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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall wide rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (3) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century was known as a golden age of letter writing and diary keeping. As such, desks were necessary pieces found in many homes and businesses across America. Of the many de...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Jacobean Carved Oak Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet by Irwin, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean style buffet server or bar cabinet
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 34.13"W x 20.63"D x...
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1920s American Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with few traces of wear.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 19th Century French Solid Oak Chest of Drawers – Ready to Use
This elegant chest of drawers was made in France in the late 19th century. Crafted from solid oak, it showcases th...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved banded mahogany, with mullione...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 19th century German or Eastern European pine blanket chest with original paint. Beautifully hand painted red and blue flowers an...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Modernist Cabinet by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with the original solid mac...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Vintage Flame Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard by William Tillman 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage Sheraton Revival serpentine sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date.
It is made of stunning flame mahogany crossbanded...
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20th Century English Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late 18th Century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid display cabinet dating from circa 1780.
The cabinet is superbly inlaid all over with the most wonder...
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1780s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak 6 drawer Dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak 6 Drawer dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. The Dresser is very nicely fabricated with high end woodworking. Original labeled with stunning danish wo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ycami PAC Aluminum and Glass Cabinet Credenza by Decoma Design Italy
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and large PAC cabinet designed by Decoma Design and manufactured in Italy by Ycami. This impressive cabinet is made of extruded natural aluminum A000 in a horizontal ribbed ...
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1990s Italian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Double Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A rare double 4 stack lawyer's bookcase with a Mahogany finish, large brass knobs and graduating drawers. Eight independent doors that open and slide in properly.
The whole ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Sectional Bookcase With Leaded Glass Doors #4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional barrister book case comprised of a base, top, one 12 1/4" H case, one 10 1/4" case and two 8 1/2" cases. Each case with leaded glass front doors hav...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970s Drexel Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Brass Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage Asian standing box by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1970s. Hand-painted with traditional Chinese figures and landscape scenes, it features rich re...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French artisanal 1-door 3-drawer green low wooden sideboard by E. Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 1-door and 3-drawer sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels.
Each door and each ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Romweber Style French Art Deco Burled Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Art Deco or Louis XVI style highboy dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Romweber
By Joerns Bros.
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful book-matched inlaid bur...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a Black Lacquered finish. All original aluminum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase features bronze detailing of rosettes at the die joints and a plaque at the crown with a floral ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made of cedar wood from the Meiji and Taisho periods (circa 1868-1920) in Japan.
The warm texture peculiar to cedar wood stands out, and the rustic simplicit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Pierre Cardin Credenza - Post Modern Art Deco Style Cabinet - Brass
Located in Decatur, GA
Pierre Cardin credenza - ivory white lacquer and brass
Miami circa 1982
L74" x D19" x H30"
Some scratching to the brass on the left side.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful figured walnut Art Deco skyscraper Tallboy dating to 1930. The 4 deep, graduated drawers run smoothly and boast beautiful white phenolic bar handles with chrome supports ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Midcentury 8 Drawer teak Dresser Made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early deco mid century 8 drawer teak veneer dresser made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century dresser. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction all clean...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Teak, Softwood
$3,300 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1810. The sideboard is made in northern Sweden by hand from solid pine. It has a straight shape with two doors...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features waterfall edges, book matched walnut, and great edge details. The top drawers have partitions ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1930’s Swedish Art Deco Cabinet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s Swedish art deco cabinet. Birch wood cabinet made with decorative inlays. Two doors conceal adjustable interior shelving and two small ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goat Skin Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece is a labeled Aldo Tura bar cabinet, a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design. Aldo Tura was a Milanese designer known for his luxurious and distinctive...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Carlo Jensen Rosewood Credenza with Bi-Folding Door
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Wooden Door, Taisho Era'1912-1926'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. The front panel is made from exquisite keyaki wood, with...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ivory sideboard three doors
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra straordinaria credenza, un pezzo unico che incarna l'eleganza e la raffinatezza del design contemporaneo. Progettata e realizzata a mano con una cura maniacale per i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing conditions and with a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
English Antique Shop Haberdashery Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1950s haberdashery / filing chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak veneered panelling at the sides. The chest has a stack of three large double...
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1950s English Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Post modern white off Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer long Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful post modern off white gloss laminate and chrome trim waterfall front 6 drawer long dresser, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all drawers have metal gl...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
A French marble top painted sideboard, C.1840.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This antique Louis XV style buffet has a rustic finish and provides excellent storage with a great surface for serving or display or your cherished collections. The rectangular marbl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Vintage medical cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet made of iron and glass. The cabinet is from the 1930’s and was produced in Hungary. The cabinet is stripped down to the metal and finished with a transparent lacquer....
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
A pair of French oak open etageres, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair is of wonderful quality and represents two of three available.
Each with cornice over five shelves with turned uprights, and supported by small ball feet.
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Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$5,600 / set
Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
Located in West Chester, PA
One of a kind antique circa 1940's General Fireproofing Company Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog decoupaged on all sides in Time Magazine covers and clippings circa late 1990's. Top two...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Space Age Softline Wall Unit System by Otto Zapf for In Design/Zapf
By Otto Zapf
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare cupboard system from the SoftLine series by In Design/Zapf based on a design by Otto Zapf from the late 1960s.
A striking design object with function. As a storage option ...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rare Low and Wide Northern Swedish Sideboard from the Gustavian Period
Located in Kramfors, SE
Wide Swedish antique sideboard. This sideboard is a country house furniture from the gustavian period made in northern Sweden around 1790. The proportions and craftsmanship makes it ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Very Rare Short Florence Knoll Wenge Sideboard by Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two in the same wenge wood finish on offer. One small and one large. Here you bid on the smaller one.
This one has a beautiful grain. Minor signs of use, all within the norm...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Metropolitan Demi-lune Cabinet
Located in Louisville, KY
Sophistication of the early 20th century, at its finest. This early 20th century mahogany Hepplewhite Demi-lune cabinet with a single door and two she...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Green Lacquered Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding modern Hollywood Regency style diamond sideboard or bar cabinet
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Green lacquered finish, with diamond faceted f...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mobile Bar Set "Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù" Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
Located in Palermo, IT
Mobile Bar Set "Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù", Attributed to Vittorio Dassi 1947
The Set is composed of the wall cabinet, the counter and two stools.
Depicted landscapes of the...
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1940s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
This George Nelson for Herman Miller 8000 Series credenza features not two, but three sliding doors—a configuration so unusual we couldn't find another example online. At first, we a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue
Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm
Period: about 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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1810s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1960s English Credenza by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s credenza by Alfred Cox, England. Satinwood. Dovetailed drawer construction. Labels: "AC" and "Handcraft Quality Furniture, Registered Trade Mark". Comprised of three vert...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple Tall 6 Drawer Dresser by Crawford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple tall 6 drawer dresser by Crawford. All solid maple construction with carved handles and sits on 4 tapered legs. Vintage original condit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
$1,998 Sale Price
60% Off
Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The unique volumetric identity characterizing Gae Aulenti Square in Milan inspired the proportions and lines of this stunning bookcase. Its airy design, resulting from the juxtaposit...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$13,875 / item
Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 18th century carved French Provincial cherry wood armoire, circa 1780.
The armoire having a ogee stepped cornice (the cornice is removable), below is a shell shaped carving and a pair of carved doors, with panels carved in relief, the doors are fitted with the original hand forged steel lock escutcheons & door length steel barrel hinges, a key is present and the lock works with ease. The interior has two adjustable shelves and can easily receive a hanging rail, which Bloomsbury can install at no extra cost in our professional workshops if requested.
The armoire is raised on short cabriole legs with scrolled feet joined by a shaped skirt with a corresponding shell shaped carving, condition is very good, this very handsome late 1700s French armoire...
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1780s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Reclaimed Elm Wood Storage Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Luna Triple Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Please note this item is handcrafted and slight variations can be e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mid-Century Curved Walnut Credenza by Young Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking mid-century modern dresser crafted by Young Manufacturing Company, circa 1960s. This piece features rich walnut construction with signature sculpted drawer fronts and clea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Swedish light Teak Credenza by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and 2 sliding doors by Erik Worts. Has a with a pair of sliding doors opening to adjustable shelves centering four drawers. Si...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Italian Painted Carved Wood Credenza w/ Wreathes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wooden credenza with a distressed painted finish. The piece features ornate gilded detailing, including wreaths and lion-like faces on its front panels. It has two drawers ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Postmodern French Bathroom Mirror Cabinet from Decotec, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern design bathroom cabinet from the French manufacturer Decotec.
A postmodern eye-catcher that impresses with its colors and functionality. The different surfaces of the cab...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with solid wood drawers. Clean inside and out all drawers sl...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Itoku Vienna Straw & Moka-Finished Ash Bookcase by Black Tie #2
Located in Milan, IT
A couple of curved moka-stained ash frames enriched with Vienna straw characterize this bookcase as a captivating design evocative of refined oriental atmopheres. Coordinated-shaped ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
This 18th century English bureau desk has 3 rows of graduated hand do...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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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