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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French faux bamboo armoire, or wardrobe, made of pitch pine with solid cherry faux bamboo details. Beveled mirror door opens to an interior with two adjustable shelves...
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19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Pine, Cherry

4 Bay Luxe Record Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
Luxe record stands elegantly display record cover art while providing easy access to as many as 700 records. All of our cabinets are hand-built in the Uni...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Transitional Pillar Commodes/ Side Tables, France Ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful pair of French marquetry pillar commodes/ side tables from the period in France around 1870. An amazing crafted pair of small 19th century transitional mahogany ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Fa. Drilling Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armoire or wardrobe. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid macassar...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Macassar, Oak

Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Located in San Carlos, CA
Breathe New Life into Your Space with this Stunning 10-drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet! Vintage Charm Meets Modern Functionality: This exquisite 10-drawer oak apothecary cabinet is a rare find, offering timeless elegance and exceptional storage capacity. Crafted from solid oak, the cabinet boasts a warm, inviting presence that complements a variety of design styles. Perfect for the home or office, its ten drawers provide ample space to organize anything from paperwork and files to linens, crafting...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Danish MCM Tambor Roll Front Teak Credenza Cabinet Kai Kristiansen Feldballes
Located in Portland, OR
A good diminuitive tambor roll front Danish Mid Century Modern teak cabinet/credenza, circa 1960, by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik. The cabinet is of diminuitive form and has twin tambor roll-front doors, enclosing four storage areas, the cabinet is raised on circular tapered legs. The cabinet is made from figured grain teak and is in excellent condition, this elegant & classic MCM cabinet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique 19th Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Bohemian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in the mountain area of Austria in the early 19th century, circa 1820. It was completely made in solid pine by the use of traditional w...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

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

Antique American Classical 19th Century Cherry Corner Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Classical cherry corner cabinet, Pennsylvania, circa 1805 The cabinet having a stepped cornice with dentil molding below, the top part of the cabinet having twin pan...
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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame mahogany moulded top over a frieze with pull-out bachelor's desk slide and four beaded...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Cal-Mode
By Cal-Mode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin, Walnut

Antique Adams Style Neoclassical Satinwood Buffet Server Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique satinwood buffet / cabinet / sideboard / console / Credenza / Huntboard featuring Adams Style Neoclassical design with inlaid sunburst / starburst veneer surrounded by hand p...
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Early 20th Century American Adam Style Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Chest of Drawers in Walnut Burl and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, chest of drawers, walnut burl, brass, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional commode designed by Gaetano Borsani, foun...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Wabi Sabi Antique Cabinet in Pine, Handcrafted in Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive antique cabinet in pine, made with wooden fittings. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 18th century. A great vintage cupboard with a lovely patin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt. The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th C. Canadian Paint Decorated Pine Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine early 19th Century painted Canadian Armoire or Clothing cabinet. Probably Quebec. With an exceptional wood grain painted finish. The cabinet with carved cornice and two panels...
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Early 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Tapparella cabinet, in basswood and walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Venetian windows, with shutters, blinds and shutters, burst with light capturing enchantments of sunrises and sunsets. CARA \ DAVIDE studio celebrates this iconic element with the Ta...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Rustic Spanish Colonial Hacienda Cabinet w/ Hand-Carved Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Rustic Pine Wood Finish Style: Spanish Colonial Revival Capture the charm of Mexican Hacienda-style craftsmanship with t...
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1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century New England Queen Anne Cherry Lowboy American cherry Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about 1760. The top has a molded edge above three d...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Commode or Console
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XVI style marquetry demilune commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and exotic woods. Fine craftsmanship with bookmatched v...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century English painted three drawer cabriole leg oak dresser base. 1780. Code: 8916 Dimensions: W: 70" (177.8 cm) H: 33" (83.8 cm) D: 19.5" (49.5 cm)
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Asian Oriental Style Cherry Wood Bureau Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Cherry Wood A stunning vintage Asian Oriental-style bureau dresser, crafted from richly carved cherry wood and dating to the...
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1970s American Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This glass cupboard is made of cork and has a soft shadow. The decorative surface of the frame, which has been carefully carved, is eye-catching. The design, which is applied at equ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage industrial barrister bookshelf. This is a super cool vintage industrial piece feature a raw metal construction. Its matte finish is a gr...
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Julia Gray Chinoiserie Asian Wardrobe Armoire Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Julia Gray Chinoiserie Asian Wardrobe Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 62 wide x 25 deep x 90.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled light...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Jacques Quinet Leather Chest, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Leather-clad chest of drawers with four drawers, leather stitched details and brass hardware. Restored, original photos available.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modern LP Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 76.5" media console provides a place for your turntable, a/v components, and up to 240 of your favorite records. Our AERO cabinets feature an exclusive LP Swivel Bin that uses our proprietary dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audiophile who wants integrated album storage in an audio rack or just need a beautiful entertainment cabinet...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple, Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of just one bay with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. The bookcase it is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 14.25"W x 13.75"D x 41.88"H. Good original vinta...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with ornate brass hardware and side cabinet. Dimensions:...
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in sol...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Midcentury Wall Hook "Dog" by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "dog". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive English Gothic Medieval style Cabinet, Circa 1714. Built during the reign of King George I in honor of Hugh Lupus the First Earl of Chester and his castle. Hu...
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Early 18th Century English Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Gio Ponti, Dresser, Walnut, Singer & Sons, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser designed by Gio Ponti and produced by M. Singer & Sons, New York, America, 1950s. Labeled.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardw...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Porthole Shelving System, Handcrafted Modern Solid Wood Shelving System
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Porthole Shelving System was originally designed for an audio lover's records, but it’s not just for vinyl records: it fits art books and whatever ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Historic cabinet, France, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique tablecloth from around 1900, France. Dimensions: height 248 cm / width 112 cm / depth 58 cm
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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made specifically for a client in the Promontory Apartment Building in Chicago designed by Nelson's associate, and world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series for Herman Miller that sat, untouched for nearly 70 years in their original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent lighting mounted in the upper canopy as a clever solution to Mies van der Rohe's lack of ceiling fixtures. This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style! Features: Desk: - Book-matched walnut veneer - Built-in Bar - Built in coat closet/wardrobe - Dual aluminum sconces - Hidden, indirect fluorescent lighting - Silver-plated Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Minimalist Painted French Sideboard, circa 20th Century
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful imported Swedish 3 door, 3 drawer sideboard that is dry scraped and painted to a beautiful neutral tone with whites/creams. This is a fantastic minimalist piece t...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern two piece buffet and hutch by Viko Baumritter circa 1960. Crafted from maple wood with a beautiful natural aged patina, this spectacular display cabinet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Maple

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Flame ma...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large French Provincial Style China Cabinet in Hardwood Finish, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Provincial style china cabinet with glass doors and arched pediment. This large French Provincial-style china cabinet combines timeless elegance with practical functio...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
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1780s Dutch Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Grand Rapids Refrigerator Co. Oak Three-Door Leonard Icebox c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Grand Rapids Refrigerator Co. Oak Three-Door Leonard Icebox c1920 Measures - 42 1/8" x 32" ...
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Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Pair Handpainted Chest Dressers by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Pair of handpainted three drawer chest dressers or large nightstands designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Furniture Company. Gold leaf detailing along with beaut...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Round Revolving Bookcase with leather top is a striking piece of furniture combining elegance with practicalit...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Mahogany

Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart
Located in Dorchester, MA
This mid-century highboy dresser by John Stuart comprises two walnut cases whose dark frames and vertical door pulls contrast with the warm-toned fronts. The top case contains three ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and or...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks cabinet with original three bottle tantalus & decanters & solid silver decanters colla...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A four-drawer mahogany campaign chest by Theodore Alexander. Beneath the lid is a leather topped writing shelf that pulls out with two mushroom shaped brass handles. Below are four d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a dramatic white carrara marble top. Beautifully crafted in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste. The case is fronted ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean Claude Mahey. A ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES Originally from a workshop or atelier, this storage unit was originally designed to store hardware, but can now be used for various purposes in both d...
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19th Century British Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a superb quality mahogany top inlaid with satinwood above a breakfront mahogany inlaid satinwood frieze, large...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
To see more of our collection scroll down and select view all from seller, over 2000 items in stock ready to ship! 14 Drawer Chest made by bloom home inc. SIZE: 63”w x 17”d x 33...
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21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Reclaimed Wood

17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza. Credenza is beautifully crafted featuring intricate woodwork with decorative carvings of mythological creatures and foliage along the doo...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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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