Mahogany Series dating to the late 1930's. Refinished about 10 years ago in a Satin Black Finish. Still presents pretty well but not perfect. Retains O...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Shelf
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go! Perfect for your amazing collection! Pe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Vanity for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany vanity/coiffeuse by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) top and padded drawers.
Kneehole: 26" high x 22" wide x 17.5" deep
See our separate listings for other pieces from this same collection.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Faux Leather, Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 3-piece storage system, one of the earliest modular furniture designs, veneered in exotic Paldao burl door-fronts and figured Paldao sides. The dark stain finish is original and beautiful, with a rich rosewood color. The drop-down secretary door is set with an elegantly cast brass knob, and opens to a hidden desk...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Rare Pair Gilbert Rohde #3770 Six-Drawer Dressers
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare design for Herman Miller features a curved case in opulent tropical wood veneer with sold hardwood handles, in a masculine streamlined design, with the surprising addition ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Incredible suite of Gilbert Rohde design Paldao line, circa 1940's made by Herman Miller. This set has been professionally refinished, and is in virtually immaculate condition. Rare ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Burl
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three available of these beautifully refinished mahogany chests of three drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers.
Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray and has original label.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Faux Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Server Étagère by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find server/étagère cabinet by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. C1930 early days of Gilbert and Herman Miller collaboration. Two drawers stacked alongside two doors with two large open shelves...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers. Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Faux Leather, Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Display Cabinet from Formal Dining Room Line
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde formal dining room display/ China cabinet. Designed in the mid 1930's, unique design that has glass corners and combination of exotic ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
Gilbert Rohde Streamline Art Deco Cabinet Credenza Server
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern compact art deco two door credenza server cabinet by Gilbert Rhode. Burl wood front doors mahogany case.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Burl
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Four Door 10 Drawer Buffet For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco burl mahogany sideboard buffet - the classic Burl buffet or sideboard has an elegantly curved front panel with f...
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20th Century German Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door cabinet with distinctively incised large round pulls, interior fitted with two adjustable shelves behind the left door and five pull-out drawers behind the right door, fronts finished in black enamel. The case top and sides are Paldao wood; the doors are in highly figured burl Acacia. The finish is called "Beaver" which is natural color, no stain, satin varnish. The back is numbered "4130." All of Rohde's designs for Herman Miller are marked with a 4-digit number; the first two numbers indicate the year, and the second two numbers indicate the individual piece. Newly refinished and ready to place in your home.
The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until Pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944.
Work by the pioneering American industrial and furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde, is notable for its thoroughly modern, informal, and multifunctional qualities. Rohde’s ability to create appealing modernist furnishings for middle-class homes, while also devising merchandising strategies to sell these goods, places him within a unique framework in American design history. Born and raised in New York, Rohde was the son of a cabinetmaker. He attended New York City public schools and his post-high school education included courses at the Art Students League and the Grand Central School of Art. Rohde’s visit to Europe in the spring and summer of 1927 (with later trips in 1931 and 1937) to see the Bauhaus in Dessau and the French modernist design that debuted in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, profoundly inspired his concept of design and the role it should play in daily life. The French Art Deco and German rationalist styles he saw in Europe influenced the furniture he designed from the late 1920s into the 1940s, pieces he created to suit a rapidly changing American lifestyle.
In addition to his work for Herman Miller Inc., Rohde also designed for several other furniture firms, including Thonet, Troy Sunshade, and Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During his time with Herman Miller Inc. (1932-1944), Rohde set the standard for collaborative efforts between designers and furniture firms, with George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames later...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets
Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group"
USA, 1940s
Exotic book-matched pald...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Paldao
Sublime Pair of Streamline Moderne Commodes by Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930
By Gilbert Rohde, Cavalier
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An exquisite rare pair of streamline moderne commodes by the esteemed Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier, circa 1930. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction with stunning curves and lines. Handsome solid brass accents highlight the drawer handles. A masterful example from the late period of the American Art Deco movement. Some of Mr. Rohde's most interesting and creative case designs were produced by this small Chattanooga, Tennessee furniture...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Six-Drawer Dresser by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood six-drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde,, Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design. Features six generous size drawers with simp...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nickel
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary Display Case for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcase with drop-front secretary desk and storage drawers in paldao wood. Glass dividers separate storage compartments, and cork-lined back. Retains Herman Miller tag. Great origin...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Paldao
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Chest Designed by Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood chest designed by Gilbert Rohde. Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design, five drawers behin...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nickel
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be adjusted.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' desk for Herman Miller.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rare East Indian Laurel Art Deco, Machine Age Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare East Indian Laurel Art Deco, Machine Age cabinet by Gilbert Rohde, stunning design and proportion, exceptional quality, wonderful use of richly gr...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nickel
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco "Paldao" Dining Room Set for Herman Miller 10 Pieces Comp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Oakland, CA
Gilbert Rohde is recognized as one of America’s most influential modern designers. His creations for Herman Miller helped propel the company into the forefront of modern design. Our ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mohair, Burl
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilbert Rohde sideboard from the “Paldao” series. Features a pedestal base, pull-out cutting surfaces and four cabinets with carved nobs. In...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Paldao
Sublime Streamline Moderne Commode by Gilbert Rohde, circa 1930- Pair Available
By Gilbert Rohde, Cavalier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite rare streamline moderne commode by the esteemed Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier, circa 1930. There are a pair of these chests available. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction with stunning curves and lines. Handsome solid Brass accents highlight the drawer handles. A masterful example from the late period of the American Art Deco movement. Some of Mr. Rohde's most interesting and creative case designs were produced by this small Chattanooga, Tennessee furniture...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of three drawer chests, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the the 1930's. Bleached mahogany cabinets with original padded naugahyde drawer fronts. Great detailing...
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20th Century American Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Naugahyde
Gilbert Rhode Streamline Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard/Buffet
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Westport, CT
Gilbert Rhode Art Deco Iconic design streamline sideboard cabinet, 1936 with stepped up top, burled front doors circular cut-out and brushed steel pull. I...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Matching Dressers
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matching pair of Dresser's by Gilbert Rohde, using book matched brazilian rosewood veneer, model # 3770
Three huge drawers in each cabinet make this a very useful
design.
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1940s American Vintage Gilbert Rohde Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Gilbert Rohde case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Gilbert Rohde case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gilbert Rohde case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Gilbert Rohde were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Donald Deskey, Norman Bel Geddes, and Zenith. Prices for Gilbert Rohde case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10 and can go as high as $55,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,700.