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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique Art Deco Bauhaus Walnut Wood Display Cabinet / Vitrine w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted walnut veneer Bauhaus era with a touch of expressionism display cabinet.
This finest quality early 1900s, two doors display cabinet with its original beveled...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location.
Two Door Medicine Cabinet.
Appears to have had paint removed many years ago.
Category
1910s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fir
1780s-1850s Edo Japanese antique Kiri medicine chest of drawers, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tall apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese - is a new finds from Hyogo pref., Japan. .
Product of late Edo era (1780s-1868), estimate from the styl...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Triple Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive Italian triple bookcase features an open upper body surmounting a lower section of three double doors. Some elements of the hand-carved walnut wood date to the 1700s ...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Textile, Paper, Pine, Walnut, Wood
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Walnut Chest of drawers with 4 graduated drawers, each decoratively veneered to match the top of the chest and adorned with thei...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Bronze Murano Glass and Brass Cabinets or Sideboards, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pair of Bronze colored Murano glass blocks and polished brass cabinets or sideboards hand-made in Florence, Italy by a family of master artisans and artists. Solid wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Credenza Buff-Hey Six Multicolored Glass Doors
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Hey´s retro design mixed...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
$15,950 / item
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets Black White Available Justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
These magnificent cabinets are true works of art, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass.
Each cabinet features beautiful stained glass panels made from authentic M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,240 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Commode by Claire Bataille and Paul ibens, 1966
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful cabinet was designed by Claire Bataille and Paul ibens in 1966, for private use.
In 1968 it came in production by ‘t Spectrum and it was only produced until 1974.
This...
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1960s Belgian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Custom Italian White Black Blue Yellow Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Bring your own accent colors to any space with our customizable modern collection, entirely handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dovetail 4 x 1 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 4 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Walnut Art Deco Door with Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Door to be integrated into a wall cabinet. Simple yet sophisticated design, typical of the art déco style.
This door comes from an armoire.
Good condition
Shipping:
82 / 180 / ...
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1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio Rebosio. The structure is crafted of Canaletto walnut wood and enriched with a matte b...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
$2,967 / item
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size M with 6 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
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
Materials
Plastic
Antique Bleached Oak Drop Front Secretary Commode from Holland, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Hand-carved circa 1850, the form of this bleached drop front secretary commode is distinctly Dutch (more specifically from what used to be Holland). T...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece i...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair of 1960s Brass & Plexiglass Handles, attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite pair of handles, attributed to Sandro Petti for Maison Jansen, exudes sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from gold-lacquered brass and beautifully worked pl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Victorian Eastlake Black Marble-Top Washstand w/ Mirror & Floral Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Burl Wood, Original Black Marble Top (Nero Marquina), Original Floral Ceramic Tiles
Dimensions:
67”H x 40.50”W x 18.25”D
Table Height 32.25"
Whispers of the 19th century—an Eastlake washstand...
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1940s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Heavily Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Cabinet with 19 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Heavily carved baroque walnut cabinet with putti, faces, flourishes and more.
Top has two exterior drawers, middle section has eleven exterior drawers and four additional interior dr...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Post Modern Sculptural Asymmetrical Open Bookcase Room Divider in Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Storage unit or room divider, lacquered steel, Italy, 1970s
This captivating bookcase hails from Italy, a period marked by a break from traditional forms and a playful embrace of sp...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Paul Evans Important "Sculpture Front Cabinet" 1979
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important “Sculpture Front Cabinet” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24 karat gold leaf, painted wood with original granite top by Paul Evans, American 1979. T...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Steel, Gold Leaf
Arne Vodder Six Drawer Teak Highboy Dresser
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 29.5" wide x 17" deep x 45" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Oak Drawer Archive Cabinet By Lövgrens Traryd, Sweden 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is an oak archive cabinet made by Lövgrens in Tarred, Sweden. The cabinet features a mid-century modern design with fifteen small drawers, each fitted with metal label holders a...
Category
1970s Swedish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,661 Sale Price
20% Off
L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Eight-Drawer Double Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian, American Chippendale, or Colonial style eight-drawer double dresser
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, 1950s
Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
It is difficult to find a pair of bookcases, and the detailed carving found in these oak display cabinets is exceptional making this pair a special find.
Notice the elaborate carving...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Merton Gershun
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Hanging Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century swedish Gustavian Hanging corner cabinet from Råneå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful cabinet scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint.
Stunning blu...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Tall Gray-Painted Swedish Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
Tall gray-painted Swedish buffet, or cupboard, circa 1840-1869. Dark Gray faux marble painted top. Two paneled doors with lock and key. Sits inside hand-carved scalloped base. Three ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Teakwood Double Door Armoire 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Mid Modern Danish Modern Teakwood Double Door Armoire with Shelves & Drawers 20thC
Measures -...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Last 19th Century Neoclassic Wardrobe Cupboard in Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important antique neoclassic wardrobe cupboard in hand-carved solid walnut with mirror and drawers. Restored and polished to wax
Measures cm: H 222, W 236, D 80.
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1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an antiqued white ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Bedside Cabinets by Maison Regain, France, Set of 2
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of two-drawer nightstands, designed by Maison Regain, circa 1970.
Crafted entirely from solid pine, these nightstands feature clean lines and offer two spacious drawers, ideal ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Culver City, CA
Ok, buckle up, because this monumental Art Deco cabinet / sideboard / credenza is about to make you forget all about that minimalist phase you went through. Attributed to the one and...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk with a richly restored top and sympathetically restored drawer area. The solid brass p...
Category
1980s North American Renaissance Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
JK Møbler, Dresser, Oak, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and black-painted metal dresser or commode produced by JK Møbler, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Graffiti Shelf by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Metal shelf from the Italian manufacturer Biefeplast according to a draft from Rodney Kinsman from the 80s.
A design classic of the 80s in postmodern formal language. This modular s...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this spectacular antique wardrobe in solid walnut wood, made in the mid-19th century in Italy, Louis Philippe period.
This wardrobe is very rare for its large size, equip...
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1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique English George IV Flame Mahogany Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique high quality English George IV figured mahogany two door wardrobe, dating from Circa 1820.
This wonderful tall two door wardrobe features a stepped moulded ...
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19th Century British George IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Mahogany Ball & Claw Breakfront China Cabinet by Baker of London
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georgian Chippendale Style Rope Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Breakfront China Cabinet by Baker of London. Item features 2 part solid mahogany wood construction, solid brass hardware, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian tiger oak writing desk or library table
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Measures: 46"W x 26.25"D x 29.13"H.
Good original vintage...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Brutalist / Tiki Dresser by United Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Spectacular 9 drawer low dresser / chest by United Furniture. Brutalist / Tiki style design. Beautiful glow to original finish. Crafted in all wood with book-matched walnut veneer drawer fronts and solid oak interior wood. Very nice original condition with minor imperfections from use. Striking and scarce example of Brutalism furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,900 / item
1940s vintage wooden sideboard bas-relief brass and marble Italian design
Located in None, IT
Three-door wooden frame sideboard with lock, decorations and inserts in gilt brass and with frontal bas-reliefs also in gilt brass, marble top, the inside of the doors and in red pai...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
$11,404 Sale Price
33% Off
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Light Birch Wood, circa 1830-1840
Located in Greven, DE
Antique top secretary from the Biedermeier period around 1830/1835.
Birch veneer with very subtle grain.
Architecturally structured interior with marquetry and band inlays. Exten...
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and or...
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1920s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th-C. English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet / Etagere / Vanity
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is a 19th century English burnt bamboo and Japanned lacquer cabinet. This could work in a bath or hall or kitchen or just about any where! This piece is ...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
$2,921 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Antique chestnut cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique sideboard is made of chestnut wood and has a calm and elegant appearance.
Its solid grain and calm brown color are attractive, and you can fully enjoy the beauty of che...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Contemporary Black Oak Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Bronze Handles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary cabinet features an intricate marquetry inlay along with bronze handles fashioned after wheat branches. Marquetry, an ancient artistic technique, involves layering v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood.
Iron is used for the handles, and t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Sideboard from Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
Bright colors abound in this original painted sideboard with flowers in red, yellow and white against a bright blue background.
Please take a mo...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Sauteuse Chest, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century Louis XVI period commode or chest of drawers is referred to as a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its high legs. Constructed of s...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign chest of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is excellent, they are a...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Copper Red Ceramic Cabinet with Two Doors on Cylinder Base by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Regis Copper Bar Cabinet with Two Rounded Door on Cylinder Base by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 100 x D 54.7 x H 168.3 cm
Materials: Pearl Copper Lacquer.
REGIS Bar Cabinet in semi-gl...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fra...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 17th-century Italian commode is a striking example of Baroque craftsmanship, crafted from richly grained walnut that has developed a warm, natural patina over the centuries. The commode features four drawers, each with intricately molded paneling and adorned with ornate brass hardware, reflecting the attention to detail characteristic of the period. The front showcases bold geometric carvings, while the sides feature diamond-shaped paneling, all hallmarks of Italian Baroque design, which emphasized grandeur and architectural detailing. The walnut wood has been meticulously polished to reveal its fine grain, enhancing the depth and richness of its appearance. Built using traditional 17th-century joinery techniques, including dovetail construction, this piece is as durable as it is beautiful. The commode’s bold and ornate design, combined with its functional storage capacity, makes it an impressive focal point in any traditional or antique-inspired setting. Perfect for collectors or those looking to bring a touch of historical elegance to their home, this piece exemplifies the opulence and sophistication of Italian Baroque furniture.
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.
Category
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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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