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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This amazing boulangerie sideboard was found in Toulon which is just East of Marseille. The bakery building had been boarded up since 1965 and then recently sold for development. Wh...
Category
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Sycamore, Pine
Teak Storage Box with Tambour Door
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Storage Box with Tambour Doors
circa 1970
One tambour sliding door.
Three storage areas on the interior.
"great way to keep your 'work' surface neat"
Category
1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distress Painted Curved Glass Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distress Painted Curved Glass Curio Cabinet. Item features a mint green and white painted finish with pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
"The Emigrants" Swedish Modern Cabinet with Bo-Point Pattern Leatherette Cover
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1930s cabinet in mahogany and stained birch.
It comes decorated with a 21st Century artwork addition, “The Emigrants”.
The pattern, made of 7500 brass nails, nailed by hand on cream colored leatherette, presents an Old West scene.
The cabinet stands on four tall baluster shaped legs in black. The legs are mounted on top of a concave shaped floor shelf on low feet.
The irreparable damaged veneer on the doors was the reason for the artwork project - why throw away a beautiful cabinet with such a high quality?
Behind the left door hides three movable shelves and behind the right one there are two movable shelves and two drawers.
The lock works and one ornamented key is included.
This is an old cabinet...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch, Teak, Plywood
Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Merging minimalist style with traditional craftsmanship, this modular asymmetrical bookcase will make a superior complement to any interior decor. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Kitchen, Bathroom, Wall Cupboard C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful Georgian period wall cabinet, offering compact storage with elegant form, dating to circa 1800. This small antique corner cupboard is ideal for the kitchen, bath...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
Italy, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak and Burl Wood Commodes or Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous burl wood tops,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
By BIOSCA
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique William and Mary Style Walnut Small Radio Cabinet by Radio Art Cabinets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique William and Mary Style Carved Walnut Small Radio Cabinet by Radio Art Cabinets. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 51" H x 28" W x 20" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown William and Mary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Large 19thC Ebonised English Glazed Pine Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC Ebonised English Glazed Pine Dresser
sku 1825
Base W217 x D46 x H96 cm
Top W210 x D34 x H158 cm
Together W217 x D46 x H254 cm
Weight 152 kg
Shelf internal dept...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, glass, stainless steel, suede, laminate, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. This exqu...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Modern Tall Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Modern Tall Walnut Highboy Dresser
Hardwood and walnut veneers.
Original pulls.
Highboy is in good condition and normal ware for it's age.
Few small ind...
Category
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare set of vintage apothecary workshop drawers, England circa 1910. - The chest comprises of 36 drawers all with incredible hand-built wooden turned handl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Vintage Italian Brass Marquetry Bar Cart Hollywood Regency Dessert Cart
Located in Rochester, NY
Made in Italy, this stunningly ornate bar cart is beautifully showcased with a glossy finish.
The drop leaf sides allow for several ways to utilize your bar art or dessert cart. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of drawers in wood, metal, and brushed aluminum with a marble top, produced by Knoll, designed by Florence Knoll, 1960s
A long life, great masters, and well-deserved, lasting ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century French Styled Painted White Armoire w 5 Shelves & 3 Pullout Drawer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
It's White not green. Spacious French Provincial armoire painted white with green accents. Plenty of storage with 5 adjustable shelves and 3 pullout drawers with dividers. Brass hard...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This exceptional French mid-century bonnetière captures the spirit of timeless craftsmanship with a modernist sensitivity to form and material. Crafted from solid oak in the 1950s, i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing model. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970s 5-Shelf Tubular Chrome and Green Perspex Shelving Unit - 2 AVAILABLE
By Usm Haller
Located in London, GB
1970s five shelf polished tubular chrome and bright green perspex shelving unit. The unit is in the style of Swiss modular furniture brand USM Haller. The height adjustable shelves slot into the vertical rectangular supporting column which is supported by the larger lower shelf at the bottom. The four adjustable shelves are slightly smaller in depth by 10cm than the shelf at the bottom.
The curved chrome top of the supporting column is removable to allow something to be slotted into the middle of it perhaps a mirror or another piece of perspex. I am not sure what exactly because it's missing from both units. The perspex shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Display Cabinet Vitrine In Walnut, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco round display cabinet. Figured walnut veneer...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Original Hand Painted Pine Two Door Armoire, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish in a soft, inviting earth tone pallet.
The four floral panels are framed against...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Pair of Handsome Mid Century Modern Henredon Campaign Chests
By Henredon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of mid century campaign style mahogany chests of drawers. Wonderful recessed brass hardware and details with exposed nailheads. Timeless and classic style.
Category
1950s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement vintage type confiturier des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, un tiroir coulissant et une porte avec 1 étagère intérieure, bon état géné...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Mid century Arch Olive Burl Walnut 9 drawer dresser Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid century Arch burl walnut 9 drawer dresser Credenza. Very unique sculpted arch front design with solid wood drawers. Great design very clean all original dresser in good...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
20th Century Walnut Dry Bar With Brass Rail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Graceful curves meet timeless craftsmanship in this walnut demi-lune dry bar. Designed with entertaining in mind, the rich walnut body is complemented by a polished brass foot rail a...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Glass and Bronzed Mirror Étagère by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well composed Mid-Century Modernist Étagère in Brass, Glass and Bronzed Mirror by Milo Baughman originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a patinated bra...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, 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
Aino Aalto Cabinet Model 216, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Cabinet Model 216, designed by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consis...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Paint
Credenza in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass 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
Cattelan Italia Modernist Display Tower
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall and lighted display tower or vitrine by Cattelan Italia. All glass etagere with lock and well hinged glass door and three removable glass shelves. ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar c. Early 1930s
Located in Westfield, MA
This Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar, crafted in the early 1930s, was specifically built during Prohibition to discreetly store and hide alcoh...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Modern Pair of Sideboards in Wood and Siena Marble Top, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Sideboards in Wood and Siena Marble – Italy
Pair of sideboards with a wooden structure and two hinged doors, designed for functional storage. The top and base are made of Si...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Siena Marble
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
Antique French Baroque Style Wall Bracket, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French Baroque style hand carved gesso and wood floral scroll design wall brackets featuring a scalloped gild painted shelving. This elegant...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint, Gesso
Bodil Kjaer, Executive Writing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, Denmark 1963
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included.
Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark.
An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts.
Literature: Mobilia, June 1961.
This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love.
Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Credenza, Cambre Modern Credenza, Walnut and Maple, White
This modern walnut credenza from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Long Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 71...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Antique English regency style mahogany narrow etagere in good condition.
Great for displaying arts and other ornamental objects. Height is...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Post modern bar cabinet by Belgochrom, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful brass/copper postmodern design cabinet by Belgochrom.
Belgochrom used to make high quality furniture that was sold in high end furniture shops all around belgium. The wen...
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1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Mediterranean Drexel Esperanto Buffet
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Drexel Esperanto buffet with pillow tufted facade. Mediterranean design with ample storage with drawers and adjusting shelves. Great visual ap...
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Inlaid Wood and Gilded Bronze Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare france of the period Napoleon III antique majestic chest of drawers. Characterized by a rounded shape on the front and slender wavy l...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Mid-18th Century Louis XIII Style Walnut Two-Door Bonnetière with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style walnut bonnetière from the mid-18th century, with two doors, central drawer and original hardware. Born in France during the 1750s, this walnut cabinet show...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase with case in chrome plated metal, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels.
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1971
Solid mahogany, with origin...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Empire Green Marble Top Mahogany Buffet
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Green Marble Top Mahogany Buffet, with three drawers above three cabinets each with single interior shelf, brass faux caryatid column design...
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19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from premium solid teak wood, this mid-century modern credenza is a timeless addition to any interior. Its soft, rounded edges and dark toned finish exude sophistication, whi...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hammered copper hardware...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Wilmarth Crystal Umbrella/Cane Cabinet or Display Case Grand Rapids MI 1910-1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Wilmarth Crystal Umbrella or Cane Display Case Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early 1900's. Described in the 1908 Wilmarth catalog as;...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Shagreen Cabinet with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
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
Custom-Made Sideboard with Brutalist Detailing-Sea Blue Lacquer/Grey Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary sideboard showcases a sleek, minimalist design with brutalist motif detailing. It has four push-pull doors with an inside shelf and the fronts with brutalist patter...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Box 1948s / Tansu Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old wooden box made in Japan.
Made in 1948, shortly after the war.
The year is marked on the back of the lid.
Material is cedar wood.
It seems to ha...
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1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Pair of French Art Deco Tall open Bookcases c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Tall open Bookcases
Discover the exquisite elegance of a pair of French Art Deco tall bookcases, c. 1925, attributed to the renowned designer Paul Dupre Lafon. Crafted from...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Charles II Georgian Japanned Carved Lacquer China Cabinet on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Charles II Georgian Japanned Carved Lacquer China Cabinet on Base. Item features an ornate lacquer decorated case, solid carved walnut stretcher base, red lacquer interior, l...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors & Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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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