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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: William and Mary
Cabinet “National Geographic” by Mats Theselius, Källemo, Sweden, 2015
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Striking display cabinet from Mats Theselius’s celebrated “National Geographic” series, produced by Källemo to mark the 25th anniversary of the design. The tall, vitrine form is wrap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Very Rare Short Florence Knoll Wenge Sideboard by Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two in the same wenge wood finish on offer. One small and one large. Here you bid on the smaller one. This one has a beautiful grain. Minor signs of use, all within the norm...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with solid wood drawers. Clean inside and out all drawers sl...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Jasper Furniture Danish Modern Teak Lateral Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jasper Furniture Danish Modern Teak Lateral Locking Filing Cabinet. Both drawers lock. Original Broken key still works Measures 33.5" in width, 20 " in depth and 28.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles. Great 5 drawer dresser that sits on 2 wide vertical legs. Great design with black steel pull handles. Very clean insid...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920 A beautiful and characterful piece with rich patina and natural wear from age and use. Painted in a soft blue tone that shifts between...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Danish Mid Century Modern Sideboard in Dark Stained Oak, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant low-profile dark stained oak sideboard, featuring a beautifully carved front and ample storage space. Made in the style of Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare cabinet produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs to the sportstugemöbel (cabin furniture) tradition — characterized by functional si...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Teak 6 drawer Dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak 6 Drawer dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. The Dresser is very nicely fabricated with high end woodworking. Original labeled with stunning danish wo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Teak

Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s Years of sun, wear, and neglect have transformed it into what it is today – a beautiful Swedish blue painted cabinet...
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1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1970s vintage Teak wood sideboard Danish
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard, has 19 internal drawers and three sliding doors; The external doors are equipped with a key lock. Danish design, 1970s. Conditions: In good condition, it show...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930s, the Flora chest of drawers, model 1050, is one of the most poetic expressions of Scandinavian design. This vintage chest of drawers is crafted in warm mahogany with three spacious drawers, each fronted by hand printed botanical plates from Nordens flora by C. A. Lindman. The prints are framed by Frank’s characteristically slender mouldings and the piece stands on delicately turned ball feet that lend it a light, elevated character. The Josef Frank Flora...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en bois et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, en bois foncé et métal noir, 3 étagères ouvertes, 3 caissons de rangement fermés par des portes a...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Three drawer dresser with brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Otto Schulz for Boet Rare Cabinet in Sage Velvet, Birch, and Brass Nails
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, cabinet, velvet, brass, birch, fossil marble, Sweden, 1920s/1930s Otto Schulz (1882–1970), founder of the Gothenburg-based interior design company Boet, occupi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Modernist Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool, rare sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood. Clean design with a smooth veneer pattern. Cabinet doors and drawers with decorative round wooden handles in a darker nua...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Small Chest of Drawers, Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Small chest of drawers, design Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, minor patina and minor wear consistent with age ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Tambour Doors Teak & Iron Small Credenza Record Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Teak tambour door small credenza, with solid iron base by FB Mobler, refinished nice solid pipe iron base and shelf refinished great for records TV Stereo .
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

William and Mary Style Mahogany Storage Blanket Chest and Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A William and Mary Style Mahogany Storage Blanket Chest and Bench MEASUREMENTS: 49.75″ wide x 19" Dx 23.5″ in height . Seat height is 18.5"
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Mid-20th Century American William and Mary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine teak Danish Modern expanding desk attributed to Arne Vodder. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Finished on all 4 sides with 3 graduated drawers and additional storage on back side. Side o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece Display Cabinet or Bookcase Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak display cabinet, bookcase, or sideboard stamped “Made in Denmark” & comprised of 2 pieces. Upper display hutch w/double doors, gla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast, 1958
Located in Hamburg, PA
A commanding example of Danish Modern mastery, this Arne Vodder executive desk—designed in 1958 for Sibast —epitomizes Scandinavian design. Crafted in richly figured teak with a warm...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small chest of drawers was created in the 1960s and designed by Danish design icon Kai Kristiansen for Danish manufacturer Feldballes Mobelfabrik. The frame is covered with rose...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Smoked Oak wood
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid oak wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

Danish Mid Century Showcase Sideboard Credenza by Bernard Pedersen Model 142
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern showcase sideboard, credenza, made in Denmark by Bernard Pedersen & Son, circa 1960's. The lowercase features tw...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server With Casters. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server / Dry Bar with Casters by Nordic Furniture of Ontario, Canada. Circa 1980s Features a sleek minimalist design, a long shelf ...
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1980s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Weave 196 Credenza from Ringvide, Smoked Oak wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196- Smoked oak, natural oil Credenza, made of solid smoked oak wood and laminated smoked oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Danish Freestanding Bar Cabinet by Poul Nørreklit
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish freestanding bar furniture from the 1960s. The high-quality craftsmanship and elegant design make this piece of furniture a true favorite. A very speci...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Teak Long Dresser Bureau Mid-Century Danish Modern Nils Jonsson HJN
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clean long dresser. Made in Denmark, marking to back. Teak veneer, solid wood cores. Drawers working smoothly.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

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.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Skovby Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard Credenza
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Midcentury Modern buffet or server that would work well as a TV console and is signed "Skovby.. it features gorgeous and genuine rosewood Original varnish has been clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

French handcrafted blue gray 3-door sideboard, by designer Eric Gizard Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-door sideboard is 100% made in France in oak, veneer oak and with lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 3 doors open with a "push-to-release" pressure. A vertical interior divi...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Ash

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar
Located in Oakland, CA
This handcrafted Danish sideboard from the 1950s is made of dark Brazilian rosewood with stunning grain patterns. The sliding doors open to reveal a center bar with an interior light...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare sideboard produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs to the sportstugemöbel (cabin furniture) tradition — known for its functional sim...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Exoskeleton Chest on Chest by William Hinn for Urban Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Exoskeleton chest on chest, designed by William Hinn, for the Urban Furniture Company, made in Sweden circa 1950's. The chest features an eight drawer lower case,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Mid Century Modern Swedish light Teak Credenza by Erik Worts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and 2 sliding doors by Erik Worts. Has a with a pair of sliding doors opening to adjustable shelves centering four drawers. Si...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

1940's Swedish Cabinet
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet. Decorative inlay. 2 doors conceal adjustable shelves and 2 drawers. 2 lower drawers with scalloped fronts. Key included.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Swedish Modern “Flora” Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptional Swedish Modern sideboard inspired by Josef Frank’s iconic floral cabinets. This unique piece is upholstered with original botanical plates sourced from Nordens Flora, ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Two Bookcases in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Two bookcases in Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Aarhus Rådhus Cabinet, 1941, by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
HANS J WEGNER, a bar cabinet executed by cabinetmaker Axel I Sørensen, for the Mayor's office, Aarhus Rådhus, 1941. Walnut cabinet with locking tambour doors with handles of cast bra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Göran Malmvall sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in dark stained pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe design italien : série Selex de Barovero Torino, en teck et métal noir, 5 étagères ouvert...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian modern mahogany bar cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant bar cabinet from Sweden, designed in the 1950s and produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna in Linköping. Crafted in rich mahogany with clean modernist lines and slender, scu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany

Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish modern "Lovö" storing cabinet in stained pine wood and iron by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key i...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Sofus Jorgensen cross-leg highboard in rosewood Nyrup Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional highboard designed by Sofus Jørgensen for Nyrup in Denmark around 1960. A masterful example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship and sculptural design. Executed in richly ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain. Offers plenty of storage space with three adjustable floating shelves edged with solid teak profile...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mid century danish modern 2 tone teak 6 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 2 tone teak 6 drawer dresser. Clean inside and out. Great Scandinavian modern dresser. 65” x 19” x 29”
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted sliding door case...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted from beautifully grained old-growth teak, this mid-century Danish low credenza features two sliding doors that open to reveal a mahogany interior with adjustable shelves....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with few traces of wear. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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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