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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Bauhaus
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Walnut Veneer, Chromium Plated Metall, circa 1935
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk, walnut veneer, chromium plated metal, circa 1935
This desk is restored on request, delivery time 6-8 weeks.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique clock cabinet from Sweden made during the transitional time between the gustavian and empire period. The cabinet is from Northern Sw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
DOOQ Art-Deco Sideboard Buffet in Pink Marble and Dark Walnut Metropolis
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Metropolis sideboard was created embodying the elegance, fine craftsmanship and rich materials of Art Deco translated into a dichotomy in which op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Copper
Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Troy, NY
The Commode of Rare Classical Neoclassical Form, with a beautiful warm color is a wonderful example of perspective marquetry, in the tradition of Giuseppe Maggiolini and his pupil Giovanni Maffezzoli; most likely made by Tommaso Pezzoni (who learned his trade in the workshop of Maffezzoli) in the early 19th century.
Inlaid top with a center-roundel showing a youth reclining on a chaise in front of a classical temple, above four drawers, the fronts forming an architectural, perspective scene showing buildings and ruins, fountains, sculptures and a boy resting on a toppled column accompanied by a playing dog, flanked by caryatids topped with gilt bronze classical heads and ending in gilt bronze feet. The sides featuring medallions with urns. Intricate inlaid borders framing each scene. Square inlaid block feet.
Constructed of solid walnut and inlaid with various exotic woods (including olive wood, boxwood, amaranth, palm wood).
For a very similar commode see: Enrico Colle, "Italian Empire Furniture...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Desk, Antique Bonheur du Jour, Gamichon a Paris
By Jean-Baptiste Gamichon
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a French antique bonheur du jour by Jean-Baptiste Gamichon dating to circa 1810.
A piece for the connoisseur, rare and sought after,...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
DOOQ Buffet Sideboard Berlin in Natural Oak, Polished Brass, Powder
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
Materials
Brass
1800s Antique English, Mahogany, Pedestal, Drawers Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Sideboard, English, Mahogany, Pedestal Sideboard, 6 Drawers, 19th C, 1800s!!
This antique English sideboard is a true masterpiece. Crafted from fine mahogany and ca...
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19th Century English Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th c. French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 19th c. French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk. Gray black marble top. Bronze hardware. Unfortunately at this time we do not have keys but we are continuing to ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Oak Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Oak Pedestal Cabinet. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with ques...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Chestnut & Ormolu Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode sits on round columnar feet over a straight bottom plinth decorated with a brass mount, and is embellished on both sides by carved round columns with decorative bronze rings at the neck and base. The cabinet features three drawers across the front with the original bronze pulls and key holes escutcheons, and a fourth additional drawer dressed with a decorative center brass mount. The surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This chest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. The Empire style cabinet...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Empire mahogany marble top buffet is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! First, exotic imported mahogany was employed to create a rich, beautiful background using...
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1890s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A 19TH Century Blue Painted Commode
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century blue painted Empire commode with three drawers, bronze lion mask handles, all supported on simulated crocodile feet, with black marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique half-round Empire chest of drawers, mahogany, around 1810
Semi-circular body, one door in the middle flanked by full columns and one drawer each above and below. An extremel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash
Early 19th Century French Empire Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1830. The traditional antique commode sits on thick square feet over rounded columns decorated with bronze ring m...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Large Late Empire Chatol Made In Mahogany From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
The large Late Empire hand-polished mahogany chatol with marquetry from the 1820s is an impressive piece of furniture that exudes an aura of elegance and historical significance. The...
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1820s Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cabinet Pedestal, Circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
French Empire ormolu-mounted vitrine cabinet pedestal, circa 1840. Very good quality bronze mounts of typical Empire period heads. Very useful pedestal open vitrine...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
DOOQ Art-Deco Sideboard Buffet in Dark Brown Marble and Walnut Metropolis
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Metropolis sideboard was created embodying the elegance, fine craftsmanship and rich materials of Art Deco translated into a dichotomy in which opposites attract each other: Soft cur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Copper
Stunning Contemporary Modern Oval Cerused Credenza Sideboard, Italy
By Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Contemporary Modernist Oval cerused credenza/sideboard, Made in Italy, Simple, sleek design, Classic Knoll-like hand pulls, generous storage, file drawer, doors/shelves, drawers, Sup...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930s Art Deco/Bauhaus Mahogany and Brass Highboy on Canted Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
Oh boy this dresser is so much cooler in person than the pictures show. 6 drawers with original brass pulls. The dresser was carefully refinished and we did strip the handles, and ...
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1930s Unknown Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Organic Modern Bar Cabinet, Hand Sculpted Doors and Rattan Traje De Luces
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Traje de Luces Bar Cabinet encompasses an exploration of delicate forms and a richness in details found while travelling through the south of Spain. Ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Empire Revival Bookshelf With Glass Doors
Located in Dekalb, IL
This antique bookcase features construction that appears to be from the American Empire Revival era on the late 19th century. The wood is likely mahogany veneer. The shelves can be m...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Commode Empire, France, vers 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Commode Empire, France, vers 1860.
Très bonne condition.
Dimensions : hauteur 104 cm / largeur 178 cm / profondeur 59 cm
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1860s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Empire/ Biedermeier Corner Cabinet w/ Faux-Bois, Bremen, Germany, c. 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and stately corner cupboard with the original faux-boix finish and hand-painted gold foliate and flower design around the recessed door panels and rounded sides, with a painte...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
French Empire Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Empire Neoclassical style mahogany chest of drawers with ormolu mounts, late nineteenth century.
This three drawer waln...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Painted Trompe L'Oeil, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall French Empire-style commode. The pine wood is painted in a faux-bois trompe l'oeil imitating mahogany. Wood columns on either side are painted a darker color.
The chest is in ...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century French Mahogany Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th century Flame mahogany commode.
This piece stands well, the three large drawers are decorated with flame mahogany with its original quality brass handles and ivory e...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian rationalist sideboard by G. Pagano in Bauhaus style
Located in Milano, IT
1920s Italian Sideboard in Rationalist Style - Design by Giuseppe Pagano, Bauhaus Influences
This refined 1920s Italian sideboard, attributed to renowned architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano, is an emblematic example of the Italian Rationalist period, strongly influenced by the aesthetic principles of European Bauhaus. Clean lines, essentiality and fine materials come together in a piece of furniture with academic rigor and timeless charm.
The frame features a birch burl veneer ( we assume), with a linear configuration. The central part consists of two doors with black lacquered wood handles, which open to two large interior shelves, ideal for storing objects of different sizes with order and elegance.
The element that immediately catches the eye is the left side of the sideboard, where a black lacquered wall stands out, enriched by three arched shelves...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Danish Late Empire Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late empire secretary bureau in mahogany veneered oak with beautiful grain.
In 2 parts.
Desk top offers three bowed doors. A concave door in the mid...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Large Empire Danish Glass Cabinet, Bookcase in Mahogany with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant late Empire 4 doors glass and wood cabinet, bookcase in mahogany.
Pair of locking paned glass doors sitting atop pair of locking wood d...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Four-Drawer Commode with Gilded Busts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns, carved giltwood female busts and tapered legs. Experience the grandeur of 19th-cen...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Unusual Empire Style Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Quirky and unusual Empire style breakfront bookcase, the wood painted with a faux bois trompe l'oeil, and decorated with plaster moldings painted gold....
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
French Empire Style Mahogany Bow Front Chest Dresser with Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style mahogany bow front chest dresser with bronze paw feet. Item features cast bronze metal paw feet, bowed front, lion head pulls, solid wo...
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Late 20th Century Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used one for each day of the week), has ebony inlay aro...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Petite Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This wonderful Empire mahogany commode was hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers or commode. This case...
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1860s Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
EARLY 19th CENTURY TUSCAN EMPIRE SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant sideboard in solid walnut, finely carved. This generously sized sideboard has three drawers positioned under the top and two front doors that open onto two practical shelves,...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Demi Lune Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Empire style bowfront flame okum veneered and oval pollard oak burl panel inlaid side cabinet or buffet, the brass bound top above three frieze drawers above four cabinet do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Empire Walnut Wood 2-Drawer Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Chest of drawers with two drawers on pointed feet. Beautiful walnut veneer with ribbon inlays on pine body. The furniture has a very clear beautiful design without much ornamentation...
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Late 18th Century German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Elegant 19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style mahogany commode, 19th c., having marble top, hidden frieze drawer, over three additional drawers, flanked by turned columnar supports, rising on block feet. All ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mahogany Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers with canted fluted sides, tapered feet and marble top.
This elegant chest of drawers has been restored and is ready to be placed and enjoyed. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
DOOQ Organic Modern Bar Cabinet, Hand Sculpted Doors and Rattan Traje De Luces
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Traje de Luces Bar Cabinet encompasses an exploration of delicate forms and a richness in details found while travelling through the south of Spain. Elegance, tradition and superior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus tubular steel shelf designed by Marcel Breuer
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Rediscover Bauhaus Mastery in Our Restored Marcel Breuer Shelf
Delve into the rich heritage of Bauhaus design with our professionally restored 1934 Tubular Steel Shelf, an original piece by the influential Marcel Breuer, produced by Thonet. This shelf not only represents the Bauhaus ethos of functional minimalism but also stands as a beautifully restored piece of history.
Key Features:
Bauhaus Icon: Designed by Marcel Breuer, this shelf is an embodiment of the Bauhaus movement's focus on sleek, functional design.
Professionally Restored: While maintaining its historical integrity, this piece has been expertly restored to its original splendor.
Thonet Craftsmanship: Manufactured by Thonet, known for their exceptional quality and durability.
Quality Materials: Constructed with chrome-plated tubular steel and stained block-board, combining robustness with aesthetic appeal.
Original Model from 1934: As an authentic 1934 model, this shelf holds significant historical and collectible value.
Ideal Size: With dimensions of 85cm in height, 84cm in width, and 34cm in depth, it is perfectly proportioned for various spaces.
German Design and Restoration: A product of German ingenuity in both design and restoration.
Why Our Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Shelf...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Empire Secretary Desk, Germany 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
German Empire Secretary Desk, circa 1810–1820 – Walnut Veneer, Brass Details, Shellac Finish
This elegant early 19th-century Empire secretary desk was crafted in Germany between 1810 and 1820. It features exquisite book-matched walnut veneer with rich, natural grain patterns that highlight the refined craftsmanship of the Empire style.
The lower section includes two paneled doors that open to reveal three spacious interior drawers, offering ample concealed storage. The upper section features a fall-front writing flap, which opens to a well-organized interior with several small drawers and open compartments—ideal for correspondence and personal items. Above this is a wide additional drawer for extra storage.
Two striking full-length columns with brass capitals and bases frame the piece, adding a classical architectural touch. The entire desk has been beautifully restored with a traditional hand-applied shellac polish, enhancing its depth and sheen while preserving its historic character.
Key Features:
Authentic Empire period desk, Germany, circa 1810–1820
Book-matched walnut veneer
Original architectural details: brass-mounted columns
Writing flap with interior drawers and compartments
Large drawer above writing section
Fully restored with hand-applied shellac polish
Ships from Germany – shipping to Boston included
This antique Empire secretary desk...
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1810s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details
This stunning 19th-century French Empire secretary desk...
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1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Period French Empire Buffet from Bordeaux
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 19th century French Empire period buffet, expertly handcrafted of solid walnut by skilled artisans in the historic port city of Bordeaux, circa 1810. Renowned for its rich her...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Restored Bauhaus Etagere, by Kovona, Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1940s
By Kovona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Etagere
Made by Kovona, a renowned Czech manufacturer and dealer from the 20th century.
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional...
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Villa Garnelo Crotch Mahogany Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Villa Garnelo Crotch mahogany Empire style 4 drawer commode dresser. Item features beautiful column supports, bun feet, gold and ebonized accents, original label, 4 dovetailed drawer...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The craftsmanship and quality of this piece is high and above what you normally see. It's maho...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935.
Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers.
By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked.
Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides.
In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
20th Century French Mahogany Empire Style Vitrine, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French mahogany Empire style vitrine from the 1920s.
This vitrine has a music scores compartments.
Brass net finish. Brass hooves...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers or commode with satinwood inlays.
Top drawer reveals storage compartments with lids and areas to h...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late Empire North German Corner Cabinet In Polished Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The antique Senempire corner cabinet from Northern Germany, made of polished mahogany and dated to the 1840s, is a splendid representative of the elegance and sophistication typical ...
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1840s German Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Austrian Empire Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Mahogany, Wien 1820-1829
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire secretary or writing desk, (Cylinder)
Material: Mahogany.
Completely restored, Shellac polish.
Period: 1820-1829
Source: Austria, Wien.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air ...
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tubular steel bauhaus etagere
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Tubular steel bauhaus etagere in very nice original condition. Tubular steel body with metal shelves.
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1930s French Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Brass, Austria, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant original Empire / early Biedermeier Armoire in walnut veneer and brass fittings from Austria, Vienna around 1815.
The large armoire has a beautiful book-matched walnut veneer, which has been hand-polished with shellac (French polished).
The doors inside are counter veneered in polished cherry wood.
Two ebonized full-columns with wonderful corinthian brass...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Marcel Breuer S40 cabinet for Tecta Germany 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare display cabinet model S40, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Re-editioned by Tecta Germany in the 1980s. Marcel Breuer always had a structural and architectural way ...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mid-century design tubular steel etagere
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design tubular steel etagere in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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