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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Creator: Franco Poli
Baker Furniture Mid-Century French Regency Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Solid cherry wood, with orig...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Credenza Console 81"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Stately Homes Queen Anne sideboard / buffet / credenza / console / sofa table. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with five drawers and crossbanding...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columbia County's premier woodworker Michael Gregorio. This finish shows the action or the original wood which appears to be elm. The double ring door pulls which are the Michael Taylor signature complete the look. The design of these dressers are the definition of style meets function.Although elegantly styled- the pieces are solid and very usable. We are offering the pair in this listing as well as a second pair which you can find in our other listings. We also have available the companion "vanity" piece which can be added between any of the pieces as shown in the last few photographs. All dressers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with original brass ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany and Satinwood Sideboard, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hepplewhite or Federal style serpentine front sideboard, buffet, or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Flame mahogany, with satinwood marquetry...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenza, sideboard buffet, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Hollywood Regency Cherry Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass har...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Clean Lined Caned Credenza by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined caned credenza, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. It can be used in a living area as a credenza or bar, or in a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Baker Modern Light Walnut 2 Doors 6 Drawers High Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Modern Light Walnut 2 Doors 6 Drawers High Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT! Sculptural bracket shape base cast solid brass decorative hardware sophisticated mid century modern ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Carved light green and cream...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a gorgeous Baker Furniture Company Georgian style bookcase...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Baker Historic Charleston Reproductions Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The finest construction in mahogany with a bow front case and double banded top. Three apron drawers, the sides with drawers flanking the arched open center with satinwood half fan i...
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20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker English Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Lingerie Chest Semanier Dresser 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture English Georgian Style Lingerie Chest, circa 1980s. Features a serpentine form made from mahogany with seven oak dovetailed drawers. Each drawer is accented with by...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenzas, sideboard buffets, or bar cabinets By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Triple Chest-On-Chest Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style triple chest-on-chest seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Circa 1980...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Vintage Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century campaign chest crafted in mahogany with four drawers, brass hardware and block feet, perfect combination of traditional and...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Walnut & Burl Helen Hobey Baker Cabinet + Pair Mirrors Danish Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and super sculptural cabinet or dresser was designed in the 1970s by Helen Hobey for Baker. It features a walnut and burlwood construction that is warm and pleasant to the ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wardrobe Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco skyscraper armoire or wardrobe dresser. By Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture. USA, 1980s Primavera...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Cabinet l...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture collector's edition bombe-front figured walnut four-drawer commode. Linen fold solid brass drop pulls, scalloped top and apron. Canted corner front legs with scallope...
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1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Milling Road for Baker Stained Maple Triple Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very refined Chest made by Milling Road in Italy for Baker Furniture. In a textured and mottled dark stain, a bull nose top edge, and the three long drawers with a projecting cente...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mahogany Lecturn with Drawer by Baker
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage mahogany lecturn with side drawer and three shelves by Baker Furniture Company, circa 1980s. Avery attractive and functional piece! #1271.
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20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1960's mahogany chest of drawers by Baker Furniture Company. This lovely chest is from their highly collectible Historic Charleston collection. This is a copy of a period Geo...
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1960s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with inset burl woo...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Empire style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Palladian Collection" USA, Circa 1980s...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Cherry Wood and Brass Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie seven-drawer long dresser or credenza By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1970s ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commodes
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columbia County's premier woodworker Michael Gregorio. This finish shows the action of the original wood which appears to be elm. The double ring door pulls which are the Michael Taylor signature complete the look. The design of these dressers are the definition of style meets function.Although elegantly styled- the pieces are solid and very usable. We are offering the pair in this listing as well as a second pair which you can find in our other listings. We also have available the companion "vanity" piece which can be added between any of the pieces as shown in the last few photographs. All dressers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
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Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Helen Hobey Baker Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey Baker midcentury walnut and burlwood lowboy dresser This lowboy measures: 81.5 wide x 21 deep x 31 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Baker Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful construction with a shaped bow front case. Three frieze drawers, the center one with felt lined flatware insert (lacking a key), side doors, and double middle doors, all wi...
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20th Century Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Étagère Bookshelves - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Étagère Bookshelves - Pair Each etagere measures: 24.25 wide x 24.25 deep x 79.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Finn Juhl for Baker Modern Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic credenza, designed by the architect Finn Juhl for the famed American manufacturer Baker Furniture, as a part of the Baker Modern line. This handsome cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous burl wood,...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Campaign Rosewood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful rosewood, with original brass hard...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Lingerie Chest This chest measures: 24 wide x 20 deep x 72 high We take our photos...
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Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Set Four Baker Historic Charleston Decorated Ebonized Wood and Cane Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Reproduction Stencil Decorated and Ebonized Wood and Cane Side Chairs. Measures 24" i...
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Late 20th Century American Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of tradition having brass campaign style hardware and classic turned feet. Signed Baker i...
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20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard server. By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" collection...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, original brass hardware, and felt...
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1980s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass h...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Historic Charleston Chippendale Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
er. Baker honors Charleston's heritage and its rich history by reproducing this 19th century Chippendale chest of drawers. Part of their “Historic Charleston...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Cherrywood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 45.75 wide x 21 deep x 49 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 33.7...
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1960s American Dutch Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Danish, American Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Finn Juhl & Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish, American cabinet made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker in good condition. The Scandinavian sideboard is compos...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Company Italian Style Hand Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Baker Furniture Company Italian Style Serpentine Low Dresser featuring three spacious drawers with faux keyholes and original hand painted finishes. Signed inside drawer. The...
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Late 20th Century American Grand Tour Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XVI or Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched exotic rosewood, ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood, with ebonized columns and feet, and orig...
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1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

65" Baker Collection China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker Collection China Cabinet Features generous shelving for china and collectible storage, interior lights and three concealed cabinets with ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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