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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Classic Industrial metal & glass Medical/ Display cabinet / kitchen, bathroom
By Cole Steel, Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique Industrial metal & glass Medical / Display cabinet..Sleek ,simple, elegant design. Perfect for bathroom or kitchen, In the process of ordering shelf clips and glass.....
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Industrial 10 Drawer Cabinet Divided Drawers
Located in Newtown, CT
Multi Drawer Industrial Cabinet. The cabinet is 30" wide x 23" deep x 37" high. The finish is distressed from use and time. Some tags remain that identify the drawers. Great look...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, interesting and rare shelves unit is made of bent wood and brass. This is an Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabri...
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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Walnut Art Nouveau Tea Cabinet with Serving Tray, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau tea cabinet.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid walnut frame with four original drop-leaf doors.
All four doors have the original beveled gl...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Taishō Two-Part Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a harmonious balance of utility and understated beauty. Featuring two modular parts for flex...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant.
Made of honey color golden walnut, from 1910-1920's , it features 4 straight legs and storage compartment on each sides to store bottles and biscuits . Its top section pops up .It features a divided hinged top opening to a rising platform all fitted with complete set of beautiful cut crystal glasses ,a little removable wood tray as well as 3 cut crystal decanters. And inside its top, there is one tray by flap.
And when it closes down, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism.
It is a real surprise cabinet as from its exterior ,one can't imagine what is inside but when it opens, it is breathtaking with its rising platform full of beautiful crystal glasses...
This metamorphic cabinet...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile antique mahogany 4 tier etagere having beautiful lyre decoration in a ball and stick design with brass accents.
26.5 h to top shelf
bottom shelf 5.5 h 2nd shelf 18 h 3rd ...
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1910s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Glass Front Cabinet Marquetry Early 20th Century Vitrine A
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Swedish antique Art Deco cabinet in quilted gold birch veneers with carved detailed on the glazed doors, deco feet and inlaid marquetry on the lower doors, circa 1920s.
Th...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Oak Art Deco Modernist Three-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist three-door bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original veneered black lacquered top.
Nine original solid oak she...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Arts & Crafts Gunn Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Arts & Crafts Gunn Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on an ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Swedish Art Deco Bookends in Bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco bookends in bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall. Bookends cast in Bronze. Made in Sweden, 1920s. The Birth of the nude Venus in a giant scallop shell. Both st...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
An antique three-drawer box.
The distinctive texture and tranquil presence cultivated over time are the defining ch...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Large 20th Church Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
Coming from northern Spain, of an antique Church, this awesome church console was constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge above a shaped box housing four dr...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive brown wooden blanket chest trunk. Item features cast iron hardware, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, b...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Credenza by Pieter Vorkink & Jacob Wormser, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare large Art Deco Amsterdamse School credenza or sideboard.
Design by Pieter Vorkink and Jacob Wormser.
Striking Dutch design from around 1920.
Solid oak and ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are two smaller dov...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning 1930s French Art Deco writing desk sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid oak, it features a rectangular top with a beveled edge. The desk...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
A French Louis XVI-style gilt bronze mounted wooden pedestal
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself to a bygone era of opulence and grandeur with this elegant French pedestal in the style of Louis XVI. While its design harkens back to the 18th century, this exquisite piece of artistry likely hails from the late 19th to early 20th century. Crafted meticulously from wood, it is adorned with magnificent inlays that adorn every surface.
As your eyes traverse the intricate patterns, you'll discover a tapestry of motifs including urns, rosettes, cascading florals, and other classical elements. At its heart, proudly displayed, is the emblem of the Sun King, a symbol of absolute monarchy and power, reminiscent of an era steeped in history and regal splendor.
The ormolu mounts, with their ornamental feet and elaborate cartouches, add another layer of sophistication, accentuating the pedestal's lavish design. The marble top serves as a platform for displaying decorative pieces like busts, vases, or statues, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
But there's more to this masterpiece than meets the eye. A concealed door reveals small drawers inside, providing discreet storage for your precious trinkets and keepsakes. This pedestal, with its ageless beauty and timeless allure, is a testament to the enduring charm of neoclassical and French styles.
Imagine it gracing the corner of a room, bathed in soft light, where it becomes a conversation starter, a relic of a bygone era that exudes sophistication and elegance. It's a piece that invites you to touch its intricate details, to appreciate the craftsmanship of a time when every detail was painstakingly considered.
Whether you have a penchant for neoclassical interiors or you're looking to infuse your space with a touch of French opulence...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this cabinet is inlaid with ebony and boxwood banding. The cabinet section has glass windows on all four sides that have shaped framing. The single drawer below the cabine...
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Early 1900s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cathedral Display Cabinet with Cabriole Legs, Vitrine, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Superb 1930s Art Deco walnut cathedral display cabinet. Gorgeous mid to light tone walnut veneers, still with original working key and two glass shelves. Generously spaced interior, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-carved oak cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Category
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese Hardwood Carved in Relief Chinoiserie Blanket Chest Chest C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Chinese Hardwood Carved in Relief Chinoiserie Blanket Chest Chest with Figures C1920
...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Early 1900's Antique French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Early 1900's Antique French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H Armoire!!
Antique Armoire, French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H, early 1900s, 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair English Regency style Chinoiserie Dressers / Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted early/mid century chests of drawers in the chinoiserie style with with faux bamboo frame and charming panels depicting raised figures, standing cranes, buildin...
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1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Macassar Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School display cabinet or vitrine.
Design by Napoleon Le Grand for 't Modelhuis N. Legrand Amsterdam.
Solid macassar ebony base with two ori...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Macassar
Fine Carved and Ebonized Bar Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid bar cabinet designed in the 1920s, of fine Italian craftsmanship, with great mastery of woodwork.
The cabinet has two legs at the base that cover the entire depth of the base. The feet are made of wood and have a style that is, to say the least, classical, reminiscent of ancient Greek structures; they are made of white-painted grisaille wood.
The central body has a very massive rectangular shape. Both the base and the top are bevelled and have a frame that protrudes, like the friezes on the columns.
The top is framed by a very classical Greek fret in white painted wood. The base, on the other hand, is made entirely of ebonised wood, which gives an even more sumptuous effect.
The cabinet at the front displays two doors that can be opened by means of a brass key in original patina. Each door is decorated with a rectangular antique Greek frame...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Nutwood Bedside Cabinets / Night Stands w. Snow White Marble Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of early 20th century, handcrafted, wooden bedside cabinets.
If you have an eye for detail, good shapes and top of the line furniture than you know how hard it is to f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Large Scale Walnut French Dressing Cabinet With Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible ensemble acting as its own complete sitting room. A large scale carved walnut cabinet in the Louis XV style with double beveled mirrored doors for the deep side compart...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Franco-English 19th/20th Century Chinoiserie Style Two-Door Cabinet on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Franco-English 19th/20th Century Chinoiserie Style Two-Door Cabinet on Stand, the black-laquered top with parcel-gilt and painted Chinese decorations of villages and coastal scenes...
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Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Lattice Kitchen Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial lattice cabinet from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dishware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted with traditional m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Credenza Buffet, Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Art Nouveau carved walnut credenza buffet server by Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952). The tall finely carved walnut body with twin center doo...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Cabinet Bar
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful Early 20th Century cabinet bar with a system of an opening together the top and the front.
Bar completely opened is 70.25inches W. The side doors can go far back.
With th...
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Early 20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1920s Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This piece is beautifully decorated with chinoiserie. It has many drawers.
Category
1920s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This early 20th-century Chinese elm wood sideboard features a stunning natural patina, showcasing its rich history and timeless elegance. Handcrafted from durable elm wood, this anti...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Tall narrow painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very stylish early 20th century Louis XV style tall narrow chest of drawers with original brass handles
French circa 1920’s from the Normandy regio...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italianesque Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Italianesque cabinet, the door carved in very high relief with a floral urn and birds eating berries perched on floral arabesques. The inside has seven shelves.
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Early 1900s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pastoral Chinese Four Door Coffer, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic four-door coffer from the early 20th century balances modern simplicity with humble, timeworn materials. Attributed to artisans of Xinjiang province in Western China, the...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Medical Cabinet
Overall Dimensions: 19 1/4" x 19 1/4" x 34 1/4" high
Top Dimensions: 18 3/4" x 19 1/4" x 33" high
Materials: Steel ...
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Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted ...
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1920s English Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Antique Traditional Spanish Wood Wardrobe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional rustic wood dresser.
Made by unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910. Narrow, rectangular chest having an upholstery lined lid supported by double brass chain...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique english escritoire secretaire cabinet, made circa 1920
Oak and leather
The upper part of the cabinet opens to become the writing table ...
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1920s English Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Commode 2 Parts
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite pair of commodes with a top cabinet covered with a n original yellow fabric. Its is made with a beautiful flamed walnut and inlay.
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Early 20th Century Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet is a grand rendition of the neoclassical excellence that has emanated from France for centuries! Hand-crafted from exotic importe...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers with brass details, all ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Lingerie Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style lingerie chests or tall beside chests
France, Circa 1920s
Beautiful kingwood and burl wood, with floral inlaid marquetry, beveled pink Ital...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Fine Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry & Ormolu Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine matched pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted (Ormolu) tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood floral marquetry Bombé his and her's commodes with marbl...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail/Drinks Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet. Upper section opens to reveal mirrored glass interior with chrome fittings and pull out mirrored mixing tray. The lower central section with walnut lined b...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Chinoiserie Burled Walnut and Painted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Georgian Chinoiserie bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
By Berkey & Gay
USA, 1920s
Carved walnut case, with burled walnut drawer front, painted Chinoi...
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1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Mizuya Dansu two toned kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers and brass hardware. Created in Japan during the Taisho period...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Burled wood in a soft warm hue makes this piece exceptional
The graceful curves of this bombe form add to the
Beauty of this commode. Scroll work design in a marquetry
Inlay fur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Vanity / Commode / Chest / Dry Sink
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique English oak vanity or commode with barley twist form supports. The mirror lifts out of its frame. The castors are original. It is in very good condition.
My shipp...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stylish Art Deco Bureau by Axel Larsson from around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is designed by Axel Larsson and made by SMF, Svenska Möbelfabriken, in Sweden....
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
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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