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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern desk pays homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Hobart modern bookcase was born to mimic the natural ebb and flow of life. Through its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Douro Credenza
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Douro Credenza" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved tex...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

MAXWELL - Multifunctional Pedestals/Bedside Tables
Located in Durban, ZA
Introducing our versatile bedside table - MAXWELL. The "Swiss army knife" of a pedestal, versatile and bold. A mix of solid and hybrid substrate materials, we have been able to optimize the unique working prosperities that each have to offer. The sensuous appeal of the solid wood cabinetry...
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2010s South African Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pacific Dresser in Natural Walnut by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegantly simple dresser with graduated drawers, beautiful wood grain and lovely brass hardware. Solid walnut with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Fiesole Chest with Tiles Decor
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Fiesole Chest with our new faux Tiles Decor. Italian ceramic tiles date back many centuries and ca...
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2010s Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
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2010s Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The organic modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend of natural beauty and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oga Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Oga seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of contemporary design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Brass

Ocean Oak Sculptural cabinets
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Oceanic cabinets In the sculpted undulations of this limited edition oak cabinet lies the profound narrative of our planet's most vast and mysterious...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Oak, Teak

The Chap - A Mid Century Modern Media/TV Unit
Located in Durban, ZA
Discover the epitome of simplicity and sophistication with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut TV Unit. Crafted from sensuous walnut wood, this piece exudes...
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Art Deco Modern Vanity Dressing Table Round Mirror Leather & Walnut Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Claire Dressing Table embraced an Art Deco style with curvy and opulent shapes. This eye-catchy modern dressing table owns the promise of enriching any master bedroom design project....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ash Credenza with Cherry Edge Banding by WILLETT
By Ben Willett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade in Los Angeles from ash wood, with curved drawers arranged asymmetrically, this highly functional credenza by newcomer Ben Willett was inspired by the playful designs coming...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

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

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane The CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. This cabinet is built with a solid oak frame, door fronts, interior shelf and legs. It features beautiful cane front door that have slide left to right covering an adjustable shelf. This cabinet is amazing and has perfect proportions to be used in multiple settings. It is available in custom wood and variations (different sizes). Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle chair...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Oak

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut 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 ...
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2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Wood

Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Cerused finish. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D.
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...
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2010s Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Modern Menir Console Table, Patagonia Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Menir Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Menir modern console table draws inspiration from menhir sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass

Handwoven Palm and Wood 4-Door Credenza by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Olival Sideboard, Onyx, Brass, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Olival modern sideboard is inspired by the sacred symbolism of the ancient Greek olive tree, standing as a testament to the enduring quality of this remarkable symbol. An elegant and captivating modern sideboard that becomes the centerpiece of any living room with its exquisite top in Rainbow onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Venise Console Table Onyx Beige Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Venise console, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Venise enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level. The chemistry between the natural American Oak and two tone lacquering highlights the exquisite Shadow Onyx. Venise Console Material Codes FI021 Beige lacquer; high-gloss finish FI038 Light grey lacquer; high-gloss finish WD027 American Oak; open-pore natural colour; matt finish ST003 Shadow Onyx; polished EL001 LED light strip...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx

Modern Hobart Bookcase, Beige Gold Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Hobart modern bookcase was born to mimic the natural ebb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Modern Oak Root Beans Sideboard Cabinet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beans Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. When we started designing this four-drawer wooden sideboard, we were looking for a simple and sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Woven Credenza with handwoven palm cord doors by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhaus school, who was devoted to combining the sophistication of Europe's '...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modern Olival Cocktail Cabinet, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Steel

Modern Penedo Bar Cabinet Patagonia Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Penedo Cabinet, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This imposing cabinet represents a concept where elegance and practicality go hand in hand. Inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Contemporary Credenzas Cabinet Storage DebonaDemeo Medulum Wood Oak Brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Diago’s design finds his inspiration from the industrial archeology of the late nineteenth century transforming his features into a vaguely eclectic stylistic code. The diagonal rhythm of the reticular structures used by Gustave Eiffel...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Shelve "Gridlock" kaidan dansu
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
The design of this shelf from black walnut with an oil finish is based on the traditional Japanese furniture piece called Hako Kaidan or...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood

Modern Lage Bookcase Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Lage Bookcases, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard in Gold Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Sideboard lacquered in gold yellow with motif. Finish: can choose Material: Wood, lacquer Four push-pull doors and inside shelf. Wooden base lacquered in same finish. Lacquer coatin...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Porthole Shelving System, Handcrafted Modern Solid Wood Shelving System
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Porthole Shelving System was originally designed for an audio lover's records, but it’s not just for vinyl records: it fits art books and whatever ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Sunshine Sideboard, Black Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sunshine Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sunshine modern sideboard plays with the light and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Modern Olival Cocktail Cabinet, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Olival modern cocktai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Granite, Marble, Copper, Brass

21st Century "Stella Rossa" Bar Cabinet Colored Maple, Brass and Leather
Located in Turin, IT
The "Stella Rossa" bar cabinet is an intricate and complicated assemblage of unrelated ideas mixed into a modern concept of movement. The very particular legs are designed with a flo...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Biloba Sideboard, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Biloba Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Bohemian Saqris Bar Cabinet, Onyx Stone, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Saqris bar cabinet, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Saqris bar cabinet draws inspiration from the southernmost region of Portugal with subtle Arabic influences. Designed for sophisticated and modern interiors, it is a statement bar cabinet that captivates the attention with each encounter. Meticulously crafted, Saqris effortlessly elevates the living space with timeless allure. Crafted in Rainbow onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Modern Olival Sideboard, Onyx Stone Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Olival Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Copper

HALO ARMOIRE - Wardrobe in Bisque Lacquer and Warm Silver Leaf + Hammered Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO ARMOIRE - Wardrobe in Bisque Lacquer and Warm Silver Leaf + Hammered Gold The Halo Wardrobe Cabinet is a luxurious and customizable furniture item...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard with Round Corners.
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted sideboard with round corners. Four push-pull doors and inside shelf, base in two sections in natural oak veneer and gold yellow lacquer. Int...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Lacquer

Modern Sunshine Sideboard, Black Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sunshine Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sunshine modern sideboard plays with the light and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Modern Biloba Marble Sideboard, Cocktail Cabinet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Biloba Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass

Modern Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Noir Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sahara cocktail cabinet is a captivating modern cocktail cabinet in Sahara Noir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Marble, Granite, Brass

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Hobart modern bookcase was born to mimic the natural ebb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pacific Highboy by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid walnut with custom turned brass legs. Solid poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls. Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee. Oil and wax f...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pacific Dresser by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid bleached ash with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee. Flat waterborne finish. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D. C...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pacific Sideboard by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid white oak with white oak veneer and cerused finish. Turned brass legs and drawer pulls Swing doors and inset leather panels Oil and wax cerused finish Dimensio...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Tolix B1 H45 Locker Perforated Indoor Painted with Wood in White
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The B1 H45 is the smallest member in TOLIX®'s perforated Locker family. The cube shape is perfect for small spaces like a student's room or studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Bronze

A Very Fine Pair of Hand Made Bedside Chests in the Campaign Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of bedside chests in the campaign style, of exceptional quality and fabulously hand made with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The well figured moulded top of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Stainless Steel Gemona Credenza by Stefano Del Vecchio for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
Stefano Del Vecchio worked closely with metal artisans to produce this artfully imagined credenza. Collaborating with Italy’s cherished traditional craftsmen was an integral part of ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Marble Top Louis XVI Style Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
This gorgeous marble top commode chest is a truly luxurious piece of furniture. It is made with the finest materials, making it an heirloom piece that can be passed down through gene...
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2010s American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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