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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
Gorgeous mid-century library bookcases in Oak. This pair of vintage bookcases have angled shelves to allow the books to tilt upwards slightly. The shelves can be used as one pair or ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1814 red and blue Blanket Chest Floral Painted
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Chest dated 1814
Technical information:
Period: 1814
Origin: Tyrol
Wood type: Fir
Height: 50 cm 19.68 in
Width: 120 cm 47.24 in
Depth: 57 cm 22.44 in
Description:
Tyro...
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1810s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
French Vintage Mahogany & Marble Top Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade marked NF Ameublements, winner of a gold medal for quality French design, speaks of refined t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bunny Williams Home Friedrich Hand-Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
A true work of art, this painted chest of drawers draws inspiration from an 18th-century Austrian antique, showcasing an exquisite array of decorative and faux painting techniques. B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,900 / item
French Little Armoire Two Doors Oak & Glass Wall Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet in massive oak and glass.
Bathroom or entry cabinet.
Two doors and one drawer
Made circa 1920.
Good condition.
Shipping:
P 20 / 54 / 68 cm 10 Kg.
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Bespoke Modernist Wardrobe, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
High-quality, handcrafted piece of furniture in a classic, modernist design. ...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi #02
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese Tansu cabinet, crafted from cedar wood during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics, bringing a sense of understated elegance and serene presence to any interior. Over time, the cedar wood has developed a warm, rich patina, enhancing the cabinet’s unique character and depth.
A distinctive feature of this piece is the lattice at the upper back, designed to provide ventilation.
The sliding doors operate smoothly, and the piece has been carefully cleaned and disinfected, ready for immediate use. Its condition is excellent considering its age.
This Tansu reflects the philosophy of *wabi-sabi*, finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Its understated elegance contrasts with conventional opulence, making it a rare and distinctive work of craftsmanship.
Additionally, this cabinet can be paired and stacked with the Japanese Antique Tansu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Beech Wabi Sabi Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rustic Wabi Sabi cabinet made of solid beech in Italy, circa 1800. This cabinet offers storage space for various items. It features a flap at the front and storage space behind the t...
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Early 1800s Italian Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Low Solid Carved Credenza in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful low credenza by Henning "Henry" Kjærnulf exemplifying his fine craftsmanship and recognizable brutalist design style. Made from carved quarter sawn white oak. The top h...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional antique 19th Century Victorian Tallboy Dresser. Features a mahogany frame with bowfront and two over three drawer configuration. The...
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19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
$1,700 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary in Blue Painted Pine
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary crafted in pine, finished in a charming blue tone with an elegant patina.
The piece is composed of two sections with refined detailing throughout.
The upper cabi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your interior with this beautifully designed sideboard, featuring a limed oak wood construction that offers a light and contemporary aesthetic. The main body comprises four d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Tambour-Door Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian 4 Door Murano Glass Ivory Sideboard with Brass Justfurnituress Designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
The 4-door Italian sideboard with Murano glass, solid wood and brass is a true highlight for any sophisticated interior.
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sidebo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small Drawwer Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
This vintage drawer cabinet, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe as part of the iconic Japanese Series, is a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century modern design.
With its clean li...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie
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
Small Antique Bleached Side Cabinet With Pine Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small Georgian tropical hardwood side cabinet with pine internal drawers.
Single exterior drawer at the top.
Recently bleached
I particularly like the simplicity of this...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
A Magnificent French C. 1870 Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent French Ormolu-Mounted Green Painted Chinoiserie Commode with Original Marble Top, 19th Century
An exceptional French ormolu-mounted commode, richly decorated in vibran...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Two Doors Sideboard In Luxurious Walnut Root with Oxidized Brass Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your interior with this exceptional two-door sideboard, a celebration of natural beauty and sculptural form. Fashioned from highly prized walnut root wood, its distinct, burl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Baroque Cabinet / Wardrobe in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1700s
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional Danish cabinet in solid oak from the 18th century. The exterior features classic paneled doors beneath a bold cornice, with the oak displaying a deep, warm patina acqu...
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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1940s vintage buffet sideboard made of wood by Radica Italian design
Located in None, IT
Walnut burl wood buffet sideboard with brass inserts, marble top, with two hinged doors and four drawers, Italian design, 1940s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, shows signs of wear gi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist chest of drawers, Oscar Nilsson, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers by Oscar Nilsson, made from teak. Lovely, rounded functionalist forms and cool inset handles. The sides open up to reveal practical shelves and small compartments.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique PAIR English Jacobean Bookcases Bookshelves Cabinets Leaded Glass Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PAIR of Antique English Jacobean Oak Bookcases or Display Cabinets with Double Leaded "Wavy" Glass Doors and Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1920...
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1920s English Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made from cedar wood, known for its lightweight yet durable qualities.
The design i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modernist Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak and Hand-Applied Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant two-door cabinet is crafted from oak wood, showcasing a sophisticated cerused finish that highlights its natural grain with a beautiful, limed effect. The doors are part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Floral Painted Cupboard, European Alps 1800
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cupboard dated 1800
Period: Dated 1800
Origin: Tyrol
Wood type: Fir
Dimensions:
H. 173 cm 68.1 in
W. 110 cm (124 cm with cornices) 43.3 in (48.8 in with cornices)
D. 55 c...
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Early 1800s Austrian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Fine Walnut & carved Gilded 2 door cabinet on stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Walnut & Gilt 2 door cabinet on stand circa 1920s,
Parcel gilt & carved decorated cornice,
Walnut 2 door cupboard top. with kingwood cross banding, fine cast brass locking plate...
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1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Enfilade, Sideboard, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis Philippe period enfilade or sideboard from the mid-nineteenth century is constructed of solid walnut and features a marble top. Three drawers of dovetail constructi...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Swedish Walnut and Elm Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant mid-century secretaire from Sweden, crafted in the 1960s from a refined combination of walnut and elm wood. The design features a raised section with multiple small drawers f...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Gustavian chest of drawers from 1803, crafted in black-painted wood with original brass fittings and locks.
Profiled top above a carved dentil frieze.
The front has five drawe...
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Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926).
Made from Japanese cedar, this piece features a warm and inviting texture that has deepened over time, adding to its ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Brass & Black Glass Credenza with Murano Jewels Italy justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning brass and black glass sideboard with 24 green Murano jewels is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the elegance of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Freestanding Modular XXL Designer Wall Unit Shelf, 1960s
Beautiful, very large freestanding designer wall shelf, made in Italy in the 1970s in Scandinavian style ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl of heavy lead crystal from the 1970's. Perfect for candies or decoration. Signed Orrefors on base, likely designed by La...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Chest of Drawers, Walnut Frame with Black Relief Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and contemporary chest of drawers is a beautiful blend of rich wood and minimalist design. It features a sleek, rectilinear silhouette with a deep, dark wood veneer. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.
By Paul Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions of 72" x 32" and 28.5" tall (though feet adjust it 1" higher if need be). Patchwork...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Industrial locker, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This locker was made in France around 1950 and has four compartments to store all your belongings. In the upper part a shelf and in the lower part clothes hooks. The locker has a gre...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$2,102
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Elm Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of burl elm and solid elm panel sid...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959
By Peter Hvidt
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and steel desk designed by Peter Hvidt and produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1959.
Minor oxidation present to metal and brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Ove...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Cabinet, Style Chinoiserie, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage wooden cabinet made in Italy in the 1950s.
Crafted from painted wood in the style of chinoiserie. The cabinet, with two doors, has a shelf, extra drawer and clad in metal leg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum wardrobe.
Ample storage behind the three doors featuring, four shelves, two rails & two drawers.
Nicely patinated with age ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Diamond Glass Sliding Doors, Early Showa (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
Compact in size and built primarily in Japanese Sen wood. The sliding doors pair keyaki (zelkova) paneling with d...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1970s Mastercraft Burlwood Brass Credenza in the Hollywood regency style
By Mastercraft
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Phenomenal Burlwood and brass sideboard designed by William Doezema circa 1970.
This stunner is in fantastic original condition and came from a northern NJ elegant estate.
Featurin...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Broyhill Emphasis blonde walnut long credenza
Located in Sayreville, NJ
naked Broyhill Emphasis credenza
This piece was professionally stripped and clear coat lacquered over by the original owner.
Dim: 66” L x ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboard in Palisander and Parchment with Brass Pulls
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage Italian sideboard or credenza, circa1940s, reflecting the Italian Mid-Century Modern movement with subtle Art Deco influence. Crafted in a refined combination of pali...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Tanzu Chest by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Export style Tanzu chest by Thomasville. It is two smaller drawers over two larger drawers and one cabinet. It is marked and has lite wear. The iron cor...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Secretary Desk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 18th-century Swedish secretary desk, crafted in richly grained wood with a warm patina. The piece features a slant-front writing surface that opens to reveal a fitted interio...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Simple antique Japanese wooden drawer / 1868-1920 / Meiji-Taisho period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden drawer, likely made between 1868 and 1920, during the Meiji and Taisho periods. Crafted from light and warm cedar, the entire piece is crafted from ced...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 29.5"W x 15.0"D
All ite...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Expertly Restored - Maurice Bailey Credenza w/ Redwood for Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Tobago
Manufacturer: Tobago
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s. Designed in George III styling with a dramatic serpentine mahogany case featuring four sliding dove...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany & Floral Wallpaper Lined Bookcase / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a sweet petite mahogany Chinese Chippendale style bookcase. It has two drawers and floral wallpaper lined shelves. The top shelf paper is a little loose. The piece dates to t...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 White Furniture Ming Dynasty style Mandarin China Cabinet 330-31. Features a rectangular form made from mahogany and burlwood paneling with a stepback top. The illumanted top ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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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