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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Meiji
Japanese Antique Huge Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese-made drawer storage.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood with rustic and practical iron hardware on the...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Weave 196 Credenza from Ringvide, Solid Birch wood, black oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196-Black oil
Black sideboard, made of solid birchwood and laminated birchveneér. 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 represents an enlarged version of the technique of weaving something soft around a more stable structure. The top and bottom plane of the cabinet is held together by sticks kept together like a Windsor chair. Since first shown in Milan 2012, salone satellite, it has received a lot of attention worldwide.
Different standard sizes:
Weave 196
Weave 133...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Oak
Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H. P. Hansen Teak Credenza
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with sliding doors and center drawers. Beautiful shape with top newly refinished. 86" long with tons of useful storage! Upper display Cabinet can be purc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Ten Shelf Rosewood Bookcase in the Style of Poul Hundevad
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern ten shelf rosewood bookcase in the style of Poul Hundevad, circa 1960's. The bookcase is in very good vintage condition, has a gorgeous rosewood grain and beveled edged adjustable shelves. The piece measures 42.5"W x 12"D x 50.75"H and would be a great addition to any MCM office...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian 1960s oak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Light oak vintage bookcase with shelves, vinyl holder, shaped drawers and base with built-in drawers.
Scandinavian oak bookcase dating from the 1960s. The structure includes open sh...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch library in Oregon Pine. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Sideboard in Rosewood and Steel by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Rosewood and Steel by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, steel
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by Brande Møbelfabrik in De...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace Masur Birch Inlay Cabinet Attributed Carl Bergsten
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace inlay cabinet attributed Carl Bergsten.
It comes with a top veneered in dark stained birch decorated with a well-marked molding in both straig...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Denmark in the 1950s. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare Scandinavian modern tall cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare tall cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s.
In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers, brass handles. Lighter wood stripe inlayed around the edge of the table top.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vitrine or Display Cabinet by BRUKSBO, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This display cabinet comes from Norway and was manufactured by famous brand - Bruksbo, still has original label underneath. Designed most probably by Torbjorn Afdal. It is a beautifu...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare Mid Century Danish Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oregon pine and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Denmark
Dimensions ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bibliothèque étagère vintage en bois style teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère des années 60, style moderniste, en bois style teck, pieds en métal noir avec embouts laiton pour ajustement au sol, 4 étagères intérieures ouvertes, très bon ét...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, mahogany and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by cabinetmaker C.B. Ha...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner RY 16 chest of drawers, Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegant six-drawer cabinet in teak veneer Model Ry 16, design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
The purity of lines and the perfect balance of proportions imm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Sideboard Produced by PSA Furniture in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Preben Skov Andersen, PSA Furniture in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & glass Danish cabinet, circa 1960's. Lovely book-matched veneer with a rich tone. Cabinet has a locking glass door and 4 (aftermarket) adjustable shelves. Lower storage section...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Svend Aage Larsen Rosewood Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood credenza with display cabinet by Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik. This beautiful cabinet has ample storage and a sleek, classic design. The credenza has ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Oak and Sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of charming stools by Danish Designer Arne Wahl-Iversen made in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in long-haired organic sheepskin. The stools are made for storage.
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Model 56 Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed, with added f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner RY-33 Teak, Steel, Oak & Rattan Sideboard Cabinet -Denmark 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptionally rare Model RY-33 high-board designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler. Teak case having detailed oak interior featuring 4 adjustable shelves to the left, 3 canter she...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
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Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Sven Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk. H.P. Hansen, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful desk in rosewood designed by Danish Architect Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Very sculptural shape with many wonderful details. Bookcase to the back side , and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown patina. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this tansu chest features a rectangular top sitting above seven drawers surrounding a side door hiding additional drawers. Boasting brown, black and dark red tones, the chest showcases lateral handles allowing the piece to be moved more easily. With its clean lines and complimenting colors, this 19th century Japanese Meiji tansu...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, 1950s.
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern sideboard in teak made in Denmark in the 1950s.
This credenza with slanted edge features three compartments with ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Bodafors, Cabinet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
By Bodafors
Located in High Point, NC
A birch cabinet with wooden inlays produced by Bodafors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
French artisanal tobacco leaf colored 2-door 3-drawer low wooden sideboard KUBE
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door and 3-drawer low sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels.
Each door and e...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Rare 1970s Danish Sideboard in oak and brass brackets design by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, 84
A rare 1970s Danish oak sideboard with brass brackets, masterfully created by the visionary Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. Also behind the iconic "Razorblade Chair," which has ea...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teck wall bookcase, Danish design in the style of Poul Cadovius, Circa 60.
Located in Renens, CH
Teak wall system in the style of Poul Cadovius. Scandinavian design, Circa 1960.
The bookcase comprises
- 5 racks: H: 183.5 cm
- 7 shelves: W: 80 x D: 22 cm
- 4 shelves: W: 80 x D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
This Danish Credenza, designed and handcrafted in Denmark, 1952, is expertly handcrafted from Brazilian rosewood, showcasing exquisite joinery and the timeless sophistication of Dani...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Bibliothèque double scandinave vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande bibliothèque vintage scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties sur plinthes, très beau design scandinave dans le goût de Johannes Andersen, e...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of units in solid Teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant secretary desk is made from Cuban mahogany, which tends to have a honey colored appearance compared to more ubiquitous forms of the wood. It would be well placed in an ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut and Marble Sideboard Credenza
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant and solid walnut frame sideboard with a beautiful marble top in Calacata or brown emperor option and a turntable bar in the middle.
Packed in a plywood box.
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Rosewood Cabinet by Poul Cadovious on Tapered Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile small double door rosewood cabinet with black lacquered legs nice clean condition beautiful and rich grain , elegant unique removable shelf great for records and ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Introducing the elegant 'Abstracta' free standing shelving system, a stunning example of minimalistic design by Poul Cadovius, manufactured by Royal System in Denmark in 1960. This t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Nordic 1960s sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak sideboard with oak legs and profiles. Equipped with one hinged door and five drawers.
The sideboard features a hinged door that conceals a large and functional space, n...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
French artisanal green 3-drawer low wooden sideboard KUBE by designer E. Gizard
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door and 3-drawer low sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels.
Each door and e...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen was one of the pioneers of the Danish modern in the 1950s. Rather than a regional phenomenon, Kofod-Larsen saw Scandinavian design as part of international modernism, and he became one of the best-selling Danish architects in the United States in the 1950s. This rare palisander sideboard was produced by Swedish manufacturer Säffle Möbelfabrik...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Rosewood
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
A stunning rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s/Chest of Drawers Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s)
The material is cedar.
The shade of brown is beautiful and the taste is wonderful.
The drawer also ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality chest of drawers by Danish designer Jens Risom, made in the USA. This early work features eight drawers, meticulously constructed with mitered corners and metal rails fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles
Located in London, GB
1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany Cabinet. Front with four tambour doors and two drawers with brass handles. Adjustable shelves. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 178 cm...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
"Credenza Two" in Walnut / Black Ash by Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Two" by Last Workshop.
Made to order in Chicago, IL.
Dimensions shown here: 96"L x 22"D x 24"H
Custom dimensions and finishes are available.
A sturdy, sleek credenza...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Ash
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Cabinet Produced by Peder Pedersen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
Pair of wall mounted floating Danish Mid-Century Modern shelves model RY21. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and manuf...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Skovby Rosewood Breakfront China Cabinet Credenza Sideboard Buffet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Skovby Danish Modern rosewood china breakfront. Two piece construction where lower portion has four doors that open to plenty of storage. Upper portion has glass doors and is illum...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Felt, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Danish Oak High Sideboard by Henning Kjaernulf, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Carved oak sideboard or cabinet with glass doors and original trays for cutlery. I have a similar design corner cabinet by Henning Kjaernulf in stock.
Dimensions: H 115.5 cm, W 204 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Art Glass, Oak
Scandinavian modern mahogany and leather bar cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great bar cabinet by unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in mahogany with a leather dressed front. Slender s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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