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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
1970s Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Gentleman's Dresser
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s
Burlwood and lacquer
Classic chinoiserie
Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture
Genuine Century two-tone chinoiserie armoire/ gentlemans dresser...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,125 Sale Price
55% Off
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
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Design Central Bar Cabinet, 1950s / 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare Italian design bar cabinet 1960s. Made of fine wood. This rare bar cabinet was made to be placed in the center of the room. On the front it is only decorative with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Tall Shutter Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
Constructed of solid wood with shutter doors, this cabinet combines simple construction with brightly colored, distressed paint for a unique, eye-catching look that brings texture an...
Category
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$1,595
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Elephant Pattern, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Original French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Elephant Motif Hardware – A Masterpiece of 1930s Craftsmanship
A commanding presence in any room, this original French Art D...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
$12,025 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem.
This set consist of:
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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
$1,250 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Linear Group" 4-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
Signed Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall Unit with Smoked Glass 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Paul Evans Sculpted Broze Wall Unit with Smoked Glass 1971
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood with four book-matched drawers featuring recessed handles, raised on solid rosewood le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Boho Primitive Pine Hutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the enduring appeal of rustic simplicity with this magnificent vintage primitive pine hutch. A substantial and characterful piece, it showcases the natural beauty and warm gr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display heigh...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pieluigi Colli carved oak sideboard with mirrored inserts, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Italian oak sideboard with mirrored inserts, sculpted and lacquered cornice, manufactured by Pierluigi Colli, 1940s
This small Italian oak cupboard h...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Bonnetiere
Located in Pomona, CA
A 19th-century French bonnetiere. The door has carving and a mesh, it has four shelves, the front feet are round the back feet are straight. The color can be changed it is not original.
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Glass Doors over Ogee Bas...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Glass
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Rustic Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...
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1880s American Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
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
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 54.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Single Haberdasher's Cabinet with Glass-Fronted Drawers from Harrod's, London
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional vintage single haberdashery or haberdasher's cabinet of patinated oak, with paneled sides from Harrod's department store, in London, England featuring:
(7) glass-fron...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Design Oak Sideboard Featuring Two Doors & Middle Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique sideboard has bold geometric shapes and a simple, clean look. Made with high-quality walnut or oak wood, it's not only durable but also brings out the natural textures. T...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Wiener Werkstaette Art Nouveau Coat Hook, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant handmade coat-hook. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette – Avant Garde Art Deco, Industrial Design, 1985 Vienna p. 49.
Different hooks are available see pi...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany
Located in Hopewell, NJ
If you love the unusual and unique, this French “Lit-clos” will be a hit in your home. Handmade of chestnut, this is a regional piece from Brittany, France. Its original use was as a recessed bed, however this piece has been revised in order to be used as a bookcase or kitchen display cabinet. The top sits over a wide trunk...
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Dressing Table Coiffeuse Dresser, circa 1960-70, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stunning Louis XVI style dressing table that embodies the elegance and timeless charm of Classic design. Featuring a large mirror, faux ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Mid-Century Italian Teak and Maple Wall Display Unit Attributed to Ico Parisi
In the style of Gio Ponti Circa 1950s Possibly produced for La...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio Rebosio. The structure is crafted of Canaletto walnut wood and enriched with a matte b...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
$2,967 / item
Vintage Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Mirror and Drawer, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A functional and stylish vintage coat rack from the 1960s, made in former Czechoslovakia. This piece reflects the clean design and utility-driven aesthetic typical of post-war furnit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$481 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinoiserie Teak and Burl Brass Mounted Cabinet on Stand, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Chinese campaign style cabinet on stand is finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and embellished with etched brass mounts. This chinoiserie storage piece features a spacious two door medallion...
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1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers from Castle Carlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia
Wroclaw
Curly maple, maple burl
circa 1810
Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
18th Century Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
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
Materials
Brass
Modern Chelsea Water Glass Vitrine by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Water Glass 4 Door Vitrine by Ercole is made up of a unique combination of hand-cut Water Glass and hand hammered metal. All four doors are framed in pewter metal,...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$14,900 / item
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Florence Knoll Credenza Ebonized Oak and Marble
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful credenza designed by Florence Knoll in 1961. It is constructed of ebonized oak with a gorgeous marble top and chrome 6-leg base. The "Four-position" configurati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning mid century modern teak secretary desk made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted by renowned maker CENTURY, this piece features clean lines, a darker warm teak grain, and time...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Bardot 4-Door Terracotta-Toned Sideboard
Located in Milan, IT
A vibrant and warm terracotta hue lends a seductive sense of authenticity to this sideboard, standing out for its button-like handles inspired by the popularity of sartorial buttons ...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$6,216 / item
Brass wire door pull ø 20 cm Oriental Touch collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Elegant and refined, this brass wire door pull is meticulously handcrafted, with each wire carefully assembled to form a perfectly balanced circular composition. Part of the Oriental...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Bonnetiere, Armoire
Located in Carmel, CA
Louis XV walnut bonnetiere with original lock and decorative face plate, hinges and key. This handsome one door cabinet has a recessed panel with scrolls, wheat and cricket detail. T...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Secretaire - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Solid Rosewood and Birdseye Maple Sideboard / Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean Contemporary Solid Rosewood and solid Birdseye Maple Buffet / storage cabinet with clean lines.
Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 33" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood
$1,746 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730.
The commode being of serpentine form and having three large drawers, each drawer is carved with Rococo scrolls and shell motifs, the drawers with gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. The commode is raised on short cabriole feet, as is common with these chests from Lyon, they are larger in size and have plenty of drawer space for storage. The drawers run smooth, clean and free from aroma and ready to store clothes or bedding, the chest is in good condition and is ready to grace your home.
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Provenance; From an early 18th century chateau...
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1730s French Régence Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard circa 1870.
Blue painted cupboard with multiple uses around the home. Offered with the original patina on the inside, but this could be s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Highboard with Glass, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall highboard was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of noble rosewood. The dark colour perfectly matches the rich grain. The highboard has four shelves, the height of whic...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
NONO Elefante Console Table 29, Joel Escalona's Vision, Round Base
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Console Table 29, Joel Escalona's Vision, Round Base
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with a Moder...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
$14,754 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Outstanding Antique George III Quality Oak Inlaid Hanging Corner Cabinet Out
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique George III quality oak inlaid hanging corner cabinet having an attractive stepped and dental moulded cornice above a quality oak crossbanded moulded door with an ...
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18th Century European George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Flora Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s — Inspired by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A truly unique and eye-catching Swedish Modern cabinet from the 1950s, beautifully crafted in elm wood and adorned with botanical prints from Nordens Flora. The exterior is decoupage...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Contemporary Sideboard With Resin Base & Wood Structure In Bronze Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sideboard has a special base that looks like tree roots, showing off a design inspired by nature. The doors are made of rich and luxurious ebony veneer, adding a bit of luxury a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood, Lacquer
American Queen Anne Maple Highboy, 18th Century - Van Sweringen Brothers Estate
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Queen Anne maple highboy, circa 1750.
Two pieces.
Provenance: Sweringen Brother's Roundwood Manor estate auction October 28, 1938...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
$499 / item
Modernist Display Cabinet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Made To Measure
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made display cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin.
Matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings.
Production time: c. 12 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Renaissance flat lid storage chest and trunk from the 19th century. It can also be used as a coffee table or sideboard
Handcrafted by a danish cabinetmaker in the early 19 century w...
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Walnut Queen Ann style display cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Queen Ann style display cabinet of generous proportions, the dome top above two large glazed doors opening to reveal a shelved interior. The base section having an arrangement...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Modern Églomisé Blue Silver Glass Buffet with Bespoke Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mystic buffet or credenza by Ercole home has a 6-door front, with Espresso wood finish on oak.
Hand-painted glass panels in Midnight Moon are on the door surface.
The decorativ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Henredon Tall Shelves Storage Compartment Campaign Style Cabinets MINT
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Henredon Tall Shelves Storage Compartment Campaign Style Cabinets MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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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