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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Meiji
Midcentury Wall Bar Cabinet by Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing rosewood wall cabinet by Svend Langkilde with cool details of accentuated brass hinges and sculpted inset handle. Elegantly designed inside with shelves for glasses and a she...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made of cedar, and the front of the drawer peels off the paint due to friction due to agi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s.
A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Long Teak Sideboard by Hundevad & Co, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Long Teak Sideboard by Hundevad & Co, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern long and low sideboard designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co in Denmark.
Four separate ca...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Wardrobe from Les Arcs Ski Resort, circa 1968
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Charlotte Perriand wardrobe design and installed in Les Arcs Ski Lodge in the french alps in 1967. It offers a large amount of storage with a single slidi...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
20th Mid Century Cabinet in Solid Oak with Glass Front, by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural mid century cabinet / vitrine in solid oak and with glass fronts. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in ca 1950s. Great patina and such a rich front design. This piece is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Dresser or Nightstand
Located in Oakland, CA
Four drawer dresser crafted in Brazilian rosewood with book-matched grain and raised on tapered legs. Finely restored and in excellent condition.
Measurements
Width 32.50’’ x Depth 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage IKEA Teak Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea, circa 1960s. Compact vanity with solid wood trim and dovetail construction. Platform lifts to reveal mirror and fitted interior storage.
U...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate.
The ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
"Carrel" Modern French Oak Media Cabinet 'Small' by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This large modular "Carrel" media cabinet in wood takes cues from Hans Wegner and Charlotte Perriand to make an elegant, architectural storage solution for an artful office, living r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany Sideboard Made Early 1930s with Wheel Runners
Located in London, GB
Cuban mahogany sideboard. Front with two sliding doors and two pull-out leaves with handles of black ebony. Interior with trays, sides with la...
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1930s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak sideboard with double sliding doors. Standing on four original and rare Cado...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Book Case System by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Large book case system, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Made in teak. He designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. Nice pati...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
JK Møbler, Dresser, Oak, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and black-painted metal dresser or commode produced by JK Møbler, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last quarter of the 19th century, this keyaki (elm) wood tansu is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Featuring a lacquered finish with reddish brown tones, the chest showcases a rectangular top, sitting above a perfectly organized façade. A long upper...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Walnut, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Small Teak Cabinet 5 Drawers
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak cabinet with 5 graduated drawers, sculpted teak pulls, & a newly added black painted plinth base. Beautiful condition, keepin...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Petit Bastone', 120, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard Bastone designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
H. 80 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- Without doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Petit Bastone Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wall unit having eight shelves, 5 smaller ( 36 W x 10 D inches ) and 2 wider ( 48 W x 10 D inches ). The shelves rest in metal brackets, which attach to the vertic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish writing desk in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This versatile piece features unique spla...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Greta Magnusson-Grossman Double-Sided Bar Cabinet in Oak, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare rotating, double-sided oak bar cabinet, designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman for Firma Studio in Sweden, 1930s.
Designed in the 1930s by renowned Swedish designer Greta Magnuss...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Teak Office Credenza is a sophisticated blend of Scandinavian modern design and timeless elegance, crafted with exquisite teak finish. This vintage office credenza...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Large Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Futon Tansu Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese Meiji period two-piece futon tansu cabinet from the late 19th century, with original iron hardware. Created in Japan during the second hal...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Sideboard With Slatted Doors in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, teak, Scandinavia, 1960s
This very elegant and slender sideboard is made in the 1960s in Scandinavia. The two slatted sliding doors in front both have a recessed handle, ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem.
This set consist of:
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color black oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes, offering a flexible solution for diverse display and storage needs, including, for example, as a bookshelf, a TV stand or simply a frame for beautiful objects.
Featuring a modular and minimal design, the Poeme Shelves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable oak and iron cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware. This late Meiji-period Japanese merchant’s chest, crafted from keyaki (Japanese elm) and adorne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian modern mahogany and leather bar cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great bar cabinet by unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in mahogany with a leather dressed front. Slender sculptural legs...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Sideboard Credenza c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern sideboard, credenza, dry bar, constructed of teak, teak veneer, brass, rosewood and mirror. The cabinet features an asymmetrical case with slidi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
Rare Small Floating Rosewood Cado Double Door Cabinet by Poul Cadovious
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile small double door rosewood cabinet with removable shell nice clean condition beautiful grain, elegant unique removable shelf great for records and radio equipment.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Modern 1930s Inlay Cabinet in Elm and Birch
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1930s cabinet in elm and birch.
It comes built in two sections in height. Each section is in turn divided into two storage areas. has whit two doors move...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chest of Drawers by Niels Clausen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Clausen chest of drawers with typical Arne Vodder lines.
Made in partly solid teak.
Made by Niels Clausen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Aarhus Rådhus Cabinet, 1941, by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
HANS J WEGNER, a bar cabinet executed by cabinetmaker Axel I Sørensen, for the Mayor's office, Aarhus Rådhus, 1941. Walnut cabinet with locking tambour doors with handles of cast bra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian chest of 3 lockable drawers.
Classy birch chest of drawers consisting of 3 drawers with metal details on the locks. The light color and burl wood grain make it an eleg...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of pine and brass, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware.
A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany Danish cabinet, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design highlights the exceptional book-matched veneer throughout. Locking doors, adjustable shelf(not original), and sleek,...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Brutalist sideboard sourced in Sweden, dating from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist sideboard sourced in Sweden, dating from the 1950s. This credenza is made out of pine and each door or shelf features wrought iron hardware. Standing on four higher carved ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern "Sport" cabinet, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Sport” cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a rustic design. Clean design with wooden handles and sculpted feet. Practical drawers and shelves inside.
“Sport” is o...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus Danish Rosewood Bookcase Cabinets
By Frode Holm
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of elegant midcentury cabinets designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1955, Denmark. The cabinets are crafted of the finest Brazilian rosewood and exhibit fine joinery throughout with routed edges, tapered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Hall Chest / Side Board Model "Casino" by Engström Mystrand Tingströms
By Engstrom Mystrand, Tingströms
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful Scandinavian oak hall chest / sideboard, the famous model "Casino" with black lacquered oak tops by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand by Tingströms in Sweden.
All...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese tasteful Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The main materials are zelkova and cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The de...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm, France, c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
French work of the 1980s, this elegant shelves combines rusticity and modernity by the choice of a wood with warm tones and minimalist lines, like the creations of Pierre Chapo.
The...
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1980s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors Version, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Low sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen
Dimensions : H. 50 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 53 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black oak
- With doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965
By Olof Pira
Located in Dronten, NL
A free standing, mid-century modern, shelving system with table/desk designed in Sweden by Olof Pira.
This example designed to clamp between floor and ceiling making it possible to u...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
Offered is a Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark in the 1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
1970s, Danish side chest of drawers, teak wood, rattan, brass wheels, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish side chest of drawers. Teak wood, rattan, and brass wheels. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Classic Scandinavian design from 70...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Black Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Sideboard 'Bastone' designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat
Dimensions :
H. 80 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- Without doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Bruno Mathsson wall shelf, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1970s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner floating cabinet or chest, designed for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully constructed from rich old-growth teak, this cabinet features two banks of drawers, with a total of...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Poul Cadovius Danish Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Oakland, CA
Poul Cadovius Rosewood cabinet with book-matched sliding doors revealing an interior of mahogany with adjustable shelves and small drawer. Minimal design with mitered corners and han...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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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