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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase Grouping bought directly from the original owners! All original and very clean! 4 drawer center unit is a very nice addition to this Cla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece  Bookcase
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece  Bookcase
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet For Cassina A design storage cabinet, symbol of a modern-day timeless classic with sleek uncluttered lines upon w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet  For Cassina
Kazuhide Takahama Bramante Cabinet  For Cassina
$13,690 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser 4 Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A George Nelson four-drawer Thin Edge rosewood dresser, circa 1955. This stunning piece has dynamic, rich rosewood graining, four drawers, original porcelain pulls, and iconic Thin E...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand painted floral acanthus motif that features three toed dragon...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm, Paint

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Cabinet dated 1852
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted cabinets were a traditional element of Swedish country homes, this one is particularly lovely as it still maintains the original hand-painted finish with faux marble drawer a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet, Glass Top And Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian bar cabinet, glass top and brass feet, 1950s Good condition. Central interior covered in mosaic glass (incomplete glass).
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Italian Sideboard 1950's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Estimated to be from the 1950s, this Italian vintage sideboard embodies a distinctive fusion of retro charm and futuristic design—a hallmark of mid-century Italian aesthetics. The bo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Maple, Teak

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Swedish Cabinet / Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors fronted doors in classic Gustavian style. Upper library section has molded cornice with dental trim and thr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952. Designed by Paolo Buffa in 1952 for Serafino Arrighi, this buffet exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to mid-cent...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Original 18th Century Monumental Cabinet on Stand / Italian Bargueno / European
Located in Miami, FL
Important monumental cabinet on stand. The case of the cabinet is walnut, veneered with rich rib boned ebony and luxuriously decorated with turtle ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Glass

Hans J Wegner Teak Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome solid teak sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler, model RY20. This beautiful cabinet has ample storage and functionality. This breakfront has been refinished ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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

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Teak

Antique French Baroque Style Wall Bracket, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French Baroque style hand carved gesso and wood floral scroll design wall brackets featuring a scalloped gild painted shelving. This elegant...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint, Gesso

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Arts & Crafts Stacking Map Cabinet with Multiple drawers. Beautifully constructed from solid Oak and with the original brass pulls ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard – French Modernist Design, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Charlotte Perriand Sideboard – French Modernist Design, Circa 1950" This striking sideboard, designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand around 1950, is a timeless piece of French mo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late 19th-Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers showcases Scandinavian craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Material: Solid oak with oak veneer Design: Classic Biedermeier style, ch...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Outstanding Quality Antique 18th Century French Walnut Bombe Shaped Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century French walnut inlaid parquetry bombe shaped bureau having an exceptional quality walnut bombe shaped fall with inlaid parquetry opening to reveal a s...
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18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina A storage unit with modern lines, although of classical inspiration, that becomes the emblem of the Ultr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

A Malachite and Marble 1950's Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A marble and malachite two door cabinet with green velvet lined open insert to base. Hand painted tropical bird panelling with original gilt brass handles. Dimensions: H 92cm W 66cm...
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Malachite, Marble

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Cabinet in Cherrywood
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.
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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th Century Louis XV French marquetry bureau de pente, or slant front desk, made with veneers of mahogany, rosewood and tulipwood with oak as a secondary wood. Slant front opens ...
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large 19thC Ebonised English Glazed Pine Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC Ebonised English Glazed Pine Dresser sku 1825 Base W217 x D46 x H96 cm Top W210 x D34 x H158 cm Together W217 x D46 x H254 cm Weight 152 kg Shelf internal dept...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...
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1820s American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Brown Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Danish Art Deco, Sculptural Round Pouf/Stool in Fabric & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A luxurious Danish Art Deco pouf / stool. Upholstered in a glamorous flora fabric with a decadent burl wood base. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This beautiful vintage ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fabric, Wood, Burl

Rare Aino Aalto, Solid Pine Cabinet with Drawers for Artek, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This cabinet is extremely rare and is most definitely sought after by Aalto collectors. With the original stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.   
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size S with 3 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass details to the top. The central door and a large lower drawer with brass heart escutcheons and brass stylized foliate hinges and handles. The simple case construction and stained green cypress wood and grouping of square details are typical of Mackintosh's early work for Guthrie and Wells including items bought by William Davidson for his house Gladsmuir, Kilmacolm. The brass cabinet fittings are identical on a number of pieces, see Billcliffe, p. 33, fig. 1895.2 and 1895.3 for a washstand and dressing table designed by Mackintosh, also made by Guthrie and Wells. Also a white painted wardrobe/compactum. The overhanging cornice has been adapted with hinged flaps to move it up a narrow staircase. For a comparable piece see my other listing here for, C R Mackintosh...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compar...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined dres...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Walnut Bar Cabinet with Cast Brass Handles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This bar Cabinet is a contemplation on the polarities in Nature. The wood marquetry is the framing device for two large doors, with an interior designed and made to hold glasses and ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Peter Hvidt Modular Freestanding Solid Teak Bookcases / Wall Units
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1966 Materials: Teak Measurements: 71" wide (both bays), 35.5″ wide (each bay) x 19″ deep x 8...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Door and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with carved rosettes. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this vitrine cabinet features a beveled cornice...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware,...
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood drawer fronts, with ash case an...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash, Ebony, Burl

Small Antique Bamboo Three Tier Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique bamboo stand with three shelves covered with original raffia.
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19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original ...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Solid elm cabinet by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for Maison Seltz, France 1990s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Two-piece base unit from the Fagus series, designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for the Seltz cabinetmaker in the early 90s, entirely in solid elm. Fagus furniture is modular, so yo...
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1990s French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

Ebonized Lacquer French Regency Brass Inlaid and Bronze Commode with Glass Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb commode done in rich, luxurious black lacquer and inlaid in brass with decadent bronze hardware. The piece is in good condition and features a glass top as well to p...
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1950s French Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 10-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 10-drawer pine architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or printer's cabinet In the manner of Globe We...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Single drawer Table Desk Measures 33 " in width, 20.5 " in depth and 30" in height.  
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a stunning addition to any dining or living room. The cabinet features interior glass she...
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1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Carla Venosta and Guido Zimmerman for Arflex 'Valiant' Bookcase in Steel
By Arflex, Guido Zimmerman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carla Venosta and Guido Zimmerman for Arflex, 'Valiant' wall unit / room divider, stainless steel, glass, Italy, 1971 The 'Valiant' wall unit that doubles as room divider, designed...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in France. Manufactured by Chapo Creation, 2019. Oakwood. ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Fold-Over Games Card Tea Side Table 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish English Georgian Flame Mahogany Games Card Table of outstanding quality, early Nineteenth Century. Circa 1820. The crossbanded fold-over top of rectangular form with round...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates. This bookcase cabinet is solid black walnut and Claro walnut veneer. It is available in multiple variations (all walnut / black or normal sliding door / brass or black pulls). Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. Dimensions: H 49" (124.46cm) L 58.875" (149.54cm) D 14.5" (36.83cm) Drawer interiors 8" width (20.32cm) x 12" depth (30.48cm) History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of drawers in wood, metal, and brushed aluminum with a marble top, produced by Knoll, designed by Florence Knoll, 1960s A long life, great masters, and well-deserved, lasting ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar wood storage bench chest We can’t say enough nice things about this piece Beautiful wood grain with natural oil & wax finish Newly recond...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Danflex Mid Century Danish Teak 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Danflex Mid Century Danish Teak 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 71.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 28.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware. Mea...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage 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

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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