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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Northwestern Cabinet Co.
Manufacturer: Northwestern Cabinet Co.
Materials: Mahogany, Original Glass, Patinated Brass Hadles
Crafted by Northwestern Cabinet Co. in the 1950s, this Colonial Revival Secretary Desk with Glass...
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1950s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A George I Mulberry Secretaire Bureau Attributed to Coxed & Woster
By Coxed and Woster
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1710.
An important George I secretaire bureau in finely veneered ‘mulberry wood’ attributed to Coxed & Woster, with satinwood crossbanding, rosewood mouldings and pew...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with great wooden decor craftmanship and handles. When o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase.
Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Extremely Fine Italian Baroque Ebonized Wood, Faux Ivory, and Hardstone Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Extremely fine Italian Baroque ebonized wood, faux ivory, and hardstone cabinet, Florence, 20th century.
Decorated overall with Berainesque (light...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
$33,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Vintage Multicoloured Tomado Pocket Wall Racks by Adriaan Dekker, Holland
By Tomado
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of mid-century multicoloured Tomado Pocket Wall Racks or shelves by Adriaan Dekker, Holland.
Hard to come by, especially as a pair.
Put together, they could also form a 3 ba...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 16-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet, map file, or art cabinet
In the manner of Hamilton
USA, Circ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old large Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large Tall English Oak Library School Cupboard & Bookcase Shelves
Located in Leicester, GB
An impressive old school cupboard and bookcase from 1920's. Made in England in solid oak with a beautiful panelled pine back panel. This antique bookcase has a cupboard below four la...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional vintage Hepplewhite-style secretary by Maddox, circa 1930s. This beautiful specimen is made from mahogany with an upper bookcase having double mullioned glass doors ov...
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1930s American Hepplewhite Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Massive Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or bookcase, handcrafted of mahogany with three glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, or trop...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00
This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Industrial Wooden Mahogany Chest of Drawers, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A very large mahogany bank of drawers. c.1920
Twelve drawers, with brass looped pulls above sliding cupboards. Constructed mostly from solid mahogany which has developed a beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage with Drawer and Door
Located in Miami, FL
SUPERB Carved Antique French Walnut Corner Cabinet with Drawer and Door Circa 1890s-1900 Carved door with upper drawer and interior shelve in lower cabinet resting on a plinth base...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and wide. Carved details embellish the lower panels.
Later professionally painted in b...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Paint
Modern Minimal Yellow Aluminium Privacy Screen / Room Divider
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The Gray Screen is a freestanding room divider, named after the iconic modernist architect-designer Eileen Gray, a lover of screens. The large powder-coated aluminium curves introduc...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Contemporary Gold Mirror, Brass and Wood Sideboard with Sculpture Handle
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard with 5 counters, designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in gold mirror.
Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful piece. This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie secretary desk. The coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Poplar
Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique English Chippendale Walnut Burl Serpentine Buffet Sideboard Credenza 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
Sunning Antique English Chippendale style sideboard, circa 1870s. Features a serpentine form made from walnut with matchbook burl and crossbanding. The b...
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19th Century Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Small Blue Painted Pine Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charming small chest of drawers in blue-painted pine, crafted in the Baroque style.
The piece features four drawers with original brass handles. The two central drawers are slightly ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Multi-Color Lacquered Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Designer
Danish Modern LA
Manufacturer
Danish Modern LA
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Modern Mira Console Table, Onyx Miel, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mira Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mira onyx console table stands out as a bold expression of modern sophistication. Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
The top section with double dome and three giltwood finials all over a pair of mirror inset doors. The doors enclosing an elaborate fitted interior with cubbies, drawers and doors. T...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rustic Spanish Colonial Hacienda Cabinet w/ Hand-Carved Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Rustic Pine Wood Finish
Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Capture the charm of Mexican Hacienda-style craftsmanship with t...
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1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern "Desk in in a Box" Home Office
By The New Craftsmen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Newcraft Ltd.
Era: 1960s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements:
Closed: 33" wide x 21" deep x 44" tall
Open: 66" wide x 29" deep x 44" tal...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest sideboard wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Tohoku area, Japan.
This single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar. The product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho period)...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Mid‑Century Organic Italian Chest of Drawers Cabinet in Rattan & Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers and cabinet fully made in rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic dresser was made in Italy during the 1970s.
In fabulous condit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Steel Top Display Table / Kitchen Island
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Printer’s Imposing Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
Overall Dimensions: 35 1/2" x 51 1/2" x 38" high
Large Drawer: 16 /2" deep x 30 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high
Small Drawers...
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Early 20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Round Iron and Curved Glass Tabletop Terrarium or Display Showcase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large Art Deco period round iron and glass open-air terrarium or display showcase, circa 1910s. A unique vitrine with four original curved glass panels secured within an iron frame ...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large Four-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, Marquetry by Messager, circa 1948
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - "Vol de Papillons parmi des Fleurs Champêtres"(Flight of Butterflies among Country Flowers) - A Fine French Art Deco four-door rosewood sideboard, with ebon...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Credenza cabinet by Silvio Coppola for Bernini Anni 60-70
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage walnut veneer wood sideboard cabinet with riser with open compartments complete with original Bernini-marked ceramics, and hinged doors below.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Nutwood
Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with beautiful wood, black glass top, two doors and great brass linear decors and handles. When opened, on the right si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a black drawer storage made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. Cedar is lightweight yet strong, and was widely use...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass shelves and lovely bakelite handles all sat on superb double circular feet. In gre...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan.
It is a historic piece of furniture made during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood. The handles are m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Other
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional and Rare Viennese Biedermeier Secretaire – Vienna, circa 1825
A Masterpiece of Design, Craftsmanship, and Timeless Elegance
We are proud to present this elegant and rare...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Cabinet Bar, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950. The cabinet is in walnut with clear and green glass shelves, the central door is in carved ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Semainier Chest, Bronze Details
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century Louis XVI period chest of drawers is called a semainier in French due to its seven drawers. Semainier comes from the French word "semaine" which means we...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf.
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English corner shelf or ét...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th c. Mahogany Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1890-1899
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A late 19th c. modular 4 stack lawyer's bookcase with brass knobs, brass plated metal straps and glass doors that open and slide in from the top. Original wavy glass in each s...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Large Stacking Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a Stacking Tansu made in Japan.
It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is a traditional storage furniture with Japanese craftsmanship.
The materi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Freestanding Danish Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 43″ wide x 13.5″ deep x 72″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji (1882s), and the year is left in writing on the back.
Warm cedar wood is used for the material, and heavy iron is use...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Italian 1950s High Cabinet with Chevron Veneer and Functional Storage
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian high cabinet from the 1950s reflects mid-century design with a structured, elegant form. Crafted from exotic wood with a chevron vene...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Sculptural wooden Counter/ Bar, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
The counter, with its extraordinary geometric rigor, comes from a prominent shop in the center of Florence and features a bold and original design. Crafted from warm amber-toned wood...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$16,772 / item
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Drawer with Bookcase 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage with an attached book stand made in Japan.
It was produced between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). This antique furniture reflects the Japanese l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Ry Møbler Style Danish Teak Storage Cabinets with Interior Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century locking double door teak storage cabinets with shelves. Lovely wood grain with angled teak legs. In original condition with some visible wear and fading consistent with r...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Göran Malmvall 'Sportstugemöbler' Corner Cabinet in Pine, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Sportstugemöbler' corner cabinet, designed by Göran Malmvall. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, 1950s. Made from dark stained pine. Interior with two shelves, single doo...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique British Maple & Oak Haberdashery Cabinet or Shop Counter, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage maple haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920/30s and was made in England. It features a solid wooden frame with bakelite handles, a glass casing and drawers in ma...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with brass accents and hardware.
Measu...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Chests Commodes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SWEDISH PAINTED BEDSIDE CHESTS IN GUSTAVIAN TASTE
Northern European, circa 20th century
30 5/8" H x 18 3/4" D x 32 1/8" W
A fine pair of diminutive bedside commodes in the ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored-Ib Kofod-Larsen "Jutland" Teak Credenza for Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Ideale writing desk #1 by Dale Italia
By Dale Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Aesthetics and functionality combine in the Ideale solid wood desk. A piece of high-quality craftsmanship tailor-made for everyday use as well as to furnish with style. The desk feat...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large G Plan Fresco Credenza in Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Victor B. Wilkins
Manufacturer: G Plan
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Afromosia
Measurements: 84″ wide x 18″ deep x 31.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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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