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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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

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Wood

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

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Walnut

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

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Glass, Oak

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
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1940s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

French Gothic style walnut cabinet, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
This charming piece of furniture has great carved detail With hand carving with exceptional craftsmanship. It has two doors that open and glazed gothic Style window. It has a spire ...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Austinsuite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted by British maker Austinsuite, this teak sideboard beautifully balances refined Mid-Century aesthetics with practical storage. It features a clean, rectangular teak case suppo...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Oak Drawer Archive Cabinet By Lövgrens Traryd, Sweden 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is an oak archive cabinet made by Lövgrens in Tarred, Sweden. The cabinet features a mid-century modern design with fifteen small drawers, each fitted with metal label holders a...
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1970s Swedish Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

19thC English Bamboo Bureau
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Bamboo Bureau sku 1966 W71 x D45 x H134 cm Weight 16 kg
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Credenza, Suelo® Modern Oak Credenza This Suelo® Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

NONO Sideboard Elefante 26, Design by Joel Escalona, Sculpted Silhouette
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Sideboard Elefante 26, Design by Joel Escalona, Sculpted Silhouette ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a marble top in black , gray adding style and elegance to this timeless dresser. The French Empire style dresser...
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20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian living room teakwood Highboard designed and manufactured by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s. The whole structure is supported by four black painted metal uprights and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Pine Sideboard
Located in Nashville, TN
Danish modern pine side board in excellent vintage condition with age-consistent wear. Features three pullout drawers with three doors/two lower compartments with shelves.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina A storage unit with modern lines, although of classical inspiration, that becomes the emblem of the Ultr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Hickory Chair Co, James River Plantation Collection, Chippendale Style Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
When searching for a perfect chest of drawers for a hall, dining room or bedroom, that exudes sophistication and southern charm, this piece from Hickory Chair Company could be your a...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Bernhardt French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Bernhardt Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Me...
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1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Stunning Mid Century modern German Oak Paneled Credenza 3 door with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century modern German Oak Paneled Credenza 3 door with key. Beautiful Modernist design simple and high end woodworking. Has 3 doors with 2 locks. Comes with a key. Made In German...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage 3-door wardrobe made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage 3-door wardrobe made in the 60s. This vintage 3-door wardrobe from the 1960s combines timeless design with practical functionality. Offering generous storage behind its thre...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showcases timeless elegance and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from various types of walnut, this commode features two drawers adorned with delicate inlaid banding that beautifully surrounds both the drawers and the rectangular top. The dovetail drawers, equipped with classical brass hardware, reflect meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity. The commode stands gracefully on tapered legs, enhancing its refined silhouette. The natural aging expected in a piece from the 19th century adds to its character and charm, making it a captivating addition to any interior space. The warm tones of the walnut, combined with the inlaid designs, create a piece that is both functional and decorative. Ideal for use in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, this Louis XVI style commode offers ample storage while serving as a striking focal point. Its timeless design complements both classic and contemporary interiors, allowing it to blend seamlessly with a variety of décor styles. Whether used to store linens, clothes, or cherished keepsakes, this antique Italian walnut commode...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th century Carved ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Wall Hook "Cow" by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "cow". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rattan and Glass Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rattan and glass etagere. A white-washed open frame is wrapped in rattan and lit with a single light above two glass shelves. At the base are three drawers that open with wooden ba...
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Late 20th Century Honduran Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden top and drawer. Drawer dimensions : - Width...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Cupboard, English, Pine, Larder Cabinet, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very tall antique glazed cupboard. An English, pine sideboard dresser or larder cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s. Outstanding Spanish sideboard that is executed by Biosca in a beautiful way. The door panels feature a relief surface of graphic carve...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured and crossbanded top above a selection of four long oak lined graduated drawers, wit...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Brutalist / Tiki Dresser by United Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Spectacular 9 drawer low dresser / chest by United Furniture. Brutalist / Tiki style design. Beautiful glow to original finish. Crafted in all wood with book-matched walnut veneer drawer fronts and solid oak interior wood. Very nice original condition with minor imperfections from use. Striking and scarce example of Brutalism furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Console Vitrine with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany console vitrine features fluted corners and bronze banding on its facade and sides. The upper cabinet is finished with gla...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, Breakfront, Italy, 20th C. This exceptional Italian Biedermeier-style cabinet features a modern twist, blendin...
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20th Century Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Venetian bureau bookcase, Circa 1880 in date. It is a superb copy of an 18th Century Venetian bureau bookcase, the original would be worth in the region of a million pounds...
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1880s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai), sideboard, coated steel, cherry, brass, glass, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his participati...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental 19thC English Oak Breakfront Dresser Base sku 1932 W244 x D67 x H85 cm Weight 95 kg
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

17th Century Antique Quality Oak Bureau with Outstanding Interior
Located in Suffolk, GB
17th century antique quality oak bureau boasting an outstanding interior and having a quality oak fall with a reading slope opening to reveal an incredible serpentine shaped interior...
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1680s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood and Ebonized Wood Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style long dresser or credenza By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burl wood, with ebonized trim, and original bra...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1984 Chinoiserie Drexel ET Cetera Line Petite Entertainment or Storage Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Et Cetera Collection petite entertainment or storage cabinet with Ming feet, hand painted scenic designs by Edna Kaylor & brass hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there were some nicks, dings, & scratches on the finish which have been touched up. The top & door fronts were given a fresh clear coat to blend some of this imperfections in. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1984. Go SHORTY, it’s your Birthday…. Well, even if it’s not, it’s about to feel like it because this fabulous Drexel ET Cetera cabinet is a real GIFT!!!! It is comprised of a shorter or petite (hence; SHORTY lol!!!) deep ebony black frame with wonderful Ming feet embellished with fantastic, intricately hand painted Asian scenes including figures, trees, mountains, streams, and huts or Minka’s in marvelous colors of gold, brown, and green. So beautifully hand composed by Drexel artist Edna Kaylor it feels like a vision in an Oriental paradise. The doors open with brass pulls on brass escutcheons to expose black painted finished inner doors with gold trim details. The top section bears a fixed black painted wood shelf over an open square cut-out meant for a DVD...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Lewis Mittman Carved Walnut Provincial Louis XV Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Lewis Mittman chest of drawers or bombe style dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular serpentine form with carved Provincial / Louis XV styling. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Space age thermoformed plastic wall shelves, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Striking pair of large wall shelves crafted in Belgium during the 1970s, showcasing the bold, futuristic aesthetic of the Space Age era. These shelves are designed in the style of Me...
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1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

19th Century Victorian Style Two Door Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century walnut wood Victorian style painted interior two door bookcase / cabinet with bottom front drawer. The bookcase is in good condition. The right door is bowed and n...
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1810s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. English liquor cabinet with a campaign-style design. The piece features a rectangular wooden box with dovetail joinery, mounted on a si...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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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Steel, Metal

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian or French Renaissance Revival Strongbox Chest with Inlay and Lion Masks A richly detailed 18th-century Italian or French Renaissance Revival strongbox or coffer...
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18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish dresser, circa 1960's. Stunning book-matched teak veneer and solid wood edging construction. Darling curved handles and contrasting, floating oak base. An unresto...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak, Oak

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
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1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Fruitwood Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Auffray & Co French Country Provincial Tall Carved Fruitwood Armoire Cabinet Wardrobe. Item features solid wood construction, antiqued/distressed finish, 2 swing doors with m...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

19th Century English Jacobean Carved Wood Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Antique English Jacobean carved wood Credenza/Sideboard is a magnificent blend of historical charm and functionality. Crafted from high-qualit...
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple entablature with a Greek key cornice, fluted chamfered corners, and nine drawers each ...
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1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage. walnut case inset round pulls drop down desk with storage compartments divided storage compartments in lowe...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
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1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Chest Dresser. Item features banded satinwood inlay, beautiful wood grain, working lock and key, 5 dovetailed drawer...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut, crafted around 1820. The three-drawer piece stands on square feet and features a minimalist design with smooth crossbars and a book-matche...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Ivory sideboard three doors
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra straordinaria credenza, un pezzo unico che incarna l'eleganza e la raffinatezza del design contemporaneo. Progettata e realizzata a mano con una cura maniacale per i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany Lift Top Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern lift top bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Honduran mahogany, with brass legs and hardw...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Hinoki wood sliding door cabinet , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A sliding door cabinet with a neat appearance, assembled from cypress wood. The old glass and bare wood give it a beautiful tranquility. The top is luxuriously made of a single pie...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Triple Dresser 9 Drawers 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern united furniture company vintage circa 1950s nine-drawer triple dresser would work well in the bedroom as originally intended or in the living room re-purposed as ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

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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