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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Robert W. Irwin Co.
George Nelson Early Walnut Two Door Cabinet for Herman Miller Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This cabinet has unusual silver pulls.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Comb-Grain Oak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this comb-grain oak cabinet for Herman Miller as part of their Basic Cabinet Series, sometimes referred to as the Primavera line. The case sits on ebonized blo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
In 1945 Nelson began a long association with the Herman Miller Furniture Company of Zeeland, Michigan, where as head designer he developed an innovative line of furniture and commissioned new designs from others. His first commission was Isamu Noguchi`s biomorphic glass-topped coffee table, which began production in 1947, the first of many designs that the sculptor would create for Herman Miller in the late Forties. Nelson also was responsible for bringing the designs of Charles Eames to Herman Miller, and he collaborated with R. Buckminster Fuller on a number of projects.
Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock, marshmallow sofa and the pole-supported wall-storage system. Nelson also designed numerous exhibitions, including the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow, and the Chrysler Corporation display at the 1964 New York World`s Fair.
Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary
1960s
A great example of early George Nelson design. Secretary desk and dresser...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller.
Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Walnut Dressers, Model 4620, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson as model 4620 for Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, this pair of walnut dressers sits on ebonized wood legs. Each...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful mirrored rosewood veneer.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized bench.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Cabinet Model 5211
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Miniature cabinet, model 5211
Herman Miller
USA, 1950s
Walnut, rosewood, enameled steel, laminate, porcelain
Measures: 20.25 W × 14 D × 32.25 H in
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Md-Century Modern George Nelson Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern lingerie chest features sculpted round pulls with ebonized fronts on each drawer. This stylish five-drawer chest offers plenty of room for storage within...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut George Nelson for Herman Miller Storage five drawers cabinet dresser gentleman's high chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
54" Vintage Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
54" Vintage single pedestal desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This distinctive desk has two drawers, one of which is a filing drawer along with stainless steel legs. A great d...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Chests / Dressers / Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson design for Herman Miller chests / dressers / commodes. Signed with labels this pair of side by side and all drawer chests have mahogany fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Five-Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Tall Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Ribbon mahogany five-drawer dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. M-shaped aluminium pulls and hair pin aluminium legs. Top drawer is partitioned as is the third deeper drawer.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Mid Century George Nelson Dresser for Herman Miller, Walnut, Silver Pulls, Rare
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Early production of George Nelson walnut highboy dresser for Herman Miller, very rare silver plated drawer pulls. All original finish with beautiful patina.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Porcelain handles and metal legs.
Dressers have been refinished.
Category
1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of original grain matched George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chests for Herman Miller. Very good original condition, labeled.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
Located in Telgte, DE
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952
The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by J...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Three Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
3 Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit
Located in New York, NY
Two small chests support the glass front display unit, vitrine. This versatile set can be used as shown, or separated into two dressers and a long glass display case. Selling three p...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly simple rectilinear chest of drawers in bleached ash with gracefully curved steel pulls, which floats on squared low wooden legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson thin edge for Herman Miller Rosewood 5 drawer Dresser, 1950. Restored and absolutely beautiful.
The other dresser and pair nightstands is sold in separate listing.
Meas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding and Early George Nelson C S S (comprehensive storage system) ,,manufactured by Herman Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Chest of Drawers
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
George Nelson was a prominent American industrial designer known for his contributions to mid-20th century modern design. He worked as the design director for Herman Miller, a renown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Headboards & Nightstands by George Nelson
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Headboards & Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Additional information:
Material: Wool
Classic George Nelson Styling on This Pair of Hairb...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wool
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in very good original condition and consist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic chest of drawers was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primavera', t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
ROBERT W IRVIN CO French Provincial Walnut Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style chest by Robert W Irwin Co of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Made in the early 20th century of solid walnut with brass hardware and faux keyhole escutcheons. Features five dovetail drawers, top drawer with built in jewelry organizer...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Dresser/Storage Cabinet on Modular Group Platform, Rare Version
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet with attached table. Rare T pulls. Four drawers and one door with adjustable shelf. The teak cabinet and white laminate table attache to the s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Cabinet Rare Designed Pulls for Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
George Nelson walnut cabinet with rare designed hardware pulls, black legs, divided top draw compartments and original label, this piece a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this handsome modular unit for Herman Miller. It comprises a set of drawers, a cabinet, a bookcase hutch, and a table/desk whose top lifts to reveal extra divi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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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