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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Florence Knoll
Creator: Michael Taylor
Florence Knoll walnut sideboard
Located in LYON, FR
Florence Knoll walnut sideboard, Knoll International edition, 1960s. Stamped on the back with the Knoll International plaque. Opening with two sliding d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut w/ Chromed-Steel X-Base Model 2485
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Executive Desk, Model 2485, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1954. This particular example date...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Florence Knoll seagrass two door credenza cabinet for Knoll international 1960's
Located in London, GB
Enhance your living space with a true rare mid-century modern gem – a Teakwood and Seagrass Two Door Cabinet designed by Florence Knoll, crafted by Knoll International in the 1960's....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Seagrass, Teak

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood Four Drawer Dresser with Marble Top - 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Rosewood 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll International. The listed price includes one dresser and we have three available...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Florence Knoll Rosewood and Marble Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll's iconic sideboard/credenza in rosewood with marble top. The sideboard features 4 bays with internal shelving in one bay and file drawers and smaller drawers in three ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Steel

Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage, circa 1970s, restored rosewood credenza with original white carrara marble top on chrome legs with chromed pulls. Restoration includes light sanding, staining, satin laquer ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948. These are exceptionally rare and early examples ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Florence Knoll Double Dresser in Teak for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence Knoll for Knoll Double Teak Dresser on chrome stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Top newly refinished, entire cabinet cleaned and oiled. Drawers retain white drawe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak interior. 4 adjustable shelves with 2 pull out drawers. Heavy duty chrome legs wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Laminate, Oak

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking lighted wall unit or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East C...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie buffet server or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black lacquered wa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, lacquered oak, metal, Carrara marble, United States, 1960s. Credenza with chromed base designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This exceptional and minimalistic designed credenza has elegant details, such as the chromed base and handles. The wood is lacquered into a deep black color, which nicely combines with the light white marble top with fine grey veins. The silver metal base and handles bring some freshness to the quite dark cabinet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Metal

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

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Nickel

Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, this iteration of her classic clean-lined credenza features a warm oak case sitting on slender chrome legs and topped with contrasting slate. In...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Slate, Chrome

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Restored
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Oak Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1961, this handsome credenza comprises a light oak case on a chrome base with a marble top in "white extra." Four doors with inset handles conceal adju...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

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

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Wood, Elm

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

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Wood, Elm

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll mid-century walnut and chrome credenza. This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18 deep x 25.75 inches high. All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Double-Decker Sideboard by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful and extremely rare double-decker sideboard designed by female designer Florence Knoll. She designed a series of these sideboards in the early 1950s, which were produced unt...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Formica, Walnut

20th Century Florence Knoll Chromed Two Position Credenza Mod. 2544, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1941 Florence moved to New York where she met Hans Knoll who was establishing his furniture company. With Florence’s design skills and Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International, Model 121 Birch case with drop front doors. Inside pull-out drawer with flatwar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Birch

Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Iron

Pair Baker Far East Collection Michael Taylor Natural Elmwood Colonnade Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Style chinoiserie Baker Furniture Far East Collection by Michael Taylor pair of cabinets. Comprised of natural ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with original ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Credenza New Edition with Alpi Verdi Marble Top, 2010s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Florence Knoll Credenza was originally designed in 1961 by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This Credenza is a new edition manufactured in 2012. The new Florence Knoll Credenza is updated for today's needs, This Florence Knoll credenza has a larger size with proper ventilation cutouts to accommodate AV racks and equipment. The generous new dimensions will ensure that all equipment and cords are hidden in style yet easily accessible, perfect for any high end living- and conference room. The door fronts are in same wood white lacquer finish as the body. All have polished aluminum pulls, top flush mounted storage doors with magnetic closures. The base is made of welded square steel finished with polished chrome. Flush door fronts in the same lacquer finish as the case. Complete rotating doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie 5-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1960s Blac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll with Black Marble Top Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a black mar...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Stainless Steel

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

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Walnut, Lacquer

Model 116 Sideboard with Raffia Doors Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in the early fifties for Knoll associates. Florence Knoll studied architecture under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel Saar...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Raffia, Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Low Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign four-drawer low dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection Retailed by B....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Florence Knoll Sideboard Model 116 with Seagrass Sliding Doors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sideboard model 116 designed by Florence Knoll in 1948 for Knoll International, USA. Early edition in teak wood with original seagrass covered sliding doors ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954. Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll Internat...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Sideboard Model 116 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International, 1950s
Located in Lasne, BE
Sideboard with two sliding doors upholstered in elm wood cord with leather handles. Adjustable intermediate boards. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection U...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Walnut, Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s Black l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Oak Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oak dining table / desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the United States, circa 1960s. The design of th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood, features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, chrome plated adjustable feet, with lock. [Kno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Two-Door Cabinet in Teak-Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll two-door cabinet in Teakwood, Finished on back. Features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, and chrome-plated adjustable feet....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. 6-Drawer Walnut and Ring Handle
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 6-drawer high chest with a dark stained frame and walnut drawer fronts and body with brass interlocking ring inset drawer pulls. (MICHAEL TAYLOR FOR BAKER FURNIT...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Green Verde Marble Top Credenza or Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark mahogany case, stainless steel legs and a rare gree...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Walnut Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. USA, 1960s Stunning book-matched walnut, with recessed handles, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 8-drawer low chest with dark stained trim, walnut drawer fronts and cabinet, and brass interlocking ring drawer pulls. (MICHAEL TAYLOR FOR BAKER FURNITURE CO.).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Metal

Modernist Teak & Bast Sideboard by Florance Knoll 1960s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic modernist design sideboard by Florence Knoll, Model 116 for Knoll International - this version was produced in 1968 by Knoll International in Stuttgart. It features the...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

French Louis XV-Style Patchwork Burlwood Veneer Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-Style desk with a burlwood patchwork veneer desk with triangular bronze drawer pulls and a central locking drawer, resting on cabrio...
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20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. 'New World Group' Four Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century four drawer commode with a dark stained frame and walnut drawer fronts and body with cut out half-moon drawer pulls. (MICHAEL TAYLOR FOR BAKER FURNITURE CO, NEW ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case sits on a steel base and features handsome cane sliding doors with leather pulls. I...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard buffet or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid elm wood, wit...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sideboard Credenza Florence Knoll with Sliding Doors Sea Grass Knoll 1960's
Located in Köln, NRW
Sideboard credenza (Mod. 123) by Florence Knoll with sliding doors sea grass. Produced by Knoll International, 1960s. Frame steel lacquered black, body wood ash, sliding doors sea ...
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1960s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Modernist Sideboard by Florance Knoll 1960s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic modernist design sideboard by Florence Knoll, Model 116 for Knoll International - this version was produced in 1968 by Knoll International in Stuttgart. It features the t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century walnut chests, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1950s. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with four deep drawers in each chest. They are pri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Sideboard in East Indian Rosewood & Seagrass by Florence Knoll, Designed 1947
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare & beautiful, sideboard by Florence Knoll, designed in 1947, this model in East Indian Rosewood & Raffia, is executed in 1952 in very small ed...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Raffia, Rosewood

Four Drawer Chest by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of four drawer chests designed by Florence Knoll, 1948 for Knoll International.
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Mid-20th Century North American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Florence Knoll Marble-Top Rosewood Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
Florence Knoll rosewood and marble two door credenza on a matte brush steel base. Rare smaller size with a finished back side, no key.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

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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