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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Cabinet for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Swedish Grace cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden.
It comes builded in two sections. Made of birch and veneered with dark brown stained birch.
The inside and the shelves are veneered with natural birch.
Behind the doors hides two removable shelves in each section.
The front is richly ornamented and the two front legs resemble paws.
In an age of 100 years it still has a beautiful strong, vibrant colors without any fading.
Marked "AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors" with a metal plate inside the upper right door.
The locks work and one key is included.
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Axel Einar Hjorth worked in his younger years at Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, before he in 1927 got employed as chief designer at Nordiska Kompaniet.
Thus, the cabinet was designed before 1927 and it’s fair to assume the cabinet was manufactured sometime in the 1920s.
Axel Einar Hjorth is beside his design of these type of Swedish Grace furniture known for the design of Nordiska Kompaniets Sport Cabin...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Arne Vodder Triennale 4 Drawer Dresser by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic design by Arne Vodder Triennale 4-drawer dresser was produced by Sibast Mobler, circa 1950. Constructed in teak, the 4-drawer dresser i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Swedish designer pine sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer for Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s.
Rare model from a series of sports cabin furniture produced by the company.
Made in pine with detai...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Vintage Classic Swedish Teak Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist classic bookcase was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood in a darker shade of brown. The cabinet has three s...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen sideboard of teak with two doors in the front. Inside with shelves and pull-out trays. Please note that the feet are not original and are made of oak. Brass keys that ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet. Cabinet is finely crafted with marquetry featuring a floral design on single outer door. The interior is ...
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s.
The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf.
The three book shelfs on top ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s.
Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Baroque cabinet, Franconia, Germany, 2nd half 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door Baroque cabinet with bevelled corners and a profiled and curved cornice. The cabinet stands on pressed ball feet and is veneered in walnut. The interior is divided int...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
17th C Style Toscano Rustic Old Poplar Credenza Antique Reproduction In-Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “TOSCANO” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction
This rustic style handcrafted credenza features Old Poplar hardwoods, finely aged with distressed p...
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2010s Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Poplar
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Rich toned rosewood veneer with adjustable shelf and removable legs.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Made in solid pine with elements of iron.
The wavy form of the top shelf as well as the legs of the cabinet makes you ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb 17th century Spanish Baroque wedding cassone, the walnut surface hand carved with architectural designs, arches, geometric and floral motifs thr...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Antique mid 18th century German warm brown two door demountable cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique cabinet was crafted in the mid-18th century, around 1750, in the Westphalia region of Germany. Made entirely from the finest quality European summer oak, carefu...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Vintage Cabinet with Veneer and Brass Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern vintage cabinet from the mid 20th century. Made in Sweden and veneered with mahogany. Characteristic simple and elegant style of the mid century. Brass hardware, lock ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Trompe L'oeil Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century Italian cabinet armoire or linen press crafted in the Baroque taste. The case features a painted finish with two large storage doors decorated with Trompe L'oe...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Richly carved baroque black wooden sculptured shelf, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / sculpture / wood / antique / baroque
Baroque sculptured wall mounted shelf in blackened wood, made in France around 1850. Richly carved with flowers, curls and a fe...
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1850s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish late Baroque cabinet in Its original finish with traces of newer historical colours. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Originally beige/yellow, then painted red and finally...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Stunning Rosewood bureau designed by Danish architect Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
The vertical sides stand ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 4...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Axel Einar Hjorth style small cabinet made in solide pine with three open drawers. The pine has been stained, no structural damage, good original patina and condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
1960s, Danish teak wood desk, drawers, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish teak wood desk. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Teak wood, plywood drawers. Classic Scandinavian 60s teak wood design direc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak, Plywood
18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 18th Century baroque secrétaire/ bureau cabinet elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1770 in Austria. As former part of the inventory of an old Upperaustrian castl...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century carved mahogany Danish bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare Danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840.
2 part bookcase. Top section with hidden drawer below the cornice. Applied carving to corners and around the key hole. Double gla...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
"Richard" Asymmetrical French Oak Shelf by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This open media shelf in wood makes an artful storage option with asymmetrical walls for a modern style. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece is an architecture addition to an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, only prod...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique French Carved Walnut Cabinet Wine Bar Renaissance Bookcase c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Walnut Cabinet Bar Renaissance Wine Server Baroque.
Direct from Europe, a highly carved antique cabinet, with a drop down back, which perfectly adapts for a wine/liquor cabinet! However, the story here should really be all about the carvings…
Upper cabinet double doors each have carved panels featuring elaborate scenes of male and female Roman characters in period dress, with a tree of life to the background. Left panel also has a small child with fruit, right panel also includes a farm animal, the man playing a horn, and a child reading...
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1890s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Carved Walnut Credence Cabinet Cherubs 1650
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French baroque carved walnut credence cabinet on stand, circa 1650.
The two part cabinet comprising a two door cabinet on stand, the top having a carved & stepped crown, below are a pair of cupboard doors the rectangular panels in relief and carved with a lozenge design to the center, these panels are repeated on the sides. The doors are flanked with a pair of carved winged cherub masks with a carved foliate panel below, a corresponding carved panel is between the doors. The rear of the doors are covered with a mustard colored fabric and can be easily removed, the doors have the original hand cut steel lock and key and the doors enclose a single shelf.
The cabinet dates circa 1650 the stand below is from the mid 19th century, circa 1850, the stand having a single drawer carved with a saints head to the center & a carved frieze with arches containing carved acanthus leaf. The stand is raised on two pairs of tall 'Barley Twist' columns to the front, below is a stepped storage...
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1650s French Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Bookcases in Oak by Cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautiful oak bookcases made by Danish cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The bookcases are simple and functional with adjustable shelves. Elegant handmade p...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Scandinavian sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfarbik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Magnificent sideboard in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. This sideboard has four tambour doors, two doors and plenty of storage space.
Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Baroque cabinet.
With a decorative carved pediment that sits below two doors, opening to shelf storage space.
It was repainted in soft grey.
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Rosewood Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France & Son circa 1960. This classic desk features two banks of locking drawers .This exam...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Spanish Walnut Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 19th/early 20th century Spanish walnut Cupboard or "Trastero". This form of Cupboard or Kitchen Cabinet was ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Oak Display Cabinet By Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional sideboard, crafted from rich oak, exemplifies the enduring elegance of Danish Modern design by renowned furniture maker Henry Kjærnulf. Its clean lines and bold prof...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Oak
Art Moderne Credenza by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Golden elm and dark flame birch credenza, buffet or sideboard by renowned designer Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Elm
18th Century Style Venetian Serpentine Commode/ Chest Of Drawers, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era around 1940/50. An amazing looking commode/ chest of drawers which has been artfully cr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Giltwood
Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers or night stand.
Measures 24" in width, 13.75" in depth and 25" tall. Drawers inside measurements are 19.5" in width...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Bookcase with Glass Doors
18th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Bookcase.
This 18th century Italian bookcase is painted and parcel gilt and has 3 glass cabinet doors above for display, 3 drawers below and 3 wood cabinet doors at the bottom for storage.
The paint decoration on this outstanding Tuscan bookcase...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Heavily Carved Italian Baroque Walnut Cabinet with 19 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Heavily carved baroque walnut cabinet with putti, faces, flourishes and more.
Top has two exterior drawers, middle section has eleven exterior drawers and four additional interior dr...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19th Spanish Narrow Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Late Baroque chest of drawers from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Carefully hand-scraped to its original color. Fine proportions, nicely shaped legs.
The top draw...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Niels Clausen Pair of Rosewood Nightstand c1960s
Located in London, England
Rarely seen and highly collectible pair of bedside cabinets from Niels Clausen for his own company NC Mobler. This piece has solid turned rosewood legs with a cabinet built from oak ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern sideboard by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant functionalist sideboard by Otto Schulz, with bold lines and contrasting birch and darker colored wood. Large round drawer handles with decorative ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Display Cabinet / Table Vitrine in Mahogany and Glass by Josef Frank, 1960's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Display Cabinet / Table Vitrine in Mahogany, Glass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, glass and mirrored glass
Style: Mid century,...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Glass
Spanish Baroque Walnut And Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
A good example of a piece that used to sell for 30-40,000 wholesale. With an upper section with a fold down writing surface opening to an elaborate interior fitter with many drawers ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Sideboard, walnut, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern sideboard in walnut veneer, with shelves and one side woth two drawers. Beautiful craftmanship, with original keys (2).
In good condition, smaller signs of age ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite Scandinavian rosewood bar cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and handcrafted by master cabinetmakers P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark c 1956. This rare, handcrafted cabinet show...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Tapered bookshelf with 3 height adjustable shelves. Sliding door cabinet with adjustable shelf. Airy floating base with tapered legs.
Unrest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
William Hinn Swedish Mid Century "Exoskeleton" Cabinet For Urban Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1950’s. Iconic Swedish Mid Century design Double Dresser from William Hinn’s celebrated “Exoskeleton” Line. The Double Dressers frame floats out from the body of the piece giving a v...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Fine Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Console Table Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and very fine Italian 19th century Florentine Baroque style giltwood carved wall console table with marble top. The ornately carved rectangular shaped scrolled body frame in ...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cement, Siena Marble
Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid wal...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Norway
Located in Wayne, NJ
Stunning 1960's Modern Brazilian Rosewood Eight-Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Furniture Norway. The back side also is finished in R...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Severin Hansen Oak Nightstands with Cane Shelf
Located in London, England
This classic design from Danish master Severin Hansen is one of the finest nightstands from the Scandinavian Modern period. The Model 35 was first designed and produced in 1958 in De...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and chromed steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Large bookcase model String Continental...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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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