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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Cabinet for Mimi Marlow 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
For the private saloon of the then famous soubrette Mimi Marlow, who was also performing in the legendary "Fledermaus Cabaret," which was designed by Josef Hoffmann and executed by t...
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Quality Oak Smokers Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality oak smokers cabinet having a quality oak cabinet with a glazed door opening to reveal the original china pot and plates and three drawers with original bras...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,182 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer nightstands crafted with faux bamboo frames and grasscloth panels all around with applied faux bamboo geometric designs on the top, sides an...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Japanese Antique Wooden Sliding Door Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden sliding door cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
This cabinet features a stunning front made from Japanese Keyaki wood, known for its striking grai...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning, monumental brass étagère with smoked glass shelves, circa 1970. This striking piece features two demi-lune brass structures that line up and together fit eight glass shel...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
One-of-a-kind vitrine desk by architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece features a rectangular burl maple veneer...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
An Art Nouveau / craftsman pine tall narrow cabinet, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare hand-crafted Art Nouveau / Craftsman pine wooden tall, narrow cabinet, turn of the century. This piece is also oft referred to as a lingerie chest. Note the hand-carved d...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Media Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie media cabinet or armoire
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved walnut, with orig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Enfilade
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental Louis XVI style walnut enfilade, having a Carrara marble top over three drawers and cabinets leading to interior shelf storage, featuring brass hardware rising on tapered ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Postmodern Asymmetric Sideboard by Rougier
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a rare asymmetric sideboard / console by Roger Rougier, circa 1980s. The piece is comprised of two halves - on the left a triangular set of drawers topped by a deep drop-dow...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,990 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Superior Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Rosewood Open Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superior quality pair of antique Edwardian rosewood open bookcases having magnificent quality rosewood tops with rounded corners, adjustable shelves, reeded gilded ebonised columns s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Other
$5,933 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
Category
Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Other
$533,438 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Schmieg & Kotzian Hepplewhite Style Demilune Flame Mahogany Buffet Sideboard 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Hepplewhite style sideboard or server by Schmieg & Kotzian, circa 1930s. Features a demilune form made from mahogany with a breakfront center having two graduated hand d...
Category
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts 36-Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts 36-drawer file cabinet, flat file, or chest of drawers
In the manner of Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous oak, with original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Henry Link Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chests for Lexington, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Link Woven Wicker 3-Drawer Chests for Lexington, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Henry Link 3- drawer woven wicker chests for Lexington. These Coastal chests are nicely m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Small Antique Rolling Floor Safe by Victor Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Functional Floor Safe by The Victor Safe & Lock Co., Cincinnati OH
**Fully Functional with Combination**
Overall Dimensions: 19 1/2" deep x 18" wide x 29" high
Inside Dime...
Category
Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
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1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1970s Penshell Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Penshell dry bar cabinet featuring a penshell veneer that carries completely around to the back with beautifully carved carved bone ivory face knobs.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Wood
Early Italian Metal Tole Garden Etagere Or Shelf W/ Lemons, Pears, and Cherries
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Italian tole etagere with glass shelves. It features cascading greenery and fruit. It was probably once used outside as it does show wear to the greenery and frame. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Large German Oak Apothecary / Pharmacy Cabinet, 1920/1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This large hardware store cabinet was made around the 1920/1930s in Germany from oak and pine. It features many drawers with oak fronts and black knobs in different sizes. The interi...
Category
1920s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 60"W x 1...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcases, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of Louis XVI style mahogany bookcases, circa 1920, each topped with a richly veined marble surface framed by a delicate pierced brass gallery over a single drawer and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is two pieces with two adjustable interior glass shelves. The pieces has elaborate fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Mahogany Satinwood Inlay 4 Drawer Dresser by Sligh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Louis XV Style Mahogany Satinwood Inlay 4 Drawer Dresser by Sligh w/ B...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Flame Mahogany and Parcel Painted Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Attributed to Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Satinwood case, with beautiful book-matched flame maho...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV Style Burl Walnut Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style burl walnut cabinet, circa 1970's. With a burl walnut top with string inlay and burl walnut cross banding, two serpentine shaped drawers with string inlay and ...
Category
1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh. Item features 2 part construction, fall front secre...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Continental Louis XVI Style Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style birch, ash and elm sideboard, late 20th century. The top with molded front and side edges the frieze with a central drawer with floral inlay flanked by two small draw...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Birch, Elm
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s Meiji period / Tansu / Wabisabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese small chest of drawers (小引出し) crafted in the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century).
The piece features a deep black lacquered surface that has de...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Berkey & Gay Antique English Jacobean Ornate Carved Walnut Sideboard, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean style sideboard buffet or credenza
By Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Ornate carved walnut, with inlaid burl wood drawer fronts, and original brass h...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926
By Viktor Lurje, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique low cabinet with intarsia designed by the architect, artist and craftsman Viktor Lurje (1883-1944) and manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte GmbH, circa 1926. Together with Oskar ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Piet Kramer, 1916
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase.
Design by Piet Kramer.
Striking Dutch design from around 1916.
Solid oak base with on top two secret storage spaces.
Lock a...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large postmodern white laminate bullnose sideboard with drawers: ONE available
Located in Hastings, GB
Large postmodern white laminate bullnose sideboard with drawers: only ONE available now. Each has six large drawers. 1980s American. This listing is for ONE.
Super hard to find these...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate
Japanese Antique 9-Drawer Storage Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old 9 drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s).
The material used is cedar wood, and the texture of the wood surface ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Early Venetian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Style Bookcase Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century hand painted Venetian bookshelf. The piece has elements of neo-classicsm and a faux marble painted top. The exterior is is a creamy almost yellow toned ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is marked , and the interior opens to open s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Drexel Heritage 'Devoncourt' Adams Style Mahogany Armoire TV Media Cabinet 89"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Drexel Heritage Devoncourt Adams Style TV Armoire, circa 1980s Made from mahogany with elegant matchbook veneered from ornately ...
Category
1980s American Adam Style Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous burled walnut, ...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique China Display Cabinet, English Glazed Bookcase, Edwardian, Regency Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique china display cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood glazed vitrine or bookcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
U.S. Military Folding Stainless Steel Field Desk
By René Herbst
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage U.S. Military medical field desk. Converts to coffee table.
This is (NOS) New Old Stock military surplus, never previously used.
I contemplated stripping the paint to revea...
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique dressing table from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from around 1900, France.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 167 cm / width 129 cm / depth 61 cm
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Hickory Chair James River Collection Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Hickory James River Plantation Collection four-drawer flame mahogany bachelor chest of drawers in the Chippendale Style.
Flawlessly opening and closing drawers wit...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and or...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old middle size Tansu made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The drawer handles are made of iron, which giv...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique 6-Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old six drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and it is the result of the craftsman's solid skills and aesthetic sense.
The mate...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pierre Cardin Credenza - Post Modern Art Deco Style Cabinet - Brass
Located in Decatur, GA
Pierre Cardin credenza - ivory white lacquer and brass
Miami circa 1982
L74" x D19" x H30"
Some scratching to the brass on the left side.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Westnofa Teak Bachelors Chests - Mid Century Danish Modern Dressers Nightstands
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern 4 drawer chests by Westnofa, circa 1970s. Gorgeous old growth teak cases and drawers with black plinth bases.
Fully restored by our te...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Carved Walnut, Carrara Marble, Original Mirror, Brass Hardware
This Victorian Eastlake dresser is a masterful blend of elegance and...
Category
1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage Commode with Hand Painted Scenes and Foliate Festooning
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance style hand painted two-drawer chest with a faux marble top, hand-carved in Italy for Niermann Weeks. Its rectangular molded top sits above a conforming case, fitted with ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 6 cabinet d...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A large glass curio cabinet with black, brass, and mirrored accents, 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A glass curio cabinet / bookshelf with mirrored back, brass hardware, and a light at the top to illuminate any displayed curiosities, probably circa late 1970s. This striking moderni...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Asian Oriental Style Cherry Wood Bureau Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Carved Cherry Wood
A stunning vintage Asian Oriental-style bureau dresser, crafted from richly carved cherry wood and dating to the...
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1970s American Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern custom 9 drawer dresser blonde geometric design Made in Italy. Custom made dresser with golden blonde birch finish. All drawers are on metal glides with stops. Each set o...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Large Antique Industrial Wooden Mahogany Chest of Drawers, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A very large mahogany bank of drawers. c.1920
Twelve drawers, with brass looped pulls above sliding cupboards. Constructed mostly from solid mahogany which has developed a beautif...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$1,998 Sale Price
60% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern rosewood 9 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth on metal glides with stops. Beautiful Rosewood grain. Rounded corners on a rosewo...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
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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