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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Art Deco Burr Walnut Curved Bookcase
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco open bookcase. Burr walnut veneered with a curved edge and ebonised base. Veneered to back. Dimensions: H 72.5cm W 105cm D 35cm Aperture of shelves from Bottom H 26.5cm...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1788 Spanish Painted Wardrobe
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish wardrobe, with one door, entirely painted in black with flowers.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Signed Hunt Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique French Renaissance Revival hunt sideboard, signed, circa 1854. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the mid-19th century, fine...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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

Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement vintage type confiturier des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, un tiroir coulissant et une porte avec 1 étagère intérieure, bon état géné...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid Century Low Nine Drawer in Walnut by Stanley #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 62" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Walnut

Brutalist Design Oak Sideboard Featuring Two Doors & Middle Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique sideboard has bold geometric shapes and a simple, clean look. Made with high-quality walnut or oak wood, it's not only durable but also brings out the natural textures. T...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, glass, stainless steel, suede, laminate, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. This exqu...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Carabottino cabinet, in basswood by Cara/Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made of wooden strips, it is considered to be an accesso...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Louis Philippe Mahogany Marble top Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe mahogany and walnut chest of drawers with marble top, 19th century. With a grey and white rectangular marble top with rounded front corners, below are 4 flame mahogan...
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers No. 394, Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing low chest of drawers no. 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen in the early 1960s made at Aksel Kjersgaard. Made in rosewood with a beautiful grain. Marked by maker. The chest orig...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Carved light green and cream...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Renaissance Revival Library 19th Century - France - Henri II style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bookcase in carved wood in Henri II style or Renaissance style with inspirations from Greek and Roman architecture. A large drawer in the lower part, two mesh and molded doors, with ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
An Italian painted 2-drawer commode in the Piedmontese manner, nicely decorated with neoclassical motifs with a sienna faux marble top, brass drawer pulls and wallpaper lined interior.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pine One Door Lift-Top Dresser Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
We haven’t seen one of these lovely Louis-Philippe style bases in a quite a while. Originally used as a dry sink, the serpentine lid lifts on iron hinges to expose the well where a ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Henrik Tengler, Classic System Storage, by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Classic bookcase was designed by Henrik Tengler in 2017 and is an exclusive system with endless possibilities. The system offers elegant and flexi...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Cabinet for Votre Maison", 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Oak Cabinet designed by French creator duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. This little sideboard or cabinet shows a ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another rarity in our highly demanded Art Nouveau furniture collection: an absolute fantastic, unusual black display cabinet from the early perio...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a quality mahogany display cabinet with satinwood inlay with a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two disp...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer hand-painted chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

DOOQ Buffet Sideboard Berlin in Natural Walnut, Polished Brass, Ivory
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like its name suggests, Berlin sideboard is inspired by Bauhaus, a wave of thought that is impossible to overlook when passing through the streets of Berlin. In a more down to earth ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

A French cherry armoire with banded inlay, C 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French cherry armoire with inlay, circa 1800. The large paneled case with a molded cornice, banded "barber pole" style inlays, and two doors, all supported by small turned legs. No...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

18th Century Italian Directoire chest of drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This piece is an 18th-century Italian chest of drawers in the Directoire style, a design aesthetic that bridges the gap between the ornate Louis XVI style and the more austere Empire...
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18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Paul Evans Pueblo 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely awesome, unique and stunningly made Brutalist 5 drawer tall dresser or storage unit, with hand carved details unique to the 70s era. This piece is a hard one to find of th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Thomasville Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The top of the headboard has been refinished but the rest of the pieces have their original finish. No outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Can a girl (or guy) ever have Too many options??? We think Not!!! Seriously!! Take another look at this Extremely cool, Extremely modular “Mystique” wall unit or bedroom set up by Tomlinson Furniture. So many options…We say that because the center, larger unit can be used as a headboard for a full or queen-sized bed. You just need a Hollywood frame, and it backs right up against the headboard which has drop front storage for extra pillows or blankets! The four mirrors are removeable so if you prefer you could take them off and expose a blank wall or hang your favorite piece of artwork. Plus, there are lights at the top of the crown unit and a shelf to hold a lamp, books, or décor! Now, it’s nice to have the two side cabinets in your bedroom if you need the space for storage…there is hanging space in the top wardrobe area and three nice sized drawer’s underneath…AND there are knobs immediately beneath the wardrobe section that pull out into a nightstand surface with a black laminate top!! SO NICE!! BUT…maybe it’s a little much for the space you have, and you want to break it up a bit. NO PROBLEM! The two side pier cabinets are modular and can stand individually in separate rooms or could set side by side in one room. Maybe you want to use the two pier cabinets in a second bedroom and put a beautiful brass bed between them and use the center unit in a different bedroom. The whole unit is comprised of a gorgeous sultry dark wood and the cabinets have beautiful brass escutcheons, teardrop pulls, and hardware. There are truly so many interchangeable possibilities with this wonderful campaign style wall unit and it is made with impeccable quality by an iconic manufacturer. You just can’t go wrong! The original Thomasville furniture company was founded in 1904. At the time, it was called the Thomasville chair company since the company focused on producing chairs exclusively. Over the next few decades, the catalog expanded to include additional furniture pieces. During this time, the original company went through several owners; despite this, the company still experienced financial success even through economic hardship of the 1930s. Vintage pieces from the Thomasville Furniture company run the gamut from chairs to dining room furniture and many different types of furniture in between. The earliest pieces from the company when it was still known as the Thomasville Chair Company are considered the most rare and valuable. If you are looking for authentic Thomasville vintage pieces, you will need to find them on the secondhand market. Thomasville Furniture is one of the most recognized furniture companies in America. You can count on Thomasville furniture for incredible dining room and bedroom furniture. – vintage furniture guide...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Antique Simple Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A storage shelf with a dignified yet gentle feel. You can sense the elegance of its fine construction even from a distance. The overall design is decorated with a traditional Japane...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Victorian Painted Grain Dragon Griffon Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early 20th Century Victorian style secretary writing desk featuring painted grain finish and dragon / serpent / griffon carving. The desk opens to large writing surface with...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier / Louis Philippe, around 1845. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut ven...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Spruce, Walnut

English Display Cabinet 1940s-50s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Glass store display counter with 16 compartments pull-out drawers, legs with adjustable feet, and is embellished with brass yardage meter. Made of wood veneer and solid oak and the i...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Oak

Japanese Vintage Wide Glass Sliding Door Cabinet, Mid-Showa Period '1940s-1960s'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage glass sliding door was crafted in the Mid-Showa Period '1940s-1960s'. This wide glass sliding door cabinet offers a perfect b...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box Chest Desk on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Charles II carved oak bible box, desk on stand, circa 1680. The box and stand in two sections, the bible box having a hinged lid with a ledged sloped writing surface, ...
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1680s English Charles II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Red lacquered carved walnut, with hand pai...
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1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1970s Italian Gilt Brass & Glass Bar Side Table Removable Top Tray
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 60s-70s Hollywood Regency Italian shiny gilt brass and glass bar side table with removable top tray. This unique piece is highlighted by the sculptural hands an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Server or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style five-drawer flip top server or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with satinwood and ebony inla...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

17th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode With Veneer and Walnut Burl
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut cross-banded veneer and walnut burl veneer. The chest of drawer is an Italian ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leicester, GB
Please contact us with your country and postcode for the cheapest shipping options. US shipping for this piece £450 which includes a custom-made crate. This is a beautiful compact vintage bureau...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th century Carved ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974
Located in Milan, IT
Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum. One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm. Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Oak Wood, Brass, Mirror & Murano Art Glass Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning two doors dry bar cabinet with two removable shelves inside (107 x 30 cm. each) covered with grey velvet paper and brass details. Light green and beige Murano art glass (imi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Consoles China Cabinet, Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod, FDB Mobler
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of consoles China cabinet - Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod. FDB Mobler. Made of oak wood with 1960s brass details. Container unit with customizable internal shelves and drawers.
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1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched bras...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pacific Highboy by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid walnut with custom turned brass legs. Solid poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls. Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee. Oil and wax f...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

SET AIMARA Small, Medium & Large Alpaca Silver Photoframes
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow fronted top above 2 short and 3 long cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original brass...
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19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

1970s Custom Made Wright Table Company Chippendale Solid Yew Wood Sideboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1978 Custom Made Wright Table Company's Chippendale Solid Yew Wood Sideboard. This extra long 80.5" in width, ( regular version was 61") custom version of Two-Drawer sideboard was ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Aldo Tura Parchment Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage mid-century Aldo Tura bar cart in lacquered goatskin. Gold finished hardware and drop leaf sides to extend the top larger. Has 2 tiers and rolls on 4 casters. Italy, 1960s. I...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Dr...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side cabinet with shelf inside. Traditional timeless design with a modern sensibility. This is a great cabinet for small places, nightstand, end table for sofa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the aged and scraped patina of the original brown painted finish that draws one to this pine secretary with graceful Swedish country charm. Desktop rests on two extended arms. ...
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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

Jens Risom Dresser Walnut Ca' 1960's Mid Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dresser by Jens Risom with nice patina, walnut, ca' 1960's. Four drawers with nicely sculpted handles. Unusual base with cutouts.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Substantial 19th Century Figured Burr Walnut Partners' Desk by Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Substantial Walnut Partners' Desk By Holland & Sons A fully fitted partners desk with identical arrangements to both sides, constructed using finely figured walnut and with a tool...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

Parchment Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne buffet by R&Y Augousti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop. Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass h...
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1960s American French Provincial 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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