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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Midcentury French Riviera Storage Chest / Bench in Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning French Riviera style storage chest or bench, fully hand-made in bamboo, curved rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was produced in Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Velvet, Wood
Quaint Bamboo & Rattan Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Nantucket grass cloth and split bamboo chest of drawers with original hardware.
SW
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Hundevad & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Monumental Antique French Carved Kingwood & Marquetry Four Door Armoire C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental Antique French Carved Kingwood & Marquetry Four Door Armoire Unsigned C1890
Measures - 79"H x 111.5"W x 26.25"D
An example of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this ...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese drawer chest from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s).
Crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) with iron fittings, it embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19thc Wooden Pie Safe W/ Punched Tin Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
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 design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique Large Black Chest (Tansu) / Meiji Period (1860s–1900s) / Wabi-Sabi
This is a large, black-lacquered Japanese chest (Tansu) crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian mid-century moder design dark wood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by FM Mobler, consisting of 9 shelves of different depths, 1 lectern shelf, 2 co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Style Fluted Walnut Mid Century Modern Jewelry Box
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century modern jewelry cabinet or box in the style of Broyhill Brasilia fluted cabinets. This box has two velvet lined small d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit & Cabinet in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian Mid-Century Modern corner room divider shelving unit, attributed to the elegant design sensibility of the Gio Ponti style. This piece offers a s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Union National Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after flying in the magazines Lear jet to inspect the factory and the breakfront, the publishe...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple, Lacquer, Paint
$7,350 Sale Price
30% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Californian Modern “Vega” Walnut Dresser
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 designs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Flame Satinwood Two Door Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive English antique Victorian flame satinwood wardrobe, circa 1860 in date.
The shaped cornice above a pair of panel doors each with incredibly beautiful flame sat...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet or Sideboard, Black Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expressive and character-rich cabinet embodies the unique aesthetic of the Amsterdam School, a dramatic Dutch expression of Art Deco from the 1920s. Imported directly from the N...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Felt, Oak
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large black Japanese tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), a material beloved for its warmth and nat...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the Taisho Period (1912–1926) using a thoughtful combination of woods: kiri (paulownia) for the frame, sugi (Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Paul Evans Wall Mounted Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Wall Mounted Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969
An exceptional example from Paul Evans’ iconic sculpted bronze series, this brutalist sideboard was created in ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Metal
19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers
Category
1890s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Painted Pine Chest Of Drawers, Original Paint Mid 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Constructed in pine with turned knob handles and raised on turned legs.
Two small over three long graduated drawers.
In its original paint of a yellow ...
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19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
French 19th Century Petite Oak Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming 19th century solid oak petite buffet, exhibiting French Provincial flair and creativity which gives personality to the compact storage piece. The simple plank top glows fr...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing, Fine Quality
Full of authentic charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful stateme...
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Early 1900s British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,426 Sale Price
30% Off
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 82.5"W x 19"D x 32.25"H.
Carved so...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old Japanese black chest (Tansu) made in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is crafted from sugi (Japanese cedar), a traditional material in Japan. Over the years, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tea Cabinet / Tansu Storage / Circa1900s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tea cabinet.
It was used in the Tohoku region from the late Meiji to Taisho periods, and is primarily made of cedar.
The drawer fronts are made of zelkova, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Hardwood
English George III Style Pine Astral Glazed Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 19th century country English pine bibliotheque or bookcase cabinet made in the George III taste. The bookcase features a top case having astral glazed doors opening to a shelve...
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19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine
Christian Liaigre desk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Light wood and blue leather desk by Christian Liaigre; there is a scratch on the top of the desktop (see photo).
Category
1990s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
$7,800
French Louis XV Style “Four Centuries” Oak 3-Drawer Dresser by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Tiger Oak, Brass Pulls
Henredon’s Four Centuries collection from the 1960s was designed to capture the romance of European furnitur...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Dresser in Natural Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$3,990 / item
Portuguese 18th Century Faux Bois Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional Portuguese cabinet from the 18th century with faux bois painted exterior to mimic the exotic woods of the colonies, like rosewood and mahogany, that expertly captures ...
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18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1201/F 3-Drawer Beige Leather-Covered Dresser by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Neutral hues and streamlined profiles characterize the essential design of this exquisitely modern dresser, designed by Libero Rutilo with refined minimalism in mind. The simple ash ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co.
By Carlo Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Manufacturer: Hundevad & Co.
Materials: Rosewood, Original Glass Doors
Style: Danish Modern
Description: This Danish Modern rosewood bo...
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1960s Danish Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 19th century Louis XVI style enfilade demonstrates refined taste and luxury in any scenario. The original, white marble slab confor...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dining cabinet or breakfront bookcase with drop front secretary desk
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahoga...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Walnut Revolving Bookcase 20th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in date.
It is made of solid walnut and revolves...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Swedish Country House Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard in gustavian style. This country house furniture is made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. The sideboard has old historic paint ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Shiro Kuramata Homage to Mondrian Cabinet 1 (PC19) storage chest Cappellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Shiro Kuramata model "Homage to Mondrian Cabinet 1" storage chest for Cappellini, Italy. Originally designed in 1975 / circa 2012. Set on gray rubber castors.
Homage to Mondrian sta...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century storage cabinet with tambour door and key. Classic rustic style with tons of character and functionality making for a perfect addition to any space that values efficiency...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Danish G Plan Teak Tall Dresser Chest Six Drawers Fresco 1966
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak tall dresser chest of six drawers by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range, 1966.
The dresser having six graduated drawers, the chest is made from finely grained teak and has very stylish ergonomic curved handles made from afromosia wood, this handle was specific to the Fresco range only. The chest is signed to the inside of the drawer with G Plan's eponymous red decal with a capital letter G.
Condition is excellent just like the day it was made, this very stylish MCM dresser is ready to grace your space.
We currently have two of these G Plan chests...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Industrial four-drawer cabinet from the 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of vintage industry to your interior with this robust 1970s cabinet. Made of iron and finished in a blue hue with authentic signs of wear, this piece exudes character a...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring four doors, original brass hardw...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
!9th Century Painted Italian Linen Press
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this wonderful early 19th Century Italian cupboard in Florence.
The black paint is original with the leaf and harlequin motif having being hand painted more recently.
It...
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Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
sku 2105
Together W274 x D40.5 x H238 cm
Base W273.5 x D40.5 x H58.5 cm
Top W274 x D40.5 x H179.5 cm...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has mesmerizing burled, bookmatched walnut drawer fronts with dense ripples of grain pattern that flow from one to the other fo...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Step Back Pewter Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing undisturbed original blue painted early 19thc step back or pewter cupboard comes to us from a forty year old Americana collection.This step back was originally sold at S...
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By Larkin Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak, with mullio...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Empire Mahogany & ormolu mounted bookcase display cabinet, circa 1910.
This elegant antique cabinet is made of the finest mahogany, the top with an archite...
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1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive Dutch Renaissance cabinet, known as a Gelderse kussenkast, was crafted around 1750 and stands firmly in the tradition of Dutch cabinetmaking. The piece is made entire...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
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1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1940s Swedish Stained Flame Birch Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1940s Swedish Stained Flame Birch Sideboard, Early Mid-Century
Beautiful swedish cupboard which has just been re-finished in our workshop.
1 piece. Stepped top with a carved edge ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Federal Mahogany Front Dresser by West Michigan Furniture, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style serpentine front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Green lacquered carved mahogany, with...
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1940s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Impressive Art Deco Geometric Walnut Linen Cupboard, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An exceptional original Art Deco linen cupboard featuring highly figured walnut veneer with striking macassar ebony accents. The cabinet showcases classic Deco geometry, refined prop...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Figural Soapstone Dry Bar Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Soapstone Inlaid Dry Bar, circa 1960s. Features a demilune form with flip top opening to a mirrored area for glassware and bottles as ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl of heavy lead crystal from the 1970's. Perfect for candies or decoration. Signed Orrefors on base, likely designed by La...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century English bamboo etagere / shelf. A very versatile piece for any room. It consists of four shelves allowing for ample storage. Each shelf has a scorched design. Th...
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19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 18th century Italian Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers having two long drawers with white decorative trimmings, raised on square tapering legs, that gives to its g...
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18th Century Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, and original Asian-inspired br...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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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