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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
danish modern teak SIDEBOARD credenza h. w. klein for bramin 60s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Danish Modern teak sideboard from the late 60s, design by the 1919 Norwegian-born designer Henry Walter (H.W.) Klein for the Danish furniture manufacturer Bramin. High quality proces...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gold g...
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1950s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Restored T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 12-Drawer Dresser Blue/Mahogany
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Foskett & John Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, this dresser was made by Widdicomb for distribution by John Stuart Inc. Typical of pieces by these groups, the constructio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Grand Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak with Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron is a robust and heavy object that speaks through its mat...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Gorgeous Art Deco Chests
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your home decor with these stunning lacquered Art Deco tall chests, pieces that beautifully marries vintage glamour with modern sophistication. Comprising five spacious drawe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display vitrine cabinet. Very unusual shape of which we haven't had before. This cabinet features a generous...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

5' English Regency Center Pedestal, Tilt-Top Dining or Breakfast Table, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
Just over 5' long this unusually large rectangular English Regency breakfast or dining table in mahogany can seat up to 8 in a pinch (family and friends) and 6 with a lot of room and...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Ebony of Macassar Enfilade/Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
French buffet/sideboard made of Ebony of Macassar. The enfilade features gilded hardware; tapered legs and four doors that open up to an adjustable lemon wood interior shelves set up...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gold ...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Buffet in Hand-Carved Oak, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A procession of geometric medallions unfurls across the façade of this Spanish buffet, its surfaces etched with deep, rhythmic carvings that oscillate between order and ornament. Eac...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Distinctive Furniture by Stanley vintage 9 drawer Lowboy
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States Date of birth February 1st 1960 Rare Distinctive Furniture by Stanley. Iconic mid century styling. Walnut and brass. Exotic, purpo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with bonnet top and glass doors. Born in Sweden during the 19th century, this exquisite vitrine features a bonnet-t...
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Antique marble top hunters cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful wood carved ribbon Antique Breccia marble top Oak hunters cabinet. Great for displaying fine china and collectables, Hunters cabinet 66”w x 2...
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Breccia Marble

Antique marble top hunters cabinet
Antique marble top hunters cabinet
$4,794 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptionally carved mahogany partners desk by R.J. Horner & Co, circa 1890s. Drawing inspiration from Victorian & Italian Baroque Styling. Features a serpentine form with carved ...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

1788 Spanish Painted Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish wardrobe, with one door, entirely painted in black with flowers.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Italian Lewis Mittman Carved Walnut Provincial Louis XV Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Lewis Mittman chest of drawers or bombe style dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular serpentine form with carved Provincial / Louis XV styling. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...
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20th Century French Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Wonderful maritime charm...
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Mid-20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Reconstruction Two Doors Wardrobe by René Gabriel
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Reconstruction armoire model S154 by René Gabriel for the "Service des Constructions Provisoires". René Gabriel insisted on the importance of the finish for this collection, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

JustFurnituress sideboard: sapphire blue glass, brass frame, luxury design
Located in Guazzora, IT
Our two-door sideboard, designed and manufactured by JustFurnituress, is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines elegance and functionality in a timeless design. JustFur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Horst Brüning Sideboard for Behr Germany, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Horst Brüning sideboard for Behr Germany. Off-white lacquered frame with heavy aluminum sliding doors concealing stacked shelves and drawers. This rare edition sits on an alum...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Antique Carved 19th Century French Oak Baroque Buffet Sideboard Bar Back 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th Century French carved oak Baroque Revival buffet, sideboard, bar back, circa 1860. The buffet is in two sections, both the back and base are lavishly carved, the ...
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1860s French Baroque Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dovetail Audio Rack Deep
Located in Nyack, NY
The dovetail audio rack is the perfect pairing to the dovetail vinyl storage cabinet. The audio rack system includes five shelves to display an entire s...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Tall narrow painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very stylish early 20th century Louis XV style tall narrow chest of drawers with original brass handles French circa 1920’s from the Normandy regio...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Glazed Display Cabinet, Chinese, Walnut Collector's Whatnot, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage glazed display cabinet, of Chinese craftsmanship and with fine Art Deco period charm, dating to circa 1940. Beautifully crafted in walnut, the cabinet offers refined presentation with Oriental character. Elegant glazed front with mirrored back, ideal for displaying prized collectibles or ornaments Striking Oriental shelf design, providing visual interest and distinctive tiered presentation Crafted from quality walnut, with a warm caramel hue and attractive grain interest Fitted with a pair of brass mounting loops, allowing for straightforward wall display Door adorned with pierced fretwork, carved in a charming vine motif, adding decorative appeal Lower fascia embellished with a relief scroll motif, showcasing skilled craftsmanship Small brass pull handle and secure latch to the door, offering smooth and reliable access This is a delightful Chinese vintage cabinet, well suited to hallways, living spaces or bathroom display...
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Cabinet by Eugen Höglund for Bildh. verkstad Vetlanda, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Magnificent cabinet designed and made by Eugen Höglund in Vetlanda, Sweden, duing the 1940s. Beautiful hand carved decor with Swedish motives. Made in walnut. Two shelves and three ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare Circa 1900 Dairy Store Counter in Earthenware
Located in Paris, FR
Rare dairy store creamery counter in colored earthenware, Circa 1900 period. White and grey marble top. This case piece bears the label - Heinrich Nax, Frankfurt. Minor restorations ...
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Early 20th Century German Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Louis XV style oak enfilade or sideboard features paneled sides and doors, and hand-carved scrolling. A carved floral motif adorns the lower apron. The b...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Marble effect Glass Sideboard 3 doors jusfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Our modern marble-effect glass sideboard is an eye-catching piece of mid-century modern furniture made with meticulous attention to detail in Italy. This elegant sideboard features...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Turtle Limited Edition Case by Marcantonio
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Wooderkammer Collection produced in a limited edition of only eight, this unconventional sculpture-cabinet is a statement-making piece composed of two contrasting element...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe-form Two-Drawer Olivewood Chests/Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe-form body with similar stringing and crossbanding; fitted with two long drawers having...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Olive

Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
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2010s British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70
Located in Milano, IT
La libreria in foto, attribuita a Carlo De Carli, prodotta da Fiarm negli anni '70 del XX secolo, è composta da due corpi distinti ma offre la possibilità di unirli in un unico eleme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bentwood

Spectacular White & Black Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. This unique cabinet is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Modern Tall Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Tapered profile with bookmatched veneer and solid base. Centre shelf is fixed height, 3 adjustable shelves. Unrestored item with an option to purc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Contemporary Sculpted Chest of Drawers by Soha Concept, Solid Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary sculpted Cabinet / Chest of Drawers in Solid Oak Dimensions: H. 100 x W. 70 x D. 40 cm Unique piece made to order. ------ SÓHA design studio conceives and produces ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Credenza Libreria Francese a Due Ante con Alzata a Vetrina 1870 Radica di Noce
Located in Milano, MI
Credenza Francese 1870 in Noce e Radica mobile antico a due corpi, con alzata a vetri, a due ante e due cassetti di epoca Luigi Filippo 1870 circa. Questa libreria francese a due cor...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Burl

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

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mahogany Meuble d'Appui
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany and White Marble Top Meuble d'Appui, late 19th century, fitted with a central cupboard enclosing two shelves. 44" H x 50" W x 19" D. Keywo...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

*Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With A Small Lower Drawer Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in ...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Stylish Vitrine Display Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930's Art deco Walnut wacky shaped display cabinet. Lovely veneers to this cabinet being slightly more detailed than the average. Very unusual shape and very indicative of th...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Renaissance Revival HIGHLY CARVED Barley Twist Oak Sideboard, Server or Console Sofa Table or Sideboard/Server~~Quartersawn Tiger Oak~~c. 1920s Barley twist...
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1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Contemporary Cabinet 'Bridges' by Muller Van Severen, Small, Triangle, Green
Located in Paris, IDF
Cabinet 'Bridges' by Muller Van Severen, Small, Triangle, Green Dimensions: 120 x 52 x 90 cm 47,2 x 20,5 x 35,4 in Model presented: Bridges in the Triangle disposition Small size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Italian Art Deco Lacquer, Walnut and Gold Leaf Bar Cabinet attr. Borsani, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Refined Italian bar cabinet from the 1950s, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The structure is entirely finished in glossy black lacquer, featuring elegant front doors in fluted walnut ...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Georgian Style Chinoisserie Breakfront Cabinet Attr. Karges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic, highly decorative Georgian Chinoiserie style breakfront cabinet in two sections attributed to Karges. The upper half features a finely detailed crown with gilt leaf te...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly sourced buffalo bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Teak

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive French Empire armoire built in the 1800’s. The pronounced cornice makes a statement above the pair of paneled and carved doors all ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Italian Art Deco Maple, Brass and Black Lacquered Dresser, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s and it is attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. It is completely black lacquered with maple profiles and brass handles a...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging long dresses or coats also very effective for exhibiting...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement vintage type confiturier des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, un tiroir coulissant et une porte avec 1 étagère intérieure, bon état géné...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Schirolli Wooden Desk
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Burnt Tortoiseshell Bamboo Etagere Bookshelf, Early 20th Century
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant burnt bamboo bookshelf.
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

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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