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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Late 18th Century Veneered Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and refined Louis XVI period chest of drawers, crafted in Italy in the late 18th century and veneered in rich walnut with exquisite inlay work. This elegant piece features three drawers—two deep and one narrow—expertly rebated into the frame for a seamless appearance. The chevron-patterned walnut veneer is framed with geometric inlaid borders in contrasting wood species, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to proportion typical of the Louis XVI style. The facade is adorned with classical detailing, including original brass hardware and escutcheons, all intact and beautifully aged. The chest rests on slender tapered legs, lending a sense of lightness to its otherwise stately form. Completely original and in excellent overall condition, it requires only minor conservative restoration. This piece represents a high-quality example of 18th-century Italian neoclassical...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Spanish Beech & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with bakelite handles, a glass casing and drawers in ma...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Oak

Arne Vodder for Sibast 75" Tambour Door Credenza/Cabinet in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Danish icon Arne Vodder, this wonderful cabinet was produced by Sibast, the producer of some of the most iconic pieces ever made, such as the Bovirke Chaise. This cabinet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Paul Evans Patchwork Credenza Metal Wood & Slate Custom Made Vintage c. 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An original vintage 1960s patchwork credenza by Paul Evans. An example of Paul Evans’ iconic patchwork series, this monumental credenza showcases the sculptural craftsmanship and met...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or doctor's cabinet to the base, circa 1790. The bookcase in two sections; the top section with a flared cornice with a frieze of dentil molding below, the bookcase with twin glazed doors with intersecting curvilenear astragals, the doors enclosing a pair of adjustable shelves. The base having a deep drawer with a locking fall front desk, fitted with a tooled & gilded leather writing surface, and a fitted interior with pigeonholes with removable doors and drawers each fitted with an oval gilded name label. Below are a pair of locking doors enclosing an elaborately fitted interior; comprising one long shallow tray shaped drawer above a host of 13 drawers of various sizes, all with the original brass hardware and corresponding oval gilded name tag, to the left side is a file space. The secretary bookcase is raised on bracket feet with a shaped skirt, it is made from the finest figured Cuban mahogany, all original finish and hardware. Georgian bookcase secretaries...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Lacquer

Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall-mounted shelf with drawers, oak, brass, France, 1960s Guillerme et Chambron crafted this wall-mounted shelf with both elegance and pract...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Monumental Italian Baroque Venetian Walnut Burl Glass Top Sideboard Buffet 102"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive 8.5 foot Italian Baroque Venetian sideboard, circa 1920s. Features a serpentine form with black glass top over a matchbook veneer walnut burl case with three ...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Bookcase, Art Déco Style
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookcase realized in Art Déco style by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Flamed maple veneer, ebonized wood detailing, and lacquered finish, totally handcrafted. This striki...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Bookcase, Art Déco Style
Vintage Bookcase, Art Déco Style
$9,085 Sale Price / set
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Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry box 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Clean Paul McCobb #1502 36" small box or chest of drawers in solid maple construction with blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls with patina. M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza Console
Located in Elkton, MD
The piece includes two center cabinet doors with round metal pulls and open shelving on both sides, ideal for use as a media console, bar cabinet, entryway storage, or dining room se...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

Louis XVI Chest in Mahogany Elegant Danish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in fine mahogany. Featuring a gently bowed front with four drawers — the top drawer slightly narrower and adorned with refined fluted detailing, w...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Dresser of Buffet in Oak and Walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
This rare and rich decorated Renaissance dresser was made during the Dutch Golden age in the southern part of the Netherlands currently Belgium. It was made around 1670 and most likely in Antwerp. The dresser was made in the finest quality watered European oak and decorated geometric-shaped walnut veneer panels. The cabinet has two wide doors and two drawers above. The drawers are flanked by carved lion heads with brass rings. The right drawer is equipped with an authentic working lock and key. The doors are decorated with geometrical star-like walnut inlaid raised panels. The doors are flanked by large twisted Solomonic columns decorated with brass nails. The righthand door features its authentic lock and key with a brass ajour cut keyplate. The dresser has a wax finish with a great patina built up over 350 years. This piece of furniture was made by highly skilled craftsmen by the use of the best materials available. It is among the best furniture that was produced during the golden age and even now its craftsmanship is unprecedented. The dresser is highly original and in perfect shape for a piece of furniture over 350 years old. It was gently cleaned in our atelier and a new protective wax coat was applied. The Dutch golden age the 17th century was an important century for the Netherlands. The region separated from the Spanish Empire and formed its republic. Dutch merchants...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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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

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Wood

19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Narrow Pine Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish Gustavian pine sideboard with newer layered light gray painted finish accented by white undertones. Finish is lightly distressed revealing natural pine below and...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of late 19th Century English Victorian Narrow Oak Bookcases
Located in Glasgow, GB
A narrow pair of golden oak estate bookcase cabinets dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. The tops with a spindle gallery flanked by ball finials above a pair of glazed d...
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Charming Country Honey Pine Corner Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming functional honey pine country corner cabinet having top and bottom doors with original wrought iron latches. Doors open to storage with wonderful original light turquoise p...
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Early 1900s American Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware. ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Lacquered Triple Dresser, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Creamy celadon green lacquered solid cher...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful. There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Joyce Black Sideboard by Libero Rutilo
Located in Milan, IT
Standing on four tapered feet embellished with brass details, this sideboard is a sophisticated piece suitable for a wide variety of decors. The solid ash structure showcases an eleg...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 20th Century Oak Seed & Grain Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple functionality at its best waiting for a repurpose in its life as a apothecary cabinet. Petite oak cabinet with 8 drawers and a large door with a shelf inside. In very good an...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage 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

Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Teak Long Dresser Bureau Mid-Century Danish Modern Nils Jonsson HJN
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clean long dresser. Made in Denmark, marking to back. Teak veneer, solid wood cores. Drawers working smoothly.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay wall unit model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floatin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very unusual stylish small rattan and bamboo chest of drawers having embossed decoration on the top and 3 drawers with palm trees. Would be great in a bathroom or as a night stand.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Paul McCobb Stereo Record Cabinet H. Sacks & Sons
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

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Stainless Steel

19th Century Italian Chest Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Italian chest, circa 1800, is a beautifully crafted piece that reflects the rustic elegance typical of Italian craftsmanship from this period. Constructed from soli...
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Early 1800s Italian Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1860. Good quality Swedish commode, fitted with 3 near equally sized drawers that open on the key. Rectangular top with moulde...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Questa scrivania è il modello "Orix" prodotto da Molteni & C negli anni '70, progettato dai designer italiani Vittorio Parigi e Nani Prina. Si tratta di un pezzo iconico del design ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Antique 18th Century Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George lII 18th Century quality figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers having a quality figured mahogany serpentine shape top crossbanded in mahogany above four mahoga...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet circa 1890 Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced car...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in Sweden. Similar to other pieces of the era and origin, this desk features awesome graine...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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

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Walnut

Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a modernist midcentury cocktail drinks cabinet in the form of a globe, circa 1940 in date. The hinged top section opens to reveal a fitted interior with spaces for glasses an...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Stickley Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully crafted Federal style inlaid mahogany sideboard with brass gallery on its shaped top with inlaid border surmounting a case with two central flatware drawers adorned wit...
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Nairobi Bar Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Doral, FL
Nairobi Bar Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta Edizioni 1989 Mod. 7500 Signed original. Red veneered laminate frame (design E. Sottsass). Base and inner frame with drawer and fol...
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1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Empire Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Stunning flame mahogany, with satinw...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Aluminum

COND Antique Gustav Stickley Harvey Ellis Design Oak Single Door c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gustav Stickley attr. Harvey Ellis Design Oak Single Door China Cabinet C1900 Measures - 60 1/8" x 36" x 15 1/2" An exquisite antique oak china cabinet...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French 18th Century Enfilade
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome Enfilade - buffet from the Provenance region of France. Wonderfully constructed from sturdy walnut. A terrific storage piece with four doors and three drawers. Great...
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18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Oak

Midcentury Italian bar cabinet, 1930s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
This 1930s walnut blur wood bar cabinet is a beautiful example of vintage craftsmanship. The cabinet features two front-facing doors, with a top surface consisting of two additional...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in the 19th Century, this English campaign chest is made of sturdy camphor wood with brass mounts and hardware. The wood has aged beautifully over the years. It has a ri...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece is in a good vintage condition, with few traces of wear. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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

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Metal

Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s. Features a quintessential sleek Mid Century Modern Design, two side cabinets, a top drawer, a expandable white...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Wood

Johannes Sorth Rosewood Highboy Dresser on Plinth Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 39.5" wide x 17" deep x 34" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

French vintage teak bookcase with 2 shelves from the 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / cabinet / teak / Mid-century / Vintage A teak bookcase or cabinet from the 1960s with two shelves and beautifully crafted faceted base. This French cabinet with its...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Wooden Flat File with 10 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Blueprint / Map / Flat File Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" wide x 40" high Drawer Dimensions: 28" deep x 30" wide x 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

20th Century English Secretaire with Oyster Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century English secretaire is a classic example of fine craftsmanship. It features a distinctive oyster veneer pattern and includes a secret compartment within the desk. Desk is...
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20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Biedermeier Lyra Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Elaborately crafted Biedermeier Lyra secretary featuring an oval upper section with a narrow drawer and a small profiled pedestal. The piece rests on a ...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique 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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