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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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
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
Early 19th century French Bleached Fruitwood European Serpentine Chest
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
France; ca. 1800
Fruitwood; brass
Approximate size: 39 (h) x 50.25 (w) x 22.5 (d) in.
A handsome serpentine fruitwood chest of French design. Its original finish has been...
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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Linear Group" 4-Drawer Dresser
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
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
Vintage French Bread Pastry Wood Bakers Rack Cart, 1920’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Wooden Bakers Bread and Pastry Cart on Discs as Wheels, France 1920’s.
As seen through France these are one of a kind rolling bakers rack that make a wonderful addition to a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1930s Frits Henningsen Hardwood Office Units with shelving over cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930s Frits Henningsen cuban mahogany wall units with profiled edges and with three cabinets. Numbered 4504. Refinished. One back with cutted hole.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase.
Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
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...
Category
1780s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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....
Category
1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1930's English Oak Wooden Filing Cabinet / Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s filing cabinet chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak panelling at the sides. The chest has a narrow...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$5,720 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Stickley Style Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Me...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Scandinavian modern tall high standing pine desk host station by HADSTEN
By Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern tall high standing pine desk host station by HADSTEN. Made in Denmark. Beautiful woodworking with joinery carved knobs. Flip top with ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small bookcase in Rosewood/palisander. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Han...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
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
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
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza Beautiful
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Mount Airy part of the Janus collection. Beautiful walnut woodgrain. Made in USA circa 1960. Located...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Rosewood and Glass Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century open bookcase crafted from richly grained rosewood, likely produced in the 1960s. This minimalist storage piece features three height-adjustable glass shelves that rest w...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
hand painted pine cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cupboard from the rural south of Germany, dating from around 1850. The cupboard was probably given as a wedding gift. This cupboard is made of solid pine and is hand-painted in sligh...
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1850s German Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Painted Spanish 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted (rather than stencilled ) by our friend Jose in Catalonia.
Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design.
S...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous mahogany and burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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
Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality 4 drawer chest of drawers with burr walnut drawer fronts and top surface.
Bookmarked veneered top surface...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1910s - 20s Japanese antique large glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan.
This large wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions.
The an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cedar
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
SpectacularJames Mont Cabinet In The Original Distressed silver Leafed Finish.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Cabinet in the original distressed silver leaf finish by James Mont at his Finest.
The beautifully executed cabinet with scrolled detailing and picture moldings is in the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Glass Oak High Sideboard attributed to Henning Henry Kjaernulf, Denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A striking cabinet made in Denmark during the 1960s or 70s, crafted from Nordic oak in the style of renowned Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Known for blending Scandinavian Moderni...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
Its compact size makes it an ideal addition to any space, offering both practicality and unique charac...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
20th Century, Le Corbusier Wardrobe for Hunitè d'Habitation de Marseille
By Le Corbusier
Located in Turin, Turin
Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and also painter, who is famous for being one of the pioneers of what is now called Modern architecture or the I...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
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
Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique late 18th century French bleached oak serpentine front sideboard with cast brass hardware. The curving lines of the cabinet front combined with the cur...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bunny Williams Home Pencil Stripe Etagere
Located in New York, NY
One of Bunny’s favorite recent finds was an antique, hand-painted waterfall bookcase, which inspired our new Pencil Stripe Etagere, perfect for your favorite first editions and treas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,600 / item
Swedish modern walnut and beech relief cabinet by David Blomberg, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by David Blomberg. Produced in Sweden by his own company Sala Möbelfabrik during the 1940s. Made from Walnut veneer with beech inlays and solid beech wood legs and r...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Mid century Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning teak long mid-century Danish modern teak with (2) Tambour doors credenza sideboard by Kofod Larsen. Beautiful Pair of tambour doors reveal (3) adjustable Shelves and (1) fel...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with ebonized trim, glass front doors, and original har...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
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
Pair of Two Low Cabinets in white Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark ca. 1970
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Beautiful small cabinets or consoles Designed by Henry Kjærnulf and produced in Denmark around 1970. Made from white oak that has attained a beautiful patina and color over t...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
19th Century Large Swedish Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish country 10' long pine display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Two large sliding upper glass doors over four paneled sliding lower cabinet doors.
Pine wood newer professi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
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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