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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Italian Contemporary Black White Check Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, molded legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in black and white colored Mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lake Sideboard, in Summer Aged White Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Sideboard is an understated piece ideally suited as a sideboard or credenza. Designs are inspired by iconic mid-century French pieces, with a distinctly Califor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Pine Two Door Raised Panel Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a good-looking armoire! This predominantly pine armoire looks great with its generous use of hardwood rim. A hardwood ogee crown molding attaches to the top frieze, followed a...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 2-tone Empire Barrel faced Mahogany Empire Chest with four drawers and brass tone round pulls hardware. Suitable as a stand-alone chest or as a bedside chest. Each drawer i...
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1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage medical cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Made of steel and glass that is clamped in the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet is from the 1970s and was produced in Hungary. Well-functioning locks with keys. The cabinet comes...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Oak &Marble Top Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French side cabinets nightstand of 1960s.
Oak bedside tables with red marble top
Nightstands of midcentury period.
Good condition, with varnish refinihing.
Shipping:
L68 P5...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Dark Brown Chestnut Wood Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an antique early 17th century Trunk or chest that was made in Northern Spain in the 1620s. The trunk was composed of boards of thick solid boards of chestnut wood. The trunk or case piece was enriched with steel forged steel nails in a diagonal cross pattern on its front. The trunk is equipped with the authentic forged steel lock that is a blacksmith's masterpiece of its time as it has endured for over 350 years. The design of the trunk shows great resemblance with the German “Stollentruhe...
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Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Small Cabinet with Bar and Internal Light - Italy - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Refined Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet attributed to Umberto Mascagni, 1950s. A timeless piece of design that embodies the elegance and creativity of 1950s Italian design.
This gorg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stylish Vitrine Display Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930's Art deco Walnut wacky shaped display cabinet. Lovely veneers to this cabinet being slightly more detailed than the average. Very unusual shape and very indicative of th...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Henkel Harris American Chippendale Solid Cherry Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Chippendale or Georgian style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By Henkel Harris
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Me...
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1970s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1834 Swedish Two-part Painted Cabinet with Doors and Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-part tall cabinet from circa 1834 with off white/cream/light grey painted finish, two doors with carved reeded panels, four graduated drawers and carved bracket feet. S...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Old World Charming Carved Walnut & Marble Top Cabinet Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Victorian carved wood cabinet console having beautiful white marble top with elegant backsplash and two small marble shelves. Single drawer with fabulous original pulls. N...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Taichiro Nakai Teak Wall Cabinet by Consorzio La Permanente Mobili, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Modular bookcase with structure in lacquered metal and wood. Glass tops and brass details.
Produced by Consorzio la Permanente Mobili, Italy, 1953
Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Cabinet Painted In Grey From 1810s
Located in Lejre, DK
Glass cabinet with beautiful gray painted decoration from the Gustavian period 1810. The cabinet has a large drawer at the bottom and 4 large interior shelves with lots of storage sp...
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1810s Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Welsh Dresser Base With Pierced Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Welsh dresser base with a warm patina, featuring a beautifully shaped and pierced apron. The three-drawer front is fitted with brass pulls and escutcheons, offering both storage and ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This Vitrine is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
T...
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2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges.
Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
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2010s British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
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
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian lighted bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Interior light is tested and working.
Measures: 4...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Redproduction Painted Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This bespoke European-inspired armoire of recent construction makes a statement in its towering proportions and patinated blue finish, accented by an ebonized (painted) trim that really defines the paneled doors. Moorish influences are evident in the doors with geometric, raised panels and fitted with antique hinges & latch of patinated wrought iron. Turquoise pigment is washed and distressed in a faux finish that feels at once historic and exotic. The interior is bathed entirely in a sunny yellow paint, offering five adjustable shelves and a fixed top shelf for folded clothing or to use as extra kitchen and pantry storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Italian 18th Century Folding Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Walnut Burl
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Louis XV Lastronate Flap Dressers, rare pair of 18th-century walnut and burl walnut slab tiered chests of drawers from the Lombard-Venetian area, in good condition. The front...
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1760s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk.
Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers.
Unmarked, however very well made.
60" x 30" x 29"H
Condition: Overall very good con...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French buffet à deux corps from the town of Caux in Normandy, made of solid oak with raised panels and chapeau de gendarme crown with carved details. Buffet provides a...
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19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pr. Mid Century Mt. Airy Janus Series Bachelors Chests c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Mid Century Bachelors chests by Mt. Airy as part of the Janus Collection series, circa 1960's. The dressers each feature ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
20th Century, Romeo Rega Wooden and Marble Sideboard
By Romeo Rega
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in 1904, Italian designer Romeo Rega is one of several 1970s-era designers that are associated with a combination of modernism and glamour in their furniture creations.
Rega's f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Arne Vodder Rosewood Vanity With Swivel Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 32" wide x 14.5" deep x 40" tall (to top of mirror), 26" tall (top of desk)
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Arts & Crafts Liberty and Co. Mission Oak Marble & Tile Top Washstand C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***
Arts & Crafts Liberty and Co. Mission Oak Marble & Tile Top Washstand C1910
Measures- 44"H x 30"W x...
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Early 20th Century Mission Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Nuage à Plots by Charlotte ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Cabinet Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual Swedish Gustavian Style 4 door cabinet. it has been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
upper cabinet inside is 14 deep 40 wide
bottom cabinet...
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany secretary with original glass.
Outstanding patina with original brasses and bracket feet.
Two pieces. Mahogany and...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian 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
Armoire in Aged Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire in Aged Oak, France, 1940s
Evoking the devotional architecture of French provincial craftsmanship
Standing with quiet authority, this tall French armoire from the 1940s reve...
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Renaissance Sideboard Hand-Carved Walnut by G. Scalambrin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FG33
Antique Renaissance sideboard buffet in two parts late 19th century hand-carved massive walnut by Giuseppe Scalambrin. Six doors with ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Silvio Coppola walnut sideboard by Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Sideboard with Doors and Drawers, Walnut Wood, Italian Production, Design by Silvio Coppola, 1960s
Wood takes center stage in this architecturally shaped sideboard, which fits into ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
A Petite Pair of English Four Drawer Panel-Front Chests (2.5 Ft. Wide)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of petite, painted-wood, four-drawer chests from the mid 20th century. These vintage chests from England each have rectangular-shaped tops with rounded front corners,...
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Mid-20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This tall dresser was produced in the 1970s by the Franklin Shockey Company for their Sculptured Pine line of furniture. Featuring solid pine construction, this dresser has a light a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Henredon Mahogany Armoires with Graduated Drawers 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Henredon Mahogany Armoires with Graduated Drawers 20thC
Measures - 74" x 29 3/8" x 18 ...
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
This impressive showcase / room divider was a Custom order designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a rectangular walnut case raised over large silver tapered metal legs The c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Record Cabinet from Supraphon, 1959
Located in Żory, PL
Record cabinet made by Supraphon in 1959.The cabinet has been restored and is in very good condition. The turntable has not been checked, it is not kno...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
NONO Sideboard Elefante 26, Design by Joel Escalona, Sculpted Silhouette
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Sideboard Elefante 26, Design by Joel Escalona, Sculpted Silhouette
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with a...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Queen Anne Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut & Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top
By Maddox Furniture
USA, 1970s
Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet on Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exceptional canteen table is very elegant as it features a beautiful serpentine front shape. It is all flamed walnut, in a very warm golden color. It is a 2 sections piece of fu...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Cut Glass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from Mid 19th Century. This piece of furniture comes from Germany. It was made of coniferous wood and veneered with beautiful cherry wood. It features 2 ...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Teak Wood Bookcase with Graphite Metallic Accents, Modern Design, Lim Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis Studio with graphite metallic finish. The Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with practical functionality. Featuring a sleek teak wood frame and shelves, it is perfectly complemented by the graphite metallic accents that add a bold yet refined touch. The bookcase showcases an open, minimalist design with clean lines, allowing it to fit seamlessly into contemporary or modern homes. Each shelf offers ample space for storing and displaying books, decorative objects, or collectibles, helping to keep your living room, office, or bedroom organized while adding an elegant visual statement.
Crafted from sustainably sourced materials, the Lim bookcase...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early 1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid century Swedish inlaid elm sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish inlaid elm sideboard circa 1940.
Swedish sideboard very much in the art deco taste. High board with rounded ends, veneered in elm.
Below the top surface the pi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm, Walnut
19th Century Pine Apothecary 19 Drawer Console Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 19 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet.
Counters similar to this were used ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Wrought Iron Drinks Cabinet by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Maitland Smith Drinks Cabinet
Open Scrollwork With Acanthus Leave Decoration
Double Doors with Open , mirrors back and two Drawers
Interior Lights
This Cabinet is Rare on ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730.
The commode being of serpentine form and having three large drawers, each drawer is carved with Rococo scrolls and shell motifs, the drawers with gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. The commode is raised on short cabriole feet, as is common with these chests from Lyon, they are larger in size and have plenty of drawer space for storage. The drawers run smooth, clean and free from aroma and ready to store clothes or bedding, the chest is in good condition and is ready to grace your home.
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Provenance; From an early 18th century chateau...
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1730s French Régence Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19Thc Pine & Punched Tin Doors Pie Safe Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc pine punched tin panel doors in good condition .The punched tin doors panels have stars and in very good condition.There are three shelves in the pie safe and in great condi...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
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 inspiration, that becomes the emblem of the Ultr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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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