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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Regency
Style: Jacobean
Antoine Et Manuel Contemporary 'Tout Va Bien' White Cabinet for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by Antonie et Manuel manufactured by BD in Barcelona. Modules and shelves made of lacquered MDF in greyish white RAL 9002 or graphite grey RAL 7024. Doors, flat top...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Jacobean Oak Salmon Red/Silver Sideboard Dresser Base
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Jacobean Oak Salmon red/silver Sideboard Dresser Base made in solid English Oak by the best high end cabinet makers A fresh to market finish using a non pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Credenza - 1607, Walnut, White This Eiger Modern Credenza for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Douro Credenza
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Douro Credenza" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Handmade by skilled artisans in solid oak. The cabinet features double doors with handles and legs decorated with a hand carved tex...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Modern Walnut 3-Drawer Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern walnut 3-drawer dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial g...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

"Italian Refinement: 1950s Sideboard with Handmade Artistic Glass"
Located in Guazzora, IT
This 1950s-style sideboard, handcrafted in Italy, represents a sublime fusion of vintage elegance and high-quality craftsmanship. Each piece is a masterpiece that embodies the sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Maple, Walnut

Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase with case in chrome plated metal, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels.
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Custom-Made Sideboard with Brutalist Detailing-Sea Blue Lacquer/Grey Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary sideboard showcases a sleek, minimalist design with brutalist motif detailing. It has four push-pull doors with an inside shelf and the fronts with brutalist patter...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Nordic Modular Bookcase by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Erika Gambella, this modular bookcase flaunts a clean and functional shape typical of Nordic design. Furnished with eight internal drawers and six wooden shelves, it is h...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Basalto cabinet, in green ash wood by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
A journey through the ancient history of earth, to search the origin of earth’s surface creation. Most of the oceanic crust is made up of an incredibly resistant volcanic rock: basalt. This rock is generated by the rapid cooling of the lava flows, basalt is often visible in its columnar conformation, examples are visible all over the world, spectacular formations with an artificial appearance. Basalto is a collection of containers inspired by the sculptural ability of nature itself, it consists of two monolithic cabinets...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
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2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Brass Finish Luxury Bar Cabinet in stock available
Located in Riga, LV
Available. In stock. Unleash untamed elegance with KANTTARI’s exclusive Luxury Bar Cabinet, Savage. Winner of London Design Award 2024! This extra...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Ledge Floating Console (73") in Black by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Ash

Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can...
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2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Gritti Bookcase, by Andrea Branzi for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gritti bookcase in plastic laminate, wood, metal and glass. Designed in 1981, by Andrea Branzi. Andrea Branzi, architect and designer, born in Florence,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture Company. Founded in 1876 by Swedish settlers, the company has a rich heritage of f...
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Amuneal's Brass + Glass Collector's Shelving
Located in New York, NY
Our Collector’s Shelving Units have been featured in award-winning residential, hotel, retail, and hospitality projects. Each year we produce hundreds of bespoke units, engineered an...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency period chiffonier circa 1820. Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge. Second shelf supported by brass column supports.  Main body beautifully ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1990s Never Used Danish Bent Silberg Beech Cabinets by Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
1990's Never used Danish Bent Silberg cabinets with jealousy doors by Bent Silberg Mobler Well designed spacious cabinets with jealousy doors that slide into the cabinet when opend ...
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1990s Danish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Swiss Designer, Dresser, Pine, Switzerland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine dresser or chest of drawers, designed and produced in Switzerland, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swiss Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Original black 3-door Sideboard by Willy RIZZO, Sabot 1972
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Black three-door Sideboard designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1972. Black laminate and chrome detailed sideboard, designed by Willy Rizzo and produced by Mario Sabot. Two ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate

Modern Milano Leather 3-Drawer Desk with Sleek Cerused Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very functional writing, computer desk with 2 covered leather drawers on the side and in the middle a drawers that open to accommodate your writing keyboard. It fits perfectly your...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Cheba bookcase, in lacquered metal snd plywood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Tables on one or more levels, furnish ironically without remaining unnoticed. Ideal companions for public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal roun...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Lily Rounded Credenza in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine and Oak by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A credenza inspired by giant water lily pads and their curled rims, handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled Navona Travertine with rounded, juxtaposed edges and Oak. Available in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Carved light green and cream...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

'Kopenhagen' sideboard by Van Den Berghe Pauvers
Located in Ranst, VAN
Belgian vintage sideboard in oak with natural varnish, produced by Van Den Berghe Pauvers as model 'Kopenhagen'. This sideboard has four hinged doors, six wooden shelves and four dra...
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Contemporary Sideboard In Natural Oak & Grey Blue Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary sideboard showcases a sleek, minimalist design with a lacquered wood structure and a durable metal base. It features a natural oak frame and base, paired with doors...
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2010s Greek Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Handcrafted English Oak Entry Table Drawers
Located in London, GB
Modernist oak entry console table with drawers designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Grey Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish EX.7
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Materials: Aluminium Dimensions: D 26 cm x W 400 cm x H 70 cm The Hypostila shelving was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to support important amounts of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

TRANSFIX Storage Unit in Glass, by Marc Krusin, Kensaku Oshiro from Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transfix storage unit is shown here in the transparent extralight glass. Display and storage unit and element dividing and screening the spaces, obtained by gluing slabs of laminated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Modern Home Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Bronze, Brass, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom bar cabinet, a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Immerse yourself in luxury with the darkened bronze metal finish that envelopes the exterior, creating a captivating aura of opulence. The interior is finished with a rich walnut veneer, adding warmth and timeless elegance to this one-of-a-kind piece. Step into a world of refinement as you encounter the dark marble worktop, a striking surface that not only exudes luxury but also provides a durable and stylish platform for your mixology endeavours. The thoughtfully designed interior boasts two drawers with sumptuous velvet lining, offering a lavish space for discreet clutter storage. Unveiling a unique and innovative storage solution, the cabinet features two round bottle carousels, ensuring your prized spirits are not only securely stored but also showcased in a visually appealing manner. The addition of unusual form glass hanging holders...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Baxter Credenza by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Baxter Credenza has a low and lean profile, showcasing four cabinet doors and open upper storage. The credenza uses solid black walnut constructed with, an uncommonly practiced, entirely solid wood carcass, cabinet doors, and interior shelves. Black steel door...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Steel

Bongo Bar Cabinet, Automated Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó bar cabinet was designed to transform the act of enjoying a drink into an experience of unparalleled luxury. Like the echo of a drum, the bar cabinet unique musical shape reverberates throughout any room. From the distinctive design to the choice of high-quality materials, every detail is carefully handcrafted to ensure a striking presence and unrivaled excellence. A special state of the art sliding door mechanism was developed by Greenapple and tailored specifically for Bongó bar cabinet, to assure a safe and smooth handling of the Sahara Noir stone doors. With automatic lighting, the sliding doors open to reveal the interior in Patagonia granite shine from within. Limited Edition. Bongó Cabinet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

FIAM Palladio Display Showcase with Double Doors, 1980s, No longer in production
By FIAM
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modernist and functional display showcase by FIAM, Italy for the Palladio Collection. The vitrine is a Modernist design. It has simple lines and showcases collections with ample s...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Carabottino cabinet, in canaletto walnut, by Cara Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a collection made of a clever play of textures and transparencies, that makes these objects the centerpiece of any environment. A storage unit, a mirror or a table that establishes a dialogue between inside and outside. A wooden grating in a two-dimensional form traditionally made with wooden slats, carabottino is considered to be an accessory element of relative importance, similar to window and door...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Mondrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcase, Unique Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Mondrian Mid-Century Modern bookcase, unique piece. In the taste of Mondrian, 1940.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Laurameroni "Talento Lounge" Modern Low Sideboard in Bronze Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Low storage unit with 2 hinged doors and 2 lateral open compartments. Internally equipped with one shelf and one drawer. Structure in wood with Patina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Contemporary Black Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Brass, Gold
Located in Riga, LV
Crafted with utmost attention to detail, this bar cabinet is a unique piece of functional decor. A magnificent addition to a modern home, where it will be eye-catching and functional at the same time. This two-door drink cabinet beautifully crafted by the finest Kanttari artisans, rests on a wooden structure in crosswise brushed brass finish. Ideal for storing bottles and glassware, the cabinet features a well-organized space with 4 glass shelves and mirrored backing, 2 soft velvet drawers, interior lighting, glass holders and a fridge for wine cooling...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

USM Nightstand P2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media O2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates. This bookcase cabinet is solid black walnut and Claro walnut veneer. It is available in multiple variations (all walnut / black or normal sliding door / brass or black pulls). Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. Dimensions: H 49" (124.46cm) L 58.875" (149.54cm) D 14.5" (36.83cm) Drawer interiors 8" width (20.32cm) x 12" depth (30.48cm) History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

USM Haller Credenza E2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage G118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one extension drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Ettore Sottsass Rare Limited Edition Piccoli Libri Cabinet, 1992
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piccoli Libri cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1992 edited by Design Gallery Milano. P.A from a Limited edition of 9 + 3 P.A. Plastic laminate-covered, maple-veneered woo...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Wood

USM Haller Nightstand P Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Burton-Ching 19th C Style Regency English Empire Sofa or Console Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Early 19th C Style Regency English Empire Sofa or Console Table
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2010s American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Two Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975
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20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

Burgundy SIDEBOARD - Made in Italy justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Justfurnituress proposes The bordeaux Murano glass sideboard is a true masterpiece of Italian design, a piece that is not just functional furniture but also a work of art capable of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern to Post Modern White Laminate 6 Drawer Custom Dresser or Center Display
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern to postmodern white laminate six drawer custom built dresser by Center Displays Custom Furniture and Cabinets of KCMO. Somewhat ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Credenza in Vintage Modern Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Broyhill Brasilia Dresser or Credenza. Elevate your home decor with this iconic Broyhill Brasilia Dresser or Credenza. This mid-century modern masterpiece is a testament to the endu...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Merging minimalist style with traditional craftsmanship, this modular asymmetrical bookcase will make a superior complement to any interior decor. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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