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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Arne Vodder
Creator: Paul Frankl
1960s Tambour Fronted Rosewood Sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of a Arne Vodder designed rosewood sideboard produced by Sibast. Based on four solid rosewood turned tapered legs, this piece has two tambour fronted doors with d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare danish teak chest of drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik, 1950s. This elegant Danish Modern fine-drawer chest on chest of drawers is in very good vintage condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal handles. The base part has two tambour sliding doors, with two extra drawers. The design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Small Chest of Drawer by Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian small chest of drawer by Arne Vodder for Sibast Funiture.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Early Mid-Century Johnson Furniture Two-Tone Buffet Cabinet by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant walnut buffet cabinet designed by Paul Frankl for The Johnson Furniture Company, American, circa 1940. This cabinet has been refinished in a slight red hue on the cabinet case with off-white doors. The cabinet features 4 pull...
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1940s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company 'Pallet' Wooden Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century wooden 'pallet' kidney-shaped desk with two drawers flush to desk edge, resting on three rectangular legs with rounded edges. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Arne Vodder Sideboard Model 29 Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model 29 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Lacquer

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides left to be fully extended. The set of 3 drawers slides from left to right side as well. Really nice desk. Labeled under...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Rosewood executive desk in good refinished condition. Very strong and sturdy. Beautiful detailed grain. All drawers slide perfectly and work well. Great for any home or offi...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

1960s White-Washed Oak Server with Carved Pagoda Design & Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our striking 1960s white-washed server, masterfully hand-crafted from oak wood and meticulously restored to perfection by our seasoned craftsmen. The mid-century allure o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Scandinavian Wooden Secretary by Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian wooden secretary by Arne Vodder, 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ten-drawer dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company. This incredible dresser has been beautifully and professionally restored in lacquer and the 'X' pu...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Model 54 Highboard in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A sleek 1960s highboard in warm teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast. With sliding tambour doors, tapered legs, copious storage and perfect proportions it is both visually arresting and e...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Seven Drawer Chest by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful seven-drawer chest designed by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture. In excellent condition, restored in a beautiful lacquer with solid brass 'X's which have been professio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Teak Sideboard by Arne Vodder, Model OS29 for Sibast 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
Sideboard model "os 29" designed by Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark by Sibast Møbler. Made from teak wood. Nice details with bow tie shaped drawer handles, sliding doors, tapered le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet in Teak for Sibast, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisitely crafted upright storage cabinet designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast of Denmark. The tambour doors are very well constr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

1950s Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart Ebonized Walnut Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this! This is an ebonized walnut chest with plated brass hardware designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart. It is in very good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

Paul Frankl Chest in Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. It is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. The hardware is a m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard, Sibast Møbler, c. 1965
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder c 1965. Manufactured by Sibast Møbler. The stature and ‘lift” to this piece at 42” high, distinguishes itself from the more typical 34” hi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Felt, Mirror, Rosewood, Teak

Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Paul Frankl Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage refinished Paul Frankl 6 drawer dresser. Has been refinished and well kept. Great design and style with beautiful base and legs. Brass handles are well kept. Drawers slid...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls High Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls high chest of drawers dresser cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

60s 70s Sideboard Highboard Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Model 54 Design 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sideboard highboard teak Arne Vodder Sibast model 54 design 60s Object: high board Manufacturer: Sibast Condition: good Age: around ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Shelve/ Credenza by Arne Vodder, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden shelve/ credenza by Arne Vodder, Scandinavian, 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wool

60s 70s Teak Sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture Object: sideboard Manufacturer: Sibast Furniture Condition: good Age: a...
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1970s European Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Credenza Reversible Door Sideboard Hutch For Sibast Mobler
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid Century teak two-piece, rare, floating hutch, reversible sliding door, credenza model OS-29 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely reversible sliding doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Featuring removable and reversible cabinet doors. with black lacquer on one side and beautifully grained teak wood on the reverse side. Hutch top lifts off the lower cabinet. Upper portion features a finished teak interior, convenient sliding glass doors with recessed pulls and three interior adjustable shelves. Lower portion of the unit features two sliding reversible cabinet doors with recessed handles open to reveal a finished teak interior with three long adjustable shelves. Six dovetailed solid teak drawers are located to the far right, providing additional storage space, with Vodder's signature elliptical carved pull fronts, the curvature of which are lavishly duplicated by the upper cabinet's support columns. Precisely crafted in exceptional warm teak patina wood grain, with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Vodder's signature manufacturer disc and label (Sibast Furniture made in Denmark) on the interior. The cabinet sits on recessed legs, the base is supported by a solid teak perpendicular stretcher. This piece has been very well taken care of over the years. Traditionally used in the dining room, this versatile piece with ample storage would be a stylish addition to any room in your home or office and could also serve as a base for your t.v. and electronics. Condition Report: Overall good original vintage condition, only minor color variation and wear. Very sturdy, the interior is clean; cabinet doors slide smoothly and take a bit of effort or skill to remove in order to reverse to the opposite side. Drawers open and pull out smoothly. Overall, a very fine presentation. Measurement lower side board: 32" tall x 72? wide x 19 1/2? D Measurement upper Floating Hutch: 25 1/4? Tall x 60? W x 12 1/2? D Overall: 72? wide x 57 1/4? tall x 19 1/2" deep About the Creator Arne Vodder was born in Denmark in 1926. Trained as a cabinetmaker and architect, he studied under Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, graduating in 1947. After school, he worked as a designer at Hindsgaul in Copenhagen, focusing primarily on office décor. In 1950, Vodder launched his own architecture and design studio with architect Anton Borg. Over the years, the studio moved to a few locations within Copenhagen before ultimately settling in the suburb of Holte, north of the city. Together, the two designed furniture as well as several low-cost houses. Vodder and Borg collaborated until the 1970s. Vodder is best known for his furniture designs, which tended to be simple pieces composed of natural materials such as rosewood and teak, often inspired by the natural forms, and occasionally accented with colorful panels. Vodder worked with several respected brands throughout his career, designing cabinetry, tables, seating, and more for furniture makers Fritz Hanson...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group" created in 1945 for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Branded mark in top...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rio Rosewood Revolving Doors "29 A" Sideboard by Arne Vodder, Denmark ca. 1958
Located in Geneva, CH
Very rare freestanding Rio rosewood "29 A" or "Triennal" sideboard by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik, Denmark ca. 1958 Presented for the first time at the Milano Trienna...
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1950s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Paul Frankl for Johnson White Wash Marble Top 10 Drawers Dresser Brass x Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson white wash marble top 10 drawers dresser brass x pulls. Retains John Stuart retailer label. Solid brass X pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Arne Vodder Teak Chest for Sibast Møbelfabrik
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 We offer this Arne Vodder teak chest for Sibast Møbelfabrik is in very good condition. The chest has been recently professional resto...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 1950s ten-drawer double dresser and nightstand was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart duri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Desk in Rosewood for Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960's
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This high-quality desk, designed by the esteemed Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s, is a splendid example of mid-century Danish design. As a l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Walnut Six Drawer High Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer pulls. (Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture Co)(priced as pair).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass x-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant form with lots of storage.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Wardrobe Dresser Chest by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tall wardrobe dresser chest designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a stunning and functional tambour sliding door that reveals p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Arne Vodder Sideboard Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding sideboard with tambour doors designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Teak Double Bookcase for Sibast, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
A set of two identical bookcases designed by Arne Vodder and executed by Sibast, Denmark. Our version is made in teak and has been completely refinished. The bookcases have always...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Wall Sideboard Arne Vodder from the 60s Danish Scandinavian Design Sibast
Located in Lyon, FR
Wall unit from the 60's by designer Arne Vodder published by Sibast. Structure in solid teak and veneer, and painted wood. The front consists of five drawers of different colors, a s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Rosewood Sideboard, Model 7738, by Arne Vodder for Skovby Møbelfabrik
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Arne Vodder for Skovby Møbelfabrik, this sideboard, model 7738, comprises a rosewood case on a plinth base. At center are five drawers, the top two of which are narrower ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder Small Dresser for Sibast, Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well-crafted teak wood small dresser with four drawers having the designer signature cats eye design fronts that serve as pulls. The top drawer has divided sections for storage and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I believe this was a transitional piece designed and built in the mid 1930s, stunning desi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Sideboard by Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking rosewood sideboard by Arne Vodder, where yellow and white panel doors contrast with the cleanly sculpted drawers in the middle and the flaming rosewood veneer on the flap do...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tan walnut finish double dresser credenza by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul T Frankl Skyscraper Sideboard Frankl Galleries Ny Moderne Art Deco, C. 1928
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and important lacquered sideboard in two tone yellow ochre finish with silver leaf ornamentation, original mirrored tops, glass shelves, bullet hinges, faceted solid brass silver leafed hardware and silver plated shelf...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Paul Frankl Cork and Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
C. 1940s, American, the mahogany eight- drawer desk encased in cork veneer on four sides, with book storage-well on the reverse. Bakelite and brass pulls....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Cork

Large American Mid Century Commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large American mid century commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Midcentury Danish Sideboard Model AV01 by Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Midcentury Danish sideboard model AV01 by Arne Vodder by Snedkergaarden. New edition. On demand, delivery time: 6/8 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Restored Six Drawers Paul Frankl American Walnut Solid Brass Buckle Shaped Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Century modern American walnut solid brass buckle shaped pulls hardware high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bookcase, Red and Black
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Frankl skyscraper Art Deco bookcase, original red and black lacquer finish, amazing patina, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Arne Vodder Sideboard Model 29A Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding sideboard model 29A designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Pair of Arne Vodder for Falster Teak Danish Bachelor's Chests
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Danish Modern Teak six drawer bachelor's chest's..designed by Arne Vodder mfg by Falster,,
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Combed Wood Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A desk designed by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. This desk features combed wood restored to emphasize the beautiful tones and textures of the natural ...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Swedish style lacquered sideboard or credenza cabinet designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Features a sleek mahogany case fitted with three drawers in t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge detail.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A superb and very rare pair of cabinets or sideboards in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good original condition with minor sign...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Classic Arne Vodder Sideboard with Top, Model 29A, Reversible Doors, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Møbler, 'Triennale' credenza model 29A, with top, Denmark, 1959. Excellent sideboard in beautifully grained teak wood by Danish designer Arne Vodde...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Rosewood, Teak

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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