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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Maison Jansen
Creator: Michael Taylor
Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Directoire Style Maison Jansen Brass Mounted Dry Bar Server W Marble Top
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Directoire Style Maison Jansen Brass Mounted Dry Bar Server W Marble Top
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970s Michael Taylor For Henredon Asian Modern Credenza / Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a walnut credenza with Ming styling designed by Michael Taylor for Henredon. It is in very good condition. The piece is marked, and the drawers have dovetail construction. ...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Walnut 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 Collection" USA, 1960s Gorge...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a quintessential signed Maison Jansen bronze mounted marble top commode or dresser. The look, design and overal proportions make this easily the prettiest commode online toda...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Maison Jansen Brushed Steel & Brass Etagere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Maison Jansen Brushed Steel & Brass Etagere
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed four drawer dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker, New World collection. Stunning finish and spacious drawers add to the vintage modern appeal of this exquisite ba...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Maison Jansen cream lacquer brass mirrored chest of drawers 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Maison Jasen five drawers, cream lacquered chest of drawers would be stunning in any bedroom or living room. Made to order by...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Shallow Directoire Signed Maison Jansen Rouge Marble Top Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Jean Henri Jansen early shallow depth, Dircetoire style buffet. The bronze mount shown in reverse is stamped JJ and the two J's are side by...
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1890s French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Asian modern navy lacquered cabinet or credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. The ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Maison Jansen Two-Tone Greek Key Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen chrome and brass Greek Key Etagere. Classic Directoire design with Greek key accents in brass to contrast with the chrome. Consisting of 5 shelves total including the t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection black lacquer small chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Maison Jansen Steel, Brass Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style Etagere featuring a chromed steel frame with solid brass accents and 5 glass shelves. Angreat addition to any living room area or bathroom.
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie credenza, sideboard buffet, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1950s ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Ebonized Oak, Marble Top, France, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Stamped Ebony Chest / Commode, Marble Top An ebonized marble-top commode by Maison Jansen. Tapering bronze caped feet supporting a group of three dra...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic signed Maison Jansen 9 drawer marble top dresser or commode. The piece features superb cast bronze and brass ormolu and a white carara marble top. The mahogany ca...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Maison Jansen Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 20th Century French Maison Jansen commode. In the regency style with bronze mounts and kingwood veneer. (Book on this item: Jansen Furniture By James Archer Abbott - page 248)
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20th Century French Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Ebonized Cabinet With Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop front secretary desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" US...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Double Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer double dresser or credenza By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1960s Carved ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer double dresser or credenza By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection USA, 1960s Black l...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Signed Maison Jansen of Paris Flame Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser With Marble Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This an absolutely sublime signed Maison Jansen of Paris tall dresser. The most beautiful wood and bronze partner together with a fantastic fossil marble top and a solid oak case. Th...
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1930s French Louis Philippe Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Wood, Elm

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

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls above three hinged door cabinets supporting a shaped...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

A Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully pared down design by Guy Lefevre, this piece represents a period during which Maison Jansen was shifting under Lefevres design leadership to a much more modern/ contem...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Nickel

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 1/2in W: 104in D: 21 1/4in This French Louis XVI Directoire Style Marble Top Sideboard Buffett By Maison Jansen is made of the highest quality and is bound to brin...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Fine Signed Walnut Maison Jansen Brass Trimmed Marble Top Directoire Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a magnificent and hard to find signed Maison Jansen directoire style sideboard...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent and fine Maison Jansen ormolu mounted commode (France, c. 1950), documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by James Archer Abbot (see photos). This important cabinet wa...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood, Elm

Jansen Moderne Large Commode with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful French Jansen commode with marble top. This is unusually large and most likely custom made at 75" wide. This item is standard for a sideboard but very special for a commode. The graceful design and proportions make this a vey unique dresser...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

Materials

Brass

Shelf Maison Jansen in Paris
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Shelf in black metal and golden cabochons. Receiving 4 blackened wooden trays. Jansen House. Twentieth century. Maison Jansen is an interior design house located in Paris, Fran...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chest of drawers is made of black lacquered wood with bronze handles. This is a French work by famous designer Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Lacquered Commode
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen lacquered commode. This stunning vintage French Louis XVI style Maison Jansen three drawer commode, credenz...
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1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fruitwood & Marqueterie High Cabinet W. Bronze Ferronerie by Jansen, France
Located in New York, NY
Signed unique high cabinet by Jansen. Bespoke order for Mme Landenauer avenue Henri Martin's home in Paris. Fruitwood veneer with darker "liseret" wood marqueterie. Extremely elegant...
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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Bronze Mounted 3 Drawer Mahogany Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, entirely original, stamped Maison Jansen commode in very good condition for its age. This 1940-50s era features gorgeous bronze ormolu and a beautiful slab of va...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

Stunning Restored Hand-Carved Mahogany Commode by Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Jansen Attr., Mid-Century, Large Curved Console, Steel, Bronze, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Monumental Concave steel and bronze console / sideboard table. This stunning one of a kind concave on one side and demilune if you turn it around case is comprised of a...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Chest Bookcase Far East Collection
Located in Germantown, MD
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection 4 piece chest of drawers / Bookcase/ Cabinet, circa 1960s. This versatile piece comes in four separate sections. Can be use...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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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