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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Vienna Secession
C F A Voysey Style of, Arts & Crafts Oak Cupboard with Lower Open Display Area
Located in London, GB
C F A Voysey in the style of. A good quality Arts & Crafts oak cabinet with moulded edge to the top and an open display area above, a large internal upper cupboard with twin opening...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

'Medusa' Limited Edition Cabinet from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Sometimes you can get astonished for a different simple reasons or things. We believe that paying tribute for the human feelings and seeing work of art revealed into a furniture, is very important for the future trends in modern and persistent home interior furnishing. Unique and exclusive handmade cabinet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Piece Bedroom Suite with Pewter Inlays
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead of Glasgow. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak three-piece bedroom suite with stylised floral inlays of pewter and mother of pearl with silver plated handles thro...
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Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pewter

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Log Box, Seat or Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Log Box, seat or occasional table This is a good quality storage box, it is a good height for a fireside seat and would work well as a Log Storage...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

English Arts and Crafts Oak Dresser
Located in New York, NY
English arts and crafts oak 3 drawer dresser with round wrought iron handles and upper section with bevelled mirror, 2 shelves above small draw...
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Joan Busquets Workshop Masterpiece Modernist Nouveau Desk Cabinet, ca. 1898
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Spain's Catalan Modernist Furniture Maker Joan Busquets Studio & Workshop A Unique work of Cabinetry Art. JOAN BUSQUETS I (Barcelona, 1874-1949). Modernist Cabinet and Desk, ca. 1898. Modernist desk and cabinet finely crafted from walnut wood with golden polychrome and pyrography. Keyholes, handles and decorative appliques in golden brass. Signed on the front in the lower left corner of the right door. Dimensions: 66 inches high and 46 inches wide and 24 inches deep; 165cm x 116cm x 60 cm This remarkable and unique Catalan modernist cabinet designed by famed furniture designer and maker, Joan Busquets was crafted at Studio Busquets. Barcelona, Spai ca 1898 from walnut wood with fine polychrome gold and decorated with pyrography- the first time in European history that saw this craftsmanship combination of fine studio furniture with fine pyrographic artistic technique. The keyholes, handles and decorative fixtures are made of gilded brass. This Catalan Modernist cabinet was constructed into two (2) sections. The lower cut-out base support section is raised on four stylized legs, with a perpendicularly placed table top- all creatively imagined in a totally sinuous form providing dynamism and originality to this unique design. The upper desk cabinet section has a triple opening, two with hinged doors, one from top to bottom that opens as a desk and the other from left to right revealing two drawers, as well as a top slide out drawer. The interior features several drawers of different sizes all beautifully embellished on their fronts in a golden color pyrography. The entire body of this cabinet desk furniture is richly decorated with typically art nouveau modernist stylized vegetal motifs executed with the artist Busquet's personal pyrography technique, and finally framed with sinuous moldings in relief. This is a superb furniture cabinet within the Catalan modernism genre, given that it was produced by one of the best studio workshops of that time, as well as for the perfection and meticulousness with which each of its details have been executed by artrist designer Busquet. Busquets' workshop was known to have crafted most of the furniture for Antoni Gaudí Casa Calvet, with this being a prime example. About Studio Busquet In 1898 Busquets y Jané introduced for the first time a new technique of polychrome pyrography. This replaced classical marquetry hand craft traditionally applied to furniure of the 19th century. This new design technique was first applied to this cabinet and dates circa 1898. The artist, designer, and decorator Joan Busquets personally hand applied pyrography to his furniture designs and was actively involved in this pyrographic technique widely known of that period as the "Busquets style". About La Casa Busquets: Furniture designer and decorator, Joan Busquets is currently considered one of the most representative artists of Spain's Catalan modernism. He began his training in his family workshop, and then studied at the Escuela de La Llotja in Barcelona, where his teachers were Guitart and Lostaló. In the 1895-96 academic year he obtained a scholarship that allowed him to travel around Spain, which he obtained thanks to a project for a Renaissance-style bookcase-cabinet. He exhibited furniture projects for the first time at the Barcelona Exhibition...
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19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Stunning Asymmetrical Arts & Crafts Wood, Brass & Glass Drinks Trolley or Cart
Located in Lisse, NL
Modernist design Arts & Crafts drinks cart by Ernst Rockhausen of Waldheim, Germany. Design-wise this one of a kind drinks trolley on its original wooden wheels is truly remarkable....
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Tea Cabinet Dutch Colonial
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Extremely rare tea cabinet of which only 1 was probably made. Made under the influence of the Indonesian colonial era in the surrounding of the Am...
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1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plywood

Arts & Crafts Oak Record Cabinet with Slide Out Drawers for Holding, 1978
Located in London, GB
A rare Arts & Crafts oak record cabinet for holding 1978 (LP's do not fit into this cabinet but singles do). With a roll up door retaining the original key ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

E A Taylor Attr Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Four-Piece Mahogany Bedroom Suite
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed made by Wylie & Lochhead of Glasgow. An Arts & Crafts four-piece mahogany bedroom suite consisting of double wardrobe, dr...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Custom Wine Racks for Cellar or Wine Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modular wine rack system that is adjustable and extremely versatile. This example shows how a spare room or a walk-in closet can be transformed into a virtual wine cellar, the system is so flexible that the client can adjust the racks for standard wine bottles, magnums, champagnes or exotics by simply lifting out one unit and replacing it with another. The racks can also be alternated with shelves, all without the need of tools. The only installation needed is attaching the vertical moldings. Please note the optional wall treatment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Stylish and Practical Hand Carved Wooden Arts & Crafts Style Revolving Bookcase
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking Arts & Crafts style bookcase. This Arts & Crafts design revolving bookcase rotates perfectly and it is in superb condition. We found this rare specimen in a home with ...
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20th Century European Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Ying-Yang Detail to the Top & Adjustable Shelves
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. Attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with Ying-Yang and subtle shaped detail to the top with an extending upper display area and arched supports beneath. ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Walnut Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb Arts & Crafts figured walnut chest with an unusual arrangement of seven drawers. Original brass poppy-head embossed handles and brass castors. Circa 1900. An excellent qualit...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Folk Art Dog Bench or Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming Folk Art wood dog bench or shelf from New England. Handmade and hand painted. Great for a child's room or anywhere as a conversation pie...
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1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Crotto n°3 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts. Unique piece designed and produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plyw...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bentwood

Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts Unique piece designed and produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bentwood

Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet. This handcrafted and slim cabinet dates from the turn of the century and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. This ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Two Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcases with Stylized Pewter, Ebonized & Sycamore Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to the tops, the lower cupboard with stylized floral inlays using a combination of pew...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pewter

Heals. A Limed Oak Bureau Bookcase of Slim Proportions on Sledge Style Feet.
Located in London, GB
Heals. A limed oak bureau bookcase of slim proportions on sledge style feet reminiscent of the Cotswold School. A glazed upper section, fold down writ...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

E A Taylor for Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet with Heart Details
By Wylie & Lochhead, E.A. Taylor 1
Located in London, GB
E.A. Taylor made by Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts & Crafts mahogany display cabinet or sideboard, with upper open shelf and gallery with capped uprights to the sides, a central upper ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Walnut & Mahogany Amsterdam School Credenza, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amsterdam School Credenza, Arts & Crafts; Credenza; Walnut; Mahogany; Oriental inspired; The Netherlands; 1920s; Walnut and mahogany Amsterdam School credenza, a true testament to t...
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1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Walnut

Seymour Easton. A Gothic Revival Ebonized Tabard Inn Library Revolving Bookcase.
Located in London, GB
Seymour Easton (1859-1916) a rare ebonized tabard inn library revolving bookcase. An American ebonized on oak version. Architectural form, with a wonderful ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Secession Bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bookcase with fassetted glass, brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut stylized floral inlays to the cornice and further leaf style inlays to the door tops a...
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Teardrop Stain Glass, Drawers and Lower Cupboard
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice and shaped supports below, teardrop stain glass to the leaded doors with arched tops, and a pair of dr...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Wall Hanger No.1368 by J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wall hanger no.1368 by J.J.Kohn in original condition.
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Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bentwood

Secessionist Mahogany Display Cabinet with Carved Decoration Beveled Glass Doors
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist style Arts and Crafts mahogany display cabinet with two upper beveled glass doors, and a central display cabinet with stylised flora...
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Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Flame Mahogany Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts flame mahogany knee hole writing desk. This superb desk is in one piece it has twin pedestals with a shelved cupboard and a con...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Jacob & Josef Kohn Dresser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Storage cabinet by Jacob & Josef Kohn with marble top. In original condition.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Bentwood

Philadelphia Arts & Crafts/Aesthetic Movement Sideboard by Frank Furness
By Frank Furness
Located in Miami, FL
A Philadelphia Arts & Crafts / Aesthetic Movement sideboard in walnut with a facsimile of the original black ebonized finish, attributed to Frank Furness...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Oak Dressing Table with Pierced Hearts
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts three drawer dressing table with pierced heart, swivel beveled mirror and stylised copper handles and escutcheons...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Shapland & Petter Extremely Rare Arts & Crafts Mahogany Inlaid Dining Room Suite
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. An extremely rare mahogany dining room set consisting of a sideboard, a buffet and two chairs. The sideboard and buffet all...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Shapland and Petter, an Arts & Crafts Hanging Oak Bookcase with Copper Plaque
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts hanging oak bookcase with a circular copper plaque depicting stylized floral details with original chocolate patina and stylized Tulip cut-out...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Art Deco Vitrine Cabinet, Beech, Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1906
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beech vitrine cabinet Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, c. 1906. Labelled (see photos). Attributed to Josef Hoffman. Beech, marble, brass, beveled glass Measures: 86¼ H × 55½ W ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts style large nightstands or cabinets USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 16"D x 28.38"H. Newly refinished ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Charles Locke Eastlake Arts & Crafts Oak Dresser with Shelves and Carved Florets
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak dresser designed by Charles Locke Eastlake with good provenance. The dresser top with chevron back boards and four open shelves with turned supports and through...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Very Large Vienna Secession Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession wardrobe still unrestored with small inlays made from different kind of veneer. This wardrobe consist of 3 parts (doors) on the middle door is a large mirror with f...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Oak, Pine

Shapland & Petter Arts & Crafts Oak Cabinet with Beaten Copper Handles & Hinges
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter in the Liberty style. An Arts & Crafts oak music or storage cabinet with slightly angled sides. The top display area with stylized cut-out to the back and extend...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Good Quality Arts & Crafts Table Top Bookcase Made from 1/4 Sawn Oak
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts & Crafts tabletop bookcase made from 1/4 sawn oak with through pegged joints. Perfect for CDs or DVDs. Measures: Height 14 1/2 i...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Server Alta Table with a Finely Carved Centre Panel of Vines
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal attributed. A fine quality Arts and Crafts Gothic Revival style oak Altar, serving or buffet table with a finely carved center pan...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts, Craftsman-Made Court Cupboard with Blacksmith Handle
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co . Attributed. A super quality crafts man-made English Arts and Crafts style oak court cupboard with a flat top making a useful display area, a projecting cornice with an...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Sideboard, English Oak, Arts & Crafts Cabinet, Liberty Taste, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sideboard, English, oak, Arts & Crafts cabinet in the liberty taste dating to circa 1900. Of quality craftsmanship in well f...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Carved Oak Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Carved oak cupboard with two glass doors and cartouche detail.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Arts and Craft Cabinet Dresser Server, Antique Walnut circa 1885
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Splendid Arts and Craft cabinet hand carved from walnut - We date this antique to circa 1885 and it's in great shape - Can serve as a sideb...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Romney Green, Style of, an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Romney Green, in the style of. An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School walnut bedside cabinet with a single drawer, an open area below and a chip carved door with ebonized handles, on shap...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Rebar Steel Cabinet by Jordan Artisan Collectible Design Credenza Round Display
Located in Nijmegen, NL
“Let’s turn sharp into round, dark into light, metal into something more fluid.” J. Artisan This modern, industrial Rebar cabinet is made by JORDAN ARTISAN (Nijmegen, 1979). The ped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Steel

Furniture Object "ADAM", Solid Wood, Single Piece, Bar Cabinet
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Bar cabinet, contract furniture by German sculptor Eckehard Weimann. like a tree trunk, divided, in which ADAM unfolds. Carved sculpture with shelves. The trunk is made of solid oak. Elaborate wooden hinge...
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2010s German Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk with a Pierced Heart to the Top
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A wonderful Arts & Crafts mahogany writing desk with a pierced heart to the top, shaped back and sides, with upper three quarter shelf and a stylized floral leaded glass back below. A period style leather writing area with hand tooled gilt decoration to the edges. A bow fronted drawer with stylized copper heart...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare Thonet Display Case, Dressoir Thonet N ° 20793 Model from Catalog, 1904
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Thonet display case, Dressoir Thonet n ° 20793 Model from catalog 1904.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Great Looking 1910s Arts and Crafts Bookcase / Book Trough and Magazine Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish European Arts & Crafts stand for reading material. If you are a collector of stylish, beautifully handcrafted and practical to use antiques from the Arts & Crafts e...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

MH Ballie Scott Style, Shapland and Petter Arts & Crafts Inlaid Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
M H Ballie Scott style, Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak wardrobe with domed top and conforming dome top door with full length bevelled mirror and...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Oak

Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts large golden oak open bookcase This is an excellently designed piece, it is very much in the Arts & Crafts style, with a decorative cornice The book case is made in...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Northern European Arts & Crafts sideboard. Oak, with carved stylised lotus blossom capped support columns, green glass panes, brass mounts and drawer and door pulls. (...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Swedish Carl Westman Arts & Crafts Oak Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Arts & Crafts (circa 1915) oak 4 door cabinet with carved floral design finials & trim and decorative metal hardware (by designer and architect Carl Westman).  
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20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Amazing and Weird Terracotta, Brown Cabinet Mushrooms Collection
Located in Port Orchard, WA
Ideas sprout like mushrooms. But not every single one of them becomes a reality in the form of a design piece. The Mushrooms collection is a series...
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2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Oak Glazed Bookcase with Stylized Heart Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A quality Arts & Crafts oak glazed bookcase with stylized heart details and stylized copper handles, flanked by side shelves with twin architectural supports united to ...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Glazed Bookcase with inset period tiles
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with extended upper sides and inset with original Tulip tiles with stylized floral cut-outs. Adjustable book/display shelves...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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