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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Danish Mid Century, Classic Rectangular Sideboard in Oak, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A spectacular brutalist sideboard in oak with brass fittings. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with highlighted details such as ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised with rhythmic motifs that echo both liturgical ornament and rural craftsmanship. The...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Chest of Drawers on Paw Feet, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire chest of drawers, crafted around 1810. The clean-lined body features three spacious drawers, made from solid and veneered cherrywood with beautifully figured grain. Top...
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1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that powder bath! This is a red lacquer chinoiserie cabinet with gold faux bamboo accents. The cabinet opens to a single sh...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Sauteuse Chest, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century Louis XVI period commode or chest of drawers is referred to as a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its high legs. Constructed of s...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Danish Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood Designed by Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed by and made by Dyrlund furniture. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Roslin Leather Wrapped Credenza and Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
The Roslin Credenza by Crump and Kwash
Features both solid wood and laminate construction / low VOC acrylic finish / sustainably sourced leather wrapped doors / premium, full exten...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Wardrobe 7-Door by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a stunning Italian Armoire 7-door, well designed by Vittorio Dassi and manufactured in the 1950s by DMM (Dassi Mobili Moderni).
The cabinet is made of a beautiful warm teakw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Original 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Located in Lafayette, IN
This fantastic little desk is an original 1950s piece designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for the Planner Group and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Desk has lots o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,799 Sale Price
28% Off
Hollywood Regency Foliage Tall Planter Jardinière or Drinks Stand in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Hollywood Regency rectangular tall jardinière or drinks corner, Gold leaf, gilt iron, France, 1940s.
This elegant tall plant stand is entirely made by hand. It features a leafe...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Rare Double Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A rare double 4 stack lawyer's bookcase with a Mahogany finish, large brass knobs and graduating drawers. Eight independent doors that open and slide in properly.
The whole ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Reclaimed Elm Wood Storage Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Luna Triple Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Please note this item is handcrafted and slight variations can be e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this truly fabulous & genuinely rare example Art Deco English display cabinet. We haven't had this design in quite a number of years so it is quite a rare f...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lead
English Jacobean Carved Oak Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet by Irwin, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean style buffet server or bar cabinet
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 34.13"W x 20.63"D x...
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1920s American Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Brutalist Pierre Chapo Inspired Oak Sideboard by Mintjens Belgische Meubelmakers
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mintjens Belgische Meubelmakers Brutalist oak sideboard with 4 doors and 3 drawers, all with slender aluminum handles,. Handsome construction with legs that wrap around the piece. In...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Olive & Myers, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak dresser produced by Olive & Myers, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 50.0"W x 19.375"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Alpine Painted Cupboard dated 1834
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Alpine Cupboard dated 1834
Dimension: H. 173 cm - L. 99 (109 to the corners) cm - D. 41 (45 to the corners) cm
Era: 1834
Origin: Tyrol
Essence:...
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1830s Austrian Black Forest Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood bar cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved geometric detail on two front doors. Open upper level with glass shelf and mirrored back. C...
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Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany and attributed to the reno...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood commode, artfully handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier era in Austria around 1845. This great looking, compact shaped dresser - also called "trumeau"...
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large double tower Streamlined Art Deco display case comprised of a center waist-level glass display case with a tabletop and a set of towers, one on each side. Each display cas...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Paul Goldman for PlyModern Walnut Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Goldman for Plymodern Molded Plywood Desk. Plymodern developed several designs all made of plywood. There is a bedroom grouping as well that you see sometimes. The desk maybe...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
1960's Spanish Brutalist Design Carved Oak Small Cabinet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Spanish Brutalist Design Carved Oak small cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Spanish in style, with typical carved geometric front. In solid oak, with original steel ke...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812
Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm
Period: 1812
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description:
Antique painte...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase, English. Neo-classical taste. The base raised on French splay feet with scalloped, line inlaid apron. Shield escutcheons. The handsome i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Oak, Satinwood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Low Dresser by Ejsing
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers.
By Ejsing Møbelfabrik.
Maker's label on back.
This piece is in excellent restored c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Henredon Georgian Mahogany and Burl Wood Ten-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved banded mahogany and burl wood, with orig...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Grace "BORGHOLM" Cabinet Stained Birch, Bodafors, 1920s, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Large Swedish Modern cabinet model "BORGHOLM" made in the 1920s by Bodafors Svenska Möbelfabrikarna. Very good original condition with two original keys. In the style of Axel Einar H...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
1930's English Oak Wooden Filing Cabinet / Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s filing cabinet chest of drawers. The chest is made in solid oak with oak panelling at the sides. The chest has a narrow...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,494 Sale Price
10% Off
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved f...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers & drop-front panel, Italy, 1945
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large oak storage cabinet with doors, drawers and drop-front panel
design by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1945
This substantial storage cabi...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode, Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features its original Saint Anne marble top. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are de...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
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
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Superb height to this distinctive storage piece at jus...
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1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
French 19th Century Empire Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome French Empire walnut commode from the 19th century, circa 1850. The stunning top planks are in good antique condition with a few signs of wear. The apron houses a hidden d...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Swedish light Teak Credenza by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and 2 sliding doors by Erik Worts. Has a with a pair of sliding doors opening to adjustable shelves centering four drawers. Si...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made four-door wardrobe/armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
Handles and U-shaped tubular feet made of chrom...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet
Category
1990s American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$8,568 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Primitive Pine Iron Banded Studded Dome Top Storage Trunk Chest 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique chest / trunk / box, made of pine with lightly curved dome top, with iron banded edges and studded details. Two black leather handles at sides. Interior re-papered at least t...
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$376 Sale Price
20% Off
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural 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
Wood Sample - Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our solid wood furniture is made using solid reclaimed elm and pine, finished in our Natural with Wax.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$20 / item
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,535 / item
Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek design and functional features make it easy...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet with Black Lacquered Top, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School cabinet.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak with original black lacquered top.
Behind the two doors, you will find one s...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet, 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 15-drawer card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet
USA, Early 20th Century
Oak, with original iron hardware.
Measures: 52.63"...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country charm. Crafted from pine and finished in a soft, chalky white paint with natural wear, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
English Mahogany Chest with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless bow front chest from England, made of mahogany in the Regency period. The top surface is cut from a single plank, and outlined by a trim of faux bamboo that is carved oak....
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19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One Campaign display cabinet. Classic streamline lines with inset brass hardware. 2 door lower cabin...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,875 / item
Antique French Provinvial Neoclassical Knockdown Mirroed Armoire Wardrobe 89"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial knockdown armoire / wardrobe / closet. Made of oak featuring a chic white painted finish with large central beveled vanity / dressing mirror flanked by two...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double bank tambour door file cabinet with adjustable shelving and pullout adjustable hanging file storage s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie 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.
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