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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: William and Mary
Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base. The cabinet has wo...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut slant front desk with herringbone inlays and cross banding on the top desk surface, the desk lid, and the interior and exterior drawer fronts. The desk lid al...
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Other

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

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Mirror, Rosewood, Teak

Vintage Compact Danish Teak Expandable Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern compact dry bar cabinet in teak model no. 7739 manufactured by Dyrlund, Copenhagen. This clever piece features an extendable serving top with an easy to maintain black laminate surface. Equipped with two dovetail drawers, a stainless steel ice bucket, one adjustable shelf, and plenty of storage for cocktail glasses and bottles. Accented with a modern aluminum square knob...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Antique William and Mary Style Walnut Small Radio Cabinet by Radio Art Cabinets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique William and Mary Style Carved Walnut Small Radio Cabinet by Radio Art Cabinets. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 51" H x 28" W x 20" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown William and Mary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, in the 1960s. The system consists of black metal...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Rare Midcentury Sideboard in Teak by Skovby, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful sideboard from the 1960s, crafted in teak veneer with steel legs and teak shoes. Produced by Skovby Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The piece features two sliding doors with round re...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Pair 1970s Danish Teak Tambour Door File Cabinets Chest of Drawers as Credenza
By Scandia Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Two separate units included, each with two tambour doors each units, these lock, two keys provided. One unit has wear, and tiny dents, and the other unit has stains, and some dark sc...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of units in solid Teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

solid pine secretary desk by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Secretary desk made by German company Wasa in 1992. it is made from solid pine. It has a lid that folds down to function as a work top. Behind the lid there are shelves and drawers....
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Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Large Sideboard or Cabinet on Wheels, 1930s Functionalism
Located in Odense, DK
Unique early modernist "Funkis" sideboard made in Scandinavia in the 1930s. The sideboard stands on wooden casters and can be moved around.
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1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Svend A. Larsen - Teak Sideboard Faarup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This mid-century teak credenza from the 1960s, designed by Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, showcases premium Danish craftsmanship. The piece features elegant sliding tambou...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

French handcrafted 2-door 3-drawer wooden sideboard by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors and 3 drawers sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels. Each door and...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s. The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf. The three book shelfs on top ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Faux Leather, Beech, Teak

1940's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Curved cabinet consists of 4 doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and drawers. K...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Paper

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Classic Teak Wood High Sideboard with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This sideboard was made in Sweden, probably in 1964. It is finished with teak wood with a warm color and regular graining. It has lockable cabinets and practical shelves. In the cent...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop-front secretary desk has three storage drawers. Tall tapered legs under a teak case g...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s. Stunning Rosewood bureau designed by Danish architect Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Bruno Mathsson Shelf Model MI 1050, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model MI 1050 designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1960s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden. Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

Danish modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen by Christian Linneberg mobler. Teak construction with rosewood corners and small hole pulls with a black steel square ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Mid century danish modern Tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe 8-Drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century tall Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak dresser 5 drawers on left and had a right sliding door with 3 drawers and 2 shelves. Clean inside and out - labeled - Made in Denmark. Ready ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker, Corner Cabinet in Rosewood, 1960's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker, corner cabinet in rosewood. With two doors where behind shelves. Under the doors two tray. Made in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Rosewood Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France & Son circa 1960. This classic desk features two banks of locking drawers .This exam...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rosewood Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
Rosewood Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
$5,056 Sale Price
36% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Combination Bookshelf Dining Table Desk by Domino
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Mid Century Danish Modern combination bookshelf, desk, dining table, made by Domino Mobelfabrik, circa 1960/70s. The case features open shelves at the lower section of the p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Rare Scandinavian modern tall cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare tall cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

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

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Pine

Blanket / bed-end / coffee table - chest, marine decor intarsia, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare chest with marine intarsia decor, perfect as a blanket/ bed-end chest or coffee table with storage. Beautiful massive brass handles. In good condition, smaller signs of age,...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Birch, Walnut

Teak cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
This small cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1960s. This model 34 is very rare and a great example of the top quality Aksel K...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Torbjorn Afdal Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Bruksbo of Norway
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular vintage 1960s book-matched, double bleached Brazilian rosewood credenza with mirror-polished plinth base. This cabinet was custom ordered from Bruksbo of Norway...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Hans Wegner RY 16 chest of drawers, Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegant six-drawer cabinet in teak veneer Model Ry 16, design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s The purity of lines and the perfect balance of proportions imm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian Functionalist Sideboard by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sideboard by Carl Malmsten, with elegant rosewood veneer, decorated around the edge and top with inlays of flowers and leaves in a lighter wood. Chunky feet with diagonal l...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

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

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Oak

Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own company: NC Mobler in Odense, Denmark. Produced c1960. Tw...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian danish modern Small teak 3-drawer chest circa 1960 with teak carved knobs. All drawers are felt lined and have dovetailed joints. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Dimensions: H...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak, Pine

Mid century Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza with Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza or sideboard. Has 3 top drawers with 3 lower doors with Key. Behind doors are 3 flat drawers and 4 adjustable shelves. All solid Oak custo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Lacquer

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive graining, leather pulls and brass hardware. Consisting of 3 wide drawers with a sleek ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs TV / Stereo Stand, HMN 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Mid-Century Modern TV or stereo stand by Carl-Gustaf “Nalle” Hiort af Ornäs, crafted in teak and black-stained birch. This elegant and functional piece embodies the clean lines and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite pair of rosewood bedside cabinets, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. Thi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Rare Swedish Pine Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish dark stained pine cabinet with beautiful patina. Produced in Sweden, late 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1966 Reno Wahl Iversen's “Captain's Bar”
Located in London, GB
Price shown is for one of two available. To purchase both shown in images, select quantity of 2. Reno Wahl Iversen “Captain's bar”, mounted on wheels, fold-out top with black formica, interior with three drawers, shelves with brass handles and fittings, two original Stelton trays...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Solid Teak Bar Sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern cabinet with drawers, bar sideboard insight and dark accent teak, Denmark, designed 1961. Dimensions:Width 130cm-Dept 42 cm- Height 102 cm
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Flip-Top Rolling Dry Bar by Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly functional and handsome rosewood flip-top bar cabinet on caster wheels with two keys designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstr...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Tiger Cabinet - Custom Marble Cabinet - Tiger Design Modern Cabinet
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Marble Cabinet The Legend of Yan Baihu, in your home! More than 10,000 pieces of natural stone were used for this cabinet. Uniqueness from nature The white tiger, the rare...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Typenko" Console/bookcase designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Circa 1933. Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

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

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Rosewood

Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Dansk. Teak upper shelf cubby bookcase unit with shelves on top of lower teak credenz...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Curved Front Rosewood Tambour Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern modern, rosewood sideboard, credenza was made in Denmark circa 1960s. The credenza sits on a plinth platform base with a stunning rosewood grain throughout. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Rosewood

Oak cupboard by Kurt Østervig for ab Randers, Denmark 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
High board by Kurt Ostervig for A.B. Randers. Made from oak with exposed brass hinges. Behind the left door there are two drawers and two shelves. The right doors holds two shelves. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace Masur Birch Inlay Cabinet Attributed Carl Bergsten
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace inlay cabinet attributed Carl Bergsten. It comes with a top veneered in dark stained birch decorated with a well-marked molding in both straig...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Elm, Plywood

Weave 196 Credenza from Ringvide, Solid Birch wood, black oil. Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196-Black oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian co...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Mid-Century Poster Display in Oregon Pine, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Poster display in solid orogen pine. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid century Danish rosewood credenza dresser by Carlo Jensen - Hundevad
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood dresser - credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad. Has a very nice bifold door on left side that slides open to cabinet space with adjustable shel...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chest Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet or bar cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with flap door that becomes a writin...
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Hansen & Pedersen, Danish Mid Century Modern, Freestanding Teak Credenza, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Danish Modern freestanding sideboard / credenza by Hansen & Pedersen, crafted in the 1960s from warm, rich teak wood. The piece features sliding doors with organically sha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ceramic, Teak

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial 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 cons...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, mahogany and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker C.B. Ha...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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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