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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Circa 1960s English Credenza by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s credenza by Alfred Cox, England. Satinwood. Dovetailed drawer construction. Labels: "AC" and "Handcraft Quality Furniture, Registered Trade Mark". Comprised of three vert...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Bowfront, Ormolu Detail & White Marble Top
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass gallery above a satinwood open waterfall bookcase with crossbanded satinwood backs and to...
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19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Bar Cabinet with 2 Stools, Italy, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Brass and walnut bar cabinet with 2 stools, Italy, 1950s. Set consisting of two stools in brass and skai, counter and shelf in wood, brass and glass, the brass has been polished, as ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$6,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Dresser with Twelve Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chic long low mid century dresser with two banks of four drawers, flanking two doors which open to reveal an addition four interior drawers. The rectangular wood case is supported by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer and Engraved Parchment, Att. Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant Italian Art Deco dresser from the 1950s, attributed to renowned designer Paolo Buffa and crafted in the furniture-making hub of Cantù. This refined piece features a sleek bla...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Low Sideboard, Cabinet in Oak in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Like a chest with four distinct chambers, raised from the ground by six robust, thick pillars connected by strong beams — it hovers in space. A true marvel of Danish cabinetry from t...
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1960s Danish Baroque Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Twelve-Drawer Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mission or Arts & Crafts style twelve-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid oak, with cedar lined lower dr...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Bookcase Etagere With Cabinets
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish Mid-Century bamboo and rattan bookcase / étagère / book shelves. This fabulous etagere is both decorative and functional with shelves for books or collectibles and cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Bedside Tables of Johannes Andersen
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Wood and Brass Nightstands with Drawers. Attributed to Johannes Andersen 1960s.
Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
'Madia' Credenza by Ferdinando Meccani in Cherry Wood, Italy 1988
Located in Hellouw, NL
Designed by Ferdinando Meccani in 1988, this cherry wood ‘Madia’ sideboard reflects the careful thought and geometric rigor that define his work. Made for the Salone del Mobile in Mi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Modern Lane 9 Drawer white lacquer Credenza Chrome handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane off white lacquer and laminate credenza sideboard or dresser circa 1970s well built. Has 9 drawers with chrome handle with lots of storage. Sits on platform b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, black oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame
Sideboard, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén.
The minimal yet expressive sideboard weave is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave sideboard...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and or...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Chest of drawers made in Denmark in the 1960s and attributed to Henry Kjærnulf. Great carved details and brass hardware.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman Style made by Ello circa 1980. Has 12 drawers with chrome handles. All drawers sli...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Antique Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror, Barley Twist, USA, c. 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive antique dresser in the Edwardian/Victorian tradition, crafted from richly grained tiger oak and showcasing elegant barley twist columns flanking a tilting mirror. This ...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Country Oak George III Welsh Dresser & Plate Rack 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian oak Welsh dresser & plate rack, Cardigan, Mid Wales, circa 1780.
The dresser is in two sections, above is a plate rack with a stepped cornice and having three...
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1780s Welsh Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase/Cabinet. Cabinet is a classic elegant piece featuring glass doors on upper portion, and two solid wood doors on lower cabinet. Glass displ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Forge Bar in Copper
Located in Kolkata, IN
Inspired by Brutalist architecture the Forge Bar is covered with rich copper patina, with layered textures, that opens up to reveal a full bar. Transform your home with this elegant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
$111,424 / item
Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Swing Doors, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'.
It features hinged glass doors with a beautiful frame made of chestnut wood. The frame has developed a lovely, w...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International with Calacatta Gold Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring five drawers, chromed steel base, and the o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century Bleached Oak Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
19th century bleached oak drop front secretary. A pair of drawers aligned neatly beneath a drop-front writing section. When the writing surface is pulled down, the interior drawer s...
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century bookcase fully made in curved bamboo and rattan. This charming and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Teak Media Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak media cabinet, circa 1960's. Dual drawers and open cubby with adjustable shelf. Great as is condition with aftermarket cable holes.
Please inquire for international shipping ra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table 3-Tier with Drawer Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Renaissance Revival HIGHLY CARVED Oak Sideboard, Server or Console Sofa Table or Sideboard/Server with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly carved posts and apron with ...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Orbit Bar in Metal
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Orbit Bar is a mastery in abstract design with floating planets against coppery blue skies and intricate interiors to hold a full bar. Transform your home with this elegant and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
$111,424 / item
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...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with satinwood banding and inl...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Custom Sideboard In Ziricote Wood Veneer & Leather Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted with Ziricote wood veneer and leather details, this handmade piece is more than functional—it's a symbol of style and sophistication, adding a distinctive character to any sp...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes from Italy, dating back to the early 1900s. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the...
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Early 1900s Italian Restauration Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl Wood Dry Bar Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors and three glass shelves, all detailed by great wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Guido Faleschini for Hermés. 20th-century French sideboard with 6 modules.
Located in Palermo, IT
Amazing and very rare 6-module sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès in 1971. The only specimen currently on the market with 6 complete elements.
The cabinet has a centr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a Saint Anne marble top and rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail construction...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Baker Furniture Three Drawer Walnut Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/4 in W: 40 in D: 19 1/2 in
Elevate your living space with this stunning pair of Regency-style three-drawer commodes from the esteemed Baker Furniture Milling Ro...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date.
The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...
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1830s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Friso Kramer "Stabilux" Two Section Industrial Shelves or Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "Stabilux", eggplant and granny apple green, enameled metal two section industrial bookshelf by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. A stunning color combination and a vers...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Weave Bedside / Night stand 60 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Smoked, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside 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
Materials
Birch, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak 2 door bookcase. The pieces features an open face and 2 doors, it includes 6 shel...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive bleached oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet glass doors, four lower drawers over four cabinet doors. Decorative half columns and heavily paneled lower doors a...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19thC/early 20thC hand carved French oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest of drawers.
The drawers are deep & spacious.
Graceful serpentine profile has a shell motif & or...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$4,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood, Stainless Steel Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Stainless Steel Credenza
This credenza measures: 91.75 wide x 21.75 deep x 28.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a traditional storage furniture with Japanese craftsmanship.
The materi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass.
It i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible tall three drawer dresser by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on drawers and large stacked ball feet. Unique three drawer style. Or...
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Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 80"W x 20.88"D x 31.13"H.
Carved walnut ...
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Authentic French Baker's Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French Baker's Rack with three large shelves and two small. Constructed with forged wrought iron and brass trim. Signed at base Paris, Fr...
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20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
Walnut Sideboard by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy 1964
Located in Hellouw, NL
This sideboard by Silvio Coppola for Bernini reflects the designer’s distinct vision for honest materials and pure architectural lines. Produced in Italy in 1964, it forms part of Co...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Cabinet with 4 Doors and Open Central Shelf In Natural Oak Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining room cabinet combines functionality with customizable design, making it a versatile addition to any space. Featuring four doors and an open central shelf, it offers ample...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Piedmont walnut chest of drawers, Louis XV, Italy, mid-18th, mid-18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large solid walnut chest of drawers with light inlaid motifs, Louis XV, Italian cabinetmaking, Piedmont region, mid-18th century
The elegant curves of the Louis XV style continue ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut top with tulipwood banding, 3 drawers with tulipwood banding and brass pulls, resting...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cabinet in Blue Patina with Carved Doors and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial cabinet with blue patina and cabriole Legs. This tall cabinet offers a powerful statement piece rooted in the decorative language of Dutch Colonial design. The facad...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with burled edge
Southern Germany (Bavaria)
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 118 x 57 cm
Description:
Piece of furniture stan...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful curved shape - a lovely simple design. The three shelves are a perfect size for boo...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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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