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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Louis Philippe
Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Louis Philippe style black wooden wall hanging key cabinet, ca 1890. An ornate wall-hanging key cabinet with beautiful brass decorative mounts. This wall cabinet features one door with central embroidery, opening to reveal eight metal hooks for key storage...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Pair Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Gold Faux Bamboo Shelves or Etageres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pair of tall and very well made etageres from Italy circa 1970's. They feature heavy gold iron frames with five clear glass shelves.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Parzinger Style Pink Leather Diamond Quilted Leather Door Cabinet
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s pink leather door cabinet that has in used diamond pattern tooled in 22-karat gold. Top and sides also leather with a bleached mahogany fram...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Burl Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
19th century burl walnut commode from France. The top is made from one single board of gorgeously grained walnut. The top follows down to simple sides, also in nicely grained walnu...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet is a timeless example of an era in French history that recalled the tailored architectural lines of the ancient Greeks and R...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

French Louis Philippe Style 3-Module Corner Bookcase Lacquered Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is presented in cherry wood and can also be made in oak. We can deliver it in 3 modules everywhere and also assemble the modules and install it directly at your plac...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Oak

Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency Dresser Tall 5 drawer ebonized dresser with Greek key details. Recessed pulls and tapered legs accented in gold. Restored.  
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1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency or Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with ori...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Exquisite Louis Philippe Commode
Located in High Point, NC
EXQUISITE 19th century Louis Philippe commode from France. The top is a gorgeous gray marble with white matrix, sitting atop the case, made from beautifully grained mahogany. The c...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the bride brought as a dowry for her wedding, it represents a piece of furniture from the L...
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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Louis-Philippe Period Dresser, dressing table XIXth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis-Philippe period dresser in mahogany, four-colored base with crossbar spacing, a drawer with a tray in white marble. The mirror, surmounted by a hand-carved scroll, is...
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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th C Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s French Louis Philippe mahogany buffet a deux corps. Features include a top section with locking glazed doors and two adjustable internal shelves, a footed base with two l...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of 1970s Italian Brass and Glass Spiral Staircase Shelving Units
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of 1970s Italian Brass and Glass Spiral Staircase Shelving Units Description: Elegant pair of vintage Italian display shelves from the 1970s crafted in polished brass with step...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie console or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Walnut in faux tortoise shell finish, with original brass hardware....
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass & Burled Elm Credenza or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted cabinet circa 1970s produced by Mastercraft. This very uncommon model features beautiful patinated brass on burled elm wood. Attributed to William Doezema. Very well...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Classic Faux bamboo Etagere with oil glaze drip. 6 shelf bookcase perfect for display and storage for your living room or bedroom. Glass shelves are re...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large Painted Mirrored Decorative Double Door Cabinet Cupboard Vitrine
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large painted mirrored decorative double door cabinet cupboard vitrine.
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Triple 12-Drawer Dresser in Primavera, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1940s or 50s, this dresser features extraordinary construction quality. Made of solid primavera, a type of bleached hardwood. The grain flows very smoothly i...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Fancy Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Italian pagoda shaped four tier etagere, constructed of scrolled wrought iron in recent white powder coat finish. Featuring a stylized finial and beautiful scroll detail with four glass shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Glamorous Mirrored Hollywood Regency Style Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of mirrored Hollywood Regency style commodes or nightstands embodies glamour, elegance, and timeless sophistication. Each piece is clad in mirrored panels that bea...
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1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza By Romweber Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with inlaid burled walnut, and original brass hardware. Measure...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Italian Vintage Gold Metal Tassel Motif Twisted Glass Shelf
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A twisted metal gold shelf with a glass top. This Hollywood Regency piece will be a fabulous addition to any space. Swags of trompe l'oeil twisted metal pie...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

French Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Commode, Charcoal Marble Top, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture constructed in the style of Louis Philippe, such as this French commode, are highly sought-after, as these pieces pair well with most furniture styles, as a result of their...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Flip Top Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unlock a world of clever design with this exceptional vintage Italian chest of drawers. A masterpiece of whimsical craftsmanship, this piece is ingeniously crafted to resemble a hand...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

19th Century Bleached Mahogany Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers With Grey Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis Philippe Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak as secondary and book-matched mahogany veneer as primary wood. The mahogany was bleached highlighting...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Oak

Ello Mirrored Five Door Sideboard by O. B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
Glamorous mirrored credenza buffet cabinet designed by O. B. Solie for Ello in the 1970's as part of their successful "Reflections" collection (See last image for an original Ello te...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hollywood Regency Display Cabinet designed by Paolo Barracchia for Roman Deco
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival style display cabinet, vitrine, china cabinet, designed by Paolo Barracchia, for Roman Deco, retailed by Artebella 8687 Melrose Ave LA...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970s Romeo Rega Manner Octagonal Brass Lacquered Glass Display Unit Zevi
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Italian display unit in the manner of Romeo Rega or Renato Zevi, in a unique and large octagonal shape. The base is composed of two pieces of rectangular black lacquered wood...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Petite painted shop counter from a 19th Century French bakery or mercantile, this unusual and outstanding counter would transform your kitchen or retail establishment. The work surfa...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Grosfeld House Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bleached Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency sculpted bleached Mahogany highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Grosfeld House USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 40"W x 21.5"D x 48.13"H. Very...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched cherry veneer. Constructed of four dra...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

19th Century Walnut Buffet From France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 2-door two-drawer walnut buffet from the 19th century from France Beautiful molding work on the door and drawers Very beautiful top with a beautiful patina Superb patina and i...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Black and Gold Dorothy Draper Style Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest has three drawers with brass Campaign style hardware and incised design highlighted in gold. Professionally lacquered in black.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Highboy Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Highboy Chest Dresser. Item features a cedar lined drawer, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis Philippe Birdseye Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous 19th-century French Louis Philippe-style chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from exquisite bird’s eye maple and recently restored and refi...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Paint

Louis Philippe Sideboard In Walnut
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis Philippe style sideboard in solid walnut opening with 4 doors and 2 drawers. Good condition and beautiful original patina. Dimensions Height 1m10 Width 1m94 Depth 67cm
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Burnished Brass Bronze Finish Etagere Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Burnished Brass Bronze Finish Etagere Bookshelf (does not include glass shelves). Item features a metal frame, brushed brass/bronze burnished finish, very n...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Aldo Tura Goatskin Books Bar Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful sculptural bar cabinet made by Aldo Tura in the 1960s. The Trompe l'oeil painted goatskin surface seems in a three-dimensional book shelf based on a tanned pearwood x base....
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin, Mirror, Pearwood

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s
Located in London, GB
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the most beautiful aqua green glass! All glass shelves are original with its characteristic vintage edge glass finish in a unique and large arched shape, reminiscent of ancient arch architecture...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Louis Philippe Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe fruitwood buffet, 19th century. With a 3 board rectangular top, a frieze with two drawers with steel drawer pulls, two paneled doors with steel escutcheons, resting on...
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Louis Philippe Fruitwood Buffet
Louis Philippe Fruitwood Buffet
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Espana four-door marble top credenza
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a black and gold Hollywood Regency Lacquered chest by Henredon and design by Dorothy Draper in the mid-1950s. This credenza has a natural Italian travertine inserted marble t...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Hollywood Regency, Satin Black Wood, Brass, Campaign Dresser USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency, Satin Black Wood, Brass, Campaign Dresser, USA, 1970s A single mid-century modern campaign dresser designed and produced in the United States, circa 1970s. This e...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome 19th century French mahogany Louis Philippe bookcase features glazed display above and cabinet storage below, all rendered from exotic imported mahogany which was consi...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century sideboard in a stunning Poppy lacquer, accented with aged brass studs and pulls. Cabinet has 2 compartments each housing adjustable shelves and drawers. A true col...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional late 19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a drop front secretaire. The case has a fitted white Italian Carrara marble top wit...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Baker Furniture Bedside Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Commode or chest of drawers/bedside chest that dates to the end of the 20th century. The chest is in overall very good condition an...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Low Sideboard In Solid Walnut, Louis-philippe Style, Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Antique French Louis-Philippe Walnut Buffet with Shaped Drawer, Loire Valley, Late 19th Century A beautiful French Louis-Philippe walnut buffet from the Loire Valley, dating from the...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1990s Wine Storage Cabinet Bottle Shaped Art Deco Style Hand Painted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and artistic vintage wine storage cabinet designed in the shape of a bottle. Standing 73 inches tall with dimensions of 24 x 24 inches, this piece features a hand-painted ex...
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1990s Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of reeded columnar brass and frosted glass Illuminated etageres. Clearance between shelves starting from bottom are 15.5" 14.5" 13.5"
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
Pair of Brass and Frosted Glass Etageres
$5,212 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available. See our separate listing ref: LU886626203852. Brass and bronzed mirror tall boy or bar cabinet designed by O. B. Solie fo...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Up to Five Golden Hollywood Regency Wall Coat Hooks, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five beautiful and decorative golden Hollywood Regency wall hooks from the 1970s. Made of golden anodized aluminum. The hooks are in good condition with marginal patina. Five h...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Cabinets for Heritage Henredon, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A pair of one-of-a-kind cabinets designed by Dorothy Draper (1889-1969) - America's most famous decorator - for her España line. After touring Spain for inspiration, Dorothy Draper produced her most sought after and iconic pieces: the España bunching chest and the España cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Louis Philippe French Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis Philippe style pedestal cabinet made of solid cherry wood. This unusual cabinet was probably used in a church or museum to display a statue. It has a stur...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1970s Italian Renato Zevi Smoked Glass & Chrome Display or Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, England
An Italian smoked glass, chromed-silver and chromed-brass display or drinks cabinet designed by Renato Zevi during the 1970s. The Hollywood Regency style cabinet has three fixed smo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Three Tier Shelf c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Three tier wrought iron, brass, and masonite shelf with three graduated shelves. The shelf has been newly repainted in white, and the masonite shelves are newly repainted black. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was crafted in France, circa 1840; the tall secretary with classical straight lines features a shaped top over a frieze drawer. The fall front opens and reveals a fully outfitted inside theater decorated with turned columns on the sides, six functioning drawers, and a wide open niche for books and letters...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

1980s Rattan Credenza With Drawers and Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage rattan credenza sideboard from the 1980s, measuring 66 inches in width, 18.5 inches in depth, and 37.5 inches in height. This piece features three drawers and three cabinet...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Wood

Italian 1850s Louis Philippe armoire or bookcase, blond walnut & veneered walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exceptional all original Italy Mid-19th century elegant Louis Philippe armoire or bookcase cabinet, Bassano's Ebanistery attributed , in blond walnut and veneered walnut , polished ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Cherry and Brass Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie seven-drawer long dresser or credenza By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Che...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair Dorothy Draper for Heritage Style Espana Chests, Nightstands, Black Lacquer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Dorothy draper for Heritage Style Espana chests, nightstands, black lacquer A fine pair of fully refinished black lacquered chest or bedside stands in the manner of Dorothy Dra...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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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