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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 / item
Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5"H x 78.4"W x 20.6"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau two-piece bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with original glass in the two doors and the slide in door on both...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date.
It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Danish Pine Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish pine sideboard with clean lines; two drawers over two doors, one interior shelf.
Restored and waxed, this cabinet is stable, strong and ready for use. Brass pulls on each func...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server Dry Bar Buffet
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company flip-top server, circa 1980s. Inspired by English Regency, Neoclassical and French Empire styling. A rectangular form with made from mahogany with...
Category
1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser Chest by Kroehler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted walnut chest on chest highboy dresser with upper doors, two drawers with one having dividers and three storage areas which are very functional for folded items. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
A French Oak Cabinet a deux corps, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This substantial two-part cabinet features an upper section fitted with two glazed doors, enclosing a shelved interior ideal for the display of fine china, glassware, or curated coll...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Steel Top Display Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Printer’s Imposing Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
Overall Dimensions: 35 1/2" x 51 1/2" x 38" high
Large Drawer: 16 /2" deep x 30 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high
Small Drawers...
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Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Louis XVI style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.
Very good quality, nice ormolu mounts throughout, presents very well.
Measure...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Long Sideboard of Oak with 4 Doors 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
High and long sideboard in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf and most likely manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture in Denmark in the 1970s.
The cou...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Olive & Myers, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak dresser produced by Olive & Myers, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 50.0"W x 19.375"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique English Blue Painted Dresser With Pulls Inset With Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique circa 1920 English mahogany and pine dresser that has been painted in a beautiful pale blue and lightly distressed. The mahogany was left to create a notched Frenc...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ash, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Restoration Hardware Style Metal Campaign Style Trunk Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Restoration Hardware Style Metal Campaign Style Trunk Dresser combines rugged vintage character with timeless design, making it a versatile storage piece and a bold decorative s...
Category
1990s Unknown Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
Category
1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe / 1960 England
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960.
This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door design and fitted interior. The tambour door sets...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$820 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century modern rosewood cabinet featuring clean lines, bookmatched doors, and subtly tapered legs. It includes a working lock with original key, adjustable shelving, and beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
$2,700
Rosewood credenza sideboard, Danish 1970s from Skovby, mid-century cabinet
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Skovby furniture is renowned for its high quality. Recently, it has gained more recognition for its design and style, emerging from the shadows of top Danish mid-century modern desig...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Bedside Tables Ceruse Oak Wood Glass, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice ceruse oak bedside tables with drawers, made in the 1970s.
Dimensions are 24" x 24" x 24"
A quite versatile wooden pair of large bedside...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / set
1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza by Milo Baughman for John Stuart Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza designed by renowned mid-century modernist Milo Baughman for John Stuart. This piece exemplifies Baughman's signature minimalist aesthetic wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Macassar
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Chestnut and Patinated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario e Enrico Dassi, sideboard, chestnut, patinated brass, Italy, 1940s
At the turn of the century, in the industrious town of Lissone – known for its centuries-old tradition of wo...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Distressed Blue Paint, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and beautifully patinated Gustavian-style chest of drawers, crafted in Sweden around 1920. This three-drawer chest stands on tapered legs and features classic neoclassical det...
Category
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood long low credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood long low credenza with 4 drawers and 2 middle sliding doors with open storage. Amazing rosewood grain all around front back top inside and sides. Has ve...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Walnut and Oak 9-Drawer Jameson Dresser by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This modern wood dresser is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its solid walnut body, minimalist oak inlay detail, and unique split leg d...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chest
Measurements: H. 57 cm - W. 120 cm - D. 57 cm
Period: 1778
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Ancient chest made of fir wood and entirely painted in petrol g...
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1770s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Vittorio Dassi Writing Desk, Gio Ponti Style, Green Drawers, Mid-Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Italian Mid-Century writing desk by renowned designer Vittorio Dassi, crafted in the elegant aesthetic of Gio Ponti style. Made from a rich darker wood with contrasting be...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
Located in London, GB
Charming sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century. This wonderful sideboard was rendered in veneer woods. It has five drawers configured b...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,240 Sale Price
35% Off
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with brass accents and hardware.
Measu...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is two pieces with two adjustable interior glass shelves. The pieces has elaborate fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron.
The lean, linea...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
IKEA ‘MTP’ Wardrobe by Marian Grabinski for IKEA, 1963, Natural Oak
By IKEA
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful IKEA wardrobe that was designed as a wedding gift for Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA.
The wardrobe is made of natural oak veneer with all edges in full oak, which lim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Hepplewhite Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Hepplewhite Sideboard Buffet. Item...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, giving it a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Butler's Secretary Desk 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique George III inlaid flame mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1780.
The bookcase bureau is in two sections, the bookcase top having a stepped crown with band...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of 2 Floating Shelves, Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare design classics by Kai Kristiansen for Feldalles Møbler in the 1960s, Denmark.
Kai was one of the best known and acclaimed designers of mid century furniture in Europe....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored-Ib Kofod-Larsen "Jutland" Teak Credenza for Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut.
The product of 1840s - 1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the style &...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island
By Habersham
Located in Germantown, MD
An Amazing Pair of Habersham Furniture Biltmore Estate Distressed Fruitwood Serpentine Front Bachelor's Chests of Drawers. Previous and original owner use the pair as a kitchen Islan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large wooden sideboard made around 1900. The cabinet consists of two parts. In the upper part 2 doors with two shelves. At the bottom 2 drawers and 2 doors with a shelf for lots of s...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine
Biedermeier Lyra Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elaborately crafted Biedermeier Lyra secretary featuring an oval upper section with a narrow drawer and a small profiled pedestal. The piece rests on a ...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s.
Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports
Storage:
Left cabinet: Four ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Mirrored Clothing Armoire Wardrobe 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional early 20th century armoire. Features a rectangular frame made from mahogany with figural and acanthus carved accents. The central door features a large oval mirror t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Blanket Chest Early 19th C. (1820)
Located in Round Top, TX
Grand-scaled Early 19th C. Swedish marriage chest with hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Deep green field with undertones of darkest teal, with traditional han...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk doesn’t whisper mid-century sophistication; it growls it through a cloud of cigar smoke and a well-poured glass of whisky. Designed by Jens Risom, this executive desk in ri...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$6,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
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 desig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rey Credenza, in Summer Aged Oak with Crema Marble, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rey Collection's signature twisted rope detail and clean-lined simplicity combine in a fresh take on classic form. This piece features solid oak, six drawers with dovetail joiner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture Wardrobe or Entertainment Center White
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern to Postmodern wardrobe, entertainment center, or storage cabinet by Lane Furniture, composed of white lacquer & brass trim....
Category
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Composition, Brass
Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Rockford Furniture Art Deco Tallboy cheset of drawers, circa 1930s. Features a walnut frame with matchbook burled veneer along the front doors. The chest has two smaller dovetailed ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Credenza by Stanley
By Stanley
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning, monumental brass étagère with smoked glass shelves, circa 1970. This striking piece features two demi-lune brass structures that line up and together fit eight glass shel...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large G Plan Fresco Credenza in Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 84″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$13,875 / item
Mid Century Modern "Desk in in a Box" Home Office
By The New Craftsmen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Newcraft Ltd.
Era: 1960s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements:
Closed: 33" wide x 21" deep x 44" tall
Open: 66" wide x 29" deep x 44" tal...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut & Marble Louis-Philippe Walnut Commode Chest Drawers 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis-Philippe figured burl walnut & marble top commode, chest of drawers, circa 1840.
The commode is in excellent condition, it is made from the finest vi...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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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