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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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
Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fi...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Country Farmhouse Cherry Corner Cabinet Cupboard 81"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American china cabinet / corner cupboard. Made from cherry wood featuring triangular form with paneled doors that open to multiple stor...
Category
Early 20th Century Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks cabinet with original three bottle tantalus & decanters & solid silver decanters colla...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chests of Drawers in Teak - Alf Svensson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This chest of drawers was designed by Alf Svensson in the 1960s and produced by Bjästa of Sweden. The chest is divided into five drawers, each with solid, stylised handles, and stand...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Provincial Style Walnut Gentlemen's Chest of Drawers Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Provincial Style Walnut Gentlemen's Chest of Drawers Drawers. Features three classic bottom drawers under French doors that open to reveal two interior Drawers.
Measu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Italian 1950s High Cabinet with Chevron Veneer and Functional Storage
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian high cabinet from the 1950s reflects mid-century design with a structured, elegant form. Crafted from exotic wood with a chevron vene...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Natural Oak China Cabinet with Storage Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Perfect for the dining room or living room, this modern china cabinet sits elegantly on low metal legs, offering a spacious storage solution with its two full-height doors. The natur...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Cabinet by Eugen Höglund for Bildh. verkstad Vetlanda, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Magnificent cabinet designed and made by Eugen Höglund in Vetlanda, Sweden, duing the 1940s.
Beautiful hand carved decor with Swedish motives. Made in walnut. Two shelves and three ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Stand Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and polished shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and decorated top finals, standing on 4 brass covered wheels. A great piece that perfe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Original Unusually Small Sideboard in Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century small sideboard in folk art from Jämtland in northern Sweden, close to the Norwegian border. The sideboard is unusually small and has a completely untouched exteri...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
18th century carved French yew and chestnut armoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century carved french yew wood and chestnut armoire circa 1780.
This sort of armoire is also known as a marriage armoire.
Cornice and front are profusely inlaid with a leaf de...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut, Yew
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning, monumental baroque antique (1700s or earlier) Italian walnut chest of drawers from the Lombardy region of Italy, typical of the Bergamo cabinet-making tradition. Decorati...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Maison Regain French Elm Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
*"Wood is a living material—one that gains beauty with time, shaped only by the hands that respect its nature."* — Maison Regain
A hallmark of French midcentury craftsmanship, thi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian credenzas made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Credenza After Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Credenza After Jules Leleu.
This lovely French Art Deco credenza has a beautifully decorated geometric pattern to it with three doors, three drawers with shelves. Our French Deco credenza...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore
Midcentury black brutalist Oak cabinet with graphical doors 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A timeless piece of brutalist craftsmanship from the 1970s, manufactured in Belgium. The cabinet is made out of a black ebonized oak and had metal doorhandles. It features two graphi...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid carved walnut pull handles. Great design good vintage condition with stu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil
Birch credenza, 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 Weave credenza is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave credenza represents an enlarged version of the technique of weaving something soft around a more stable structure. The top and bottom plane of the credenza 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.
Standard sizes:
Weave 196
Weave 133...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Archimedes sideboard by Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Archimede sideboard by Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina, Made in Italy, 1960s.
Extraordinary Credenza designed by the famous Designer Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina in 1960. The Archimedes sidebo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Brass Shelf
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautifully crafted brass shelf is available in two stunning finishes: natural brass or dark burnish brass. The sleek and simple design makes it a versatile addition to any room, while the high-quality materials ensure it will stand the test of time. Use it to display your favorite decor items...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sheraton Revival Low Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage low open bookcase in the Sheraton style, with adjustable shelves.
The bookcase has two adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has superb satin...
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Late 20th Century Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Cyrus Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
The Cyrus Cabinet features a frame made of hand-oiled solid walnut with inset panels of book-matched walnut veneer. The cabinet's five well proportioned drawers feature an all-around...
Category
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Heywood-Wakefield Five Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add a touch of vintage charm and functionality to your bedroom with this Heywood Wakefield five-drawer highboy dresser, a beautifully crafted mid-century piece finished in the brand’s beloved champagne stain. With its warm wood tones, sleek lines, and sculptural drawer fronts, this dresser is both a statement piece and a practical storage solution.
Designed with five spacious drawers, this highboy offers ample storage while maintaining an elegant, space-saving design. The sculpted drawer pulls blend seamlessly into the frame, creating a smooth, uninterrupted flow that embodies classic mid-century modern aesthetics.
This dresser is part of a matching bedroom suite, including a lowboy dresser and a headboard, making it easy to create a coordinated look. The champagne finish enhances the natural wood grain, giving each piece a timeless, inviting warmth.
Crafted from solid birch wood, this highboy is built to last for generations. The sturdy construction and attention to detail reflect Heywood Wakefield’s reputation for producing high-quality, enduring furniture.
The neutral champagne stain allows for versatile styling, whether you prefer a classic mid-century look, a bohemian-inspired retreat, or a modern space with a touch of vintage elegance. Its soft golden hue pairs effortlessly with different colors and textures.
To complete your bedroom, consider adding the matching Heywood Wakefield lowboy dresser...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this 5 piece bedroom suite circa 1890.
Suite comprising of a bed, wardrobe, dressing table and pair of night stands.
Double bed with rich mahogany colour, r...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Marble Top Buffet Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand english late 19th century buffet sideboard or server featuring an Italian Carrara marble inlay top. The case is crafted from rare fruitwood in the aesthetic movement taste with...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Iron
Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, oak 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...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Oak
Yellow Baroque Sideboard, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Charming 18th-century Baroque sideboard featuring curved doors and beveled side panels. The newly applied yellow finish with an antique patina highlights the elegant design. Hand-pai...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Custom furniture in brass and sage green glass handmade justfunituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
The mobile bar from JustFurnituress is an emblematic example of how Italian craftsmanship can blend contemporary design and functionality into a unique and distinctive piece of furni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sandro Petti Brass and Plexiglass Handles for Maison Jansen, 1960s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite pair of handles, designed by Sandro Petti and produced by the renowned Maison Jansen in the 1960s, exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from gold-lacqu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking creating a scene of fish, plants, and birds. Doors conceal interior shelves and drawers. 2 additional ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak
Massive Walnut and Calacatta Marble Top Credenza Sideboard French Buffet, c 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French credenza buffet made circa 1920.
Walnut and caracatta marble white and violet with yellow marbling.
One drawer, four doors and two niches.
The doors are hand caved with hangin...
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Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Pair of Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets With Slides 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of flame mahogany chests with slides in elegant Georgian style dating from the late 20th Century.
The chests are masterfully crafted from gorgeous flame ma...
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1990s English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
French Ebonised 18thC Oak & Walnut Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790
French Ebonised 18thC Oak & Walnut Cupboard
sku 2043
W136 x D46 x H173 cm
Internal shelf depth 36 cm
Weight 85Kg
Category
18th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the sliding double doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The display cabinet features the original glass doors with etched motifs and one glass shelf. One original fixture with two sliding bookends...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mahogany library bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany library bookcase the moulded cornice above three bays of adjustable shelves. The base section having three panelled doors opening to reveal futher sheliving with unusu...
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19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Anna Karlin Ceramic Bar Cabinet
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A monumental cabinet clad in handmade ceramic tiles which are curved to fit the contour of the piece, and punctuated with sculptural appliques. ...
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2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice New England Cherry Chippendale Slant Front desk with a great color and patina on an older refinish. Nicely fitted interior with a shell ...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Black Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from oak and finished in a rich dark Onyx tone, this striking cabinet is adorned with crocodile-embossed leather and sculptural hammered metal hardware, creating a highly tac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Documents Binder
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door. All the shelves are height-adjustable.
Good antique condition.
Shipping:
47 / 43 / 91 cm 16 kg
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique rustic wooden hutch with iron hardware, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A striking antique rustic wood - probably pine - hutch with iron hardware, late 19th century. In this piece we see American craftsman sensibilities, as well as echoes of the Mission ...
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Late 19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its ingenious design makes it versatile in accommodating two-persons on each side by simply...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Five Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine two piece stacking English mahogany campaign chest, its top case in a two over one drawer configuration, and the bottom case with two long drawers, all supported by four brack...
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Early 19th Century British Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Cedar
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza. Credenza is beautifully crafted featuring intricate woodwork with decorative carvings of mythological creatures and foliage along the doo...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass.
It i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Alton Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Highboy by Crump and Kwash
Features a solid wood case / oiled or acrylic finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid m...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Shagreen Bar Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Exhibition Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exhibition quality antique Victorian burr walnut dressing table having a large adjustable mirror in a carved walnut frame supported by carved walnut scroll supports above four exhibi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak cabinet was crafted in the early 20th century in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia around 1720. The cabinet was entirely built from the finest quality European summer oak. It features two doors and is richly adorned with molding in geometric patterns. The wooden molding was attached to the oanels by the use of pegs. The doors showcase a floral maple inlay. They retain their original hinges, while the lock has been replaced. Inside, on the right-hand side, there are two and a half fixed shelves, and on the left-hand side, there is a hanging section. This cabinet was made from the most exquisite wood available at the time, beautiful European summer oak, displaying a distinctive flame pattern. Due to its age, the wood has acquired a rich, dark patina. The cabinet has been recently cleaned. Like many German oak cabinets...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper
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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
White Oak Media Unit with Oak Trim "Temple Media Unit"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This media unit/credenza is made of solid oak using traditional woodworking joinery. The added trim on the Temple Media Unit enhances the texture and dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut cabinet. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1830.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza By Dyrlund Danish
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a stunning credenza by Danish furniture maker Dyrlund, featured at Mid Century Traders. This exquisite piece showcases elegant tambour doors and offers great storage, making...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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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