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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful chest of drawers! Two scratches on the top are unfortunate but can be easily covered with a runner or other linen. Otherwise the top is interesting with exposed do...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

George III Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany sideboard with shaped front, the top in vividly grained and richly patinated mahogany, over three banks of drawers, the center drawer over arched knee hole, ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Feature...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Macassar French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
French buffet from the mid-century period made with a striking Macassar of ebony veneer throughout. The piece features five dovetailed drawers all in smooth working order. There are ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Macassar

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Jacobean Barley Twist Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server or Buffet circa 1920s These pieces, commonly known as "Welsh dressers" were a necessity of the 19th and early 20th century English kitchen...
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1920s English Jacobean Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1567 Four Drawer Desk Maple Black Finish Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1567 four drawer desk solid maple black finish brass pulls solid maple. Desk is in original vintage condition. Very beautiful designed desk on st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th C Colony House American Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers w Marble Top
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Colony House Furniture American Empire Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top. Dovetail Drawers operating flawless...
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Reclaimed Cabinet in a Gray Natural Patina Painted Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This stunning painted reclaimed pine cabinet features a gorgeous painted finish in a neutral tone, showcasing the original wood exposed underneath. With six doors offering ample stor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

French Louis XV Style Gilt Mounted Kingwood Pedestal Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Queens, NY
A French Louis XV Style gilt metal mounted Kingwood edestal vitrine cabinet, circa 1880. Very nice quality, very rare, unusual form. Pedestal and vitrine with glass shelves and re...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Kingwood

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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double bank tambour door file cabinet with adjustable shelving and pullout adjustable hanging file storage s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

George II Mahogany Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II Mahogany slant top desk, 18th century. With a single board rectangular top, single board drop front, interior with letter slots and drawers with central prospect door flank...
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18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and black-painted iron cabinet, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been replaced. This piece has four drawers all with faux bamboo applied moldings turne...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

Solid Pine Wood Display Cabinet Sideboard, Mid-19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Belgian mid-19th century, red painted store display cabinet. A large and imposing antique Canadian pine display cabinet vitrine, woodcarving in...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

French Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Architecture is not about space but about time." — Vito Acconci A commanding expression of French Brutalist design, this solid oak dining table embraces monolithic proportions an...
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Exceptional Louis XV Mazarin Bureau Plat with Fine Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
High-Quality Italian Louis XV / Louis XVI Style Mazarin Bureau Plat — Hand-Finished Reproduction, Circa 1990-2010 This piece is a high-quality Italian reproduction, crafted circa 1990-2010 in the Louis XV / Louis XVI Mazarin style. It is not an original 18th-century antique, but rather a hand-finished homage to the French master cabinetmakers of the 1700s.

 The desk features elegant floral marquetry using walnut, maple, and other light hardwoods, with a finely proportioned Mazarin structure: multiple drawers on both sides, a central drawer above a door compartment, and cabriole legs connected by a decorative stretcher. The ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts are finely cast and richly detailed.

 This reproduction combines the timeless elegance of palace-style French furniture with modern durability and functionality. It offers the appearance and craftsmanship of antique furniture, without the fragility or price tag associated with true antiques. Perfect for luxury interiors, boutique hotel spaces, or distinguished offices.

 Please note: Only one piece is available. Contrary to previous listing details, this is not a made-to-order or unlimited item. It is a unique piece, available for immediate sale and shipment. Dimensions:
 - Width: 143 cm (56.3 in)
 - Depth: 73 cm (28.7 in) 
- Height: 85 cm (33.5 in)

 Condition:
Excellent, with only minimal, barely perceptible signs of age. Professionally maintained and showroom-ready.

 Origin:
Italy, circa 1990.

 Shipping:
Worldwide shipping in a custom-made wooden crate with tracking and full insurance. White-glove delivery available upon request.

 Relevant styles: Mazarin desk, Louis XV, Louis XVI, French palace style, Italian marquetry, Florentine craftsmanship, Bureau Plat, Ormolu mounted furniture...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Hans J. Wegner "RY" Low Cabinets in Oakwood & Cane, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of "RY" cabinets by Hans J. Wegner. The cabinets are made from oakwood and decorated with patinated rattan cane on the sliding doors. Each room has an adjustable shelve in s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Oak

Dressing Table by Elliots of Newbury
Located in London, England
Mid-century dressing table by Ellliots of Newbury. Repair to the table top as shown in images. Re-finished. England circa 1960. H 139/71cm x W 165cm x D 46cm
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1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Georgian Burl Secretary Bookcase Italy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Georgian drop front secretary. Made for Bibi Furniture, Italy. appointed burled fruitwood with brass accent pulls. Ample storage with bottom case drawers, double door upper...
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20th Century Italian Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Customizable Sideboard With Resin Base & Wood Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This design features a base inspired by the organic forms found in nature, characterized by bold lines and graceful curves, resulting in an appealing visual composition. The base is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers Backsplash
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive 19th century cherry highboy dresser, circa 1880s. Features 6 dovetailed drawers, carved with leaf and vine motif, ornate brass bale ...
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1880s Eastlake Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Custom Italian White Black Blue Yellow Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Bring your own accent colors to any space with our customizable modern collection, entirely handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Flap door storage shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A four-tier flap-door shelf from the Taisho period. In addition to the four main tiers, the shelf also has separate base and crown, making it a total of six parts, making it easy to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Cartonnier, stamped Claude-Charles Saunier, France, circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Rare and highly legant cartonnier cabinet, crafted around 1780 in France and stamped by the renowned ébéniste Claude-Charles Saunier (1735-1807). This two-door mahogany cabinet stand...
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1790s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A study in sacred geometry and rural monumentality, this 1950s French sideboard draws f...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Italian Wall Vitrines
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of 19th century Italian wall vitrines. Each petite cabinet features beautiful marquetry, bronze ormolu, glass door and single shelf.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Belgo Chrom Sideboard with Cabinet and Mirror in Brushed Stainless Steel, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare Belgo Chrom ensamble in Brushed Stainless Steel and Floating Glass Iconic Belgian Modernist Design, 1970s–80s Elevate your interior with this striking and rare sideboard ...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 lower drawers, ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Dresser by Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
The walnut dresser by Drexel dates to the 1960s. It showcases the clean lines and timeless appeal of mid-century modern design. Featuring four spacious drawers and two smaller upper ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Petit Bastone', 120, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard Bastone designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio Dimensions : H. 80 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm Model shown in the picture : - Color : Oak - Without doors ---- Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Petit Bastone Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood late Regency Period Davenport Desk or occasional side piece of compact proportions, in the manner of renowned Cabinet Make...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Sideboard, late 19th century, with a raised paneled back, with scrolled supports and display shelf, the breakfront base with leaf carved molded edge, a...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Abstract Polka Dot Inlay White Media Console
Located in New York, NY
"Kusama-Inspired Polka Dots White Media Console" Infuse your living space with a burst of creativity and style with our Kusama-Inspired Bold Polka Dots Media Console. Drawing inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Wood

An Early 20th century Oak Welsh Hutch dresser and rack
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive early 20th Century Oak dresser and rack. Lovely rich colour. The plate rack has a boarded back, galleried centre, flanked by two cupboards with the base housing 2 ...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay. Manufactured in France in 1950s. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The metal ba...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

Stellar Restored Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo Cane Commode - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stellar restored three-drawer Organic commode circa, 1980. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in cane raffia. Handsome case accents in burnished bamboo, which cre...
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1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

Modern Record Stand with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 25" Record Stand provides a place for your turntable, amplifier, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. Our Aero cabinets feature an exclusive LP Swivel Bin that uses our proprietary dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and to display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audiophile who wants integrated album storage in an audio rack...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser
Located in West Chester, PA
1950's Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Credenza or Lowboy Dresser with interesting large scale brass and black enamel drawer pulls and vertical brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th Century Louis XV French marquetry bureau de pente, or slant front desk, made with veneers of mahogany, rosewood and tulipwood with oak as a secondary wood. Slant front opens ...
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Modern Bar cart or trolly indoor or outdoor Patio Pool white and wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Bar cart or tea trolly indoor or outdoor poolside white and wood. Circa 1990 or 1980. Powder coated white steel frame with exotic hardwood slats. Has (2) large white wheels wi...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rubber, Hardwood, Lacquer

Spectacular French Amboyna Burl and Gold Dore' Bronze Marble Top Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and superbly crafted sideboard. Look at the marble top and the unique symphony of browns, reds, cream and off-white hues. The piece is made of solid walnut with...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Griotte Marble

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Washstand Commode with Marble Top Backsplash. Item features a pink marble backsplash, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, 3 drawers, no key, but unl...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut and Inlaid Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A neat pair of mid-19th Century Italian figured walnut and inlaid commodes. Minor differences to the legs and sizes. Circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Large Cabinet or Wardrobe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre maison, armoire, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical designed door panel...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1970s Large Architectural Bookcase in Walnut and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, walnut, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s This bookcase, dating from the 1970s, embodies a quietly assertive modernist ethos with a distinctly architectural sensibility. Crafted...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

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

Incredible Primitive 18th C. Spanish Mountain Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Pyrenean 18th C. Mountain cupboard. Constructed from thick slabs of hewn chestnut. Heavily Heavily Patinated due to hundreds of ye...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands. Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

English 18th Century Oak Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderfully carved solid oak cabinet was crafted in the 1700s with style and functionality in mind. Thumbnail molded paneling on the front and sides give it fantastic depth. The...
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18th Century English French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Oak

Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, 1960s Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Cabinet l...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...
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1880s German Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak, Pine

Danish Modern Rosewood Corner Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish corner cabinet, circa 1960's. Robust cabinet with beautiful bookmatched veneer and solid floating 5 legged base, you can load this one up! Lockable door, 2 removable ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

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

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Brass

Century Furniture French Bombe Style Mahogany Triple Dresser with Trifold Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
High quality American made mahogany triple bombe dresser with trifold mirror. Good vintage condition. Dovetailed drawers perfectly functional. Measures 73 inches in width, 20.5 inche...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Renaissance Revival Library 19th Century - France - Henri II style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bookcase in carved wood in Henri II style or Renaissance style with inspirations from Greek and Roman architecture. A large drawer in the lower part, two mesh and molded doors, with ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique 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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