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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Louis Philippe
Hollywood Regency Brass Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
This sculptural and dramatic sideboard made in this country in the Hollywood Regency style most associated with the industry and stars of the big screen in the 1930s and 1940s. Of a ...
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Cal-Mode Dresser by Brown Saltman Lacquered in Laguna Blue
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Wilton, CT
Very rare petite Brown Saltman Furniture Company for Cal-Mode chest, updated with a Laguna Blue lacquer. Brown Saltman Furniture Company, founded in 1941, ...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Mastercraft Brass Server/Sideboard/Credenza by Bernhard Rhone, 1970s
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking and rare example showing beautifully. Acid-etched brass with plenty of open storage in a small footprint. A classic by Mastercraft., Bernard Rohne.
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Style Hollywood Regency Yellow & White Cabinet or Console
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1960s Hollywood Regency cabinet or console professionally refinished in yellow and white lacquer with original Chinoiserie medallion hardware and mirror top in the style of Tommi Par...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Argentier ~ Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Argentier ~ Secretary ~ Confiturier is a truly interesting piece, combining elements not seen in pieces of this size and design, much to the...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 5 Tier Rope Tassel Narrow Etagere Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 5 Tier Rope Tassel Narrow Etagere Stand. Item features gold gilt iron frame, rope design with tassel feet, 5 tiers (no glass shelves), wrough...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Goatskin Book Shaped Dry Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare book shaped dry bar cabinet by Aldo Tura.
The cabinet is made from wood, covered in brown and beiige lacquered goatskin with a hand painted renaissance scene and gilt meta...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin
Vintage Gold Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Scrolling Iron 3 Tier Small Wall Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gold Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Scrolling Iron 3 Tier Small Wall Shelf with 3 Glass shelves. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 15" W x 6" D.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Mandarin Greek Key Highboy Dresser By Kittinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning 1940s Hollywood Regency highboy dresser by Kittinger Furniture company comes from their earliest "Mandarin" collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. The dresser f...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand. Decorated Cabinet In Fruitwood , Marble top
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Louis Philippe fruitwood cabinet with blue Turin marble top, sides and front richly decorated with a design of figures and ornaments, front with two doors behind which drawers.
Signed G. Durand...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Rosewood three doors bookcase
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A Louis-Philippe bookcase in rosewood, the upper part is glazed with shelves, adjustable on racks, the bottoms of the furniture are in oak. This antique piece of furniture dates from...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Glamorous Custom Distressed Mirror Tall Dresser
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous custom distressed mirror tall dresser.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror
$17,685 / item
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque Inspired Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with our French Louis Philippe-inspired bibliotheque, skillfully crafted from premium mango wood. This stunning piece features three paneled cabinet doors, each topped with glass panels that open to reveal an interior designed for both style and functionality. The spacious interior includes four shelves, perfect for displaying books, collectibles, or fine china.
The lower section of the bibliotheque is a masterpiece in itself, showcasing a blue color with an intricate bone...
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2010s Indian Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
James Mont Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Buffet Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua inspired buffet or cabinet designed by James Mont. Ebonized oak with silver leaf detailing. Four center drawers with carved pulls and two side doors with shelved storage.
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver Leaf
$2,560 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Gold plated geometric etagère by Belgo Chrom, produced in the 1970’s. This console is also often attributed to Romeo Rega. It features beautiful unique geometric shelves with thick c...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century
Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be placed in the middle of a room or a...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of reddish-orange with gold trim Espana chests designed for Henredon by the premiere decorator, Dorothy Draper in the mid 1950s. They are finished ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate
$6,800 / set
Palm Beach Vintage Wicker Six Drawer Dresser or Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
A vintage white wicker Hollywood Regency style six drawer dresser, great condition, new glass top, six pull out easy gliding drawers with rattan and wood pulls...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque Inspired Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with our French Louis Philippe-inspired bibliotheque, skillfully crafted from premium mango wood. This stunning piece features three paneled cabinet doors, ...
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2010s Indian Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Rare Grosfeld House Black Lacquered Wood, Brass and Glass Cabinet Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and rare restored and two part cabinet, buffet, console is beautiful. It is by Grosfeld House and rarely seen. It is from the 1940s and is Hollywood Regency yet modern and remains so very elegant. All of the brass hardware is original and has been beautifully polished. There are four drawers on the bottom and the top part of the cabinet houses four glass shelves with original doors. The brass design of the doors is so fabulous with its original grill work. There is an overlay of glass over the grill work. The two part cabinet is connected with screws. It is truly a dream piece of glorious...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherry Wood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherry Wood Buffet features the restrained elegance that is definitive of both the era and the style itself. Hand-crafted on a bit larger s...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Whitecraft Desk, Vanity & Armchair Green Finish American, 1970
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bamboo & reed desk, writing table or vanity with glass top and matching armchair in olive green finish.
Features 2 drawers with hand carv...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Single Door Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique corner cabinet was created in France circa 1950. Built of mahogany wood, the cupboard stands on bracket feet over a straight plinth. The small buffet is fitted w...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Springer Style Raffia Grasscloth Clad Commode Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent commode, dresser, or chest of drawers featuring a handsome organic modern raffia grasscloth wrapped or clad case. Made in the fabulous style ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis-Philippe period dresser in mahogany, four-colored base with crossbar spacing, a drawer with a tray in white marble. The mirror, surmounted by a hand-carved scroll, is...
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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style
The Walnut Shelving Unit / Etagere features four serpentine s...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Beige Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of simply stunning hand painted commodes, nightstands, or chests each having a think marble top supported by a spectacular painted center thin drawer having a bronze frame and bronze pulls over a pair of large drawers set to look as one large drawer of matching design. The whole on tapering legs that end in bronze sabots leading to concave painted bronze mounted and framed sides. The angled corners terminating in bronze mounts of finely chased baby busts...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis-philippe Style Secretary In Burl Walnut – Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
A symbol of exceptional artisanal know-how, this Louis-Philippe style secretary in walnut vine, made in the late 19th century, combines elegance, quality of craftsmanship, and noble ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Regency Style Vintage Tiered Brass Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The Regency Style Vintage Tiered Brass Bamboo Bar Cart showcases an elegant brass frame with a faux bamboo design, reflecting the sophisticated a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Pine Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted during the 19th century, this French Louis Philippe period pine secretary is ideal for the casual decor with its clean lines and sublime functionality. The tailored lines...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern buffet
Tommi Parzinger five-drawer mahogany cabinet with two doors concealing shelves ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$6,000 Sale Price
48% Off
Stunning 1970s Brass and Glass Illuminated Étagère in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious looking 1970s Romeo Rega style shelving/display in brass plated metal, smoked glass shelves and black formica finish.
Your showcase pieces can be illuminated by the mean...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chest of Drawers Lacquered Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets > Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
A pair of authentic Dorothy Draper Espana "bunching" chest of drawers.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pair of authentic Dorothy Draper Espana "bunching" three- drawer chests of drawers made of ebonized mohogany with painted gilt accents. The backs are finished so that you can "floa...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Black Glass & Cast Brass Console Table/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bespoke customizable 4-drawer modern console table, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with elegant Hollywood Regency style, the dramatic surround decorated with art glass i...
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2010s Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Cabinet, Marble, Bronze, Greek Key Motif, Chest, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Cabinet / Commode, Greek Key Motif, Bronze Mounted
A fine ebony Jansen style Greek key bronze-mounted marble-top c...
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Hollywood Regency Sideboard, Black & Gold, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass; Smoked Perspex; Black Glass; Drawers; Credenza; Italian Design; Italy; Hollywood Regency; Black & Gold; Sideboard;
This credenza, a 12-drawer high-end storage piece, is cust...
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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pr Hollywood Regency Étagères in Chrome and Brass, Attributed MasterCraft C.1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of étagères exemplifies the sleek opulence and architectural clarity of Hollywood Regency design as reinterpreted in the 1970s. Each open-form shelving unit is constructed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage lacquer and burl wood credenza, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious 1980s sideboard made from beige lacquered wood with burl wood doors and drawers and brass handles.
The sideboard has a glass top.
Striking architectural design.
1980s -...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Hollywood Regency Campaign Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency Campaign Chest. The chest is black lacquered with three-pull out drawers and brass hardware.
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Style Nightstands Chests
Located in New York, NY
White painted pair of French style nightstands or chests. The nightstands have the original brass handles with a white lacquered finis...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$6,200 / set
Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental burl elm 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a serpentine shaped over hanging top with 3 serpentine shaped drawers with brass pulls and escutcheons, resting on ...
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Burl Ash Commode from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is made from a gorgeous piece of black marble, which has intense graining. The case of this piece is the real showstopper. ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Mahogany Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French display cabinet from a chocolate shop. Made of solid mahogany with barley twist columns, a mirrored back and ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Hollywood Regency Style Ebony & Silver Goldleaf Credenza By Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Phenomenal fully refinished Sideboard Designed by Renowned 1960s designer Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Inc circa 1960.
Renzo Rutili (1901–1966) was a notable American furniture desi...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut 4-Tier Server with Bobbin Turned Detail
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Cherrywood Secretary From The 19th Century -france
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant cherry wood secretary from the 19th century
It is unusual to find a secretaire in cherry wood
The secretary is in superb condition. It has all its keys and we have placed a ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Rattan Etagere, 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Here is a beautiful, minimalist, geometric stunning centerpiece. It glows in the room, it's extremely sculptural and gorgeous from every angle. It is a very functional addition to th...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Bethlehem, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, White Lacquer, Bronze, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Hollywood Regency style white lacquered dressers or commode or chest. Each of these multiple use chests or nightstands have been recently refinished. The pair have solid bronze pulls on all four double curved front drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Country Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French country cabinet from Normandy made of solid cherry. A nice entryway piece with hinged step and slant front hinged compartmen...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular modular wall unit or modular shelving system designed in style of Willy Rizzo and Romeo Rega. It is done in black lacquered plywood, with ...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand. Item featured is a nice small size, 3 tiers (no glass for shelve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, Dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency, Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Parzinger Style Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency
A stunning recently refinished chest of three drawers in th...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Low Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover unparalleled European elegance with this exquisite Vintage Italian Low Chest of Drawers, a testament to sophisticated design and masterful craftsmanship. Crafted with a lust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French “homme Debout” Bonnetière In Fruitwood, Louis-philippe Style, Early 20th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This elegant French bonnetière, also known as an “Homme Debout,” was custom-made in the early 20th century for a landowner in the Loire Valley. Crafted from carefully selected local ...
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1910s French Louis Philippe Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s
Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing t...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
This unique oak cabinet features a roll-top design with three faux drawers on the face. Petite in size, the cabinet is a great source of storage with a small footprint. The roll-top ...
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Early 20th Century European Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 119 cm ...
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1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Mastercraft Burled Walnut and Brass Credenza Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Mastercraft burled walnut and brass credenza. This piece screams quality and old world craftsmanship with bold brass pulls and oversized cylindrical legs. We love the dark ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Ebony Lacquer Sideboard / Commode, Jansen Style, Baker
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency ebony lacquer sideboard / commode, Jansen Style, Baker
Custom Baker Hollywood Regency Dressers / Sideboards Jansen Style Ebony Lacquered
A fine Baker Furniture Company by Milling Road...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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.