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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Bauhaus
1970s James Mont Style Ebonized Armoire
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This majestic armoire in the style of James Mont features two sliding milk glass doors, a black lacquered frame, three adjustable shelves on the top, and one built-in shelf on the bo...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s
Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing t...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous one-of-a-kind piece designed by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Features a massive tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finis...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rare Grosfeld House Black Lacquered Wood, Brass and Glass Cabinet Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and rare restored and two part cabinet, buffet, console is beautiful. It is by Grosfeld House and rarely seen. It is from the 1940s and is Hollywood Regency yet modern and remains so very elegant. All of the brass hardware is original and has been beautifully polished. There are four drawers on the bottom and the top part of the cabinet houses four glass shelves with original doors. The brass design of the doors is so fabulous with its original grill work. There is an overlay of glass over the grill work. The two part cabinet is connected with screws. It is truly a dream piece of glorious...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Brass Stand Ice Bucket, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful ice bucket by Aldo Tura in brown parchment and a glass inlay, in excellent vintage condition. Along with artists like Piero Fornasetti and Carlo Bugatti, Aldo Tura (1909-19...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, wood legs, natural oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s Grand Chest of Drawers features wooden panels on all...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Neoclassical Art Moderne Cabinet by Grosfeld House
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th century American neoclassical Art Moderne cabinet by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House, circa 1940. A china cabinet with four glass shelves abo...
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Lucite, Mahogany
Stunning 1970s Brass and Glass Illuminated Étagère in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Luxurious looking 1970s Romeo Rega style shelving/display in brass plated metal, smoked glass shelves and black formica finish.
Your showcase pieces can be illuminated by the mean...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Aldo Tura Sideboard with Bar and Refrigerator
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Lacquered goatskin sideboard on chrome base, designed by Aldo Tura, circa 1970. Shelf and a chrome bar on top.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin
Regency Open Bookcase Double Book Shelf Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Regency mahogany open bookcase.
This quality bookcase is raised upon a plinth base.
Period Regency
The lower section having 3 panelled doors, the doors featuring typical brass
...
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1920s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Mandarin Greek Key Highboy Dresser By Kittinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning 1940s Hollywood Regency highboy dresser by Kittinger Furniture company comes from their earliest "Mandarin" collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. The dresser f...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Beige Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of simply stunning hand painted commodes, nightstands, or chests each having a think marble top supported by a spectacular painted center thin drawer having a bronze frame and bronze pulls over a pair of large drawers set to look as one large drawer of matching design. The whole on tapering legs that end in bronze sabots leading to concave painted bronze mounted and framed sides. The angled corners terminating in bronze mounts of finely chased baby busts...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style ebony, mirrored cabinet, bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront, Bunny Williams
Ebonized and mirrored selected to be included in a Bunny Williams designed interior this stunning unit is not only large and impressive looking the quality of the bronze and etched aged mirrored glass is of the finest quality. Having a five door sideboard base...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Grosfeld House 1940s Secretary by Lorin Jackson
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary with writing surface. Distinctive Grosfeld "Glassic" lucite ring pulls with sunburs...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Glass Front Burled Amboyna Cabinets and Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Hartville, OH
One of the finest examples you'll find. Acquired from the original owners, this is one gorgeous piece. Comprised of 6 pieces in total. Burled Amboyna and Extraordinary Brass Embellis...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Amboyna
Black Glass Maison Jansen Style Bar, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood Regency black glass and brass bar cabinet with a beautiful granite stone top.
It features 2 doors with a nicely shaped door handle and two shelves - plenty of storage sp...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Brass
Hollywood Regency Smoked Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Smoked Mirror Credenza with a gilded frame, two wide doors open to a finished interior with an adjustable shelf. Solid brass accents and handles. The top, sides, and front doo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Whitecraft Desk, Vanity & Armchair Green Finish American, 1970
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bamboo & reed desk, writing table or vanity with glass top and matching armchair in olive green finish.
Features 2 drawers with hand carv...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Grosfeld House Secretary Bookcase by Lorin Jackson
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary with writing surface.
Distinctive Grosfeld "Glassic" Lucite ring pulls with sunbu...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Cabinet in Burl, Brass Mahogany and Yellow / Gold Lamartine Marble
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Dunbar cabinet designed by Edward Wormley with burl wood case, mahogany frame and legs with gold / yellow Lamartine Marble top. The two doors lock with the original key and open...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Style Hollywood Regency Yellow & White Cabinet or Console
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1960s Hollywood Regency cabinet or console professionally refinished in yellow and white lacquer with original Chinoiserie medallion hardware and mirror top in the style of Tommi Par...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Black lacquer and brass sideboard by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious seventies glamour sideboard by Jean claude Mahey consitsing of black lacquer panels and brass.
The use of different high quality materials makes this piece very attractive...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Grand Dressing Table, Brass Legs, Mahogany Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1920 by Poul Henningsen (PH), the PH grand dressing table is the larger relative of the PH dressing table, sharing all of the beautiful design features of its narrower co...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Venetian Modern Wall-Mounted Console Table, Pink Purple Mirrors & Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency wall-mounted mirrored console table with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s
This glamorous piece features a wall console with two ...
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Faux Marble-Top Louis XV Style Console Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Faux marble-top Louis XV style console table attributed to Maison Jansen. This finely distressed silver goldish leaf console is very decorative. The wonderfully painted faux marble w...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Creme lacquered goatskin bar or serving cart with two glass tops and serving tray wi...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A pair of authentic Dorothy Draper Espana "bunching" chest of drawers.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pair of authentic Dorothy Draper Espana "bunching" three- drawer chests of drawers made of ebonized mohogany with painted gilt accents. The backs are finished so that you can "floa...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
White and Gilt Gold Decorated Louis XV Style Bombe Dresser Carrara Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
A white and gilt gold decorated Louis XV style dresser. The white and gray veined, one" thick, Carrara marble top supported by a white lacquered dresser base. The case having a group...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Unique 1970s Hollywood Regency Sideboard with Brass Hoof Legs and Marble Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique custom 1970s Hollywood Regency sideboard, console or server with Rosso Levanto marble top on four heavy solid stylized brass animal form legs with hoofed feet and nickel frame with three ebonized rosewood drawers, having brass inlay and unique brass knobs. Marble top has an OG edge and is free of chips and breaks, brass legs have nice warm patina, wood drawers have original finish, nickel frame will be polish or cleaned prior to shipping. Mounts to wall through back brace...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Custom Mirrored Buffet and Bar Console 'Floor Sample'
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century pre-owned buffet cabinet was made by Venfield and is also available for custom order in any dimension design and finish. Please inquire with questions regarding cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror
PH Dressing Table, mahogany veneer, white ash wood drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Luxurious as well as practical and functional, the PH Dressing Table is the perfect place to take a moment for oneself every day. Timelessly elegant, the Poul Henningsen designed Dressing Table will sit harmoniously in every bedroom and is set to become a design classic of the future.
Designed in 1919, the PH Dressing Table is the first piece of furniture designed by Poul Henningsen.
The body rests on the edges of eight legs and makes a clear design distinction between what is carrying and what is being carried. It is a beauty floating or dancing on high heels, like a ballerina dancing, yet at any time standing strong and solid on her many legs...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Style Bookcase / China Cabinet, Ebonized, Grosfeld House
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large Hollywood Regency Style Bookcase / China Cabinet, Maison Jansen Inspired copied by Grosfeld House.
A Grand Hollywood Regency style ebonized and gold parcel-gilt breakfront or bookcase, Dish...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hollywood Regency French Etagere in Brass with Glass, 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful Hollywood Regency etagere or display piece. Striking French design from the 1970s. Original brass frame with five glass shelves. This beautiful etagere or display can...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency-style Mirrored Chest, Italy Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers in a Hollywood Regency style with
five drawers and a completely mirrored body.
The individual mirror panes are elegantly faceted at the edges.
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern buffet
Tommi Parzinger five-drawer mahogany cabinet with two doors concealing shelves ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Cabinet or Console
Located in Milford, NH
A fine contemporary rectangular mirrored cabinet or console in the Hollywood Regency style with gilt accents by Ferguson Copeland Ltd based in Mo...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chest of Drawers by Pierre Cardin
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers by Pierre Cardin
Brass knobs
White lacquered wood
1970s-1980s France.
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
PH Small Drawer Chest, Mahogany, Emerald Green Leather, Wood legs, Ash Drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Emerald Green Leather Panels, Brass Legs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all sides. It is designed to be admired and considered from every angle.
This piece highlights the distinctive feature of legs that appear separate from the frame, making a clear distinction between the light, thin legs and the solid, strong body.
The PH grand chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet by Marcel Louis Baugniet with Makers Emblem, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet Made By The World Renowned Belgium Architect And Furniture Designer Marcel Louis Baugniet With Makers Emblem 1920s
Item has the designer's makers mark label...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare and Large rationalist sideboard attributed to G. Terragni brass handles
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and majestic, this large Italian sideboard from the 1920s, attributed to the influential architect Giuseppe Terragni, is a true work of art of rationalist design, deeply inspire...
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Elegant Wooden Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian midcentury tea trolley or bar cart in the style of Ico Parisi. Including the original removable serving tray and of course the glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sideboard Czech Functionalism Bauhaus Art Deco
Located in Wien, AT
This sideboard was produced by Tschechisches Wohndesign Manufaktur in the style of Czech Functionalism of the 1920s/30s. The surface is veneered wi...
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2010s Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gold Gilt Finished Back Marble Top Double Door Server Credenza Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold Gilt Finished Back Marble Top Double Door Server Credenza Dresser MINT!
Phenomenal faux gold gilt finish cabinet.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Hollywood Regency Chest or Commode by Maison Jansen, Bronze, Marble
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Hollywood Regency chest or commode by Maison Jansen, bronze, marble.
A Hollywood Regency commode by Maison Jansen stamped Made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Sideboard White Marble 170x37x82cm circle square triangle leg, Handcrafted pc1/1
Located in Bochum, DE
Sideboard
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 17
CM L170 B37 H82
IN L66,93 B14,57 H32,3
Arabescato Marble, white
2023
Individual dimensions and surfaces on request
Functional Art Sculpture.
One ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Unusual Bauhaus Chrome Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unusual Bauhaus Style Chrome Flower Stand or Pedestal.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Material: Lacquered Wood, Chrome-plated Steel
...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
PH Grand Dressing Table, brass legs, black oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1920 by Poul Henningsen (PH), the PH Grand Dressing Table is the larger relative of the PH Dressing Table, sharing all of the beautiful design features of its narrower co...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet, Bronze Mounted, Empire Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet, Bronze Mounted, Empire Style
A black lacquered sideboard having two pull out drawers and three doors that open to a spacious drawer...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your space with this vintage boho wrought iron etagere. Featuring intricate scrollwork and a sturdy yet airy design, this shelving unit is perfect...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Storage Cabinets - Set of 2
By Mastercraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Storage Cabinets. Featuring a straight line design, decorative carved fronts, push button doors that open up to storage s...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Burl
White Credenza with Brass Details from Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, France
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very rare and impressive design sideboard, made by "Alain Delon" for "Maison Jansen."
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Black and Brass Vintage 1970s Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Attributed to Mastercraft, is this custom ordered 4 door sideboard with rounded corners anchored by thick, beautiful, bright brass. Topped off with a beveled removable mirror top (virgin black lacquer top underneath) 2 small drawers inside. The sideboard looks amazing and modern without the mirror top. It is not attached with any glue at all. can be shipped without it if not desired. From a very upscale 1970's Palm Springs Vintage...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Sideboard, White, Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modernist long black and white lacquered credenza sideboard cabinet. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger or Milo Baughman this fine custom quality cabinet has four drawers f...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Composition Nautilus Shell Console Tables with Glass Tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of composition nautilus shell console tables with resting rectangular glass tops.
They are gorgeous/finished from any angle.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Composition
Hollywood Regency Bronze Credenza in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Romeo Rega; Willy Rizzo; Maison Jansen; Red Copper Patinated Brass Credenza; Diamond Door Handle; Hollywood Regency; France; 1970s;
Hollywood regency style sideboard in copper patinated brass made in France in the 1970s. This unique top is in black hyalith glass. A chrome metal door handle...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970's Hollywood Regency Etagere / Shelf
Located in Burbank, CA
Gorgeous vintage Mid century Modern shelving unit for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's, and very well made. It's made of aluminum and metal...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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