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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Empire secretary bookcase in fine burl ash wood. Denmark or North Germany, circa 1800. The bookcase features a tiered bonnet w...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Burl
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1880, embodies the timeless simplicity and charm of the Gustavian style. Featuring a light gray painted finish with ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Early 19th-C. Rustic American Apothecary Cabinet / Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful piece with a statement making size! This is an early American Rustic apothecary cabinet. It is hand painted and carved . It dates to the early part of the 19th ce...
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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive wooden desk attributed to the important Danish designer and architect Sven Ellekaer. Ellekaer's unmistakable design with its V-shaped curved wood and the precise union betw...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$3,652 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome 18th century French Provincial buffet, or sideboard, in mellow and beautifully aged walnut. Opening with a central frieze drawer and two large, lockable cupboard...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
6 Carl Aubock Large Vintage Brass Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. Sold and priced per piece. These are authentic, vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells.
A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass details to the top. The central door and a large lower drawer with brass heart escutcheons and brass stylized foliate hinges and handles.
The simple case construction and stained green cypress wood and grouping of square details are typical of Mackintosh's early work for Guthrie and Wells including items bought by William Davidson for his house Gladsmuir, Kilmacolm. The brass cabinet fittings are identical on a number of pieces, see Billcliffe, p. 33, fig. 1895.2 and 1895.3 for a washstand and dressing table designed by Mackintosh, also made by Guthrie and Wells. Also a white painted wardrobe/compactum.
The overhanging cornice has been adapted with hinged flaps to move it up a narrow staircase.
For a comparable piece see my other listing here for, C R Mackintosh...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts Mission period. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the original hardware. Wavy gl...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Shagreen Bar Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut and Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco demi-lune cocktail cabinet. Figured walnut veneered throughout with satin birch banding. Lower section opens to reveal extensive bottle storage with an upper mirrored int...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive graining, leather pulls and brass hardware. Consisting of 3 wide drawers with a sleek ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...
Category
1820s American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut crossbanding and satinwood lin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to re...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Pair of Elaborately Paint Decorated Venetian Creme Paint Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are marvelous and whimsical! Look at the amazing faux marble paint decorated tops and the incredible figures of jesters, satrys, and lions. The painting is so magnificent and w...
Category
1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Ornate Carved Walnut Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental antique French Renaissance bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
France, Circa 1900
Ornate carved walnut with female busts, faces, and foli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Five drawer chests from this source are often more decorative, especially around the top drawers. In this case the chest has no such decoration. Even the front corners of the case ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in walnut wood during the 1700s, this lovely commode hails from Bordeaux, France. The top has a subtle arbalete curve with quarter-round molding, while the sides have a m...
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18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with brass trim, stretchers, and hardware....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet
Located in Elkton, MD
This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both upper and lower cases have central doors...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Japonisme Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is new and is made from Carrara marble. The sides of the chest are si...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lovely Mixed Wood Inlay French Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional classic French secretary having stunning floral inlay on all sides with a variety of different color woods. The interior features 6 drawers, an open shelf, and addition...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Walnut
Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Wall Cupboard, Floor Standing, Georgian, c 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner cabinet. An English, mahogany and fruitwood wall cupboard, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
Appealing Georgian corner cupboard with fine figuri...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of S...
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1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid teak and teak veneer.
Three original drawe...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$1,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Design Bar Set in the Style of Joe Colombo, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this bar set. This design line and its qualities mak...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two fully restored Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer, designed b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER STYLE BURLED BIRCHWOOD SECRETARY DESK
Executed by Colombo Mobili, ca. 21st century
Item # 411OBP20A
A truly remarkable Biedermeier style secretaire a'abattant desk from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized & Marble Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic and timeless piece, this 19th century Louis XVI style enfilade was given a recent ebonized finish that beautifully contrasts the white marble top and brass accents. The to...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare sideboard model Ry-26 designed by Hans J. Wegner with unusual triangular shaped puzzel piece legs. Made in Denmark by Ry-Møbler during the 1950s. The cabinet is made from t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern six drawer dresser by Ward Furniture. Featuring a hand painted faux marble wood top in white with cream, gold, gray and blue undertones and veins in shad...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Paint
French Walnut Art Deco Door with Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Door to be integrated into a wall cabinet. Simple yet sophisticated design, typical of the art déco style.
This door comes from an armoire.
Good condition
Shipping:
82 / 180 / ...
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1930s European Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak
by Denis Milovanov for SOHA Concept
Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm - Custom size on requ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$20,409 / item
Art Deco Cabinet in Polished Nutwood with Gold Leaf Inlayed Fronts, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Bring timeless elegance and sculptural presence into your interior with this stunning Art Deco cabinet in nutwood, crafted in France in the 1930s. A true expression of refined Art De...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
$7,689 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 18th Century Carved Oak Dutch Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oak carved chest was made in circa 1720 and originated in the Netherlands.
It is made in Rebaissance style and it has the typical elevated panels in the front section.
T...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$3,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Brown
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet made of solid oak
Dimensions:
180 x 80 x 45 cm
Unique piece made to order. Customizable.
Founded by D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$20,409 / item
Antique Italian Painted Oak Hardware Cabinet / Apothecary / Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Carmine, TX
Cabinet / apothecary hand-made in Italy in the mid 1800s using oak. The cabinet features six drawers and a cabinet on the top and four bins and drawers on the bottom part. All the dr...
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19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early Baroque Cabinet, 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet with shallow proportions and richly carved, multi-curved crown, adorned with a winged cherub in a cartouche with wavy edges. The cabinet stands on compressed bun fee...
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood
$2,617 Sale Price
83% Off
1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
By ManuFrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France, 1950's period. Marked on the inside: Manufrance, Saint Etienne. Nice well designed ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Beech
$1,249 Sale Price
20% Off
Genoese Cabinet Called Stipo From The Renaissance Period In Walnut - 16th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Exceptional Genoese cabinet called stipo "a bambocci" from the Italian Renaissance in walnut from the end of the 16th century with its original base
Museum quality piece
Provenance:...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Flip Over Serving Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare and unusual English Regency style mahogany folding flip-top table with wooden gallery, early 20th century, having a carved bamboo turned frame, encasing folding table top, on ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$375 Sale Price
78% Off
Belgian Art Deco Walnut Sideboard, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Belgian Art Deco sideboard is crafted from walnut and stands on four flared legs.
The sideboard features two doors with golden metal hardware and offers a stylish storage solut...
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20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$4,647 Sale Price
20% Off
Primitive Antique American Corner Hutch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made and solid Antique Corner Hutch in Stained Pine with later interior paint is a pleasing Slate Blue. The Hutch has a gently rounded top board, Canted sides, four fixed shelv...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Trunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish artwork. Unusual ottoma...
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1890s Syrian Islamic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Wood
Mid 20th century carved chest of drawers by Fazal Rahim & Bros
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small mid 20th century carved chest of drawers by fazal rahim & bros circa 1960.
Small decorative chest made by fazal rahim & bros, wood master peshawar, west pakistan. Profusely c...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Walnut Shelving Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual 1930's Art Deco Modernist occasional table. Ideal size for modern day use. Very attractive 1930's beautifully figured Walnut...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Wardrobe with High Gloss Finish, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Two door wardrobe made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s.
Door in a high gloss finish.
Very good original condition - surface polished.
Shipping quote on request.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet. Top glass enclosed display area. Interior with special sections for desk needs. Rare form.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armoire by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three- door armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
Solid o...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck pediment, centred by a shaped finial, above a pair of doors, slant front enclosed writing...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$5,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!
Direct from France, and one of several exquisite glass door bookcase/cabinets from...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Christian Liaigre Oscuro Cabinet for Holly Hunt.
Very few of these were actually produced as they were made to order for only a few years in the early 2000s.
This can be use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
$10,400 Sale Price
20% Off
American Designer, Cabinet, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 32.75” H x 33” W x 19.25” D
Category
1940s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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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