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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece.
This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity. Made from rich, solid wood with a deep, warm patina, it blends functional design with timeless elegance. More than just a storage piece, this is a refined system for organizing correspondence, complete with a built-in perpetual calendar and integrated writing panel.
Behind the sleek double doors—one of which locks with its key—you’ll find a cleverly designed interior fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and notes. At the top is a charming perpetual calendar with original sliders displaying the day, date, and month—an eye-catching and practical feature.
What truly sets this piece apart are the two fold-out panels inside each door. One features a removable writing surface, ideal for jotting down notes with a pencil or crayon. The opposite panel includes straps for securing cards or memos. In addition, there are hidden drawers and compartments for pens, stamps, or other stationery, making this a uniquely functional piece for both historical display and modern-day use.
The box features two front doors—one with its original Bramah lock, marked “Bramah Improved”, a renowned name in high-security locks since the 18th century.—perhaps a postmaster, a ship's purser, or a gentleman's estate office.
So, if you would rather sit down and write someone a real letter or postcard then, in our view, you will be the right custodian for this stylish and beautifully made antique.
Mind you, our fair price for this great value for money antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days.
Maximum width x height x depth when closed: 16.2 x 14.4 x 10.1 inches.
Ideal for:
*Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items.
*Interior decorators looking for a unique office or library statement piece.
*A refined and functional letter organizer.
*An exceptional gift for lovers of history and craftsmanship.
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless case piece, this 19th century Louis XVI style enfilade has a (more recent) ebonized finish that beautifully contrasts the brass accents for a touch of drama in a foyer or ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Massive Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or bookcase, handcrafted of mahogany with three glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, or trop...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Simplex II” Walnut Dresser by Kent Coffey
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 desig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers.
Di...
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Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau two-piece bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with original glass in the two doors and the slide in door on both...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Liquor Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with beautiful wood, two doors, framed black glass top and brass details as the handles. When opened, on the right side...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the details of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique American Oak & Brass Carpenters Tool Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century Oak carpenters tool chest or trunk. Features a rectangular form with beveled top, brass banded corners and inset handles along the front. The body o...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1946
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office desk, 1946, model 4658
Desk features flip-top compartment revealing small organizer, two doors concealing three fixed shelve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Exceptional Pair Of C.1940s Italian Parchment Cabinets
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of huge scale parchment cabinets from a hotel in the north of Italy C.1940.
Raised on ebonised plinth bases, each cabinet features three thick glass shelves on p...
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1940s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Hand Carved Cedar Credenza With Basalt Stone Accents
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Relieve Credenza" is part of a collection of hand carved credenzas, meticulously crafted from cedar wood. A unique piece whose deep black color and rich texture evoke a timeless ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lava
Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Credenza
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Stunning Vladimir Kagan style walnut and wicker sliding door credenza with all the right features.
Tons of storage, sliding doors with tambour middle and that gorgeous curved base.
...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, by Johann Adam Sauer, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with marquetry
Fulda
Walnut, maple and others
circa 1785
Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm
Description:
Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Walnut
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Depth 18 in
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne.
The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
A design storage cabinet, symbol of a modern-day timeless classic with sleek uncluttered lines upon w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Style Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Three Section Shelving Unit
By Børge Mogensen, Hjørnebo System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome and highly functional Danish Mid-Century modular wall unit, inspired by the refined yet practical ethos of Børge Mogensen. Crafted in richly grained, book-matched rosewood, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
18th Century Hand Carved Painted French Chateau Buffet Deux Corps 106 in H
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at an impressive 106 inches in height, this eighteenth century French Regency period buffet deux corps from a chateau in Liege, Belgium features hand carved details of an as...
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Mid-18th Century French Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Black & White Painted Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Gustavian-style commodes, crafted in pine and painted black with decorative light grey detailing.
Each commode features three drawers, the top one adorned with a cl...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oval Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
An oval Louis XVI style writing desk. Three panels of black leather are framed with a scrolled gilt border. Four dovetailed drawers with beveled paneled fronts, open with round brass...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy 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 desig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Designer
Danish Modern LA
Manufacturer
Danish Modern LA
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique English Plate Rack Wall Shelf LARGE Jacobean Carved Oak Mid 19th century
Located in Tyler, TX
~~CHARMING Antique English LARGE Jacobean Carved Oak Plate Rack Wall Shelf~~
Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack with carved diamonds and buttons~~plate grooves and hangers on back~~perfect for an entry hall, kitchen, living area, study, office, library, bedroom, powder room or just about any room in your home or office!
Stunning size
40" tall x 60.25" wide x 8" deep
15.5" tall upper shelf
11.5" tall lower shelf
Solid and sturdy~~rich oak patina~~display your favorite Majolica or other antique collectibles with this wonderful plate rack!
Please check out our large selection of antique wall shelves...
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Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Painted Palm Beach Regency Commode by John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorfully painted commode, by John Widdicomb, having a rectangular top with marbleized finish. Its case colorfully painted in pastels and parcel gilt decoration. The four, stacked d...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Deep Red French Provincial Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Provincial style dresser painted a deep red. Eleven drawers open with brass bail handles on rosette shaped back plates. Below is a de...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” dresser by Lane showcases the timeless elegance of 1960s American design. Crafted from rich waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Flame Mahogany Sideboard by William Tillman Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage Regency Revival breakfront sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date.
It is made of stunning flame mahogany crossbanded ...
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1980s Regency Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Herter Brothers Style Monumental Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass fron...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Immerse yourself in history with this stunning bakery cabinet, an authentic 20th-century piece crafted by the renowned...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Designer
Danish Modern LA
Manufacturer
Danish Modern LA
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase.
Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
A design storage cabinet, symbol of a modern-day timeless classic with sleek uncluttered lines upon ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish modern walnut and beech relief cabinet by David Blomberg, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by David Blomberg. Produced in Sweden by his own company Sala Möbelfabrik during the 1940s. Made from Walnut veneer with beech inlays and solid beech wood legs and r...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Swiss alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted dated 1817 on the top trunk
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1810s Swiss Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5"H x 78.4"W x 20.6"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Up to 2 Antique Wooden Chest Of Drawers, Filing Cabinet, Lourié & Co Vienna 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical industrial-style vintage countertop chests of drawers or filing cabinets, dating from around 1910 to 1920, which were priced an...
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1910s Austrian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber styled Walnut Stereo Cabinet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut stereo record cabinet with a door having storage or for your entertainment equipment and to the other side a caned front with two speakers inside . The speakers inside seem ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Round Figured Mahogany Pedestal Cupboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality round figured mahogany pedestal cupboard having a quality mahogany round top with a white marble insert above a figured mahogany circular pedestal cupboard...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Other
Art Deco Small English Vitrine "Jas Woodhouse & Son" 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Small English Vitrine "Jas Woodhouse & Son" 1930s
Made of veneered walnut.
Intact and in good condition.
Factory mark.
On the internet I found an advertising flyer from thos...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer.
The oblong pull handles have a beautiful rounded design.
This chest is really coz...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Wardrobe Painted with Flowers
Wood essence: Fir
Period: c. 1850
Origin: European Alps
Dimension :
Height - 171 cm
Width - 111 cm (115 cm to the corners)
Depth - 50 cm (54 ...
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1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, Sideboard in Oak, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A classic rectangular sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a nice carved front design. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the first half of the 19th century, Charles X period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteris...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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
Materials
Wood, Glass
Solid Teak Bookcase By Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen -Denmark Circa 1960
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant minimalist teak bookcase having box-joint corners signature in design to Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Stunning grain throughout with ample shelf space. Shelves are...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Cabinet Bar Sideboard Baroque Carved Oak c1880 Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Bar Sideboard Baroque Carved Oak c1880 Bookcase.
Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “confiturier’ cabinet, an extremely versati...
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1880s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood Triple Dresser with Glass Top
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration here is a Beautiful Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood 9 drawer triple dresser with protective glass Glass Top. Great vintage condition
It is from 1969 an...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Fruitwood
Antique Pair Mahogany Pharmacy Display Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous pair of antique Mahogany Pharmacy Display Cabinets, dating from Circa 1860.
Each cabinet bears gilt lettering:
The Guildhall Pharmacy, 3 St Giles Street, Norwic...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk
In the manner of Baker Furniture
England, Circa 1960s
Gorgeou...
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1960s English Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Italian Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury rectangular wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This charming French Riviera style shelf was designed by Franco Albini and produced in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this fine antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted from solid walnut, this chest of drawers boasts a sturdy constructio...
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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Dieter Rams ‘606 Series’ Shelving System, Floating Cabinets for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare, iconic "606 Series" unit, designed by the legendary Dieter Rams in his signature minimalist style for Vitsoe, is a wall mounted floating credenza, consisting of two out o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Paint
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau One-Door Cabinet, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau one-door cabinet.
Design by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with original hand-carved dec...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm
H39" x W46...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
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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