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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique French Cabinet Bar Sideboard Baroque Carved Oak c1880 Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Bar Sideboard Baroque Carved Oak c1880 Bookcase. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “confiturier’ cabinet, an extremely versati...
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1880s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Bedside Tables Ceruse Oak Wood Glass, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice ceruse oak bedside tables with drawers, made in the 1970s. Dimensions are 24" x 24" x 24" A quite versatile wooden pair of large bedside...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Danish Modern LA Designer Danish Modern LA Manufacturer Danish Modern LA
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Antique English Pine Dresser With Painted French Line Motif and Marble Top
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic antique late 19th century English pine chest of drawers with painted black French lining around the perimeter of the drawer fronts and a removable black and white marble to...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

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 larger one. This one has a beautiful grain. On the left door on the outer edge is a ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Poplar

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau two-piece bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original glass in the two doors and the slide in door on both...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful walnut, with Asian-inspired brass hardware and ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Witco style mad men two piece credenza hutch by Pulaski Oceanic Contour70
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Striking south seas inspired credenza and hutch made by Pulaski for their tiki flavoured ‘Contour 70s’ series. Exotic motifs are eye catching and the hutch can be used separately as ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Depth 18 in
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Herter Brothers Style Monumental Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass fron...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack Lions Wall Shelf
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique British Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Carved Lions~~c. 1920s Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack~~carved lions on corners~~plate groove and hangers on back~~perfect for an entry hall, kitchen, living area, study, office, library, bedroom, powder room or just about any room in your home or office! Versatile size 19" tall x 45" wide x 5.5" deep 13" tall shelf Solid and sturdy~~rich oak patina~~display your favorite Majolica or other antique collectibles with this wonderful plate rack! Please check out our large selection of antique wall shelves...
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

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

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Glass, Mahogany

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Wardrobe Painted with Flowers Wood essence: Fir Period: c. 1850 Origin: European Alps Dimension : Height - 171 cm Width - 111 cm (115 cm to the corners) Depth - 50 cm (54 ...
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1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; this metal beauty is a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stones, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swiss alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted dated 1817 on the top trunk
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1810s Swiss Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Arne Hovmand - Olsen Teak Credenza / Server Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teak wood credenza / server fashioned by the early cabinetmakers in Denmark with exceptional wood graining the doors . Sculptural pulls to the fronts of the four...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

An Art Nouveau / craftsman pine tall narrow cabinet, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare hand-crafted Art Nouveau / Craftsman pine wooden tall, narrow cabinet, turn of the century. This piece is also oft referred to as a lingerie chest. Note the hand-carved d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Pair of George III Style Pine Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of English George III Style bookcases or display cabinet étagères decorated in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The cases are constructed from pine having a natural finis...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Mid-Century Modern, Cabinet in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming cabinet in oak. Great patina and a fine carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This intriguing brutalist object will fit in many interior styles...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Painting Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 19th century French Louis XV-style sideboard featuring a gracefully serpentine front and curved side panels. Crafted from oak, the piece displays hand-carved floral and she...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass Top Section ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

70s Uten.Silo by Dorothee Maurer-Becker M-Design production in dark brown
Located in München, DE
Original Uten.Silo II. Designed by Dorothee Maurer-Becker. For storage in various rooms. Versatile. A beautiful decorative design classic. Original Design-M Munich production from th...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Italian Louis XV Style Burl Walnut Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style burl walnut cabinet, circa 1970's. With a burl walnut top with string inlay and burl walnut cross banding, two serpentine shaped drawers with string inlay and ...
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1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th century Scandinavian walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality Swedish chest of drawers unusually made in walnut. Rectangular top with moulded edge and canted front cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm H39" x W46...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Japanese Antique Vertical Chest Of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique vertical chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era(1868-1912). This chest of drawers is designed with vertical proportions that make it stand out in both functional...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Late 19th Century Re-Painted Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century Italian chest of drawers has been beautifully hand painted with this geometric design by our friend Gianni in Northern Italy. The chest retains its original st...
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Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Harold Schwartz and produced by Romweber, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 53.25"H x 36.125"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Point...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian inlaid Venetian-style secretaire, circa 1960. Decorated throughout with walnut veneers, the drop front desk and two serpentine drawers are inlaid with satinwood marquetry ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900. Measures - 49 1/2" x 50" x 32". This antique...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s Form distilled to mass and rhythm — a collector’s piece of sculptural restraint. This commanding French oak dining tab...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece. This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity. Made from rich, solid wood with a deep, warm patina, it blends functional design with timeless elegance. More than just a storage piece, this is a refined system for organizing correspondence, complete with a built-in perpetual calendar and integrated writing panel. Behind the sleek double doors—one of which locks with its key—you’ll find a cleverly designed interior fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and notes. At the top is a charming perpetual calendar with original sliders displaying the day, date, and month—an eye-catching and practical feature. What truly sets this piece apart are the two fold-out panels inside each door. One features a removable writing surface, ideal for jotting down notes with a pencil or crayon. The opposite panel includes straps for securing cards or memos. In addition, there are hidden drawers and compartments for pens, stamps, or other stationery, making this a uniquely functional piece for both historical display and modern-day use. The box features two front doors—one with its original Bramah lock, marked “Bramah Improved”, a renowned name in high-security locks since the 18th century.—perhaps a postmaster, a ship's purser, or a gentleman's estate office. So, if you would rather sit down and write someone a real letter or postcard then, in our view, you will be the right custodian for this stylish and beautifully made antique. Mind you, our fair price for this great value for money antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum width x height x depth when closed: 16.2 x 14.4 x 10.1 inches. Ideal for: *Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items. *Interior decorators looking for a unique office or library statement piece. *A refined and functional letter organizer. *An exceptional gift for lovers of history and craftsmanship. . We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'. Tags, Victorian letter box, antique desk organizer...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Hand-Carved Oak Armoire, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire in Carved Oak with Rosette Panels, France, 1950s A stately presence marked by repetition and relief, this French armoire composes its façade in a series of rhythmic medallio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country charm. Crafted from pine and finished in a soft, chalky white paint with natural wear, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Buffet by Maurice Hirsch for Maison Jansen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Created for Maison Jansen and signed by designer Maurice Hirsch, this mid twentieth century Louis XVI style mahogany buffet features fluted rounded corners and a beveled white marble...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Quality Round Figured Mahogany Pedestal Cupboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality round figured mahogany pedestal cupboard having a quality mahogany round top with a white marble insert above a figured mahogany circular pedestal cupboard...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Other

IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
This modular wooden bookcase, made in the 1960s by the renowned IMB manufacture, from the Selex series, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Characterized by clean and es...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Arts & Crafts One-Door Armoire or Wardrobe Onder den Sint Maarten Style, 1900s
By Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts one-door armoire or wardrobe. Design in the style of Onder den Sint Maarten. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original bra...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile antique 15 drawer file cabinet posters documents etc, circa 1970's walnut finish large with patinated brass handles a worn patinated finish perfect for an artists studio.
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20th Century American Mission Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Schmieg & Kotzian Hepplewhite Style Demilune Flame Mahogany Buffet Sideboard 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Hepplewhite style sideboard or server by Schmieg & Kotzian, circa 1930s. Features a demilune form made from mahogany with a breakfront center having two graduated hand d...
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Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Douro Cabinet
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DOURO CABINET, designed in 2023. Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved texture. Bespoke di...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Douro Cabinet
Douro Cabinet
$9,844 / item
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Primitive Country Farmhouse Pine & Cherry Hutch Cupboard China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Country Farmhouse Pine & Cherry Wood Hutch Cupboard China Cabinet. Item features 2 part construction, glass doors, solid wood construction, 2 drawers, fixed shelves...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Glass, Pine

Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Dieter Rams ‘606 Series’ Shelving System, Floating Cabinets for Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare, iconic "606 Series" unit, designed by the legendary Dieter Rams in his signature minimalist style for Vitsoe, is a wall mounted floating credenza, consisting of two out o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage 1950s wooden 33-drawer vintage chest of drawers file cabinet design A. Gorgone
Located in None, IT
Large 33-drawer wooden filing cabinet with original locks and keys, design Antonino Gorgone, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height...
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet"Chadansu", Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era'1912-1926'. This antique piece features a harmonious blend of materials, with Zelkova wood used on all sides and the front edge framed in ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid 19th Century English Collectors cabinet with 14 Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
Antique archive or collection cabinet England Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 121 x 64 x 57 cm Description: Rare antique collection cabinet veneered in Cuba mahog...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with stunning bookmatched walnut veneer on a softwood carcass. The beautifully grained walnut r...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Spruce

Rare and All Original English Oak Revolving Dental Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an antique English dental cabinet. Made from English Oak, with a circular top and fully rotating case, consisting of multiple milk glass lined drawers, glass shelves and curv...
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mategot Style Perforated Yellow Wall Mount Shelf by Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pilastro perforated, yellow enameled metal wall mounted, single shelf. Newly painted and lightly refinished. In good condition with some remaining visible wear consistent wit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Original Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Fresco Long 4 Door Drawer Credenza 1966
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & long Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range, 1966. The credenza having a central bank of four graduated drawers flanked by cup...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Severe yet elegant, this Spanish buffet from the 1950s asserts a bold, architectural presence—its façade carved in a rhythmic grid of relief panels, each block subtly irregular, like...
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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Dante Chinoiserie-Style Carved Wooden Bar Cabinet by Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of Chinoiserie's poetic scenarios and sumptuous details, this clean-lined wooden bar cabinet is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece. Gold-leaf and shaded-red decorat...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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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