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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
3-Door Ojai Cabinet by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 3-Door Ojai cabinet features board and batten doors with iron details and adjustable shelves. Available in American walnut and white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Medical cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and the original antique glass. With 5 glass shelves of 6mm thick. The lock and handle ar...
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Joe Colombo work trolley Boby 1970s
Located in bari, IT
An elegant and at the same time practical and useful work trolley, model Boby, this one designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast. Designed for ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Kindel Furniture Georgian Chinoiserie Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mull...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare Antique Monumental Japanese Imperial Carved Elm Altar Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Important 19th C. Japanese Meiji Period ornately carved extreme high relief, credenza or bar back. Meticulously designed with one of a kind tooling. A breakfront form with three drawers over lower cabinets, topped by a hutch with shelves...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an alluring low sideboard, meticulously crafted from bleached oak and graced with plinth legs, embodying the distinct design essence of the 1950s. This sideboard harmonio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut and Inlaid Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A neat pair of mid-19th Century Italian figured walnut and inlaid commodes. Minor differences to the legs and sizes. Circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Asymmetrical Sideboard Design, Graphite/Bronze
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sideboard constructed with 4 doors in different sizes and shapes as pictured. irregular geometric pattern The doors are inlaid with a mixture of leather, wood and brushed bronze sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Clean Lines Credenza 9, Warm Wood, NONO's Sereno Sculptural Craftsmanship
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Clean Lines Credenza 9, Warm Wood, NONO's Sereno Sculptural Craftsmanship — Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Ser...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Large Cabinet or Wardrobe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre maison, armoire, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical designed door panel...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence wood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top ...
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1720s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu

Rosewood "Boomerang" Dry Bar by Erik Buch for Dyrlund / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
This Danish Modernist boomerang dry bar by Erik Buch for Dyrlund is a stunning piece from the 1960s. Seldom seen in rosewood.. Its striking boomerang-shaped front and chrome-plated s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Wall Hook "Lion" by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "lion". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1920s Console Cabinet Record Holder Art Decò in Briar, by Piero Bottoni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet console style "Rationalism" , by Piero Bottoni for Meroni & Fossati, in briar of walnut with murano glass handle. Cabinet dimensions: Height 77 c...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gothic Revival credenza. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative panels. Original wrought iron handles and hinges. The ...
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1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
$2,160 Sale Price
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Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Mid-Century Italian Teak and Maple Wall Display Unit Attributed to Ico Parisi In the style of Gio Ponti Circa 1950s Possibly produced for La...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Home Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Bronze, Brass, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom bar cabinet, a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Winner of prestigious Italian A' Design Award 2024! Immerse yourself in luxury with the darkened bronze metal finish that envelopes the exterior, creating a captivating aura of opulence. The interior is finished with a rich walnut veneer, adding warmth and timeless elegance to this one-of-a-kind piece. Step into a world of refinement as you encounter the dark marble worktop, a striking surface that not only exudes luxury but also provides a durable and stylish platform for your mixology endeavours. The thoughtfully designed interior boasts two drawers with sumptuous velvet lining, offering a lavish space for discreet clutter storage. Unveiling a unique and innovative storage solution, the cabinet features two round bottle carousels, ensuring your prized spirits are not only securely stored but also showcased in a visually appealing manner. The addition of unusual form glass hanging holders...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hepplewhite or Federal style sideboard, credenza, or buffet server By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Cherry wood, with inlaid map...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Maple

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chest of Drawers, France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco chest of drawers in demi-lune shape with three drawers and inlaid glass top. The chest of drawers stands on conical feet and is veneered in thuja root.
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Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Basjoo Sideboard - 1 of 2 deposit for R David Craig
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
50% deposit payment for R David Craig on the following product: Basjoo limited edition. Marked by a delightful palette of neutral and relaxing colour white, hot gray, canaletto walnu...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
French buffet/Enfilade in the Louis XVI style. Made of Mahogany wood that has been ebonized and enhanced with a lustrous Museum quality finish. Four doors open up to ample storage wi...
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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th century ‘secrétaire à abattant’, or drop-leaf desk, in fruit wood. This lovely piece of upright furniture benefits from a wealth of useful storage compartments, both internal and external. The front flap lowers down to become a writing surface, revealing three spacious open shelves and a range of slim drawers suitable for documents or trinkets. Four further external drawers, wide and shallow, and a white marble top, complete the design. The side edges are fluted, with glorious brass, rounded detailing at the top, while the legs are tapering, ending in ‘toupie’ style feet. The ‘secretaire’ was an extremely popular choice in its time, being economical in space and perfectly suited to intellectual activities and letter writing...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets. Beautiful pair of matching red lacquer diminutive Chinese storage table cabinets. Created...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, natural oil.
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Art Deco Walnut and Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco demi-lune cocktail cabinet. Figured walnut veneered throughout with satin birch banding. Lower section opens to reveal extensive bottle storage with an upper mirrored int...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of S...
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1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza. Designed by the MCM icon John Stuart , the sideboard is finely crafted by the renowned Mount Air...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Steel French Style Bakers Rack
Located in New York, NY
Impressive wrought iron, brass and steel Bakers Rack, made in France circa mid 20th C. The structure is wrought iron in original black paint finish with three shelves, each with dec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

William Hinn "Exoskeleton" pair of night stands in walnut, 1950s
Located in Seattle, WA
William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Pair Nightstands, Sweden 1950s. Measures 23” tall 26.5” wide 17.25” deep. The Exoskeleton cabinet, primarily designed by William Hinn for Urban Furniture ...
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

English Pine Fleet of Drawers, Circa 1930
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920-1930 pine fleet of drawers from England. The top is made from one plank with banded ends to prevent shrinkage. The top follows down to simple sides and bracket feet. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid-Century Pilastro Double Wide Section Wall Shelf Unit with Desk and Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro double wide enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal desk with white perforated drawer fronts, large white cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Grasscloth Serving Bar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century serving bar handcrafted with a mahogany top over a bamboo and bent bamboo frame having grasscloth woven in a herringbone pattern on the sides and front. The back...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Bamboo

Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Korean Headside Storage Cabinet Morijang Joseon Dynasty. Great antique condition. Meaures 22" in width, 12.5" in depth and stands 19.5" in height.
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Console Table or Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style sideboard, buffet server, or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with carved cabriole legs and original brass hardware. ...
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1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Range Teak Highboy Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Dimensions: 30 wide x 18 deep x 42.5 tall Drawer interiors 27.5 wide x 15 deep x 4.5 tall Price includes res...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Teak

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armoire, the dome top above a large central bevelled mirror door flanked by two narrow well-figure panelled doors. Opening to r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's English rattan and walnut etageres. Measurements: Height: 66" Length: 18" Width: 14"
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1960s English Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley with 2 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Oak wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Oak natural oil Oak credenza, made of solid oak wood and laminated oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén. The minimal yet expressive Weave credenza is made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave credenza represents an enlarged version of the technique of weaving something soft around a more stable structure. The top and bottom plane of the credenza is held together by sticks kept together like a Windsor chair. Since first shown in Milan 2012, salone satellite, it has received a lot of attention worldwide. Standard sizes: Weave 196 Weave 133...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This piece can by hung on the wall or stacked or placed on...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Oak Basketweave Dresser This lowboy measures: 61.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 33.25 inches high All pieces of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Otto Schulz Sideboard and Mirror, Circa 1930-40
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish credenza and mirror by Otto Schulz (1882-1970), Produced by BOET, Stained birch and birch of rectangular form with three narrow drawers above three deep drawers, the deep d...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1950s small Chinese cabinet has four small drawers at the top, chow style feet and an open storage compartment with two hinged drawers. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a blue protective paint. The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle. The library is shipped semi assembled. Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in noce canaletto finito con vernice trasparente. La testa...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century. It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern teak and glass display case vitrine with interior glass shelves. Brass fish accent escutcheon on the lock. The vertical measurements of the interior shelves from...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Fine Painted Pair French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of antique French Louis XV style bombe style commodes. The marble tops are white Carrara and the cases are done in an antique off-white finish and features pa...
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1950s North American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Leia Tallboy by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by linear design, smooth sides, and rounded edges, this Scandinavian-style tallboy is handcrafted of solid maple wood with a natural finish and a polished beeswax coati...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Guatemalan Folk Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful painted trunk dates to the mid-20th century and was lovingly crafted by traditional folk artisans in Guatemala. Ideal as a blanket chest, the wooden trunk is crafted of...
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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.  It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut crossbanding and satinwood lin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut

Midcentury Wall Hook "Rabbit" by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
rare brass ebonized wall hook "rabbit". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. C 1970s Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Painted Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
At some time in its long life somebody decided to paint this trunk a nice powder blue. From the wear on that coat of paint, it looks like it was a few decades ago. The box itself i...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

French pine with faux bamboo accents 3 drawer chest
Located in Charleston, SC
French Pine three drawer Bamboo Chest with shaped pine top. Early 20th century
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20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Superb French Louis XV Style Ebonized French Coromandel Lacquer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous commode done in Coromandel carved lacquer which is layers of multiple color that are carved to reveal the colors underneath. This commode is beautifully done and a...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish Renaissance Revival carved oak server/ buffet, circa 1860. This sumptuously carved buffet with a carved back crest (removeable) having a central scrolled cart...
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1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid Century Petite Blond Wood Chest of Drawers - Festival of Britain
Located in Leicester, GB
A small blond wood chest of drawers from the 1950s. It has four drawers with golden handles and a beautifully decorated top drawer front. It is very Festival of Britain. There is a r...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

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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