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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Architectural Oak Dining Table with Parquet Top, France, 1950s Form distilled to mass and rhythm — a collector’s piece of sculptural restraint. This commanding French oak dining tab...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Chrome and Walnut Desk by Ralph Lauren
Located in Pasadena, CA
This high-end craftsmanship desk is crafted from walnut and chrome tubular framing. The Bauhaus inspires it. This is a good example that in fashion or furniture, design is always com...
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1990s American Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Expertly Restored - Glenn of California Multi-Color Lacquered & Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser by Glenn of California showcases a sleek blend of form and function. The newly refinished walnut frame is complemented by satin-lacquered dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Low 8 Drawer Dresser with Brass Finger Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak tall 8 drawer low dresser brass finger pulls. Very nice construction all drawers are clean inside and out and slide smooth. Very unique brass finger pulls. Lo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern custom 9 drawer dresser blonde geometric design Made in Italy. Custom made dresser with golden blonde birch finish. All drawers are on metal glides with stops. Each set o...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Federal Period Slant-Front Desk in Cherry and Mahogany, Circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Federal period slant-front desk with fitted interior over a bank of 4 drawers on bracket feet, in cherry and mahogany, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Mahogany

1980s 'Enetri' Bookcase & Room Divider by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s, the 'Enetri' bookcase is a sleek and minimalist storage solution. Materials: Walnut shelves with a lightweight yet sturdy metal ...
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1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armoire or wardrobe. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original bla...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Oak, Pine

Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has its original antique glass. The glass shelves are new. Heavy q...
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Teak Media Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak media cabinet, circa 1960's. Dual drawers and open cubby with adjustable shelf. Great as is condition with aftermarket cable holes. Please inquire for international shipping ra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s. Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports Storage: Left cabinet: Four ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

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

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Brass

Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Legs, Spain, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sideboard unfolds as a wooden reliquary of Iberian heritage, its façade a dialogue of geometry and ornament. Deeply framed panels converge in architectural precision, drawing th...
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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 60"W x 1...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Credenza with Cane Doors and Black Laminate Case by Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sideboard exemplifies Florence Knoll's classic clean-lined aesthetic. The black laminate case sits on a steel base and features handsome cane sliding doors with leather pulls. I...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Harvey Probber styled Walnut Stereo Cabinet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut stereo record cabinet with a door having storage or for your entertainment equipment and to the other side a caned front with two speakers inside . The speakers inside seem ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Walnut

Rosewood Flip Top Bar Cart Cabinet By Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An absolutely stunning Vintage Rosewood Flip Top Bar Cart Cabinet By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo Norway. Beautiful rosewood grain inside and out with intricate details inside with bra...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza C. 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 5 cab...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides lef...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Italy, 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1970s Italian oval two-tier classical brass and glass bar cart with great decor details and removable tray. A great piece that perfectly adds to every h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Hand-Carved Oak Armoire, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire in Carved Oak with Rosette Panels, France, 1950s A stately presence marked by repetition and relief, this French armoire composes its façade in a series of rhythmic medallio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean mid-century Danish modern rosewood 9 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide smooth on metal glides with stops. Beautiful Rosewood grain. Rounded corners on a rosewo...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Rosewood

Cute Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser with carved handles. Great Modern Danish small dresser. Clean inside and out. Made in Denmark circa 1960. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss Mummenthaler and Meier. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect al...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Small Antique Bleached Side Cabinet With Pine Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small Georgian tropical hardwood side cabinet with pine internal drawers. Single exterior drawer at the top. Recently bleached I particularly like the simplicity of this...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Chest of Drawers WHITE Marble SMALL Side Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Chest of Drawers WHITE Marble SMALL Side Table. Direct from France to us, another classic French beauty, this elegant antique Louis XVI style chest...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The set is made of wooden block-board, finished in waln...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Low 4 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 4 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is marked , and the interior opens to open s...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 drawers - solid maple construction has a Black Lacquered finish. All original aluminum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A reverent echo of 17th century English cabinetry, this 19th-century oak chest of drawers embodies the bold geometry and sculptural massing of the Jacobean tradition. The façade is a...
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19th Century British Jacobean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

German bridal cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift. This cabinet is hand-painted in vibrant colours. The cabinet has its original hinge...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

A Vintage Sideboard in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vintage sideboard in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s. Functional design with sliding doors and open storage. Wear consistent with age and use, including marks, s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Oak Buffet with Carved Panels and Iron Detailing, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A commanding expression of alpine craftsmanship, this monumental oak buffet marries vernacular strength with sculptural detail. Its façade, composed of deeply recessed geometric pane...
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Rare Double Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A rare double 4 stack lawyer's bookcase with a Mahogany finish, large brass knobs and graduating drawers. Eight independent doors that open and slide in properly. The whole ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With Light & Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior & Glazed Secured Top. Cabinet is fitted with an internal working light, which has a UK three pin p...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Beautiful Mid century Arch Olive Burl Walnut 9 drawer dresser Credenza
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today. Cast fielded panels to front an...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Walnut Chest of drawers with 4 graduated drawers, each decoratively veneered to match the top of the chest and adorned with thei...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1946
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office desk, 1946, model 4658 Desk features flip-top compartment revealing small organizer, two doors concealing three fixed shelve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Extremely Rare Pair of Large Scale Manner of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Buffets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of matching Chinoiserie Maison Jansen side cabinets or buffets. The pieces are in good condition with minor signs of age and wear but nothing significant and...
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1920s French Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Armoire vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire vintage style scandinave des années 60, en teck, pieds compas, beaux rangements : 2 portes avec une partie penderie avec étagère et une partie avec 3 étagères, 1 clé pour les...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Early Venetian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Style Bookcase Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century hand painted Venetian bookshelf. The piece has elements of neo-classicsm and a faux marble painted top. The exterior is is a creamy almost yellow toned ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop art post modern 3 door beige colored Pill shaped rounded ends credenza sideboard. Very light tan beige color gloss laminate credenza custom made circa 1980 has 3 cabinet doors wi...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous four-stack mahogany barrister bookcase with leaded glass doors By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 34.13"W x 14.25"D x 64.5"H. Very good vintage condition. Tw...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Inlaid Moroccan Tall Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan tall chest handcrafted in walnut featuring a custom glass top with a scalloped front and matching top drawer over four flat front drawers below having blu...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2 cabinet doors and the right side has a fold down bar or desk with white laminate surface...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar or desk storage area. Beautiful rosewood backing with Slim design and sits on 4 ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Floral Painted Alpine Chest of Drawers 1810 ca
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Chest of Drawers Dated 1840 Wood Type: Fir Period: 1840 Origin: Tyrol Dimensions: Height - 91 cm Width - 144 cm Depth - 65 cm Des...
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1840s Italian Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Red and Blue FLoral Painted Cupboard - 1793
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1793 Measurements: H. 188 cm - W. 126 cm (144 at the frames) - D. 47 cm (56 at the frames) Period: 1793 Origin: Tyrol (European Alpine region) Wood: Fir Desc...
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1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

1910s-20s Japanese antique 2 tier large glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan. This large, 2 tier wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate from the style, conditions....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Glass

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Westnofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern low teak 8-drawer dresser credenza by Westnofa. Great design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with dove...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak, Lacquer

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. Has pin holes for ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Geometrical blue cabinet attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Striking cabinet attributed to Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Made with the by Otto Schulz patented "Bopoint" technique where the surface in decorated with brass nails as in the case ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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