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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Chinoiserie
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Superb height to this distinctive storage piece at jus...
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1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite matched pair of George Nelson designed four drawer Thin Edge dressers, executed in Rosewood, for Herman Miller circa 1950's. These chests are in very good, original, clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Archimedes sideboard by Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Archimede sideboard by Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina, Made in Italy, 1960s.  Extraordinary Credenza designed by the famous Designer Hizori Fukuoh for Gavina in 1960. The Archimedes sidebo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut six-drawer dresser or credenza In the manner of George Nakashima By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 68"W x 21.5...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Italian Contemporary Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Style Geometric Wood Cabinet
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful cabinet designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid beechwood, 2 rectangular leg , 2 folding doors with vertical and orizontal geometric moldings (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Tall Mid Century Italian Bar Cabinet with Yellow Murano Glass Inserts
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this walnut bar cabinet dates from the 1950s. This cabinet has two locking hinged doors with yellow glass inserts and brass hardware. Tapered legs, interior features ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood and Brass, Italy, 1950's This tall credenza has a long, elegant shape and stands on eight slender legs, almost like stiletto heels—lig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Elegant Bespoke Italian drawer "Glass and Brass"
Located in Milano, IT
Drawer with a wooden structure, clad in fluted glass, is framed by a brushed brass profile that enhances its geometry and essential design. The brass mosaic handles add a sculptural ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Drawer in the Style of Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this midcentury Drawer in the style of Clara Porset made in solid wood and palm cords, circa 1960. Great vintage condition. The wood has been professionally refinished.
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Seagrass

Carlo Jensen Rosewood Credenza with Bi-Folding Door
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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Birch, Rosewood

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s. This modular storing unit consists of four volumes and includes shelves and drawers...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Regency Style Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinet W/ Faux Bamboo Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that powder bath! This is a red lacquer chinoiserie cabinet with gold faux bamboo accents. The cabinet opens to a single sh...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Pine Wood Shoe Cabinet Wardrobe, 1970s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Mid-century shoe cabinet, crafted in solid pine in the 1970s or 1980s. This piece showcases clean geometric lines and a warm natural wood grain, reflecting the timeless aesthetics of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Pine

1960s Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet Space Age Modernism
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare and hard to find 1960s Stylish Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet by LANE. Walnut and Chrome Space Age Modernism, top dry bar mounted in tulip base. Top swive...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Brutalist Pierre Chapo Inspired Oak Sideboard by Mintjens Belgische Meubelmakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mintjens Belgische Meubelmakers Brutalist oak sideboard with 4 doors and 3 drawers, all with slender aluminum handles,. Handsome construction with legs that wrap around the piece. In...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Paul Evans Rare Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with Steel Elements 1970, Signed & Dated
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and large Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with enameled steel elements and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970 (signed “PE 70” on underside). T...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Slate, Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s This is a truly special glazed display cabinet, made in solid oak somewhere in the 1970s. Wonderful castle ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Walnut Sliding Glass Top Secretary Tall Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and classic Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood desk console, writing table, secretary with sliding top with black glass for a seated position when extended, a top sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

Large sculpted diamond-shaped chestnut sideboard, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large solid wood sideboard with four sculpted doors, in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italian Manufacture, 1940s The striking wood grain, running horizontally across the piece, combin...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 96.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Executive Series Kidney-Shaped Desk by Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s "Executive" Series desk by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzita for Stow Davis' Executive collection. Desk features a 70" kidney-shaped top, walnut veneer and nickel-plated brass ha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Wall Shelf System By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and produced by Vitsœ. This setup is in good condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wear. It includes four ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Mid Century Ash & Walnut Wardrobe From Jitona, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century modern wardrobe from the 1960s was manufactured by Jiton in the Czech Republic. The wardrobe is made of two types of wood - ash and walnut. The wardrobe has origina...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 80 wide x 21.5 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furn...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Brass

Original 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Located in Lafayette, IN
This fantastic little desk is an original 1950s piece designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for the Planner Group and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Desk has lots o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid Century Wooden Wardrobe by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French wooden mid century wardrobe in yellow lacquered wood with dark stained oak handles by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, France 1940s. In good vin...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage Chinese Bar Cabinet Black Lacquered Wood Soapstone Mother of Pearl
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage Chinese cabinet or bar furniture with 4 doors, made of black lacquered wood, the entire cabinet is extensively decorated with various traditional scenes, hand-painted p...
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1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Soapstone

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

Vintage Drexel Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Butterflies and Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Butterflies and Brass Hardware Offered for sale is a 1980s Drexel vintage Asian style Chin...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Templeton, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser produced by Templeton, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 32.9” H x 50.4” W x 18.4” D
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Bar Cabinet with 2 Stools, Italy, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Brass and walnut bar cabinet with 2 stools, Italy, 1950s. Set consisting of two stools in brass and skai, counter and shelf in wood, brass and glass, the brass has been polished, as ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lane Brutalist Walnut Armoire
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Brutalist Walnut Armoire. Featuring a straight line brutalist block front design, two doors that open up to storage space, small hidden ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Casiers standard formed part of a project for residential furnit...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek design and functional features make it easy...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Dry Bar with Stool in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic dry bar in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, curved rattan, woven wicker and formica. This stylish bar was designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy during the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood

Scandinavian mid century teak inlaid sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century teak inlaid sideboard circa 1950. Stunning mid century Swedish buffet / sideboard using flame mahogany veneers and inlay. High board with shaped top, featu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Carlo Jensen Sideboard Teak Chest of Drawers Poul Hundevad Denmark 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare sideboard with drawers designed by Carlo Jensen for P. Hundevad, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Beautiful solid teak drawer front with sculpted handles. We have rarely seen s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Explorer Cabinet Small Red by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona 2023
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explorer Cabinet Small by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona The sinuous and elegant Explorer cabinet comes with space-age curves, functional storage and rich colours. Hayon wants furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard – French Modernist Design, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Charlotte Perriand Sideboard – French Modernist Design, Circa 1950" This striking sideboard, designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand around 1950, is a timeless piece of French mo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Barney Flagg for Drexel 1962 Parallel Hutch
Located in South Charleston, WV
Barney Flagg for Drexel, Parallel Series. Produced 1962. China Cabinet, hutch and display case with buffet style ledge and storage. Measures 70" tall, 46" wide and 17,75" deep. In am...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
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 precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Sahara TV Cabinet, Brass, Miel Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sahara TV cabinet is a masterpiece of organic design, crafted with the finest m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Granite, Marble, Brass

Templeton, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple chest of drawers produced by Templeton, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 39.9” H x 29.5” W x 19” D
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing creation by an unknown French manufacturer. This exquisite piece carries the whispers o...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Porcelain

Unique 1950s File / Music Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Mahogany Measurements: 24" wide x 13.75" deep x 30.75" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Aco Mobler
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 precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Pete Deeble Hifi Vinyl Lp Storage Bench Stereo Cabinet Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Modern. The bench is roughly 67" long, 19" tall (20.5" tall if you include the cushion) and 14" deep. The cushion is 1.5" tall and is hemmed in by a 1/2" border. The table top surface next to the cushion is optional- the cushion could stretch the entire width of the bench if you prefer. You can choose a different fabric if you like, otherwise I will use the fabric in the photo. This bench is exactly like my original hi-fi vinyl storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

"Douglas" Stereo Cabinet / Credenza, Dark Walnut, Mid-Century Modern Styling
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Douglas Stereo Cabinet has been meticulously designed to be the perfect home for stereo components, records, and any other entertainment device/media. It's an original design ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

"Elaine" White Oak 6 Drawer Low Boy Dresser, Mid-Century Modern Styling
Located in Long Beach, CA
This lowboy dresser is an original Deeble design, with a strong Scandinavian/Danish Modern influence. The dresser pictured is in white oak, but it's available in any other species (i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Oak

1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut & Rosewood Sculptural Tall Chest or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
United States designed and made, this dresser features a great look with modern clean lines and sculptured elements such as the arches on the drawers. The appeal is enhanced by high-...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Walnut

"Douglas" Turned Leg Stereo HiFi Cabinet / Credenza - Mid-Century Modern WALNUT
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Turned Leg Douglas Stereo Cabinet is functionally the same as the original Douglas cabinet but with a classic turned leg. It's been meticulously designed to be the perfect home f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

A Large "RECONSTRUCTION" Wardrobe by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wardrobe with a rational storage system, with 4 doors, one of them holding a mirror creating a beautiful asymmetry; Moderniste, Reconstruction, structure in wood veneer set ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler Manufacturer Ry Mobler ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Teak

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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