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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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

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Wood

Solid Oak and Walnut 9-Drawer Jameson Dresser by Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This modern wood dresser is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split...
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2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer made of cedar wood from the Meiji and Taisho periods (circa 1868-1920) in Japan. The warm texture peculiar to cedar wood stands out, and the rustic simplicit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

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

A Pair of Pergamino 4-Drawers Cabinets / Nightstands, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stylish pair of mid-century cabinets or nightstands, circa 1950, clad in warm, natural parchment (pergamino). Each piece features four spacious drawers with subtle hardware, restin...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Parchment Paper

midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The 606 modular system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in the early 1960s. Vitsœ was founded in 1959 by Niels Wiese Vitsø and Otto Zapf. Zapf introduced Rams to Vitsø, making ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s. Flawlessly operating dovetailed constructed drawers. Solid construction. Will las...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Painted 3 Door Black Cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home inc has over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items! 3 Door cabinet 16.5"d x 55"w x 33.5"h Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood cabin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, black oil.
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid birch wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Jules Leleu Attributed Art Deco French Sideboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Art Deco period sideboard attributed to Jules Leleu. Made of mahogany, it consists of four seperate pieces secured together with bolts. A central cabinet with a beveled frame has book matched cabinet doors decorated with an elaborately scrolled brass escutcheon. Inside are two hand dovetailed drawers above a single shelf. Serpentine cabinets on either side each house a serpentine curved shelf...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

Danish Gustavian (Louis XVI) Pine Chest of Drawers with Original Brass Fittings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Gustavian chest of drawers (known in Denmark as Louis XVI) crafted in pine, carefully stripped back to its original black paint with a beautifully aged patina. The top is ...
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Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Refinished Mid Century Modern Credenza by Kent Coffey Predicta Line. C 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Restored Mid Century Modern Credenza by Kent Coffey Predicta Line. Circa 1960s Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern sleek d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...
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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Lady's Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English Georgian flame mahogany rectangular Lady’s twin drawer Desk or occasional side table of compact proportions. Circa 1800-1820. The rectangular ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Italian Painted Carved Wood Credenza w/ Wreathes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wooden credenza with a distressed painted finish. The piece features ornate gilded detailing, including wreaths and lion-like faces on its front panels. It has two drawers ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Six Glass Shelf Gilt Metal Etageres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood Regency pair of Italian etagere shelves or displays featuring a gilded steel finish. Mid-century pieces constructed from flat bar steel and steel tubes with inset flush mou...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Elm, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sw...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Maitland Smith Chippendale Reticulated Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale style bookcase / book stand / trough side table / library console. Made of mahogany featuring a tiered design with upper gadrooning edged ...
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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

"Douglas" Turned Leg Stereo HiFi Cabinet / Credenza - Mid-Century Modern WALNUT
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Turned Leg Douglas Stereo Cabinet is functionally the same as the original Douglas cabinet but with a classic turned leg. It's been meticulously designed to be the perfect home f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Black Forest Sculptural Sideboard with Hand-Carved Legs in Blackened Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold, hand-carved legs—monumental forms that evoke ancient tree trunks or forest columns. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Italian Sideboard, 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage sideboard with drinks cupboard (circa 1950s), possibly by celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi. This represents iconic design alo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

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

19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Amazing original blue painted step back wall cupboard.Original old mirror built in above drawers & original brass drawer pulls.The condition is very good and sturdy.Such an ama...
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Classic Scandinavian pine shelving unit by the groundbreaking design duo and spouses Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden. This unit consists of five sections...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small japanese tea shelf was crafted in the Early Showa Period'1926-'. This piece features a harmonious design, combining the muted tones of Japanese Pagoda Tree (Enju) wood wi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Brutalist Pierre Chapo Inspired Oak Sideboard by Mintjens Belgische Meubelmakers
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

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Oak

Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet 102"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The  Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution.  Finish: Weathered Natural Dimensions: 102" W x 18" D x 35.5"H Since this is ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler Manufacturer Ry Mobler ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Weave Bedside / Night stand 60 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Smoked, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Antique 18th Century Dutch Colonial East India Co Teak & Brass VOC Chest 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 18th century Dutch Colonial Governor's teak & brass mounted ebonized chest, Dutch East Indies Company VOC, circa 1740. The VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) was ...
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1740s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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

Mid Century Wooden and Metal "Bloc" Charlotte Perriand Sideboard Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare French mid century "Bloc" sideboard cabinet in black lacquered metal, veenered mahogony wood with three white and black laminated sliding doors by Charlotte Perriand for ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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

Excellent Inlaid linen Press
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality mahogany and satinwood inlaid linen press, four pull out drawers, and brass rail fitted if needed,, in excellent original condition, having been cleaned and waxed...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Italian Contemporary Sand and Brown Colou Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in sand and brown colored Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet with Claw Feet, Early 20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Early 20th Century American Oak China Cabinet with Curved Glass and Claw Feet Dimensions: Width: 49" Depth: 19.25" Height: 51.75" This elegant antique china cabinet dates to the ea...
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Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Mid Century French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial dresser or chest or drawers featuring rectangular form with serpentine edges and white and gold accents. 7...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Paint

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

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Green...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Antique Charles X Chests Of Drawers In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Charles X chests of drawers originates from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy and dates to the first half of the 19th century. Crafted in solid walnut, each che...
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19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Stunning Mid century Oak Office Credenza Sideboard by Florence knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Florence knoll Oak credenza. Featuring (6) drawers on the left and (1) cabinet door on the right with 2 adjustable shelves. The credenza sits on chrome square b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

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

Expertly Restored-Carlo Jensen Bi-Folding Door Walnut Credenza for Hundevad & Co
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, 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

Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a Saint Anne marble top and rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail construction...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sideboard from the gustavian period. The sideboard is a genuine antique from around 1820 made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden. Classic gustavian straight sha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original ...
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1880s American Eastlake Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bertu Dressers, Santa Fe Modern Dresser, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Santa Fe Modern Dresser is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made in maple (or the wood of your choice)...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Black Bloak Ladders are made of solid white oak finished with ink to blacken them while still letting the natural beauty of the wood grain come through. We use them to display blankets, towels or scarves. Great at the beach house for bathing suits and towels, as a drying rack for lavender or herb or in a guest room...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Live Edge Walnut Credenza on a Black Steel Base "St. Clair Credenza"
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
Made from solid walnut and a blackened steel base, the St. Clair Credenza shows off the natural beauty of the live edge walnut with sleek lines and elegance. While still functional, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase By Macey USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors, and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Willy Rizzo Sequoia Burl and Black Lacquer Display Cabinet with Glass Doors 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Willy Rizzo Sequoia Burl and Black Lacquer Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, 1970s Elegant, bold, and timeless—this rare Sequoia Burl Display Cabinet, designed by Willy Rizzo for Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Aubergine Lacquer & Smoked Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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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