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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen Sideboard Produced by PSA Furniture in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Preben Skov Andersen, PSA Furniture in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Walnut and Mahogany Sideboard, Model 4579, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1945, this exquisite sideboard, model 4579, appeared in the 1997 exhibition "The Other Face of Modernism." With its bold brass hinges and pul...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Executive Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Spectacular Mid Century Parsons Executive desk in Honduran mahogany by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Beautifully refinished. Minor repairs at two corners and appear exaggerated in photo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s and still a beautiful and practical piece today. Newly refinished in a cerused Oak, making the wood maintain its ...
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1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Rosewood
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
A stunning rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lilac leather and bleached mahogany curved desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original ...
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1940s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather
Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A well made and designed bookcase by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and sold by Pioneer Furniture Company, "Detroit's Finest Furniture Store".
The bookcase features a subtle stepped silh...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning cerused Oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s USA. The bottom of cabinet is a plinth base wrapped in black leather.
Two wavy sliding plank...
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1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare pair of Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3b / Model 385 Dresser
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B / Model 385 Dresser. We have a third dresser in stock right now if you are interested.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Mid Century Small Teak Chest Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Mid Century Small Teak Chest Dresser
This chest measures: 33.75 wide x 12.5 deep x 19.25 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sh...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that exemplifies the versatility and elegance of Danish Modern design. Developed in the 195...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk designed Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This desk is ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Low chest of drawers in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder
Located in PARIS, FR
Low chest with 4 drawers signed by the great Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and made by the cabinetmaker and designer Aksel Kjersgaard. In his designs, Kristiansen places a strong e...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Important Edward Wormley For Dunbar Drop-Leaf Desk in Tawi Walnut & Steel 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Before this desk was built in the early 1950s, top-class American furniture design was typically unrecognizable compared to the mid century design that exploded in the late 1950s. Across the pond in Europe, the mid century revolution had already happened, yielding huge success in the form of designers and architects like Ettore Sottsass and many more. This inspired Dunbar to produce this desk: one of the most conservatively designed Dunbar models ever at the time. Then, it probably looked incredibly sleek and handsome. Now, it stands as a piece of history not only for Dunbar, but for American design as a whole.
In classic Dunbar fashion, the construction of the desk is absolutely in the top of its class. Known for overbuilt pieces, this desk takes it to another level. A frame of black enameled square tubular steel supports a mahogany cabinet with four drawers of the same material, attached with beautiful solid brass hardware. The top is of a rare form of walnut called tawi, which has an interesting grain structure that's visibly more smooth than figured walnut, and is secured to the base with no less than 12 high-quality brass screws. The hinges for the drop side are also uncessesarily intricate, and feature exceptional stability and smoothness. When the drop side is extended, it feels like a perfect natural extension of the main work surface. To top it all off, the drop side has sliding support panel on the underside made of solid rosewood, one of the most expensive and premium woods. Signed in the interior of the second drawer with a metal label. An extraordinary construction for an extraordinary piece of history.
In good condition. Top has been refinished and is ready for another generation of use. Structurally excellent. Drawers slide smoothly with almost no dip when extended. Drop side is sturdy and hinges feel great.
If desired, we can restore this desk even more. We can repaint the frame black, we can refinish the cabinet, polish brass, etc. As it stands, it has a nice original patina that adds to the character of the desk. Let us know what you'd likle to see! We have decades of experience restoring vintage furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Dark Walnut kneehold Desk with sides having a small drawer over a large drawer, supporting a floating rectangular top (EDWARD WORMLEY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Kai Kristiansen teak chest of drawers. With five drawers. Produced by Feldballes Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark ca. 1960. Lovely detailing to handles.
In beautiful original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 1950s
Mahogany in black lacquered finish. Cabinet locks and key is in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960
Danish design by F.H Møbler
Design year: 1960s
Dimensions: : 19-29-46 D x 60 W x 188 H...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Mahogany Twelve-Drawer Chest / Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century dresser/chest of drawers, model #5272A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a rich walnut-stained mahogany chest (Dunbar factory finish 'M...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 59 wide...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947.
Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Small Chest with Drawers, Model 394
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Model 394 low cabinet with drawers, designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard. This classic Danis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 68.75” L x 11” D x 79.5” H
Description: A vintage oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Comp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wardrobe Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterful three-sectioned wardrobe in bleached mahogany. Having a central seven-bank of drawers and flanking closets-one with adjustable glass shelves, the other with shelving and ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
Object: wall unit
Manufacturer: Kai Kristiansen
Condit...
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1970s European Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wood and Brass Tube Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century writing desk with a rectangular top with a wooden frame and deep brown laminate desktop with three drawers with circular brass drawer pulls, resting on a brass ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley Japanese Print Block Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful example from Mr. Wormley's most prolific period.
A walnut case surrounds 4 doors highlighted with Antique Japanese Printers Blocks.
Hand ca...
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1950s North American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley Pedestal Bar Cabinet in Olive Burl Model 6302d
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faceted Pedestal Cabinet/ Dry Bar model 6302D by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, introduced in 1963, in natural olive burl with hinged door and dark mahogany interior cabinet. Includes t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B Model 385 Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B / Model 385 Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Denmark - 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Modular Six-Piece Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unusual piece by Edward Wormley. This modular credenza in walnut can be put together in a host of different configurations. Detailed with l...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total with the top being velvet lined to store various pieces if jewelry. Second drawer c...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Rare Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Behold an exceptional treasure of design history, a vintage mid-century modern walnut dresser crafted by the iconic Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. This exquisite piece is an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Woven Front Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
Mahogany storage cabinet with woven sliding doors and drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The two sliding doors have fronts woven with thin pieces of mahogany and nickel p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nickel
Edward Wormley Credenza / Server for Dunbar in Bleached Walnut and Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful bleached walnut credenza / server with solid brass hardware designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The top two drawers contain removable felt-lined silverware trays...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Ferndale, MI
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Six Drawer Dresser . Nicely configured shallow to deep graduated drawers . Each drawer front angled over the next .
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Wood
Rare 1940s Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk Leather Top & Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Simply put, perhaps the most elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley. This very rare and early partner's desk, designed for Dunbar, c. 1940, model number 4600. Leather wrapped desk...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest with leather handles and maple shelves. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Denton, TX
Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish
Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Dunbar roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley.. It features two roll top tambour sections and a center flat section. There are three...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, 1960’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exquisite chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s.
This cabinet is made of teak and has beautiful detailed lines w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Mahogany Basket Weave Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare ribbon mahogany and stainless steel basket weave front credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece retains its original Dunbar finish which is in excellent condi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
Kai Kristensen Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet Sideboard / Media Cabinet
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen is a renowned Danish furniture designer, celebrated for his contribution to the mid-century modern movement. Born in 1929, he began his career as a cabinetmaker and l...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Edward Wormley Dunbar Custom Credenza Rosewood Curved Front
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare credenza designed by Edward Wormley and custom made by Dunbar for Mellin Furniture Galleries, Warren, Michigan, circa 1969. Curved front rosewood doors, walnut case with plast...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Edward Wormley Sideboard Model 671 A for Dunbar Custom Order 1953
Located in Camden, ME
An Edward Wormley walnut and Japanese fir sideboard , model 671A for Dunbar, circa 1953.
A rare exquisite Japanese inspired walnut cabinet with two drawers with cast bronze pulls and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Edward Wormley Dresser in Mahogany and Leather for Dunbar
Located in San Diego, CA
Uncommon Edward Wormley Dresser in Mahogany and Leather for Dunbar. Gorgeous restored vintage dresser with contrasting channelled recessed pulls in contrasting wood species. This pie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Rosewood and Oak Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A large rosewood desk with oak drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching credenza available separately.
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1970s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for bottles, cupboard for glasses and other necessities. Model # 5433 created out of waln...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Vintage Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers / Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century highboy dresser/chest of drawers, model #5273A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a rich walnut-stained mahogany chest (Dunbar factory f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Sliding Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Sliding Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 41.5 wide x 18 deep x 34 inches hi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 12-Drawer Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning model 5272A by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany dresser consists of 12 drawers with drawer pulls built out of the sides of the drawers..
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Brass Hardware, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sideboard cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, made of sandalwood with solid brass hardware. Cabinet has drawers on each side, center Lucite pull out shelf and on...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Small Mid-Century Mahogany Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this trim mid-century cabinet in walnut-stained mahogany features recessed door pulls and a matching leather...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser
This dresser measures: 33.75 wide x 15.75 deep x 33.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar for modern 1940s bleached mahogany sideboard, center stepped out, inset oval drawer pulls, center interior with drawers and space to store table pads, end cabinet doors hinged on sides and have curved wood door shelves, on leather plinth base. Original key. To be refinished, custom colors options available. Dunbar quality...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel, his Precedent collection sideboard-buffet, originally designed in the late 1940s. Center drawers with end cabinet doors and interior shelves. P...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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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