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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Romweber Style French Art Deco Burled Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Art Deco or Louis XVI style highboy dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Romweber
By Joerns Bros.
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful book-matched inlaid bur...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Compact Mid-Century Teak Sideboard / 1960's Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful compact mid century cabinet from the 1960s. The Mid-century modern cabinet is made in a lovely solid teak wood with gorgeous dovetailed joinery throughout. The cabinet ha...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with stunning bookmatched walnut veneer on a softwood carcass. The beautifully grained walnut r...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Douro Cabinet
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
DOURO CABINET, designed in 2023.
Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved texture.
Bespoke di...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The unique volumetric identity characterizing Gae Aulenti Square in Milan inspired the proportions and lines of this stunning bookcase. Its airy design, resulting from the juxtaposit...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1930’s Swedish Art Deco Cabinet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s Swedish art deco cabinet. Birch wood cabinet made with decorative inlays. Two doors conceal adjustable interior shelving and two small ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Smoker's Stand, 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A very unique and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period smoker's stand
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
By Grand Rapids Chair Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Quarter sawn oak...
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1910s American Mission Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
A design storage cabinet, symbol of a modern-day timeless classic with sleek uncluttered lines upon w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Verdigris Woven Iron Pagoda Form Etagere Wall Rack Shelf Plant Stand Vintage 83"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century pagoda form etagere. Made from Verdigris iron with a scrolled pagoda form top over woven shelves, and a base with brack feet. A charming addition to any space.
D...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Original Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Fresco Long 4 Door Drawer Credenza 1966
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & long Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range, 1966.
The credenza having a central bank of four graduated drawers flanked by cup...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Bibliotheque 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Art Nouveau carved oak combination bookcase secretary/desk, 1890.
The two part bookcase secretary with a stepped crown to the top section with three glazed doo...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Poplar
Mid century Swedish birch inlaid sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch inlaid sideboard circa 1950.
Good quality Swedish mid century buffet/ sideboard, ideal for use in the living or dining room.
Piece comprises of a double d...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm
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
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Triple Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period triple bookcase cabinet
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and origi...
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Antique 19th century Scandinavian chest of drawers in solid pine opening to 5 drawers. The top drawer is thinner and has compartments. The whole structure is divided into two parts a...
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1850s Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted, rather than stencilled, by our friend Jose in Catalonia.
Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design.
S...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century.
This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rustic Spanish Colonial Hacienda Cabinet w/ Hand-Carved Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Rustic Pine Wood Finish
Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Capture the charm of Mexican Hacienda-style craftsmanship with t...
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1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring ten drawers, chromed steel base, and the or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare opportunity to acquire an original free-standing room divider with 7 solid teak poles (only 6 photographed) from Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System. Designed in 1948, the Roya...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Figured Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlay Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid wardrobe
having an outstanding quality figured walnut floral marquetry inlaid carved cornice above...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chest
Measurements: H. 57 cm - W. 120 cm - D. 57 cm
Period: 1778
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Ancient chest made of fir wood and entirely painted in petrol g...
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1770s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.
Cast fielded panels to front an...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mategot Style Perforated Yellow Wall Mount Shelf by Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pilastro perforated, yellow enameled metal wall mounted, single shelf. Newly painted and lightly refinished. In good condition with some remaining visible wear consistent wit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Style Sideboard by Williamsburg Restoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a finely crafted reproduction of a Federal-style sideboard or buffet, likely modeled after early American furniture designs from the late 18th to early 19th century. The piec...
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1930s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
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
Materials
Brass
Stereo Record Cabinet by Edward Wormley / Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two door stereo record cabinet in mahogany with a medium toned walnut finish having brass pulls . Inside the olive green painted finish gives the piece a stunning...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Antique Georgian Hunt Board
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly notable long antique Hunt Board, likely late 18th/Early 19th Century. With stately Georgian and William and Mary influence, well crafted with a warm-toned medium bro...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall 7-Drawer & Door Dresser Dillingham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desiged and made in the USA, this piece was probably designed by Merton Gershun, who had a long and successful career with Dillinghamg. His designs have stood the test of time and ar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features waterfall edges, book matched walnut, and great edge details. The top drawers have partitions ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sligh Chippendale Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Executive Office Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Sligh Furniture Company Executive Desk. Made in Holland, Michigan. Features a rectangular form made from mahogany with a burgundy tooled leather inset top. The desk features se...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture.
This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design.
The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past.
The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips.
In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique French Mahogany Small Cabinet Side Table White MARBLE Louis XVI Mahogany
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Mahogany Small Cabinet Side Table White MARBLE Louis XVI Mahogany.
Direct from France to us, we’re so excited to offer this wonderful antique/vintage mahogany cabinet...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple 9-Drawer Dresser Dillingham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desiged and made in the USA, this piece was probably designed by Merton Gershun, who had a long and successful career with Dillingham. His designs have stood the test of time and are...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Tutti Frutti Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stones, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Forget the Maharajas’ necklace; this metal beauty is a cocktail of reinvention. Semi-precious stones, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Carved Legs Dry Bar Side Cocktail Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian side table in typical Art Deco shape and materials with its beautiful wood, small side door and drawer, and the overall harmonic design. Its nice shape and look ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial English, circa 1850, military campaign chest of drawers with near-complete original hardware on mahogany construction. Split between two stacking trunks, a total of fiv...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Italy, 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1970s Italian oval two-tier classical brass and glass bar cart with great decor details and removable tray. A great piece that perfectly adds to every h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Fitted Gentleman's Wardrobe / 1960 England
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960.
This piece is beautifully made with an elegant tambour door design and fitted interior. The tambour door sets...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
18th Century Hungarian Marriage Chest
Located in Cirencester, GB
This mid-18th Century Chest was sourced in Hungary and is a striking example of traditional folk and rural craftsmanship. This piece would have been a central element in a young bri...
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Mid-18th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco period inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby intarsia circa 1930.
Fine quality low open bookcase by Mjölby intarsia of sweden showing the eastern fairytale of one thous...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm, Walnut, Pine
Pair of Antique Charles X Chests Of Drawers In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Charles X chests of drawers originates from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy and dates to the first half of the 19th century. Crafted in solid walnut, each che...
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19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
A design storage cabinet, symbol of a modern-day timeless classic with sleek uncluttered lines upon w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Tiger Oak Dresser with Beveled Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Hickory Furniture Co.
Manufacturer: Hickory Furniture Co.
Materials: Tiger Oak, Brass Patinated Pulls
Dimensions:
79”H x 32”W x 1...
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1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa ashwood sideboard with brass handles, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare six-drawer sideboard, wooden structure with brass handles, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s
Every piece of furniture designed by Paolo Buffa reflects a syn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe
Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm
Period: circa 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Tyrolean pain...
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Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Antique Pair of Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Antique Georgian Revival flame mahogany bedside chests, dating from Circa 1900 .
The tops are crossbanded with satinwood stringing, they each have four ...
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s.
T...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1910s-20s Japanese antique 2 tier large glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan.
This large, 2 tier wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions.
Each tier can use both stacking ve...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cedar
Danish Modular 5-Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular 5 Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Large and impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern shelving system, Model FM Re...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1960s Philips “Cs 2358 A” Tv Set in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 23.75″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 36.75″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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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