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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Meiji
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden.
AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Danish Teak Secretary by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This elegant vintage design secretary from the 1960s was designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik and impresses with its timeless aesthetics and functionality. The secretary h...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Tall Cabinet in Solid Patinated Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall cabinet in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great o...
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid Century Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak dresser, circa 1960's. Six drawer dresser with solid wood edging with stunning book-matched veneer on all drawer faces and dovetail construction. Bow front design is subtle and ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Cabinet from Ringvide, Weave Frame Tall, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Frame Tall
Cabinet, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Des...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Oak
Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines: bank of drawers, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of draw...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror & Shelf by Jansen Spejle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and constructed wall mirror made Jansen Spejle in Denmark. It consists of solid teak construction with beautiful detailed workmanship.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Console Table / Sideboard Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare console table / sideboard by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
White secretary desk - design Eric Gizard Paris - PEFC certified wood
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard
The Kube itself (without the feet height) is Width 90 cm / 35.4'' x Height 90 cm / 35.4'' x Depth 46 cm / 18;11''
Measures: Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8''
Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6''
Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges.
The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''.
The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer Night Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It is a type with a deeper drawer than a normal drawer.
It is estimated that it was made around the Meiji period.
The material is made of cedar.
C...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Elegant High-Legged 1930s Swedish Grace Cabinet in Elm and Birch
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1930s Swedish Grace cabinet made from elm and birch in nearly excellent condition.
It comes with a tall elegant leg structure with s...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Plywood
Johannes Aasbjerg Tambour Door Tall Cabinet Denmark Circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Johannes Aasbjerg Tambour Door Tall Cabinet in Solid Teak. This tambour door cabinet glows in person, the teak wood is beautiful and a rịch color. This piece also features finge...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. C 1970s
Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian mid-century modern teak cabinet chest in the manner of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak cabinet/chest in the manner of Arne Vodder.
Sweden, circa 1965
Teak, chrome-plated steel legs, and lacquered paint.
Features (4) drawers.
31" w x 31"H x 17.75"D
This cabinet h...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Late 19th Century Large Two Section Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Large Two Swection Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu
A Kyoto Mizuya Tansu also known as a Gifu Mizuya Tansu from the Meiji Period (1868-19...
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1990s Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish folding Bar With Rotating Cabinet by Reno Wahl for Drylund 1960s
Located in Cork, IE
What better place to look for clever space saving solutions than on a ship!
This captain's bar was designed by Reno Wahl Iversen for the Danish manufacturer Drylund. It comes with ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany radio cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian cabinet with built-in radio.
Its small size also makes it ideal for furnishing small bathrooms with retro character with style and functionality.
Goo...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Blanket / bed-end / coffee table - chest, marine decor intarsia, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare chest with marine intarsia decor, perfect as a blanket/ bed-end chest or coffee table with storage.
Beautiful massive brass handles. In good condition, smaller signs of age,...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Birch, Walnut
Vintage German Modern Rosewood Desk with Drawers and Shelf
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Unique German Modern rosewood desk by Moser. It is quite uncommon to find German furniture here in the states. This piece was likely brought to America by someone in the military. Mo...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Two Tier Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak cabinet, 1950's. Featuring solid Teak construction, beveled edges, Mitered interlocking corners, u...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modernist Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “FA-66” sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood with beautiful woodgrain. Four drawers under the table top, four cabinet doors.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Solid Teak Bar Sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern cabinet with drawers, bar sideboard insight and dark accent teak, Denmark, designed 1961.
Dimensions:Width 130cm-Dept 42 cm- Height 102 cm
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid- Century Modern Teak Vintage Sideboard 1960s, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period Danish design sideboard made in 1960s, Denmark.
Elegantly curved details all around the sideboard represents high quality Danish design.
It's made of teak...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid-20th Century Oakwood Wall Cabinet by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Finland
Located in Turku, FI
This wall cabinet, crafted in Finland in the 1950s, features three sliding doors, one of which is made of clear glass. It exemplifies Scandinavian design with its clean lines and fun...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1970s Bo-Danica La Jolla Teak Dresser Brass Pulls Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Bo-Danica Modern Teak Dresser Brass Pulls La Jolla, CA
Tall highboy dresser six pull out drawers.
Retains label from Scandinavian retailer Bo-Danic...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Solid Pine Cabinet from Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare cabinet in solid pine manufactured by Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s.
Designed by the brothers Kristiansson, Uno & Östen.
One cabinet with doors and two shelves. Made from sol...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 10, White, Finland, 1972. This set includes 5 white open boxes, 2 white 3-part boxes, 1 white drawer, 1 brown drawer and 1 green d...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner "RY" Low Cabinets in Oakwood & Cane, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of "RY" cabinets by Hans J. Wegner. The cabinets are made from oakwood and decorated with patinated rattan cane on the sliding doors. Each room has an adjustable shelve in s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Lighted Danish Rosewood Glass Door Hutch Cabinet Bookcase with Carved Pulls
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Illuminated from the interior, this Scandinavian display cabinet glows with elegance. Ideal as a dry bar or bookcase, this vintage, mid-...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century dresser, circa 1960's. Solid wood edging and stunning book-matched veneer on top and drawer faces. Dovetail construction, cute handles and tapering, elegant legs.
P...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
French artisanal design 1 door 3-drawer dark blue low wooden cabinet
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 1-door and 3-drawer sideboard is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels.
Each door and each ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash
Midcentury Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vinage wooden secretary desk.
Produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
After wood renovation.
Very good condition.
Measures: H. 117 cm W. 110 cm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Kurt Østervig Bar Cabinet Produced by K.P. Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bar cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by K.P Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors Version, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Low sideboard Bastone designed by Antrei Hartikainen
Dimensions : H. 50 cm / W. 200 cm / D. 53 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- With doors
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Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server With Casters. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Server / Dry Bar with Casters by Nordic Furniture of Ontario, Canada. Circa 1980s
Features a sleek minimalist design, a long shelf ...
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1980s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Front, 1960s.
Small vintage Danish teak cabinet with tambour door by Bjerringbro Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Danish modern archive cabinet w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, steel
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Di...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard
A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu.
It was likely to be used as a coun...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Large Swedish Chest from 1800 century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Chest from 1800 century
Beautiful patina, iron joinery, and working lock and key.
Made out of pine wood.
Height: 41 cm/16.1 inch
Depth: 62 cm/24.4 inch
Width: 111 cm...
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18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian art deco chest of drawers 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made art deco chest of drawers, made in the 1940s. Burlwood frame and beechwood drawers. Elegant design with details characteristic of the period.
Art deco chest of dra...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers.
Oak and Teak.
Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D
Two sliding doors
The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian sideboard from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak cabinet with two hinged doors and wooden handles. Linear legs lighten the figure.
Inside the cabinet, the space is divided by two shelves while small pull-out shelves ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique cabinet made in the Meiji period.
This is a masterpiece that highlights traditional techniques and craftsmanship, ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
4 Drawer Danish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Svend Langkilde Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Stunning four drawer dresser by Svend Langkilde, made by Lankilde Mobler. This example is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. Exceptional design, expected quali...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Beech and Teak Wood Sideboard by Tabergs Mobler
By Tabergs
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard veneered with partly stained beech and teak from circa 1950-1960. Manufactured by Tabergs Mobler. Legs with brass braces. Three doors, interior drawers and shelves. Key inc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Rosewood Tambour Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Son with Finished Back
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Look at the stunning grain on the rosewood. The maker utilized a diversity of palisander species to create contrasts between the edge band, tambour, top and sides. This exquisitely...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Beech
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
It features a handle on top, making it easy to carry or reposition as needed.
The aged patina of the wood highlights i...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
FRAMA Contemporary Design Aluminum Rivet Wall Shelf Large
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Shelf explores basic storing facets within one shape while functioning as a storage and display platform.
The Rivet design is a symbiosis b...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Credenza or Cabinet in Cherry Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky sideboard cabinet from Denmark circa 1990's. It features beautiful light cherry construction. Nice clean condition.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden Teak Credenza Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Scandinavian teak credenza by Nils Jonsson for Troeds, Sweden, circa 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Sideboard Designed by Gunni Omann, Denmark, 1960s, Restored
By Gunni Omann
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sideboard made in Denmark in the 1960s
Design : Gunni Omann
height: 84cm width: 120cm depth 43cm
Excellent condition without damage
After professional renovation.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Teak 2-Door Sideboard / Buffet by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
A coveted and exceptionally well built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The buffet has two doors that hide additional ample storage with three adjustable shelves as p...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood, Black Formica by Helge Vestergaard Jensen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bar Cabinet in Rosewood, Black Formica by Helge Vestergaard Jensen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, black formica
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare bar cabine...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1940s Danish Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, teak, beech, Denmark, late 1940s.
Excellent Danish cabinet executed in beautiful teak that shows a dynamic grain pattern. An open exterior is...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Just look at the matched pattern grain drawer fronts on this early Danish highboy. The fiery cathedrals cover all 7-drawers and showcase the use of the natural elements to compliment the Scandinavian design. This chest is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, beautiful teak wood and easy gliding drawers are hallmarks of the superior craftsmanship. There is no particle board anywhere. Instead we see solid pine wood, covered in thick teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Pine
Danish Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Enhance your home with the classic charm of Scandinavian mid-century design with this breathtaking bar by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark. The rosewood exterior boasts beautiful...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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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