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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest combines historical significance with visual prese...
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Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

The Lawrence Tambour Door Stereo Credenza
Located in Long Beach, CA
This credenza is a tambour door stereo console inspired by Mid Century Modern Design, a love of music and records, and our friend Lawrence who firs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. Iron is used for the handles, and t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Art Deco Modernist Four-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist four-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony knobs on the four doors and four d...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Italian Burl Wood Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
An Italian burlwood Three-Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers. Serpentine front. Mixed woods with inlaid center panels to the drawers and sides with crossbanding. Pear-drop hardware. S...
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Brutalist Design Walnut Sideboard Featuring Two Doors & Middle Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique sideboard has bold geometric shapes and a simple, clean look. Made with high-quality walnut or oak wood, it's not only durable but also brings out the natural textures. T...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Baker Neoclassical French Empire Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server Dry Bar Buffet
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company flip-top server, circa 1980s. Inspired by English Regency, Neoclassical and French Empire styling. A rectangular form with made from mahogany with...
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1980s Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Oak and pine Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and pine. The cabinet has 3 drawers that are made with dovetail joints. All the fittings and knobs are original.
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Teak Sliding Door Bookcase by Henry Walter Klein, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
A teak bookcase with sliding smoked glass door by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s. 48 ¾ inches wide by 17 inches deep by 48 ½ inches
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of the rich woodcarving traditions practiced in England and the Low Countries during that era. Built with a solid const...
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Mid-17th Century British Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel USA, 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves a...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Tall Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Tall Teak Dresser, 1960s. Very expressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with six wide drawers. Long sleek pulls in solid teak on the drawer fro...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Alma Dresser, in Summer Aged Oak and Crema Marble, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A honed marble top sets a refined tone, while bronze hardware invites a subtle touch of warmth. The form is understated yet striking—solid wood in a minimalist silhouette, balanced o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général. Ref 250 204 Hauteur : 76 cm Larg...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Florence Knoll Model 116 Sideboard Seagras Knoll International 50s Mid Century
Located in Berlin, BE
No description provided
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Seagrass, Nutwood

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mission Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mission Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920. Measures - 50.75"H x 34"W x 11.5"D. . This antique Macey barrister bookcase...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Bunny Williams Home Alix Desk (Blue with Leather)
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the luscious colors of lacquer and the practical lines of campaign furniture, our glossy Alix Desk features an inset brown leather blotter with a stamped gold leaf detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese vintage wood square display case, collectors cabinet organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tochigi pref., Kanto area, Japan. This vintage, open square display case was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Can be used as tabletop or ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Plywood

French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Display Cabinet 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press or display cabinet, circa last quarter 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring baroque styling wi...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy foliage and flowers framing the sides with a...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Riviera” Highboy Birch Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges Small by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024 Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabinets with unique cutout bases that transcend function. Their refined colours and glossy finishes emphasise structure, standing out with a sculptural beauty. Alone or as a whole, the Bridges cabinets create a colourful architecture that is vibrant and spacious and, of course, full of personality. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Muller Van Severen was founded in 2011 by Belgian artist duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen. They are both artists, and their work showcases their appreciation of the natural beauty of materials and how materials can speak for themselves. Working between design and art, the couple has always been on an inspired quest for sculpturally interesting design objects and furniture. Their creations are globally identified in both private homes and public spaces. All of Muller Van Severens own production pieces are handmade by small-scale fabricators and skilled artisans, with an honesty to the rawness and irregularity of the chosen material. Their work is characterized by careful research into their shared passion for art, architecture and materials, yet their designs appear to be created almost intuitively and with total effortlessness. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcase with Columns, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier bookcase with full columns Southern Germany (Baden) Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 213 x 117 x 48 cm Description: Antique display cabine...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Chrome Plated & Black Metal Vintage USM Wall Cabinet by Fritz Haller, 1980s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small three-module cabinet in black metal with a chrome frame. Adjustable plastic feet. The upper compartment features a drop-down door. The middle and lower compartments feature two...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Biedermeier Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookcase featuring two doors with three-quarter glazing. The piece stands on a shaped apron base and is veneered in beautifully figured walnut burl. The escutcheons are m...
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Mid-Century Black Shelf System 2 By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This iconic design is in good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Stunning Mid century Oak Office 10 drawer Credenza by Florence knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Florence knoll Oak credenza. Featuring (10) drawers on a chrome square base that have adjustable leveling feet with chrome pull handles. Sleek and ready for use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Wood, Elm

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Large Antique Dresser Base, English Oak, Sideboard, Buffet, Wine Rack, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique dresser base. An English, oak sideboard or buffet with a removable wine rack, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910....
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Walnut, Carrara Marble, Original Mirror, Brass Hardware This Victorian Eastlake dresser is a masterful blend of elegance and...
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1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet Restored circa 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI style 2-door Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet still with its wavy Original French glass. Previously restored many years ago and has a nice patina. Comes with...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Italian Louis XV Style Burl Walnut Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style burl walnut cabinet, circa 1970's. With a burl walnut top with string inlay and burl walnut cross banding, two serpentine shaped drawers with string inlay and ...
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1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables With Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s Door and drawer inside. Brass handles. Good condition.
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1930s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

1960s Italian Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Birch Stereo Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Credenza, Vinyl Hifi Station
Located in Long Beach, CA
This birch stereo credenza is an original design with classic mid century modern lines. It features beautiful American natural birch with sliding doors...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare large early 19th century hand carved Neo-Gothic cupboard in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th Century / cupboard / oak / Neo-gothic / Antique Flamboyant gothic style cupboard with 4 doors, handcrafted in Belgium. We found this exceptional piece in the Belgian...
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16th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a traditional black chest of drawers in Japan. It is believed to have been made around the Meiji period, and is made of chestnut wood. Its distinctive feature is that the h...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, black oil. Scandinavian
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

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Birch, Oak

Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean Nordisk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 8-drawers on left that is labeled Nordisk Andels-Eksport - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 3...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Vitrine ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Vitrine ~ Bookcase is the definition of understated elegance! Crafted during an architecturally austere era, it consists of a broad ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Marble, Bronze

Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blue Paint, Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully proportioned Swedish chest of drawers from around 1860, featuring its original carved details and a soft blue painted finish with a delicately aged patina. The clean ne...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Contemporary Design Brushed Brass Book Shelf 'Apollo' by Lara Bohinc
Located in Glasgow, GB
A contemporary design from Bohinc Studio’s Apollo series, this console table is a study in sculptural contrast and proportion. Fabricated in Portugal, it features a rare, custom-spec...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Barney Flagg for Drexel 1962 Parallel Hutch
Located in South Charleston, WV
Barney Flagg for Drexel, Parallel Series. Produced 1962. China Cabinet, hutch and display case with buffet style ledge and storage. Measures 70" tall, 46" wide and 17,75" deep. In am...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Theodore Alexander Antique Wood Castle Bromwich Collection Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 40 1/2 in W: 56 1/4 in D: 20 in Elevate your interior with this exceptional Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Sideboard, a masterful example of refined craftsmansh...
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20th Century Unknown Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

1970s Dillingham Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this beautifully crafted vintage dresser made by Dillingham, featuring a striking walnut wood grain.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza by Milo Baughman for John Stuart Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza designed by renowned mid-century modernist Milo Baughman for John Stuart. This piece exemplifies Baughman's signature minimalist aesthetic wit...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Macassar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood and the handles are made of iron. The design i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Wire shelf / wall bookcase “Artist” Ikea 1990s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ikea String spirit shelf from tomado / enetri by niels gammelgaard. 2 chrome metal uprights. 5 pine spokes. Attaches to the wall and stands on the floor with two points.
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wire

The Badminton Cabinet - Reproduction of the original 1950 Italy
Located in Cantù, IT
Reproduction of the original - The original Badminton Cabinet is a monumental piece of furniture from the 18th century that twice set the record for ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Danish Modern Rosewood file Cabinet on Casters
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile rosewood file cabinet on casters very clean and nice condition circa 1980's a postmodern look . easy glide rosewood veneer . Stamped made in Denmark. very clean refinished ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Poplar Wood Antique Wardrobe, Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic Italian antique wardrobe from the mid-19th century, from the Louis Philippe period. A wardrobe with a timeless antique charm! Made of solid poplar wood in ...
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Poplar

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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