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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Louis Philippe
1950's Espana Slate Top Locking Cabinet by Dorothy Draper for Heritage-Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
The iconic Espana locking cabinet designed by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon circa 1955. Original "Castilian Red" painted finish and key included.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Slate, Brass

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A narrow, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or bookcase, handcrafted of mahogany with two glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, or trophies...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Italy, 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1970s Italian two-tier brass and glass bar cart with great brass wheels and triple frame for bottle holder. Very good conditions. A great piece that pe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Buffet a Deux Corps in Stripped Oak was hand-crafted by master artisans during the period, and exemplifies the tailored, simplistic architec...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Louis-Philippe 19th Century Two Part Bookcase with Blown Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut two-part bookcase from the 19th century with blown glass doors and three wooden doors. Created in France during the mid-19th century under the reign of...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Blown Glass, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 6...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched bras...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines with Bronze Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of four door brass vitrine display cases by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1970. These are particularly beautiful as the back wall is a single large sheet of bronz...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pine One Door Lift-Top Dresser Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
We haven’t seen one of these lovely Louis-Philippe style bases in a quite a while. Originally used as a dry sink, the serpentine lid lifts on iron hinges to expose the well where a ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid-20th Century Regency Coastal Faux Bamboo Metal Étagère – Newly Powder Coated
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming Mid-20th Century faux bamboo metal étagère featuring an elegant birdcage-style silhouette with decorative scrollwork. This freestanding shelving unit has been newly powder...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Venetian Modern Wall-Mounted Console Table, Pink Purple Mirrors & Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency wall-mounted mirrored console table with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous piece features a wall console with two ...
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. Created in France during the 19th century, this lovely commode features a very interesting a...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Grosfled House Hollywood Regency Triple 12-Drawer Dresser in Primavera, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1950s, this dresser features extraordinary construction quality. Similar to Nelson's Herman Miller chests, this cabinet is made of solid primavera, a type of...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Maison Jansen Brushed Steel & Brass Etagere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Maison Jansen Brushed Steel & Brass Etagere
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

19th C Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s French Louis Philippe mahogany buffet a deux corps. Features include a top section with locking glazed doors and two adjustable internal shelves, a footed base with two l...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of reeded columnar brass and frosted glass Illuminated etageres. Clearance between shelves starting from bottom are 15.5" 14.5" 13.5"
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
$5,212 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French 19th Century Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Bookcase is made of mahogany and it has its original glasses. The inside depth is 9''D The body dimensions are 79''W x 11.5''D
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency or Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with ori...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A sleek & modern display cabinet from Italy circa 1970s. It features mirrored top, bottom and back with glass doors on both sides. Framed brass frame with picture frame front. The un...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Hollywood Regency Hanging Wall Cabinet or Console Table after James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic looking hanging cabinet that can be used in any room of the house. Very reminiscent of James Mont designs. It features a patinated wood case with metal ornamental fronts and t...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheon...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware. Perfect for an elegant powder room.
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With a rectangular Saint Anne's marble top with canted corners, 4 matched burl walnut dr...
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Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Hollywood Regency Style Cabinet By David Iatesta
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive two-part distressed faux stone painted cabinet in the Hollywood Regency style with fun metal knobs. The cabinet with diamond pattern mirrored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome mid-19th-century French Louis Philippe style chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France. Recently restored and refinished, this beautifully handcrafted piece is made ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Austin, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era. King Louis Philippe, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular 19th century French Louis Philippe book-matched mahogany commode, dresser or chest of drawers constructed to a very high standard. Typically, we would not purchase an ave...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Lane Small 2 Door Credenza Style J Mont or D Draper
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome midcentury Hollywood Regency small two door credenza cabinet in the style of James Mont or Dorothy Draper by Lane Alta Vista. It is in great original vintage condition but does have signs of age. I call that patina. We will give it a new custom finish for you at an additional charge of $500.00. Please see photos for original look plus mock-ups of some optional colors, circa 1960s. Holy Toledo! This is an awesome credenza. It is the epitome of Hollywood Regency with its large oval shaped gold medallions. Right out of a room done by James Mont or Dorothy Draper. This is a Lane cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Composition

Mid 20th Century Expandable Dia Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
A contemporary two-section etagere or display shelf, showcasing curving brass square tube frames and alternating clear glass shelves in varying sizes. This expandable design draws in...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Louis-philippe Burl Walnut Chest Of Drawers – Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers – Mid-19th Century This superb Louis-Philippe period chest of drawers perfectly embodies the understated elegance and refinement of the...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Angelic Polychrome Figural Wall Shelf Sconce
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed sculptural wall shelf. Angelic figure with wings. Hand painted possibly Italian.
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

French Louis Philippe Style 3-Module Corner Bookcase Lacquered Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is presented in cherry wood and can also be made in oak. We can deliver it in 3 modules everywhere and also assemble the modules and install it directly at your plac...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Oak

Hollywood Regency Edward Alden Brass Wall or Table Display Curio Parzinger Style
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic tall heavy brass curio display cabinet for the table or wall by Edward Alden with open ring finial, in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Has nice wa...
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1970s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very rare to found a Louis-Philippe Period bookcase or vitrine with 6 doors. Because of its large scale, it shows that it was an order to fill a wall. The purpose was probably to us...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink lacquer, this particular one is sold but we have another available for custom refinishing in any color combination desired (please allow 8 to 10 weeks for refinishing time). Price includes refinishing. The Dorothy Draper Viennese collection for Henredon debuted in 1963. The scroll cornice of the cabinet recalls some of the mill work Dorothy designated in some of her hotel design work. The base has a bombe form and very stylized brass hardware. The cabinet has a slim depth, allowing it to fit in tighter spaces. This piece adds glamour and beauty to any kitchen or dining space. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and also currently available within our shop- Suzanne Geismar swan leda lounge chairs in mink velvet and ivory parchment swans. French Art Deco style shagreen and ebony coffee table with silver sabots. Pair of Dorothy Draper España side tables in original black and gold lacquer. Maison Bagués style neoclassical brass bar cart, circa 1970. Feldman brass lotus candle holders...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers with Carrara marble top from Paris, France. Recently restored and refinished, this beautifully handcrafted piece is...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Dimensions: height 262 cm / width 172 cm / depth. 56 cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis-Phillipe walnut commode from the 19th century featuring exceptional bookmatched veneer on the three lower drawer fronts. This lovely commode exhibits strong proporti...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Maitland Smith Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Maitland Smith Philippines, Late 20th Century Faux tortoise shell painted wood case, with Asian nat...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Ello Mirrored Five Door Sideboard by O. B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Glamorous mirrored credenza buffet cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello in the 1970's as part of their successful "Reflections" collection (See last image for an original Ello te...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Antique wardrobe, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the 19th centuries. Furniture in very good condition. Dimensions: height 260 cm / width 112 cm / depth. 57 cm
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's. 16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections. The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences. Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood". Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces. Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dresser Commode Wood and Marble Vanity 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful piece dresser comprising with two drawers and two doors. In solid wood it is also composed of a marble plate in red, gray and white tones . Decorations are scuplted on...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

19th Century Exquisite Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
EXQUISITE 19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is a gorgeous gray marble with white matrix, sitting atop the case, made from beautifully grained mahogany. The c...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Orange Lacquered Wood Italian Secretaire
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Orange and brown Lacquered Italian Secretaire serves as both a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece, showcasing the design sensibilities of its era with a bold and distin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood, Lacquer

Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Black Bean, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Dra...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1980s Italian Midcentury Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Brass Floor Coat Hanger
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1980s Italian brass floor coat hanger. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Wood & Brass Bakers Rack 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hollywood Regency Wood & Scrolled Brass Bakers Rack with Shelved Upper and Lower with Cabinets, 20thC Measures- 94''H x 60.25''W x 21.75''D
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Tall Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass and glass tall showcase with 4 thick glass shelves etched for showing plates. Shelves are adjustable. Two glass doors each hung on 4 hinge...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Mid Century Gold Hangers, Germany, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Original amazing hangers, stain steel, gold color, very good vintage condition. Produced in 1960s in Germany.
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Stainless Steel

French Louis-Philippe style glass-fronted 2-body Bookcase in solid oak wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is a hand made reproduction of a bookcase from the Louis-Philppe periode in France in the mid 19th century. It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet ...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Lifesize Brass Flamingo with storage compartment by Fondica 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large flamingo sculpture by Fondica, France 1970. The sculpture is fully made of brass and has a black lacquered storage compartment. When opening the lid, an original metal support helps the compartment under the wings to stay open. Inside the compartment is lined with black velvet. From the series Fondica produced, this is the largest and life-size edition flamingo. This decorative bird is a real centerpiece and can fit the entrance, bedroom or living room. Next to its very decorative value, it has as a versatile function in use. The previous owner used this as a jewelry storage case...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Belgo Chrome Bar and two Stools Set, circa 1970
Located in Uccle, BE
Belgo Chrome Bar and two Stools Set, circa 1970 Product details Dimensions D: 45,5 / 60 cm H: 115 cm (45.28") W: 150,5 cm Measures Bar Stools : 36x37cm H:96/82,5cm
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20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Gold Plate

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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