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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
Gorgeous mid-century library bookcases in Oak. This pair of vintage bookcases have angled shelves to allow the books to tilt upwards slightly. The shelves can be used as one pair or ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$849 Sale Price / set
15% Off
Antique Gustav Stickley attr. Arts & Crafts Oak Two-Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gustav Stickley attr. Arts & Crafts Oak Two-Door Bookcase Unsigned C1910
Measures - 56 1/2" x 36" x 14"
A beautifully crafted antique oak cabinet attributed to Gustav Stickle...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Measures - 52.25"H x 34.25"W x 12.5"D
An Arts & Crafts style Macey oak barrister bookcase from circa 1920. This piece features three ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Futuristic Cherry Sideboard or Cabinet by Muhly with Cast Iron Knobs
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by cabinets with graphic and metal details from the 1930s — as well as the candy buttons we all remember from our childhood — the Bon Console is meant to stand out in a room...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wooden Nightstand or Cabinet by Michel Dufet in Art Deco style, France ca. 1930
By Michel Dufet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / Nightstand or cabinet / Michel Dufet / wood / Art Deco / Modernist
This nightstand with open shelve and single drawer by Michel Dufet is a remarkable example of the ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
$23,539 Sale Price
20% Off
EDE Chest of Drawers reclaimed walnut and oak
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our EDE chest of drawers inspired by 17th century minimalistic mountain furniture, midcentury modernism and the reclaimed wooden slabs in our collection. The body made from veneer f...
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2010s Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Tobago
Manufacturer: Tobago
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This smaller scale late 18th century French Louis XVI period chest features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood, mahogany and ebo...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bunny Williams Home Button-Down Chest (Oak)
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-century design and intricately carved geometric details transform this chest into a bold statement of style. Truly timeless and sturdily built, this chest will ground ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
$5,500 / item
Councill Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany and Satinwood Sideboard Credenza
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza
By Councill Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany, with satin...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Orinoco Jacobean Oak Fretwork Buffet Server Sideboard Credenza 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Orinoco Furniture Company Jacobean buffet / sideboard / server. Made of oak featuring rectangular form with fretwork doors and drawers accen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America.
The shelvi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Swedish Grace Low Dresser in Elm
Located in Portland, OR
A Swedish grace or Danish art deco commode in solid elm trimmed with flamed birch. Intarsia decorates the lowest of the three drawers. Patinated brass pulls. Drawers are deep and sli...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Henning Kjærnulf style Long Sideboard of Oak with 4 Doors Brutalist 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Long low sideboard attr. to designer Henning Kjærnulf.
Most likely manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture, Denmark in the 1970s.
The country and brutalis...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Pine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century Swedish pine commode with three full-length drawers and carved detailing at the corners. The worn pale finish and clean lines are characteristic of Scandinavian taste,...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Carved Oak Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted small mid-century cabinet in solid oak, designed by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. The front showcases a sculptural pattern of small carved squares, lending the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large antique gustavian sideboard from the late 1700s. This country house furniture has its origin in the area surrounding Ljusdal in northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine in c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Hardstone Mounts and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant midcentury Chinese black lacquer two-door cabinet with hardstone and mother-of-pearl inlay. Carved hardstone in relief throughout depicts a pavilion garden scene with courtl...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console.
This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you would li...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Fine Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet, attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in Roma, IT
Important Art Déco cabinet, attributed to Jules Leleu, realized between 1925 and 1930.
Executed in mahogany veneer with subtle figuring and a warm, satin finish, the cabinet showcas...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Ivory
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Two Shades of Grey, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers crafted in Sweden circa 1880. The piece is made of solid pine wood and finished in two harmonious tones of grey, creating a soft contrast tha...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe.
Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Soilid oak base with solid oak and padouk doors a...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Padouk
Burl Wood and Burnished Bronze Credenza, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely stunning! A 1970's Pace Collection Credenza designed by Leon Rosen.
This credenza is a masterclass in '70s opulence, but with a grounded, versatile vibe....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$15,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 16th C Elizabethan Tudor Inlaid Oak Carved Court Cupboard Cabinet 1580
Located in Portland, OR
A remarkable survivor from the late 16th century antique carved & inlaid oak Elizabethan Court cupboard from the Tudor period, circa 1580.
T...
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16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Ebony, Fruitwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Cabinet By Century Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese chippendale style chinoiserie cabinet by Century Furniture. It most likely dated to the 1970s. It has a carved faux bamboo and fretwork frame. The cabinet opens to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Grande enfilade basse moderniste vintage ARP Minvielle Guariche Mortier Motte
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande enfilade basse vintage ARP Minvielle des années 60 attribuée à Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier et Joseph-André Motte, de style moderniste, en bois de frêne, pieds en métal noi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Agate
1963 Oak Storage Bench Sideboard MTP collection by Marian Grabinski IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a rare oak storage bench from the MTP collection, designed by Marian Grabinski for IKEA in 1963. Crafted in solid oak with clean Scandinavian lines, the piece reflects the mi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique New England American Chippendale Curly Maple Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite New England Chippendale Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1800. Features a curly maple frame with colonial brass bale hardware. The fall front opens to a writing surface,...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,625 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish sideboard, circa 1960s. Sleek design with exceptional book-matched veneer throughout. Adjustable shelving x 4 and sleek flatware drawers with lovely joinery. Robust, scul...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mint Fine French Carved Burl Satin Wood Beveled Mirror Door Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Condition Mint Fine French Carved Burl Satin Wood Beveled Mirror Door Armoire Wardrobe.
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20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Mirror, Walnut
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
1800 Alpine Dark Red Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Hand-Painted Chest with Flowers, dated 1800
Technical information:
Period: 1800
Origin: Alps (Tyrol)
Wood: Fir
Height: 48 cm 18.9 in
Width: 130 cm 51.2 in
Depth: 61 cm 2...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.
By Paul Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions of 72" x 32" and 28.5" tall (though feet adjust it 1" higher if need be). Patchwork...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern Credenza By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Credenza By Paolo Buffa.
Offered is a handsome Italian mid century credenza, commode, chest or sideboard with beautiful lines, tapered legs and bronze hardware.
This v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk 207 for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, this substantial piece exemplifies Vodder’s...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Renzo Rutili, Cabinet, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Renzo Rutili
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass cabinet or sideboard designed by Renzo Rutili and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s.
Piece consists of two removable cabinets that sit in a singl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Low Sideboard / Crezenda Cabinet in Oak, Danish Baroque style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare and wellkept furniture in massive oak with a style of danish modern and some design similarities to the Brutalist and baroque style Henning Kjærnulf. Even though that the cabi...
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe design italien : série Selex de Barovero Torino, en teck et métal noir, 5 étagères ouvert...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Cabinet by Eugen Höglund, Bildhuggarverkstad Vetlanda, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A cabinet designed by Eugen Höglund and produced by Bildhuggarverkstad Vetlanda in the 1940s. The two doors are richly adorned with hand-carved panels depicting stylised animal and n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Venetian Rococo Carved Polychromed Shrine Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Venetian Rococo paint-decorated wood niche tabletop cabinet / wall hanging display with chic beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance
F...
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
$3,000 / item
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period).
Having storage capacity with inner shel...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Swedish dresser, crafted circa 1900, is a quintessential example of Gustavian style — celebrated for its restrained elegance and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft Gusta...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl of heavy lead crystal from the 1970's. Perfect for candies or decoration. Signed Orrefors on base, likely designed by La...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Italian Contemporary Silver Blue Mirror, Brass Wood Sideboard w Sculpture Handle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard with 10 drawers, designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in silver blue mirr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 1900s rustic mirrored shaving or medicine cabinet in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Rustic / Antique / French provincial
Antique medicine or shaving cabinet with mirror in oak with beautiful carvings. This cabinet fea...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Rare Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Safe Cabinets 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique fireproof catalogue storage cabinets from NCR headquarters in Dayton Ohio. These cabinets were part of the original corporate offices and were salvaged from the top flo...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Chest of Drawers, Dresser
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and fluted rounded corners. Its three drawers of dovetail...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Gothic Revival breakfront bookcase, cupboard, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Ornate carved oak, with original br...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Kent Coffey
USA, 1960s
Beautiful cherry wood and burled elm wood, with original brass ...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style triple dresser or credenza
By Kent Coffey
USA, 1960s
Beautiful cherry wood and burled elm, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sheraton Revival Burr Walnut Open Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage open bookcase in the Sheraton style, dating from the late 20th Century.
The bookcase has five adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has supe...
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Late 20th Century Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage italian rattan and bamboo wardrobe, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage italian rattan and bamboo wardrobe.
The wardrobe offers plenty of storage space with three doors and two lower drawers.
Coat hanger rails are also provided.
1960s - Italy
...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Beautiful carv...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern 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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