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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Ettore Sottsass Rare Limited Edition Piccoli Libri Cabinet, 1992
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piccoli Libri cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1992 edited by Design Gallery Milano.
P.A from a Limited edition of 9 + 3 P.A.
Plastic laminate-covered, maple-veneered woo...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$71,652 Sale Price
20% Off
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1910
Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash,...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our EDE chest of drawers inspired by 17th century minimalistic mountain furniture, midcentury modernism and the reclaimed wooden slabs in our collection. The body made from veneer f...
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2010s Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay.
Manufactured in France in 1950s.
In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The metal ba...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$7,165 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality scandinavian mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality piece of furniture fitted with 4 graduating drawers. All fitted with shaped brass handles.
Fluted deta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern, Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Frits Henningsen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless Danish Modern chest of drawers crafted in rich mahogany, featuring clean lines and elegant proportions. Designed in the 1940s and attributed to renowned cabinetmaker Frits...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bring your space to life with the Gio Ponti-inspired dry bar by Justfurnituress
By Gio Ponti
Located in Guazzora, IT
The dry bar designed in the style of Gio Ponti, produced by JustFurnituress, represents a perfect blend of innovative design and high-quality craftsmanship. JustFurnituress is not on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$7,165 Sale Price
73% Off
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Stereo Record Cabinet H. Sacks & Sons
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very hard to find Paul McCobb designed walnut stereo record cabinet sitting on stainless steel legs . Having two storage bins to the left , lower seven slots for record storage, pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary, very fine quality, circa 1920s French gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany, burled walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza serve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Boho English Eclipse 770 Wood Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pay homage to sporting history with this charming vintage hand-painted wooden trunk commemorating the legendary British Thoroughbred, Eclipse. Celebrated as the greatest racehorse of...
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Vintage Wooden Open Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Ten-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer chest of drawers, dresser, or credenza
By Paul McCobb Directional, "6000 Series"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous Honduran mahogany, with o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Sequoia Burl and Black Lacquer Display Cabinet with Glass Doors 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Almelo, NL
Willy Rizzo Sequoia Burl and Black Lacquer Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, 1970s
Elegant, bold, and timeless—this rare Sequoia Burl Display Cabinet, designed by Willy Rizzo for Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers with doosr car...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors & Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical Gustavian design. Crafted from pine, a staple material in Swedish furniture for its...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The internal mirror, has parts of small mirrors oxidized, that we thought not to replace to have a 100% original cabinet. Original Murano glass handles, circa 1930.
The internal compartment has a removable shelf, usable as a tray.
Measures cm: H76 W82 D44 (internal H38cm).
Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$5,541 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Pine Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century pine bookcase from England. The lines are simple for easy placement in any home or office. There is a stately crown molding around the top of the case, following down ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Aldo Tura mobile bar 1960 mid-century.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, IT
Special product given its mid-century characteristics and condition
1960 Aldo Tura "Organetto," lacquered goat parchment cocktail bar cart with gilt brass hardware, key and wheels. T...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique American Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Chest Console Table Cabinet 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
American Victorian Gothic Revival hall chest, console table or cabinet. Circa 1870s. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with a hand dovetailed inset paneled drawer flanke...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Walnut & Marble France, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet cocktail bar made from a sewing machine cabinet Walnut lacquered
Marble has been inlaid at the sewing-machine level, giving it a quality design that's practical for placing gl...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Chalet Style, 2024
Located in Labrit, Landes
This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is chalet chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle.
This pair of oak nightstands of the "Pyrénées" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$1,901 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier’ or jam cabinet. These c...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage condition. Panelized front with two faux drawers mounte...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
C. 1890 Monumental Victorian Parcel-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, England
Located in Morristown, NJ
Monumental Victorian Parcel-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Possibly by Gillows of Lancaster, England, circa 1890
A magnificent and architecturally proportioned late Victorian m...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Bar Cabinet with Wood Inlays, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Bar cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Walnut veneer with two inlays of different woods with traditional
figures, inside mirror with lighting.
Crystal glass with coloured paper applied to the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bubble glass breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s...
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1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1930s Medical Cabinet - Industrial - Medical Cabinet Glass Display Case Drawers
By A.S. Aloe Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Authentic vintage 1930s industrial metal medical cabinet to display and store your collectables on castors. Double glass front doors open to adjustable shelving, note the original gl...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
A French Painted Pine Bar / Counter, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome painted French pine bar counter, circa 1880, featuring columned details along the front and sides. The open back is fitted with two small drawers above open shelving, offe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Art Deco Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible large oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1930s. Beautiful carved wood with intricate detail on four front doors. Three compartments open to original adjustable sh...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage danish flip top desk.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard. Well made and complete with adjustable shelves. (Image shows one side empty but the shelves are on their way!).
The...
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Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique English Art Nouveau Carved Oak Mirrored Armoire, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Art Nouveau or Art Deco armoire dresser or wardrobe
England, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, with beveled mirror on door.
Measures: 41.5"W x 19"D x 73.5"H.
Goo...
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1920s English Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Crab Durmast Sideboard
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning sideboard is part of the new Crab collection, introduced at the Salone del Mobile event of 2018 Milan Design Week. Entirely crafted of durmast wood, this sideboard is defined by a unique load-bearing structure with four pincer elements (hence the name of the collection) on the sides that can be rotated to increase the height of the unit (from 73 to 82 cm). The storage space is hidden behind four soft-closing doors, the smallest featuring a darker, polished finish. Rustic in inspiration and modern in details, this piece creates a grand presence in any modern living dining...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$15,490 / item
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period strap hinge sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1910
Beautiful quarter sawn ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since ancient times.
Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku r...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Chinese lacquer console cabinet in gorgeous shades of ochre, blue, white, red and green. The painted floral door panels are accented with Chinese writing. Note the...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White
This Eiger Modern Credenza for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
$3,059 Sale Price
42% Off
King Size Dry bar Green Murano Glass & Brass Gio Ponti-inspired Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Guazzora, IT
The King Dry Bar by JustFurnituress, inspired by Gio Ponti's design style, combines innovative aesthetics with exceptional craftsmanship. As both designer and manufacturer, JustFurni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
A storage unit with modern lines, although of classical inspirat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was found in the region of Normandy, France. This piece features three drawers of dovetail...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$4,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer / Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer / Trunk with Paneled Top & Carved Detailing
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Early 18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Freemont Cabinet, Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1985
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Inspired by the architecture of Japanese temples and further influenced by the mythology and symbolism surrounding Asian trees of life, Freemont, along with many Sottsass designs, wa...
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1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jacobean Oak Salmon Red/Silver Sideboard Dresser Base
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Jacobean Oak Salmon red/silver Sideboard Dresser Base
made in solid English Oak by the best high end cabinet makers
A fresh to market finish using a non pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Pair, 19th Century Tall White Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases standing 7.5' tall.
Dentil molding along crown and traditional fluted tapered feet. Two interior upper shelves and one lower...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Burl
Danish Teak Sideboard / Credenze, Arne Vodder for Sibast, C. 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this Model 37 credenza was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler around 1960. Crafted in richly grained teak, the piece fe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Modernist Four-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist four-door bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony knobs on the four doors and four d...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak
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
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bureau cabinet secretary in the English chinoiserie style with elements of Queen Anne and George I design, japanned finish in red vermillion/scarlet with hand-painted and gil...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. The rectangular form features three drawers veneered in richly figured, bookmatched waln...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pine dresser, 1910’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine sideboard from around 1910. The cabinet has its original paint with a beautiful patina. The cabinet has a well-functioning lock with key. This cabinet has been cleaned and treat...
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$1,683
Japanese Antique Small Tea Shelf"Chadana", Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small japanese tea shelf was crafted in the Early Showa Period'1926-'.
This piece features a harmonious design, combining the muted tones of Japanese Pagoda Tree (Enju) wood wi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ycami PAC Aluminum and Glass Cabinet Credenza by Decoma Design Italy
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and large PAC cabinet designed by Decoma Design and manufactured in Italy by Ycami. This impressive cabinet is made of extruded natural aluminum A000 in a horizontal ribbed ...
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1990s Italian Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest - Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Italian Renaissance chest from the end of the 16th century/beginning of the 17th century circa 1600 from Lombardy in walnut
Very beautiful chest with a superb work o...
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Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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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