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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Parcel Gilt Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid cherry wood in original cream lacquer, with gold...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine

Vintage Green Metal Shoe Factory Shelving Rack Trolley, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
MID-CENTURY SHELVING UNITS We have two of these units available to purchase individually. The price is per unit. Originally from an old leather shoe factory. Of steel construction...
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20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Steel, Wire

19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 94"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / acanthus / floral theme. The...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage iron display cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medicine cabinet from the 1930’s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and glass. The glass in the door is the original antique glass. The lock and handle are...
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

High Teak Secretary 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
This beathiful Teak Secretary was made in the 1960s Very nice organic shaped handles .Aluminum legs with Teak ends . it has a pull-down top to use as a handy desk . Below behin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique Drawing Room Cabinet, French, Walnut, Buffet, Neoclassical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room cabinet. A French, burr walnut and chestnut buffet in Neoclassical taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Exceptional provincial craftsma...
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1850s French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut, Walnut

Small Precedent Dresser in Elm by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed of silver elm, the case sits on a plinth base and features large brass-plated zinc ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1920s-1940s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black tansu made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s) and still retains its beauty and practicality through the ages. The material used is cedar wo...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning and rare black lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes. The two-door cabinet has two drawers and three shelves inside, along with a lower compa...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with gilt motif with inside two drawers shelf and bottom space. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appea...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

Large English Oak Charles II Style Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English Oak Charles II Style Glazed Bookcase sku 2012 Together W186 x D29 x H160 cm Base W186 x D29 x H49 cm Base internal shelf depth 19.5 cm Top W185 x D25.5 x H11...
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode features a beautifully crafted marble/granite top and two spacious drawers, blendi...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Granite, Marble, Bronze

1860s French Empire Rosewood Sideboard ( Console )
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s French Empire sideboard or console. One side was lightened from the sun as shown in picture.
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1860s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Art Deco Modernist Cupboard by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist cupboard or cabinet. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original red lacquered panels in the four...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pine Bookcase with two brass mesh doors. The mesh is hand-made with brass wire. This item has a patine in the oak style. The cornice was missing, so it has been redone. For the momen...
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...
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Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Vitrine
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo corner display cabinet in two parts, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and refined details. Crafted from pine wood and painted in a soft rococo blue. Beautifu...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Teak Wood Bookcase with Graphite Metallic Accents, Modern Design, Lim Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis Studio with graphite metallic finish. The Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with practical functionality. Featuring a sleek teak wood frame and shelves, it is perfectly complemented by the graphite metallic accents that add a bold yet refined touch. The bookcase showcases an open, minimalist design with clean lines, allowing it to fit seamlessly into contemporary or modern homes. Each shelf offers ample space for storing and displaying books, decorative objects, or collectibles, helping to keep your living room, office, or bedroom organized while adding an elegant visual statement. Crafted from sustainably sourced materials, the Lim bookcase...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier wardrobe is a true gem, showcasing the timeless beauty and elegance of a bygone era. Crafted from high-quality walnut veneer on a softwood body, this wardr...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Swedish Corner Cabinet Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish corner cupboard from Ångermanland is a remarkable example of provincial Scandinavian craftsmanship. Scraped back to reveal its original greyish-green ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish pine rustic hanging cabinet for working tools
Located in Boden, SE
Very charming wall cabinet from the early 20th century. The cabinet has never been painted. It is built from old sugar boxes. It has 2 doors at the top & a divided drawer compartment...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Contemporary Bookshelf Crafted from Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a contemporary bookshelf with a unique shape, ingeniously crafted for effortless assembly without the need for tools or screws. Its ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Large Organic Coastal Faux Bamboo Rattan Chests / Commodes / Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of Regency style hand crafted faux bamboo chests. They date to the 1980s and are in very good condition. My shipping is running two to five weeks. These ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Composition, Metal

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century birdseye maple Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in Bavaria/ Germany. This exceptional antique Biedermeier commode...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Spruce

19th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An unusual Demi lune cabinet. It has tambour doors and a marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Pair of bedside tables in walnut and stone effect glass handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of handcrafted bedside tables, entirely handmade in Italy, represents an example of excellence in furniture design and workmanship. Each bedside table features two drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Pie Safe Cabinet Single Drawer American
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very old antique cabinet. Square nails! Tin seems poorly done, and possbily a more recent marriage, it is also patched to the bottom right corner. ...
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is accented perfectly by the darker stained knobs. Being a two over three design with a cas...
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1860s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Directoire Style Library Cabinet in solid Cherry wood, Handcrafted
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3 doors bookcase is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Lacquer, Oak, Cherry, Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretaire Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Swedish two-part secretaire, crafted circa 1810, exemplifies the timeless elegance of Gustavian design. Featuring a beautifully aged painted finish in soft...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina. Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally execut...
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Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Oak

French Provincial style 6-drawer handcrafted Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "provincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished ...
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2010s French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Joan Busquets Workshop Masterpiece Modernist Nouveau Desk Cabinet, ca. 1898
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Spain's Catalan Modernist Furniture Maker Joan Busquets Studio & Workshop A Unique work of Cabinetry Art. JOAN BUSQUETS I (Barcelona, 1874-1949). Modernist Cabinet and Desk, ca. 1898. Modernist desk and cabinet finely crafted from walnut wood with golden polychrome and pyrography. Keyholes, handles and decorative appliques in golden brass. Signed on the front in the lower left corner of the right door. Dimensions: 66 inches high and 46 inches wide and 24 inches deep; 165cm x 116cm x 60 cm This remarkable and unique Catalan modernist cabinet designed by famed furniture designer and maker, Joan Busquets was crafted at Studio Busquets. Barcelona, Spai ca 1898 from walnut wood with fine polychrome gold and decorated with pyrography- the first time in European history that saw this craftsmanship combination of fine studio furniture with fine pyrographic artistic technique. The keyholes, handles and decorative fixtures are made of gilded brass. This Catalan Modernist cabinet was constructed into two (2) sections. The lower cut-out base support section is raised on four stylized legs, with a perpendicularly placed table top- all creatively imagined in a totally sinuous form providing dynamism and originality to this unique design. The upper desk cabinet section has a triple opening, two with hinged doors, one from top to bottom that opens as a desk and the other from left to right revealing two drawers, as well as a top slide out drawer. The interior features several drawers of different sizes all beautifully embellished on their fronts in a golden color pyrography. The entire body of this cabinet desk furniture is richly decorated with typically art nouveau modernist stylized vegetal motifs executed with the artist Busquet's personal pyrography technique, and finally framed with sinuous moldings in relief. This is a superb furniture cabinet within the Catalan modernism genre, given that it was produced by one of the best studio workshops of that time, as well as for the perfection and meticulousness with which each of its details have been executed by artrist designer Busquet. Busquets' workshop was known to have crafted most of the furniture for Antoni Gaudí Casa Calvet, with this being a prime example. About Studio Busquet In 1898 Busquets y Jané introduced for the first time a new technique of polychrome pyrography. This replaced classical marquetry hand craft traditionally applied to furniure of the 19th century. This new design technique was first applied to this cabinet and dates circa 1898. The artist, designer, and decorator Joan Busquets personally hand applied pyrography to his furniture designs and was actively involved in this pyrographic technique widely known of that period as the "Busquets style". About La Casa Busquets: Furniture designer and decorator, Joan Busquets is currently considered one of the most representative artists of Spain's Catalan modernism. He began his training in his family workshop, and then studied at the Escuela de La Llotja in Barcelona, where his teachers were Guitart and Lostaló. In the 1895-96 academic year he obtained a scholarship that allowed him to travel around Spain, which he obtained thanks to a project for a Renaissance-style bookcase-cabinet. He exhibited furniture projects for the first time at the Barcelona Exhibition...
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19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Trastero cabinet in oakwood with heavy distress. Available in a variety of finishes. Custom sizes. Interior can be set up as a wardrobe or with shelves. As shown in open grain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Lovely Mixed Wood Inlay French Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional classic French secretary having stunning floral inlay on all sides with a variety of different color woods. The interior features 6 drawers, an open shelf, and addition...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

European 1890s Painted Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Door and Richly Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European painted wood vitrine cabinet from the late 19th century, with richly carved décor, glass doors and lower shelf. Created on the Continent during the last decade of the 19th...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted with clean lines and warm wood tones, this mid-century modern credenza is a timeless statement piece that seamlessly blends functionality with refined aesthetics. D...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

French Transitional Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in solid mahogany with a light Fruitwood finish, the piece features four framed glass-panel doors that reveal spacious interior storage while keeping the overall silhouette v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Futura Bar Cabinet by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and exquisite Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen "Futura Bar Cabinet" for Romweber Furniture Co. circa 1959. The unique deep relief propeller sculpted so...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Distinctive and elegant, this English mahogany partners desk has 9 functioning drawers on one side and 3 drawers over two cabinet doors on the opposite side. Please enlarge photos t...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Flame Mahogany American Empire Eastlake Marble Top Mirror Dresser
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This Eastlake Victorian dresser, hailing from the early 1800s, is imbued with the refined aesthetic of its time. The dresser's burl wood ven...
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1890s American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is surmounted by an oversized plate rack having three shelves and topped with cornice molding....
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20th Century British Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut 4 drawer Dressers with Nickel pull handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Walnut Mid Century Modern Dressers with (4) pull out drawers and the original Nickel handles and accents. Great design classi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

Restored Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Dresser or Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dresser was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional quality, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

Lily Rounded Credenza in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine and Oak by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A credenza inspired by giant water lily pads and their curled rims, handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled Navona Travertine with rounded, juxtaposed edges and Oak. Available in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers "Model 234" by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare teakwood edition of Børge Mogensen chest model "234" by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsen. Beautifully dark grained teakwood and patinated brass handles. 8 Drawers in different sizes wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

19th Century Demilune Top Display Vitrine / Cabinet Louis XVI Style
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Unique Louis XVI style display cabinet, built around 1890, this demilune cocktail cabinet with an elegant curved legs and top display cabinet was made of different woods and richly d...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Italian Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Walnut and Brass, Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 1940s Italian bar cabinet attributed to Paolo Buffa, featuring a beautifully crafted walnut veneer, sculptural ebonized legs, and brass accents. The symmetrical facade co...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Side Table / Dry Bar Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sophisticated and crafted coffee/side or dry bar table made in the 1930s Sweden. The table is made with two doors and two drawers together with shelves. ITs made in veneer of mahog...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Birch, Mahogany

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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