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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Porcelain, Rosewood

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made specifically for a client in the Promontory Apartment Building in Chicago designed by Nelson's associate, and world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series for Herman Miller that sat, untouched for nearly 70 years in their original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent lighting mounted in the upper canopy as a clever solution to Mies van der Rohe's lack of ceiling fixtures. This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style! Features: Desk: - Book-matched walnut veneer - Built-in Bar - Built in coat closet/wardrobe - Dual aluminum sconces - Hidden, indirect fluorescent lighting - Silver-plated Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Art Deco Server Étagère by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find server/étagère cabinet by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. C1930 early days of Gilbert and Herman Miller collaboration. Two drawers stacked alongside two doors with two large open shelves...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Incredible suite of Gilbert Rohde design Paldao line, circa 1940's made by Herman Miller. This set has been professionally refinished, and is in virtually immaculate condition. Rare ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Burl

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 3-piece storage system, one of the earliest modular furniture designs, veneered in exotic Paldao burl door-fronts and figured Paldao sides. The dark stain finish is original and beautiful, with a rich rosewood color. The drop-down secretary door is set with an elegantly cast brass knob, and opens to a hidden desk...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebra Wood and Chrome Tubular Wall Unit
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller zebra wood and chrome wall /shelf unit. Part of the Tubular Collection circa 1970-1971. Tw...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three available of these beautifully refinished mahogany chests of three drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers. Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray and has original label. See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Greta Magnusson-Grossman Desk for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson-Grossman desk for Glenn of California, c.1950s, USA. This stunning desk features a mixed base of walnut and iron with a black laminated writing surface and cabinet do...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

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

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Walnut

Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers. Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray. See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Desk
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 desk. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 desk as it was deemed to be ten years a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Display Cabinet from Formal Dining Room Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde formal dining room display/ China cabinet. Designed in the mid 1930's, unique design that has glass corners and combination of exotic ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Four Door 10 Drawer Buffet For Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco burl mahogany sideboard buffet - the classic Burl buffet or sideboard has an elegantly curved front panel with f...
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20th Century German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched pald...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Paldao

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller thin edge eight-drawer chest designed by George Nelson design. Thin edge figured rosewood case. Sculptural aluminum legs. White stylized porcelain dr...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 six-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of three drawer chests, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the the 1930's. Bleached mahogany cabinets with original padded naugahyde drawer fronts. Great detailing...
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20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Naugahyde

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Rare East Indian Laurel Art Deco, Machine Age Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare East Indian Laurel Art Deco, Machine Age cabinet by Gilbert Rohde, stunning design and proportion, exceptional quality, wonderful use of richly gr...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor Door Cabinet by Greta Grossman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Tambor door cabinet by Greta Grossman, nice original condition. Features two tambor doors over pullout / pull-out shelf and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1st Generation Eames ESU 270-N Storage Unit / Cabinet w/ Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1st Generation Eames ESU (Eames Storage Unit) this is called the 270-N series. It's constructed of birch, plywood, lacquer and steel and has three pull drawers with a bottom shelf. T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toledo, OH
George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni wall unit 98" wide. George Nelson designed, Omni Systems wall unit in great condition. There are nine shelves, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza Sideboard for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Nice thin edge credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Four drawers with flanking doors that open to reveal adjustable shelved storage. This example shows cosmetic wear...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Four-Drawer Dresser
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 four-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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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