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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2 cabinet doors and the right side has a fold down bar or desk with white laminate surface...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century sideboard in gustavian style. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine around 1820. The sideboard has double doors with ribbed diamonds and classic straight corners...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Marchand Scalloped Front 4-Door Cabinet (Walnut) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand Cabinet draws on the lineage of early 20th-century French craftsmanship, offering a composition that feels both enduring and quietly modern. Elegantly hand-carved scallo...
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2010s Vietnamese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or other display cabinet, handcrafted from gorgeously figured mahogany and two glass-front doors outlined with delicate inlay ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Textile, Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Long Low 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern long and low teak 6 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth with unique inset handle / pulls solid teak. Beautiful teak grain. Very ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Swedish Grace Hand-Carved Antique 1920s Art Deco Bar or Storage Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and exceptional piece of Swedish Grace furniture, handmade in Sweden in the 1920s. Attributed to famed furniture designer Otto Schulz of Boet, this cabinet showcases the soph...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00 This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Cabinet by Dominique, 1925
By André Domin
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Cabinet by Dominique A superb Art Deco Macassar Ebony cabinet by Dominique — the renowned French design partnership of André Domin and Marcel Genevière. Compact, architectur...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Macassar

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

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

Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Music Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts tiger oak music cabinet or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

mid century modern 9 drawer credenza walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid century modern walnut 9 drawer dresser with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood Danish rosewood style with circular eye carved handle / Pulls. Dovetail solid oak draw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Modern Minimal Privacy Screen / Pink Room Divider in Aluminium
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduce...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire (19th century) buffet made of rich flamed, bookmatched mahogany. The original Saint Anne marble top of charcoal stone with gray and white veining is removable. Below ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser by Falster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser has 8-drawers on left. Clean inside and out - labeled Falster - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 9 dra...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Modern 51" LP Storage Media Console Entertainment Cabinet with Drawer
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 51" provides a place for your turntable, audio components, 130 CDs or 72 DVDs, and up to 120 of your favourite albums. Our AERO cabinets feature an exclusive LP swivel bin t...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

A Charles II Oak and Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Charles II Oak and Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 17th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The rectangular top over inlaid cavetto and brackets to the fr...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Bone

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik, mid twentieth century. The glorious grain of this wood really shines on this piec...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Industrial Steel Console Cabinet with Double Doors in Blackened Steel Finish
Located in Seattle, WA
Bailey Console: A Statement of Timeless Design and Practicality The Bailey Console is an sleek and robust storage solution that combines classic craftsmanship with contemporary appe...
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2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

CASTLE Wardrobe
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

CASTLE Wardrobe
CASTLE Wardrobe
$9,592 / item
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bound Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Heritage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a mid-century modern brass bound walnut credenza by Heritage. It opens to three sections of storage. It is in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century 4601 Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a lovely model 4601 cabinet in walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Part of the "Basic Cabinet Series", this piece features a simple two door design with adjustable in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Gavina 'Caori' Coffee Table w Hidden Storage, Italy c 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, architectural, and highly functional, this 'Caori' coffee table was designed by Vico Magistretti for Gavina, Italy, in 1962. A rare icon of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

An Early 20th century Oak Welsh Hutch dresser and rack
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive early 20th Century Oak dresser and rack. Lovely rich colour. The plate rack has a boarded back, galleried centre, flanked by two cupboards with the base housing 2 ...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Rain Forest Marble Sideboard - Marble Sideboard - Marble Cabinet Storage
Located in İnegöl, TR
RAIN FOREST MARBLE SIDEBOARD / CABINET The concept of “Mitsurin”, which encourages living in harmony with the beauty of nature in Japanese culture, is a precious part of the great F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall blue-grey Scan...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary desk, crafted around 1800, is a fine example of late Georgian furniture (circa 1760–1820). This style is characterized by restrained elegance, clean lines, and refined craftsmanship, combining practicality with aesthetic balance. The desk is made entirely of solid European summer oak—an unmistakable mark of quality, especially since similar desks often feature pine for their interior components. The warm, deep brown color, rich patina, and soft sheen give the piece a distinctive and authentic character. The fall-front is a flat panel fitted with its original brass escutcheon and a working lock. When opened, the writing surface is supported by the two outer top drawers, creating a stable and spacious workspace. The interior is beautifully arranged: directly behind the writing surface lies a recessed well, and behind it a central compartment enclosed by a door, complete with matching working lock and key. Flanking this central section are six small drawers, with open pigeonholes positioned above them, tucked beneath a finely scalloped valance—an elegant layout for organizing correspondence and writing tools. The construction reveals traditional craftsmanship, including exposed dovetail joints connecting the sides to the top. The drawers are fitted with finely pierced brass hardware, and all locks—on the drawers, fall-front, and interior compartment—operate with a single original key, a rare and telling detail of the desk’s authenticity. The piece stands on classic bracket feet, typical of the period. The desk is in excellent condition with no defects. It was gently cleaned and treated with a fresh layer of protective wax in our workshop. This graceful historic desk...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

20th Century, Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Wooden Cabinet mod. 504
Located in Turin, Turin
Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953. He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers 17th Century Style Four Drawers 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Italian chest of drawers in walnut burl and Solid walnut, handcrafted in 1980 in the 17th-century Lombard style, with four wide, deep drawers defined by ebonized, projecting frames....
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Hardwood

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period buffet or sideboard originally belonged to a judge in a manor house on the Rue de Carcassonne in the city of Tours. This piec...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Lowboy Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style long dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 72" W x 18.75" ...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Teak

Antique 18th Century Georgian Country Oak Dresser Base Server 4 Drawers 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English Country Georgian oak dresser base, circa 1790. The dresser base most likely the North of England possibly Yorkshire, of joined construction throughout. Made of...
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1790s English Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Baker Furniture Style Regency Mahogany Double Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Georgian style gentleman's chest, armoire dresser, or linen press In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany and burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

USM Haller Media Unit Sideboard - Olive Green
Located in London, GB
USM Haller Media Unit Sideboard – Olive Green Powder-coated steel panels, chromed steel frame H57 x W152 x D37 cm Switzerland, 1990s (10205) A highly functional and architecturally p...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell. Bent chrome tube structure with 3 drawers. Good vintage condition for its age shows wear and use to chrome and...
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1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Small Antique Bleached Side Cabinet With Gothic Arch Door Panels. C.1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small Georgian tropical hardwood side cabinet Elegant gothic arch door panels with amazing figure in the grain Recently bleached I particularly like the simplicity of thi...
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1820s English Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 15-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet, 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 15-drawer card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with original iron hardware. Measures: 52.63"...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror C1870 Measures - 81 3/4" x 43 1/2" x 20" This exquisite Victorian Rococo dresser, dating to circa 1870, showcas...
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Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical refinement, combining superb craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Each commode is paint...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza by the iconic and innovative designer Martin Visser. This gorgeously designed piece features a hidden record player space with a flip-t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Wenge

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Japanese vintage Storage Cabinet"Mizuya Tansu", Sideboards Early Showa '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). It was originally used as a traditional Japanese kitchen cabinet, or Mizu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cypress

Antique Victorian Crotch Walnut Chest Drawers Stepback Dresser Wishbone Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Era Stepback Dresser & Mirror, c. 1870s. Made from walnut with crotch walnut veneered drawer fronts. Features a wishbone swivel mirror over two gloveboxes and a ca...
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1870s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Art Nouveau Lady's Dressing or Vanity w. Cabinets & Large Tilting Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, practical and all hand-crafted dressing table with full-size beveled mirror. This museum quality AND condition piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a work of art at the same ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Jack Cartwright for Founders Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern credenza features a warm walnut frame paired with beautifully woven cane door fronts. Clean lines minimal hardware highlight its timeless design. Insi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Black Walnut Slatted Credenza - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid Black Walnut credenza or sideboard with slatted exquisitely crafted wood screen doors. Designed and built in the workshop of Material Architecture in Portland, Oregon. Doors ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Materials: Walnut, Steel Handles With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
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18th Century Zanzibari Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

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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