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Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Pair of Modern Oak and Brass Bookcase Cabinets
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our new Modern Oak and Brass Bookcase Cabinets, proudly made in the USA. This stunning piece combines sleek design with functionality, making it the perfect addition to a...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

White Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and finished with a beautiful matt...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Ash Vespers Side Cabinet, Two Door Cabinet with Adjustable Shelf by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
We have one of these in stock, available to ship now. The stately Vespers Side Cabinet is built of solid ash hardwood with a black walnut stand. Its two doors are made with curved f...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Ash, Walnut

Back Hand-Painted Glass Cupboard Marbled Effect with Brass Frame, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Hand-Painted glass cupboard with brass frames and base. The marbled effect decoration is hand painted on the back of the glass, with brown, gold, yellow and white tones. One shelf in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Ash Aurora Nightstand Four Drawer Modern Bedside Table/ Chest of Drawers by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
We have one of these in stock, available for immediate shipment. The stunning Arora Nightstand is built of solid ash hardwood with a black walnut stand. It has four drawers that all...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Ash, Walnut

Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric credenza...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Plywood

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details.‎ It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.‎ Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-century Elm Blond Shelf by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain
Located in Brussels , BE
Modern Elm Blond Shelf, by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain in elm 1980s
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1980s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

3 Doors Contemporary Sideboard or Buffet in Black Oak by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Just as punk fashion made the 1970's cool yet never really mainstream, this all black riveted high-end cabinet designed by Larissa Batista is a blastoff f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Jaime Hayon Blue Multileg Cabinet "Showtime" Marble / MDF / Wood by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayon cabinet blue multi-leg cabinet designed in 2016 and manufactured by BD Barcelona. A modular multipurpose and multi-legged furniture. It is available with a dozen differe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

Contemporary Crafted Bookcase, shelves, shelf sideboard wood Medulum Cabinet
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a blue protective paint. The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle. The library is shipped semi assembled. Design by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in noce Canaletto finito con vernice trasparente. La testa...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-century modern Sideboard Bar by De Coene
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century, bar, cabinet
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Plastic, Wood

D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media O3 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

1990's Jaime Hayon Pink Sideboard
Located in LYON, FR
1990's sideboard/cabinet by spanish designer jaime hayon. Some very small chips of paint. But over all very good condition. James Hayon is a renowned designer of Spanish origin Sour...
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1990s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Bookshelf Giralt
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
This modular bookcase boasts a 1-meter width per unit and is expertly crafted from Oregon pine. Its middle shelf's height can be tailored to your preference. Designed with the purpos...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Softwood

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Kartell Medium Bookworm Bookcase in Aluminum by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An artist's creativity combined with a great company’s technology results in to a bookcase design of Industrial scale that can rightfully be considered the world’s most daring and re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Modern Chelsea 2-Door Buffet - Forged Metal and Grey Silver Glass by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chelsea buffet or sideboard by Ercole home has a 2-door front, with Earl Gray Ceruse wood finish on oak. Handcut glass panels in Wispy Gray Silver are on the door surface. Hand-hammered metal framed doors...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
Lola sideboard is a Made in Italy piece with a Capital letter. It is made of two volumes that seem to support each other just like in a tiptoe dance. A sort of balace game, the resul...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Lo Scrigno Briar Floor Chest by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry armoire in briar and mahogany matte finish, ultrasuede lining. 24 karats gold plated brass accessories. Side lockable doors with necklace bars. The 6 top drawers can be locke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Baleri Italia Mac Gee Bookshelf in Black Steel by Philippe Starck
Located in Milan, IT
Modular bookshelves in steel sheet with epoxy finish in matte RAL 9005. A central upright structure supports five shelves of decreasing depth.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

"Lina" Modernist Style Woodwork Natural Walnut Credenza with Drawer
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American Contemporary decorative cabinet hand wrapped in linen and given a multi-layered paint glaze in a neutra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Linen

Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Meticulously designed and made to order, this furniture piece embodies elegance and boasts the finest craftsmanship. Crafted from rich walnut wood, the sideboard features a striking...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Spectacular White & Black Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. This unique cabinet is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry chest in matte gray oak, ruthenium accessories. Jewelry drawers with fronts covered with white leather, inside lined with red ultrasuede. Interior safe color gray, ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1940s Harley Davidson Wine Rack Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Custom made Harley Davidson half motorcycle with wine rack and table attached to the back half. This beautiful Piece has the Harley Davidson Motor Cycle Burnt into the top and colore...
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20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Rare Bookcase or Dry Bar by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase or bar designed for Brown Saltman by "architect to the stars" Paul Laszlo, c1950. The Bookcase is executed in a dark forest green over mahogany and features opposing X-bases...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Gray Lacquer Milano Buffet with Gold Dust Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Doors have panels of Gold Dust Eglomise panels. There is one adjustable interior shel...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Art Glass, Oak, Lacquer

Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony

Monumental Black Marble Case Leather Sideboard Credenza
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental sideboard or credenza crafted from black marble appearing as a solid block case. The imposing credenza is incredibly heavy and solid weighing an estimated 800 poun...
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20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

'Ritz Bellini' Sliding Door Cabinet / Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two for one cabinet features a sliding door made of tempered white glass that exposes open shelving on the left, and three drawers on the right side. Accented by polished stainl...
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20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Industrialist Metal & Wood Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Industrialist etagere with white painted metal frame and six wooden shelves. Provenance: From a 1025 5th Avenue estate. Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Katsura 3-Drawer Elm Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Ginger The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional de...
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2010s Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Segreto Foglia Oro Gold Leaf Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry safe with pull out necklace bars. Shiny gold leaf steel. Inside drawers in polished ebony, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.. Made in Florence, Italy by Agres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj Dimensions: D 62 x W 40 x H 100 cm Materials: Metal Unique Piece This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is di...
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2010s Belgian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Coastal Breeze Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to offer even more bedroom storage, the dresser is crafted from quartered pine in our sea salt finish and accented by uniquely cast ribbed bar hardware in a dark sterling fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Il Forziere Smoke Grey Armored Chest Safe with 9 Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
IL FORZIERE DELLE ORE ROSSO Armored chest in smoke grey oak and black leather with biometric opening and emergency key. Bulletproof and anti-theft glass, internal illumination. Nin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Grande White Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman Style Split Pencil Reed Bamboo and Chrome Credenza
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous split reed bamboo credenza in beautiful condition with chrome base circa 1970s. Credenza is finished on all sides allowing piece to stand freely in the room. An incredible p...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Reed

Segreto Oro Gold Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti "Segreto Oro" contemporary armored jewelry case safe with pull-out necklace bars. Gold steel. Inside drawers are made in polished wood with 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Representing the ultimate combination of form and function, it creates a space worthy of your finest clothing. All drawers are completely finished and wear Matte Pearl. The graceful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Customized Modernist Cabinet in Glossy Lacquered Wood and Brass Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a Classic, timeless desig...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

KGBL Johansson Dresser
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The delicate frame of the Johansson is achieved with a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interior...
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2010s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Forziere Rovere Contemporary Chest Safe in Grey Oak by Agrest
Located in New York, NY
FORZIERE ROVERE Armored jewelry chest in matte grey oak, with removable necklace holder. Ruthenium accessories. Jewelry drawers with fronts cover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Ellen Bookcase with TV lift - by KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eye catching bookcase is made to order, and can be painted in any color under the sun! Hand built to last, the Ellen bookcase is sure to take center stage in any space. This ver...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

BIJOU, modern sculptural shelf, object of art, collectible quiet luxury
Located in Hoboken, NJ
BIJOU- "an object, especially of a residence, small and elegant." Sculptural shelf with organic curves. Showcase a favorite object, create an accent in a space. As functional as it i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Sapele Wood

Ellen Bookcase - 2x2 size - by KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eye catching bookcase is made to order, and can be painted in any color under the sun! Hand built to last, the Ellen bookcase is sure to take center stage in any space. The roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Ellen Bookcase - 2x3 size - by KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eye catching bookcase is made to order, and can be painted in any color under the sun! Hand built to last, the Ellen bookcase is sure to take center stage in any space. The roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Cassettiera, vetro di murano antico blu zaffiro, foglia oro, ottone, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
La cassettiera a tre cassetti è una straordinaria opera d'arte realizzata con il vetro di Murano, noto per la sua bellezza e artigianalità. La trama ad alveare customizzata sul vetro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Ellen Bookcase - 1x2 size - by KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eye catching bookcase is made to order, and can be painted in any color under the sun! Hand built to last, the Ellen bookcase is sure to take center stage in any space. The roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

9' Shale Credenza Low in Bone White by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Both monumental and subtle, the Shale Credenza brings the intricacies of nature’s geology indoors. The wood doors are scored vertically across the grain, and details of a cliff’s fac...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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