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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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Rustic Farmhouse Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfect for any room, this versatile piece combines timeless design with sturdy craftsmanship. Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in our light Sandbar finish, this cabinet ens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass
Located in Riga, LV
Luxury display cabinet Emperador catches the eye from first sight. Bright and glamorous, this cabinet is perfect to show off owners prized possessions and favorite home accessories. The beautiful lines and romantic curves of the frame are finished with a fabulous high gloss green lacquer and eye-drop shaped brass handles. Featuring tempered glass doors and three glass interior shelves, with luxurious red velvet lining in lower drawer, providing a handsome storage solution. This design is truly sophisticated and refined, a modern glamour. Truly stunning when used with matching jewelry console...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Country Walnut Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid walnut, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standing 43 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Stained Wood, Chromium Plated Metall, c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model PS 10, stained wood, chromium plated metal, c. 1930. The wood finish can be customized. This desk is restored on request, delivery time 8-10 weeks.
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2010s Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
We designed this breakfront to look the part of an 18th century piece, but offer 21st century functionality. From the glass shelves that allow for the option of interior lighting to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Satinwood

17th C Style Italian Small Commode in Rustic Old Chestnut Size & Finish Options
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century style Italian small commode in rustic old chestnut, to order and available in custom sizes by quote; 3-4 week production. Expedited shipping options by quote. Introduc...
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2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut

Model 03 – Modern Solid Wood Dresser Credenza w/ Painted Steel and Leather
By Koba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 03 is our most versatile creation of Series 01. Capable of filling the role of a dresser, credenza or sideboard. Drawing inspiration from Mid Century cabinetry, Model 03 is our...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Minimalist Suspended Credenza Sideboard Satinwood Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Credenza Sideboard Convex is made to last for generations and features exquisite wood veneers that beautifully balance simplicity in form. This sideboard is suspended and includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel

Customized Art Deco Streamline Four-Door Sideboard in High Gloss Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door sideboard, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless...
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2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

"Il Pezzo 1 Black Credenza" ebonized sideboard - Marquinia top - bronze base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Pitagora Chest Of Drawers by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Lightweight and versatile, this fine chest of drawers is a sculptural piece providing a classic-inspired touch in any interior space. The ebony storage unit is organized in four larg...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Ebony, Walnut

Midcentury Style Brass and Lapis Lazuli Colored Murano Glass Commode
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand cut Lapis lazuli imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master artisan. Available also the pair .
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH NYNY Bookcase with Lacquered Wood and Brass Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinctively asserting its modernity, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna has adopted its archetypes, bent-wood and woven cane, to design NYNY, a piece of furniture with a strong emotional dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Low 2-Door 3-Drawer Wooden Sideboard Design Eric Gizard, Paris & made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics. Further on the Design: Keen eyes will note that all four sides employ recycled vi...
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2010s Persian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wool, Wood

Modern Bleached Ash Fluted Dry Bar Cabinet by Last Workshop, Custom Options
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted dry bar cabinet by Last Workshop. Shown here in solid Ash, bleached finish. Interior of the cabinet is in natural oak. Push-to-open doors. The interior of the cabinet feat...
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2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Bring your space to life with the Gio Ponti-inspired dry bar by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
The dry bar designed in the style of Gio Ponti, produced by JustFurnituress, represents a perfect blend of innovative design and high-quality craftsmanship. JustFurnituress is not on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 109 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown : - Color dark oak ---...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Maison Jansen Inspired Louis XVI Style TV Lift Console in an Ebonized Mahogany
Located in Chicago, IL
French Maison Jansen inspired, Louis XVI style hidden TV-lift. One of our customers was working on a large project that required two large pieces of furniture flanking the fireplace in the living room. The space in a New York City Co-op only offered one living space therefore, it needed to be both practical for formal events but, functional for everyday living. Having already purchased a Classic French Maison Jansen inspired ebonized Louis XVI buffet...
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2010s American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Modernist Display Cabinet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Made To Measure
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made display cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings. Production time: c. 12 weeks.
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece captures the romantic essence of country style with its rich, warm wood finish and classic design. The sideboard's generous length, accented by four doors that open to a f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Bertu Credenza, Baron Modern Oak Credenza, Black
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Credenza, Baron Modern Oak Credenza, Black This Modern Oak Credenza - The Baron is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
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2010s Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Unique, Handmade Lacquered and Black Oak Ariadne Sideboard by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Handmade Lacquered and Black Oak Ariadne Sideboard by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 220 x D 59 x H 82 cm Materials: Lacquered finish and Black Oak top and plinth. Storage unit ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Farmhouse Black Rustic Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning piece combines rustic European appeal with practical functionality, making it the perfect centerpiece for your dining or living room. The Batavia black painted finish a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Planera Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of 19 drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', made in walnut or oak wood, for keeping clothes or documents in orde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Nickel

Liberty 1 Luxury Safe by Döttling
Located in New York, NY
Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindelfingen – in the heart of a region, which contains well-known companies like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, and which stands for Swabian ingenuity like no other. In this environment, we restore and build our bespoke safes with elaborate craftsmanship. What makes our objects so unique is our standard of unparalleled beauty and unique quality. We share this standard with our customers, putting it into practice every day. The Liberty is a true quality safe that meets the highest standards, without breaking all limits in terms of economic feasibility. Covered with the finest calfskin or high-gloss lacquered on the outside and elegant Alcantara inside, with high-gloss polished fittings and an opulent enclosed input unit, the Liberty is a true Döttling safe...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather

French Mid Century Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sideboard showcases the natural elegance of figured walnut paired with refined gold leaf hardware. The bookmatched walnut veneer creates a dramatic pattern across all four doors,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Shape modern desk in Eucalyptus with leather top
Located in Desio, IT
Desk from the Shape line, characterized by its curved lines and enhanced by the leather top, presented in Eucalyptus rope F129. Equipped with two large drawers with rallenty system. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Bentwood

Contemporary Black Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Brass, Gold
Located in Riga, LV
Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this bar cabinet is a unique piece of functional decor. A magnificent addition to a modern home, where it will be eye-catching and functional at the same time. This two-door drink cabinet beautifully crafted by the finest Kanttari artisans, rests on a wooden structure in crosswise brushed brass finish. Ideal for storing bottles and glassware, the cabinet features a well-organized space with 4 glass shelves and mirrored backing, 2 soft velvet drawers, interior lighting, glass holders and a fridge for wine cooling...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Medium shelving by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table, completely made of a special 10 mm tempered double-sided green acid-etched glass, or, in 6+6 mm laminated doub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Apple Green Bamboo Lombardia Console
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Apple Green Bamboo Lombardia Console with drawers. This beau...
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2010s Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, black oil.
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid birch wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A warm brown finish to the pine wood offers a neutral palette that complements various decors. The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French designer Pierre Paulin. It was September 2002 when Eugenio Perazza, Magis founder, wen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plywood

Custom Epoxy Resin Sideboard With Tropical Suar Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Mappa Burl Sideboard & TV UNIT The sideboard is made of natural mappa burl wood. This piece can be customized in any size or colour you wish! For more informations, please ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Burl, Resin, Epoxy Resin

French Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with figured flame mahogany, this writing desk features a luxurious leather inlaid surface. The meticulously designed structure includes five drawers surrounding a generous k...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Black, Gold, White, Brass Custom Console Credenza in High Gloss
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard is handmade with high-gloss black panels. Luxurious brass pieces bring detail to its base and are referenced by the addition of brass geometrical motifs between drawers. The seven drawer design, which is completed with soft-closing mechanism and with velvet inside, boasts generous storage capacity from all 4 sides. Keep your interior clutter-free by using it to store everything from fine dinnerware...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Acier Red Shelf Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf Acier red in lacquered finish, French manufacture, uncolored varnish. Solid steel handcrafted. Red lacquered: L 40 x D30 x H 190cm, price: € 2900...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Contemporary Curio Cabinet in Cerused Rift Sawn Oak with Hand Cast Bonze Base
Located in Tucson, AZ
This cabinet of curiosites is one of the flagship pieces in the Baker Hesseldenz Studio collection of luxury artisan made furniture. Drawing inspiration from the minarets atop the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Sideboard Grey cabinet with Murano glass doors "Grisinato Style" Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
Grey sideboard with Murano glass doors 'Stile Grisinato' Made in Italy Featuring four intricately designed Murano glass doors, this piece is a true work of art. The sideboard is co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Striking Mid-Century Style Brass and Blu Multicolored Murano Glass Commode, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-cut Blue Mondrian imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master ar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze
Located in Geneve, CH
Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 135 cm (Wardrobe), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Sliding door module), D 57 x W 130 x H 38 cm (Module drawer). Materials: Nat...
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2010s Austrian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Spruce

ST 12 Sideboard by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
ST 12 Sideboard by Laurameroni Dimensions: W 198 x D 53 x H 75 cm Materials: Burnished brass and walnut canaletto dyed. ST 12 LG OB: Low sideboard with 4 hinged doors and metal legs...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mawar Hand Carved Dresser
Located in New York, US
Made from solid mahogany, the Mawar Dresser is inspired by the traditional Indonesian floral carving. Each petals hand-carved by artisans, with a passion passed down for generations....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Alden Sideboard
Located in Northfield, MN
A new fan favorite, the rich, solid wood grain is our signature element behind this warm and elegant sideboard. The wood really speaks for itself in the Alden Sideboard, with the gra...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Alden Sideboard
Alden Sideboard
$5,510 / item
Yew Wood Shaped Top Partners Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three part, English yew wood modified partners desk with uniquely shaped top and pedestals. File drawer to one pedestal, graduated drawers to the other. Opposite side has three drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Yew, Ebony

Sleek Stainless Steel Outdoor Kitchen that is Customizable
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Moon Kitchen The Moon outdoor kitchen is the perfect setting for memorable gatherings, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a moment with family and friends...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Library Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase library with solid walnut wood structure, with modular shelves and sides system according to furnishing needs. With 2 drawers module on the left side, with 2 doors modul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Library Bookcase
Library Bookcase
$29,210 / item
Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Copper bar Planishere in hand-hammered polished copper, feet in black lacquered high gloss wood. Inside spaces for glasses and bottles. Top in black lacquered glass. Also vailable in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper, Gold

DeCastelli Talea 185 Bookshelf in Copper with 4 Wooden Shelves by LucidiPevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thin perpendicular supports fall from the ceiling to be anchored to the wall in delicate curves. Like climbing vines, they create a new kind of suspended architecture. Each branch becomes a support for one or more shelves in a modular composition with clear botanical inspiration. The gaze bounces between the dark hues of the Gabon Ebony...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Solid brass cabinet pull 13/6cm Art deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor The PT/AD/05 cabinet pull embodies a sleek design with clean, harmonious lines. Handcrafted from solid brass, it reflects expert artisanal craftsmanship, highlighting t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Birch Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Birch cabinet, made of solid birchwood and laminated birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scan...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a modular grid of softly curved cubbies, it offers a visually striking backdrop for books, ceramics, or collected objects. The fluted frame is finished in a light Sandbar tone t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Canaletto Walnut Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect complement to the Canaletto Walnut Bedside Table, this gorgeous design features clean and rounded lines of utmost sophistication. Stately ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Modern Wood 'Credenza Three' Cabinet by Last Workshop in Bleached Ash
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Three" by Last Workshop. Made-to-order in Chicago, IL. A sturdy yet elegant credenza featuring a matching case and door combination with a steel base. The tear-drop ste...
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2010s American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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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