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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Mid Century Walnut Wood High Cabinet Credenza or Sideboard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century credenza modern tall cabinet credenza or sideboard cabinet attributed to Frits Henningsen was made in Denmark circa 1960. This cabinetmaker style credenza or...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Mid century high cabinet by Bergwood, attributed to Jules Wabbes 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
High cabinet produced by the Belgian company Bergwood in the 1970s. Bergwood is known for its productions of Jules Wabbes. Based on sketches that are published in the book ‘Jules Wab...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Formica
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Two-bay 'LB7' bookcase Franco Albini for Poggi 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic ceiling bookcase, also usable from the center, model 'LB7', designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi from the late 1950s.
The bookcase features two bays with solid teak...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Stow Davis Mid Century Brass and Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Brass and Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 84.25 wide x 21 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bloom Bone Inlay Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Bloom Bright Navy Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, where vibrant hues meet timeless elegance in a symphony of artisanal craftsmanship. Inspired by the melody of dreams, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Wood
Dyrlund Style Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Style Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
This credenza measures: 67 wide x 16.5 deep x 30 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 65.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 36.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood, Walnut
Gio Ponti Italian Post-War Rosewood & Mahogany Cabinet
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Post-War Design (1950s) rosewood and mahogany wall unit bar with 3 lower commodes and upper cabinet decorative tiles on white lacquered door...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany, Mirror, Lacquer
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Desk
This desk measures: 76 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
'Saga' Chest of Drawers by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique chest of drawers from American makers, Broyhill Premier. Features interesting designs on cabinet section and great looking brass handles.
(Ple...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Atomic Modern Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning example of Atomic Age design, this teak executive desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik features a bold boomerang silhouette and a mirrored dry bar.
Craf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Sideboard Credenza by Beautility
By Beautility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid century modern vintage sideboard credenza by Beautility is a stunning piece crafted from teak wood, showcasing the timeless elegance of...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Large Mid Century Modern Oak and Ceramic Sideboard by Guillerme and Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Large mid-century modern oak and ceramic sideboard
by Guillerme et Chambron
Edition Votre Maison, France circa 1950-1960
Opens with two sliding doors decorated by 12 burgundy and b...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
A fabulous meticulously restored four-door ca...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Constructivism Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of tree storage facilities with shelves covered with very detailed des...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author.
Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood.
Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos.
Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Gray Gloss and Chrome Laminate Custom 9 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very long matte white grayish blue gloss laminate and chrome trim waterfall design custom 9 drawer dresser credenza, circa 1980s custom made. Very clean inside and out. Look at photo...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Cabinet / Bar in Teak Wood
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
resenting a striking midcentury modern desk meticulously fashioned from solid wood, presently offered in good condition on 1stdibs. Skillfully embellished in the enduring elegance of...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Exceptional Sideboard in Bois de Rose, Marble, and Brass; Italy, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's
A large and exceptional sideboard in rosewood with a floating white marble top and brass detailing. The cabinet features an elegantly soaring, three-dimensionally scul...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Long + Low Mid Century MODERN Danish ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / credenza, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Teak Danish Bookcase / credenza - Made in Denmark by Bernhard Pedersen. Plenty of room for books or displaying your ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer.
In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, Senior Interior Designer, Allen collaborated with three generations of SOM partners.
64" GF Davis Allen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ivory Lacquered French Art Deco Cabinet or Writing Desk in the style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant and rare piece of furniture. This writing desk cabinet is in lacquered wood and has drawers and two side doors with shelves and bookc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Constantine Blackened Oak Storage Cabinet
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Constantine blackened oak storage cabinet features slatted doors entirely constructed and finished by hand, with brass details, adjustable shelf. and...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Record Cabinet in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made Mid-Century Modern cabinet in warm teak wood. Two doors with sculpted handles and rosewood joinery at the base. Beautifully designed and crafted.
Please confirm location...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors & Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage 4 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy With Mahogany Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
Makers mark on the back. Removable glass protective top layer. Curved Front, carved wood detailing. Wheat imagery on brass toned hardware. Deep set drawers. Vintage Condition Consist...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shel...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut with Mirror Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s
A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tall Mid Century French Walnut Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this tall walnut and glass cabinet has a combination of drawers, adjustable shelves and compartment storage. Two glass doors with brass edge trim open to a stack of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960s Broyhill Brasilia Lowboy Dresser/Credenza
Located in Charleston, SC
An iconic Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nine-drawer dresser. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain, with sculpted arches and original pulls. The cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Kent Coffey Tempo
By Kent-Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey Tempo in the united states circa 1960s. This beautiful mid-century dresser featu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Cavalier Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
This piece features a beautiful blonde oak veneer, characteristic of mid-century design, and is crafted with precision by Cavalier. The spacious interior of the cedar chest provides ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Elling Buffet by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Buffet designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1919. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Represents, with the red and blue, ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a desk, the Maison du Bresil stool and a wall-hung bookcase and blackboard. Set desig...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Pair of George Nelson Asymmetric Cases
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson was an iconic designer who collaborated with Herman Miller to create some of the most innovative and sought-after furniture designs of the mid-20th century. Among his m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum, Silver
Edward Wormley Party Server for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
The Edward Wormley bar cart is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies both style and function. It is a versatile piece that is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Pine
Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece came from the Cohen House, which was featured in a book by David Masello, "Architecture Without Rules" The houses of Marcel Breuer and Herbert Beckhard. This was a collaboration piece from the two architects. Herbert Beckhard was the Project Architect for this home as he was close friends with the Cohens. The floating wall credenza is in original condition unaltered. White lacquered body with gray laminate tops. It shows minor paint chips along the edge as well as some crazing throughout the piece. Overall this piece is in excellent vintage condition and shows patina which I declare as charming signs of wear and character. It was once modified by the original owners and "Marcel Breuer and Architects" to add a shelf and take away their record player, as you can see from the current and original photo from the 70's. The Hitachi SR-2000 amplifier and Rectilinear Research Corp speakers were replaced by the original owners at some point in time. The original amplifier and speakers, were by Marantz I believe, judging by the in situ photo taken in the early 70's. Theres minor issues with raising the volume and hearing crackling noises with the current speaker and amplifier. It is recommended that you update the stereo system. This cabinet features two perforated speaker compartments, a red and blue light up element, a mirrored liquor compartment, pull out hanging glass rack...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern Rosewood credenza this beautiful credenza can be used as a cabinet or dresser. It features a beautiful rosewood frame wit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Milo Baughman Style Etagere
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetric chrome plated etagere with glass shelves. Minor surface ware, scratches and scuffs to metal frame as expected. Overall fine vintage character.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Ward Bennett Etagere
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
This etagere designed by Ward Bennett is a stunning piece of furniture that perfectly embodies the designer's minimalist aesthetic. This etagere features a cylindrical shape, which i...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dressers
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-century modern dressers refinished with Alexander Girard colors of inspiration. Features a black body with an orange, strawberry, and grapefruit colored drawer, with chro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
1950s, Italian Parchment and Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers.
Cherry wood frame.
Parchment fronts.
Brass handles.
Italy 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry, Parchment Paper
Italian Cabinet in Polished Walnut, Itso Pierre Chapo, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1970's
A beautifully crafted Italian sideboard in polished walnut in the manner of woodworker Pierre Chapo, with an elongated overhang and three doors concealing capacious storage and shelving...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Art and Trade Shop Unit Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Custom and well-crafted modular sliding-door cabinet produced by Eric R.E. Schuster of the Art and Trade Shop of New York City in the early 1940s. Stylistically related to case goods...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Burled Maple Cabinet Secretary with Drawers / Flat File, USA, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
Edward Wormley style Mid-Century Modern case piece with drawers at base and drop-down secretary at top. Two toned finish that appears to be rosewood and burled maple. Interior of des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The wide tabletop is presenting a fine walnut wood. Right beneath the top there is wide shelf. Three drawers are attached on either side. Each of the drawers has “bow” shaped handle....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Carl Auböck Coat Rack Wardrobe, Wood Patinated Blackened Brass Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat check by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It consists of a refurbished wooden frame and six polished brass hooks with lovely patina.
Five ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Antique 19th century Baroque Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ in solid walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful Spanish baroque desk (bargueno) is made in solid walnut wood and was made around 1880. This typical Spanish desk with drop down fro...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Lacquer Sideboard by Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
This is a striking version of one of Harvey Probber's 1950s mahogany sideboards. At center are four large drawers with wide inset handles; the top drawer is divided into five section...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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