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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Beautiful Danish teak 9 drawer dresser with rounded corners very clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 9 drawer dresser with rounded corners very clean. All drawers have metal glides with stops. Great rounded corner design with carved handles under drawers. Clean...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Armoirette or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale early nineteenth century French walnut armoirette or wardrobe features hand pegged paneled sides and doors. The piece is crowned with a multi-beveled cornice. Its tw...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
York Display Cabinet by Modesign
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
York display cabinet, with 2 doors and 2 internal glass shelves, is entirely made of Canaletto walnut wood, for both the rear part and the internal part. The glass of the doors is a ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,325 / item
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was designed by Hynek Gottwald and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. It features two doors, an internal clothes rail, and a shelf. The wardrobe sta...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser credenza Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser or credenza by Nils Jonsson. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers or credenza in vintage condition. Nice vintage exampl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Teak
Antique 36 Drawer Printer's Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1910-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th century printer's wooden typeset cabinet with 36 wooden segmented drawers used to house steel typeset letters. Original cast iron pulls and font labels. The piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$3,795 Sale Price
20% Off
NYNY Sideboard by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) – Wiener GTV Design
Located in Milan, IT
A balanced and elegant encounter between architecture, design, and craftsmanship, this exquisite sideboard is deftly handmade of first-rate lacquered wood and Vienna straw. Sleek and...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Dry Bar c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid century, Space Age classic, Broyhill Brasilia dry bar, featuring the signature sculpted raised walnut arches, and decorative modernist brass drawer pulls. The top, constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden.
The traditional interior with 8 unique, small drawers and central “cubbie” (with addition...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Paint
Late Art Deco / Mid Century Modern Parchment & Rosewood Sideboard, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking and sculptural six-drawer dresser or credenza combining the refined geometry of late Art Deco with the rich materiality of parchment and rosewood. The drawers are clad in ...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Reclaimed Elm Wood 4 Door Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood 4 door cabinet.
These old elm timbers show in its most primal, natural form. The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Bunny Williams Home Alix Desk (Blue with Leather)
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the luscious colors of lacquer and the practical lines of campaign furniture, our glossy Alix Desk features an inset brown leather blotter with a stamped gold leaf detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$6,500 / item
Arts and Crafts Oak Blanket Chest, English, Circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oak chest or box.
This is a very special piece. The best quality of cabinet making and the finest choice of timber.
Probably made in the Cotswolds, England
The hinges ar...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Pine & Mirror Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French faux bamboo armoire, late 19th century, carved from pine and stained to give an exotic appearance down to the intermittent nodes along the stalk. This example takes the famili...
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19th Century French Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Louis XVI Style Triple Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style triple dresser made by Dixie Furniture circa 1970. Three top drawers are paneled to give the look of four and open with rosette pressed knob handles. Lower drawers ...
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1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue
Period: Early 1800s
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wood type: Fir
Dimensions:
H. 157 cm 61.8 in
W. 107 cm 42.1 in
D. 42 cm 16.5 in
Description:
"Töl...
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1810s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Art Nouveau Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Rare Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet with Original Textured Glass, circa 1900
This rare Art Nouveau wall cabinet, crafted around 1900 from solid oak, features its original green textured g...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Spruce
Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century Italian four-door sideboard with breadstick detailing, a black glass top, and brass finishes. Fully restored and ready to furnish your home.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. The bookcase stands with impressive ar...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut chest having"oyster burl" veneers bound by circles of string inlay on the molded edge top which rests above two smaller side by side drawers over two graduate...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Rococo-Style Console Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Rococo-style console cabinets or nightstands, circa 1900.
The top features a molded edge with a raised gallery at the back and partially along the sides.
Each cabin...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is renowned for its refined proportions, elegant lines, and exceptiona...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old storage cabinet made in Japan.
It is a piece of furniture made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and it is a piece of furniture that has passed throu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$9,633 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Louis XV Solid Walnut Pair of Antique Corner Cupboards
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
These exquisite Italian corner cabinets from the Louis XV period, dating back to the mid-18th century, bring a unique historical charm to your living space. Crafted from solid walnut, these corner cabinets are designed to enhance the aesthetics of any space while offering functionality. Each sideboard is constructed from two detachable sections: a base with elegantly slender, curved legs, and an upper section with a door. This modular design makes them easy to move and adapt to different environments.
Distinctive features such as the elegant curved legs are typical of the Louis XV period. Adding to their appeal, the upper section boasts a rounded shape. Despite their small size, each corner cabinet efficiently integrates storage solutions: the upper compartment includes two shelves, while the lower section offers a small drawer.
Finding a pair of corner cabinets from this era in such commendable condition is exceptionally rare. Although slight signs of wear attest to their rich history, they remain in good general condition and have been restored with a conservative approach. It is essential to measure the corner spaces based on the dimensions of the sideboards: each corner side measures 40 cm (approximately 15.748 inches).
Ideal for a country home, these corner sideboards...
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1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretaire / Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960s. Teak veneer with lovely grain match-up. Chest of drawers with sleek handles, open cubby, and pull-out work surface!
An unrestored item with ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” dresser by Lane showcases the timeless elegance of 1960s American design. Crafted from rich waln...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
S. Hille & Co. English Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Cupboard c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique S. Hille & Co. English Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Breakfront C1930.
Measures...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Door Mahogany Credenza by Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Door Credenza by Harvey Probber
Dimensions: 42"w x 18"d x 33"h
Designer: Harvey Probber
Material: Mahogany and Bleached Rosewood
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
VNT1600
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Liberty Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Liberty Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet with glass sliding doors was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926).
Built in Japanese cherry and cedar with persimmon-wood drawer fronts, and finished in tradit...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Cedar
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut & Rosewood Cabinet & Bookshelf 271-62/63
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this piece stands among the most monumental by Paul McCobb. With an angular and architectural design ethos, and Lane's customary high quality, this piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Rattan Campaign Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A campaign style writing desk in rattan. The writing area is covered with white faux leather, and the frame is wrapped in woven rattan. Four drawers in the upper bureau, that open wi...
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Late 20th Century Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rustic Tall French Monastery cabinet in oak from the late 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Beautiful tall monastery cabinet, handcrafted in France in the late 19th century. This column cabinet was made of sturdy oak wood and has two doors and 6 shelves behind them, three s...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Limbert School Arts & Crafts Oak 2-Door China Cabinet c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Limbert School Arts & Crafts Oak 2 Door China Cabinet Uns...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser w/ Cabinet Door
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
This handsome Mid-Century Modern dresser, attributed to Barker Bros., features a refined walnut finish and a thoughtful layout of six drawers and cent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Beautiful carv...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
21st Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Sideboard - Illuminated Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, Mid-Century modern style Italian illuminated sideboard made of hand blown colored Murano glass, in good condition. The interior of the two door cabinet is made of Waln...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Deep Red French Provincial Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Provincial style dresser painted a deep red. Eleven drawers open with brass bail handles on rosette shaped back plates. Below is a de...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Custom Made Teak & Oak Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Teak & Oak Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
French 18th Century Solid Pine Louis XV Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid pine carved armoire from the Louis XV period, with stylized bonnet top, dramatic paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this large storage piece its hi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Italian design 1960s vintage wooden sideboard sideboard credenza
Located in None, IT
Two-door wooden sideboard with black metal handles and drawer, Italian design, 1960s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 82 cm; width ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$1,878 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Functionalist Cabinet, Axel Larsson, Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large birch cabinet by Axel Larsson, in a functionalist design with a clean look. Appealing rounded corners and chunky feet. Nice darker wood ball-shaped handles on the drawers.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Figured Mahogany 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Victorian quality inlaid figured mahogany 3 door wardrobe having a shaped inlaid cornice above a large bevelled edge mirror door opening to reveal a fitted interior con...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glorious 20th century vintage reproduction Louis XVI-style commode from France, true to the spirit of an antique original with a marble top on a mahogany & beech wood case of three...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Japanese Antique Large Black Sideboard 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old, large sideboard made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has a deep black paint throughout, giving it a stately appearance.
The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Midcentury French Riviera Storage Chest / Bench in Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style storage chest or bench fully hand-made in rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair o...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Dresser in Walnut Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$3,990 / item
Late 19th Century French Henri II Renaissance Style Walnut Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut enfilade or sideboard features four fluted half columns with scrolling capitals and a beveled walnut top. Three drawers of d...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1950s Vintage French Iron and Brass Baker’s Rack With White Glass Shelves
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage French baker’s rack featuring a scrolled black iron frame with brass trim and finials. The piece includes four white glass shelves, offering a clean, reflective surface ideal...
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1950s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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