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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Industrial
Oak Utility Filing Cabinet by The C.F. Wing Company 4 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Dark tone oak utility filing cabinet with four drawers manufactured by The C.F. Wing Company in New Bedford Mass. The hardware is made of brass and steel. Good condition with appropr...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage hospital trolley, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage hospital trolley in good condition. Made of steel and glass that is clamped into the steel by a rubber strip. The cabinet comes from t...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Industrial Cabinet with Shelves & Glass Door
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall display cabinet has been taken down to bare metal and then sealed to give a handsome industrial factory look. The unit comes from a doctors office and is at least 100 years...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet is a grand rendition of the neoclassical excellence that has emanated from France for centuries! Hand-crafted from exotic importe...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry
Germany (Westphalia)
Walnut etc.
Classicism around 1795
Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm
Description:
Beautiful writing fur...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 170 cm W × 35 cm D × 255 cm H
France, circa 1880
Elegant and stately, this Louis XVI style a...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Steelworkers Blueprint Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This massive industrial cabinet was recovered from a decommissioned foundry in Milwaukee, WI. The cabinet housed thousands of blueprints dating back to as early as 1900 - each descri...
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Style Italian Commode, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture richly inlaid in walnut, rosewood, maple, palisander and fruitwood. High quality and beautifully...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Shelf Rack
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial shelf rack made of metal and wood. The original metal part was rescued from a factory in former Czechoslovakia and has been...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Burl Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chest embodies the refined elegance of 18th-century French design through its masterful use of book-matched burl veneers and delicate inlays. Each drawer front showcases symmetricall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Haentges Frères, Louis XVI, Marquetry, Bronze, Vitrine Cabinets, Paris, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Haentges Freres Signed, Louis XVI Style, Marquetry Inlay, Bronze, Vitrine Cabinets, Paris, 19th C.
A remarkable pair of labeled and stamped Haentges Frères vitrine cabinets, which c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers, a striking jewelry and lingerie chest that embodies elegance and sophistication. Crafted ...
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1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Vernis Martin Vitrine Louis XVI
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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A good quality late 1800s French Louis XVI Vernis Martin vitrine display cabinet...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Barrister 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Barrister 19? 2 Drawer File Cabinet
Classic oak 2-drawer file cabinet with locking mechanism. Brass handles & ID plates.
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pilastro Attributed Industrial Metal Shelving in Bauhaus Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall mounted Tomado style industrial shelving unit in Bauhaus colors. Red, bone white and grey metal shelves on black wire risers. In original condition with visible w...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Antique Louis XVI Period Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from the Louis XVI period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The chest has been finished with a French polish of museum qu...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement French bibliotheque in the Louis XVI Style made of richly toned mahogany and brass details. This case piece is topped with a demilune pediment and 4 decorative finials. T...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Fine Quality Signed French Made Shallow Marble Top Inlaid Louis XVI Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is probably one of the most interesting and beautiful sideboards of its type I've seen in a long time. Why do I say this? Because of the fusion of gorgeous marble and some of th...
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1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
19th Century Bronze, Wood and Marble Service Vitrine by Francois Linke. France
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Louis XVI bronze, wood, and marble service vitrine by Francois Linke. France
By: Francois Linke
Material: wood, marble, stone, bronze, copper, metal, glass, crysta...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Rosewood panelled dresser, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Dresser panelled in rosewood and inlaid in various woods, Lombardy, late 18th century.
Rosewood panelled, filleted and inlaid dresser in various woods with three drawers ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Palisander
Italian Louis XVI 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century with two drawers and inlaid banding. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style walnut commode from the 19th century showcases timeless elegance and superb craftsmanship. Crafted from various types of walnut, this commode features two drawers adorned with delicate inlaid banding that beautifully surrounds both the drawers and the rectangular top. The dovetail drawers, equipped with classical brass hardware, reflect meticulous attention to detail and historical authenticity.
The commode stands gracefully on tapered legs, enhancing its refined silhouette. The natural aging expected in a piece from the 19th century adds to its character and charm, making it a captivating addition to any interior space. The warm tones of the walnut, combined with the inlaid designs, create a piece that is both functional and decorative.
Ideal for use in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, this Louis XVI style commode offers ample storage while serving as a striking focal point. Its timeless design complements both classic and contemporary interiors, allowing it to blend seamlessly with a variety of décor styles. Whether used to store linens, clothes, or cherished keepsakes, this antique Italian walnut commode...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal 30-Drawer Catalogue File Cabinet by Addressograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage industrial steel metal 30-drawer catalogue file cabinet by Addressograph, circa mid-20th century. Item features 30 drawers, steel metal construction, rubber wheels, top lift ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Iron display cabinet, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical cabinet from the 1930s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of thick iron and the original antique glass. With 5 glass shelves of 6mm thick. The lock and handle ar...
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1930s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Industrial Steel Standing Drafting Desk Table by Parent Metal Products
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century Industrial Steel Standing Desk by Parent Metal Products of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Table height 39.75" at front edge and 44" at back...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial multi drawer steel cabinet/cart. By Office Bank & Liberty Co.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Dutch Industrial Beech Apothecary Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1950s in the Netherlands. The cabinet was used on a school to store painting supplies. It features 8 large dra...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Classic Industrial metal & glass Medical/ Display cabinet / kitchen, bathroom
By Cole Steel, Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique Industrial metal & glass Medical / Display cabinet..Sleek ,simple, elegant design. Perfect for bathroom or kitchen, In the process of ordering shelf clips and glass.....
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Seven Drawer Mahogany Machinist's Chest c.1910-1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Machinist's tool chest with round brass pulls, original label, two keys, seven graduated drawers with Mahogany fronts, metal corner...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an iconic design from Maison Jansen. This gorgeous, signed commode is the most elegant and yet chic piece of its kind Jansen Made. The piece is in good vintage condition with...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Mahogany French Louis XVI-Style buffet with white marble top
Located in Houston, TX
Great quality of the mahogany used to manufacture this piece and the
Fine condition and construction make this piece very desirable.
It has four doors that open to a shelved interior...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Shop Cabinet / Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1930s in the Netherlands by the company Nefkens in Breda. It features 12 drawers in two different sizes with nice brass handles. It is made fro...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Green Industrial Shelf, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial shelf from the 1960s. It features a green iron construction with iron mesh sides and back and four wooden shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Bromann Bros - Chicago, IL
Early 20th century wood and glass display case manufactured by Bromann Brothers. This piece features milk glass tiles near the base bordered by ...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Marble Top French Bronze Ormolu Demilune Console Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine Louis xvi style gilt dore bronze oval cherub plaque ormolu mounted mahogany & marble top, demilune dessert commode / sideboard console in the manner of franc¸ois linke.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bow front sideboard, buffet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved mahogany, with original...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dutch Oak Apothecary / Barber Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was designed and made from oak around the 1930's in the Netherlands. It was part of a wall piece used in a barber shop where the drawers were used to store the personal ...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Large Dutch Mahogany Jewelers / Watchmakers Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This jewelers / watchmakers cabinet was designed and made circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 48 mahogany fronted drawers in three different ...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers with brass details, all ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
2-drawer coffee table in solid cherry wood, white-cream and gray lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This coffee table with 2 independent drawers belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style...
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2010s French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Commode Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Louis XVI-style chest of drawers is crafted in solid walnut, combining timeless elegance with meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring five drawers in three rows, the fronts are ador...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Very Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was produced during the 1930s in The Netherlands. This piece features 13 decent sized drawers. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D W H 36 x 36 x 20 ...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
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1910s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Industrial Brushed Steel Double Door Apothecary Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional, antique, double door, apothecary display cabinet features a patinated brushed steel finish inside and out with brass accents. T...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Industrial Midnight Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Industrial midnight sideboard, the perforated sideboard with burnished brass details, hardware, and base, interior shelves, has a “midnight” f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a marvel of style and craftsmanship, rendered from fine i...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style China Cabinet / Vitrine with Marble Top
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning 19th-century Louis XVI-style china cabinet, or vitrine, embodies elegance and sophistication. Featuring a distinctive demi-lune design shape, the cabinet boasts a luxur...
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1840s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Mirror, Wood
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Archive Cabinets By Franz Garny Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Archive Cabinets By Franz Garny Circa 1930s
- 45 flip up compartments
- 3 larger open compartments at the bottom
- Salvaged from the German patent offices in Munich
- Made by Franz ...
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Cloakroom / Workshop cabinet - Armoire - industrial - vintage - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Former workshop changing room for employees of the Compagnie Française de Raffinage, CFR, and more particularly for the Normandy refineries in France.
Still has the Normandy refiner...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet will make a stunning visual statement in any room, calling attention to your prized family heirlooms or cherished collecti...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole bin style cubbies. Each cubbie opening measures 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and...
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20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Small Scale Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
With glass on three sides, this French Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from the mid nineteenth century is ideal for displaying any fine collection. Resting on turned finial feet det...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating back to Louis XVI period (1774 -1791) -stamped by the French cabinet maker Tondeur- features great scale, perfect proportions and stunning high craftsmanship marquetry inlays. Two spacious sans travers drawers on front with antique original cast bronze hand crafted handles and a door on each side revealing a compartment with a shelf, all rests on four square tapered legs with a luxuriously veined Italian marble top featuring a beautiful grain and gorgeous soft colors including different shades of red, yellow, ocher, white and brown.
This one of a kind magnificently inlaid commode featuring mother of pearl and bone inserts to enrich the central design and the allegories of music on the sides wich are a marquetry and cabinetmaking works of art themselves.
The front houses two drawers with veneered sans travers marquetry with a central medallion masterfully inlaid depicting an unusual and whimsical scene: a fairy-tale rural countryside landscape with an old building that appears to be a church in the background, surrounded by a picturesque avenue of cypress and a monkey in the foreground picking up cocoa fruits from a tree - symbols of good luck and fortune- with a dog at its side.
The round panel is finished with oval mother-of-pearl inserts, a ribbon inlaid on top all surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves .
The inlays on the side doors are equally beautiful, so detailed as to seem painted. On each door, the marquetry is inspired by the theme of music, allegories with both wind and string instruments, sheet music and a hat all gathered in a magical composition enriched by floral inspired festoons, ribbons and tassels.
The casework inside shows the mastery of the cabinetmaker and attention to detail, the doors are made of precious citronnier wood framed by an ebony band.
This commode of narrow proportion is a wonderful example of 18th century French craftsmanship in storage cabinet making, entirely inlaid, stamped it is an exclusive one-of-a-kind Louis XVI period work of art certainly created for a very demanding and important client now ready to be the antique conversation...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Burl Wood Buffet is an elegant expression of the neoclassical form, rendered in exquisitely veined contoured and be...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Triple Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style triple dresser made by Dixie Furniture circa 1970. Three top drawers are paneled to give the look of four and open with rosette pressed knob handles. Lower drawers ...
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1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This exquisite Commode is a French Louis XVI Period and it is made of rosewood with a saint-Anne marble top. It has its original varnish.
Provenance: Paris (France)
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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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