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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Vintage Danish Rosewood MCM credenza restored
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Professionally restored to perfection.
Scandinavian credenza showcases exquisite craftsmanship, highlighted by its deep oxblood-toned rosewood and striking cathedral grain. The rich...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century, Piero Fornasetti Rare Trumeau mod. Gran Coromandel
Located in Turin, Turin
Piero Fornasetti was an Italian painter, sculptor, decorator, and craftsman who used ornamental and pictorial motifs to decorate silk scarves, furniture, plates, vessels, and similar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Harewood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This smaller scale late 18th century French Louis XVI period chest features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood, mahogany and ebo...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Anna Castelli Ferrieri Componibili Classic Cabinet for Kartell, Italy 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic 3 door Componibili Classic Red Cabinet. Rendered in batch dyed ABS plastic composed of a 3-tier modular storage system with three sliding doors and a rubber base ring at foot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Green Lacquered Bar Cabinets
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinets or buffet servers
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with brass a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s. Designed in George III styling with a dramatic serpentine mahogany case featuring four sliding dove...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,406 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s ① / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chest of drawers is one of a set of three used in the same old Japanese house.
Judging from its current condition, it appears to be quite old. It is in all original condition.
...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
French Vintage Mahogany & Marble Top Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade marked NF Ameublements, winner of a gold medal for quality French design, speaks of refined t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Contemporary Silver Blue Mirror, Brass Wood Sideboard w Sculpture Handle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard with 10 drawers, designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in silver blue mirr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
brass sideboard handmade in Italy available Justfurnituress Design
Located in Guazzora, IT
Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. Polished brass reflects light, creating a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Crafted from Limed Oak with Selenite Inlay By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your interior with this beautifully designed sideboard, featuring a limed oak wood construction that offers a light and contemporary aesthetic. The main body comprises four d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 White Furniture Ming Dynasty style Mandarin China Cabinet 330-31. Features a rectangular form made from mahogany and burlwood paneling with a stepback top. The illumanted top ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,062 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Barley Twist Chestnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Double Door Bookcase, Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly requested classic French...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Scale Union National Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase. Hand-painted and signed by artist. Union National was a prestigious high-end furniture company in Jamestown,...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren for Henredon Neoclassical Mahogany 21-Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany twenty one-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Ralph Lauren for Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Measur...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Italian Modernist C.1940s Vellum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
An exceptional C.1940s northern Italian parchment/vellum wardrobe.
Ample storage behind the three doors featuring, four shelves, two rails & two drawers.
Nicely patinated with age ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
Antique English Jacobean Corner Cabinet Barley Twist Legs Oak Key TALL 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique English Jacobean Dark Oak Corner Cabinet with Open Shelves, Lower Cabinet and Key~~TALL~~c. 1920s
Carved upper sides with 3 open shelves and p...
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1920s English Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century 4601 Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a lovely model 4601 cabinet in walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Part of the "Basic Cabinet Series", this piece features a simple two door design with adjustable in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi #02
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese Tansu cabinet, crafted from cedar wood during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics, bringing a sense of understated elegance and serene presence to any interior. Over time, the cedar wood has developed a warm, rich patina, enhancing the cabinet’s unique character and depth.
A distinctive feature of this piece is the lattice at the upper back, designed to provide ventilation.
The sliding doors operate smoothly, and the piece has been carefully cleaned and disinfected, ready for immediate use. Its condition is excellent considering its age.
This Tansu reflects the philosophy of *wabi-sabi*, finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Its understated elegance contrasts with conventional opulence, making it a rare and distinctive work of craftsmanship.
Additionally, this cabinet can be paired and stacked with the Japanese Antique Tansu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in gustavian style made around 1820. The chest is made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Four functional drawers with original locks, keys and hard...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to revea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Antique 18th C. American Queen Anne Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy Chest Dresser 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Boston Highboy. Features a cherry case with molded swans neck pediment centering flame finials above a case with three short drawers,...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
$6,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Blanket Chest. Great vintage condition.
Measures 48" in width x 16" in depth x 21.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI-style commode from France, with a marble top on a mahogany case of three drawers. The white stone is traced with fine veining and a patinated sur...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Rattan Tall Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Five spacious drawers clad in rattan with a bamboo skeleton. Wonderful geometric pattern throughout. Would work in a vari...
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Dresser
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 desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak and Hand-Applied Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant two-door cabinet is crafted from oak wood, showcasing a sophisticated cerused finish that highlights its natural grain with a beautiful, limed effect. The doors are part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plaster, Wood
19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
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Late 19th Century American French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dropdown Bar
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bar, circa 1960s. Gorgeous veneer grain throughout! Drop-down front, removable shelf, and sleek base with original casters. Some wear on the top surface.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Qing Dynasty Spotted Bamboo Fretwork Etagere Bookcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique solid bamboo etagere I believe to be mid to late 1800s please look at pictures for overall condition and detail feel free to message me with any details
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Bespoke Modernist Wardrobe, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood, Chromium-Plated Steel
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively in our Rudolf Vichr Collection.
High-quality, handcrafted piece of furniture in a classic, modernist design. ...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
19th-C. English Carved & Painted Pine Faux Bamboo Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century English faux bamboo carved and painted faux bamboo chest. It is both stained and painted. It has the original turned feet and knobs. The drawers are dovetailed...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Stunning Mid century Oak Office Credenza Sideboard by Florence knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Florence knoll Oak credenza. Featuring (6) drawers on the left and (1) cabinet door on the right with 2 adjustable shelves. The credenza sits on chrome square b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian burr walnut 3 door wardrobe having a superior quality carved burr walnut arched shaped cornice above a single arched top, burr walnut mirr...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$5,971 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Mid century Oak Office 10 drawer Credenza by Florence knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Florence knoll Oak credenza. Featuring (10) drawers on a chrome square base that have adjustable leveling feet with chrome pull handles. Sleek and ready for use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid Century Modern, Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A substantial low sideboard crafted in solid oak in the 1940s–1950s, designed in a Baroque revival style. The façade features four paneled doors with forged iron handles, opening to ...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855.
Fine quality piece of rustic furniture, with a desirable flat top surface which lends itself to more uses than it's d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Painted Elm Wood Cabinet with Drawers 71"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
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20th Century Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French walnut armoire from the 19th century, designed in the Louis Philippe style with timeless features that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the modern ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Brutalist Low Oak Sideboard attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Sideboard attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Long and low Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sideboard in solid Nordic white oak. Brutalist design by Henning K...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Collectible Walnut Root Cabinet with Brass Accents & High-Gloss Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant two-door cabinet is a beautiful example of modern design and functionality. It has a striking, luxurious presence, with a beautiful smoked satin walnut finish treated wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Tanzu Chest by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Export style Tanzu chest by Thomasville. It is two smaller drawers over two larger drawers and one cabinet. It is marked and has lite wear. The iron cor...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique European Belgian Cabinet Blonde Solid Oak All Keys
Located in Somis, CA
An exceptionally beautiful piece, this two-tiered European cabinet is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and artistic beauty. Carved from solid oak, its stunning blonde and light ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Large 19thC English Ebonised Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large 19thC English Ebonised Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
circa 1880
Provenance: Kings College London
sku 1680
Together W222 x D41 x H229 cm
Base W222 x D41 x H95 cm
Base internal shelf...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced by Ameublement N.F. in France in the 1950s to 1960s, attributable by a label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet w...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Maple
19th Century Anglo - Indian / Burmese Carved Cabinet
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional 19th century Anglo Indian hardwood cabinet, profusely hand-carved with intricate open fretwork of scrolling foliage, floral motifs and trailing vines. The central pane...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Modern Penedo Display Cabinet Calacatta Bianco Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Display Cabinet, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Penedo display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Sideboard Gold and Brass Glass Designer Justfurnituress Custom Handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
Among the protagonists of the new contemporary luxury furniture is this extraordinary piece of furniture, produced and designed by Justfurnituress. A piece that combines craftsmanshi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Military Campaign Writing Davenport Desk . Solid Mahogany
5 Drawers .1 dummy for the folding out desk ,comes with storage
underneath. Brown Leather tops ,embossed with Gold . .
2 ...
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1960s English Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Cabinet, Style Chinoiserie, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage wooden cabinet made in Italy in the 1950s.
Crafted from painted wood in the style of chinoiserie. The cabinet, with two doors, has a shelf, extra drawer and clad in metal leg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
NYNY Drawers by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) – Wiener GTV Design
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series that includes a vertical cabinet and a sideboard, this drawer, embodies the harmonious and elegant encounter between architecture, design, art, and craftsmanship. De...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Credenza / Dresser
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Credenza / Dresser
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Restauration Style Mahogany Bookcase, Vitrine, Bibliotheque
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Restauration style bookcase or vitrine is constructed of solid mahogany and features a bronze plaque at the crown detailed with symmetrical leaves,...
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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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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