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Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial cabinet from the 1960s, made of metal with 3 adjustable shelves on the inside. The
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1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron industrial sideboard from the 1960's in vintage condition. With a valve on top. One shelve and
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1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
H 47.64 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron industrial sideboard from the 1960's in vintage condition. With a valve on top. One shelve and
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1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
H 47.64 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron Industrial sideboard from the 1960s in nice vintage condition. With a valve on top. One shelve
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1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
H 47.64 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Iron Cabinet with Mesh Doors on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Iron cabinet from the 1960s it features a green iron construction with mesh doors, two wooden
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial Blue Cabinet with Shelwes, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial cabinet made during the 1960s. It features a blue iron construction with mesh
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Blue Cabinet with Shelwes, 1960s
Industrial Blue Cabinet with Shelwes, 1960s
H 61.82 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Industrial Brushed Steel Catalog Archive Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel, catalog cabinet on a cast iron base holds multiple index cards, photos
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Steel, Iron

1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Iron and glass medical cabinet, made in the 1950's in former Czechoslovakia.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage 1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1950's Iron Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
H 66.93 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass, and the glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet features five
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass, and the glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet features five
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Glass & Iron Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron & Glass Medical Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage 2-door iron medical cabinet with it's original patina. The cabinet has some signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Iron medical cabinet from Ukraine. Produced in the 1970s. The cabinet has been stripped down to the
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1970s Ukrainian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
Iron Medical Cabinet From The Ukraine, 1970
H 63.39 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
Iron And Glass Medical Display Cabinet, 1930s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1980 in hungary. It is made
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1980s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
Vintage Iron and Glass Medical Cabinet, 1980s
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Industrial Iron and Wood Shelves on Wheels
Located in Praha, CZ
Industrial 3 shelves cart made of iron and wood. All parts are original. The entire cart has been
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Monumental Industrial Style Teak Work Bench Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered monumental work bench storage cabinet or sideboard measuring nearly 12 feet long. The
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20th Century Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Restored Vintage Iron And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Midcentury French Industrial Iron Shelving System with Wood Desktop
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French midcentury industrial iron adjustable shelving system with wood desktop. Requires
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Two Tier Industrial Iron & Porcelain Serving Tray Table Dry Bar Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Industrial iron two tier table with porcelain inserts. Great for use as a dry bar, tray table or
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20th Century Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley
Located in Pasadena, CA
60s Industrial Tanker Style Tol Base Cast Iron Caseium Cart Trolley. The casters are made from
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Metal, Steel, Iron

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakla during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Italian Industrial Cabinet / Vitrine with Striped Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milano, IT
Industrial furniture from the fifties and the sixties is making a strong comeback, because finally
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light
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1980s Italian Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial Iron Reclaimed Wood Triple Shelving Cart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large triple shelf for clothing storage or store display. Made from iron and reclaimed wood
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1980s American Adirondack Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Metal

Industrial Oak Jewelry Display Case
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, jewelry display case features a 9 inch height, oak and glass display cabinet with steel
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Steel, Iron

Industrial Riveted Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage Industrial coffee table manufactured in the 1960s - Made of solid wood and riveted iron
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial Riveted Coffee Table, 1960s
Industrial Riveted Coffee Table, 1960s
H 23.23 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet (wall unit) from a hospital. Made of iron and glass that is clamped in the steel by
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
Polished medical cabinet, 1930's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet (wall unit) was produced in Hungary and is made of
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
Small Medical Cabinet, 1930's
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber strip. The cabinet
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Restored Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 63 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 70s and is produced in hungary.
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
Vintage Iron Medical Trolley, 1970s
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
H 52.76 in W 24.41 in D 15.36 in
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
Polished Metal Medical Cabinet, 1970's
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
An iron shelving unit from France, produced circa 1960. With the burnt sienna color running
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
H 48.8 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A German riveted iron locker from the 1930s. The locker has perforated doors with original locks
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
Riveted Iron Locker, 1930's
H 70.48 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Polish medical cabinet, produced in the 1960's. Made of iron and the original antique glass
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1960s Polish Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage Steel And Glass Medical Cabinet, 1960s
H 70.48 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Large and deep 20th century French industrial store display fixture or shelving unit, etagere
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
By Kovona
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from Czechoslovakia, produced by Kovona circa 1950. With four new adjustable glass
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
Iron Medical Showcase Of Kovona, 1950's
H 69.3 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Large 20th Century Bakery Cabinet on Castors
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
rectangular coffered beechwood corpus on industrial iron castors. Behind folding doors are a total of 4 large
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20th Century European Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Beech

Large 20th Century Bakery Cabinet on Castors
Large 20th Century Bakery Cabinet on Castors
H 74.81 in W 74.41 in D 26.38 in
Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning and rare, heavy and solid industrial 5 tier multi shelf with fixed grid shelves, nicely
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Large Industrial Mail Bin or Storage Cart
By Kennett Fiber Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made by Kennett, this Industrial style mail cart has two-hole handles with iron braces and metal
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Natural Fiber

Large Industrial Mail Bin or Storage Cart
Large Industrial Mail Bin or Storage Cart
H 24.5 in W 29 in D 18.58 in
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This industrial and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Step into an era of industrial chic with this 20th Century French Metal Cabinet, a sturdy and
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20th Century French Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Metal

20th Century French Metal Cabinet
20th Century French Metal Cabinet
H 55.4 in W 59.3 in D 20.3 in
Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Metal, Steel, Iron

Branco E Preto Jacaranda Bookcase Cabinet, Luiz Pássaro, Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto, Luiz Pássaro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Branco and Preto Jacaranda bookcase with cabinet, Brazilian Modern, 1960s. Brazilian mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Jacaranda

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Mexico, DF
stints in Italy and Spain. His creations exploited the clean and simple industrial look of wrought iron
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Wrought Iron

Large Vintage Galvanized Wall Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Vintage Galvanized Wall Shelf. Shelf can be powder-coated in any color per buyer request.
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Large Vintage Galvanized Wall Shelf
Large Vintage Galvanized Wall Shelf
H 37.25 in W 86 in D 8 in
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Medical Showcase, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
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1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet

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Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940s
Medical Showcase, 1940s
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
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Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage iron industrial cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, every vintage iron industrial cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage iron industrial cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage iron industrial cabinet bearing Industrial or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage iron industrial cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Tolix and Universal Steel Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Iron Industrial Cabinet?

The average selling price for a vintage iron industrial cabinet at 1stDibs is $1,854, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at industrial Furniture

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

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.