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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Two-door Cabinet by Børge Mogensen. Denmark, FDB Møbler, 1960s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Beautiful two-door Teak cabinet 'China' model 232 with fully adjustable drawers and two shelves. It includes the original brass details and keys. Slightly faded makers stamp on the b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lyonaise Walnut Armoire Bonnetiere 1710
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare early 18th century antique French Louis XIV period walnut armoire bonnetiere, Lyon, circa 1710. Rare & difficult to find solid walnut Louis XIV period chateau bonnetier...
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1710s French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

IKEA ‘MTP’ Wardrobe by Marian Grabinski for IKEA, 1963, Natural Oak
By IKEA
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful IKEA wardrobe that was designed as a wedding gift for Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. The wardrobe is made of natural oak veneer with all edges in full oak, which lim...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Solid Walnut and Oak 9-Drawer Jameson Dresser by Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This modern wood dresser is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its solid walnut body, minimalist oak inlay detail, and unique split leg d...
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2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28"
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1950s American American Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage 1950s sideboard sideboard in brass wood and glass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Credenza with wooden frame with gilt brass inserts and glass top, four drawers with two original keys, Italian design, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Cameron Canvas Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Cameron chest, circa 1992, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in a rich camel-toned canvas and framed in dark faux bamb...
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1990s American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

An ARTS & CRAFTS / ART NOUVEAU Wardrobe CABINET by HARRIS LEBUS, England 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
A large wardrobe cabinet, superb wood vertical structure enhanced by beautiful geometric ornaments, with 1 central mirrored door opening on 3 hanging systems and one major drawer at ...
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Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey
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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece. This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity. Made from rich, solid wood with a deep, warm patina, it blends functional design with timeless elegance. More than just a storage piece, this is a refined system for organizing correspondence, complete with a built-in perpetual calendar and integrated writing panel. Behind the sleek double doors—one of which locks with its key—you’ll find a cleverly designed interior fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and notes. At the top is a charming perpetual calendar with original sliders displaying the day, date, and month—an eye-catching and practical feature. What truly sets this piece apart are the two fold-out panels inside each door. One features a removable writing surface, ideal for jotting down notes with a pencil or crayon. The opposite panel includes straps for securing cards or memos. In addition, there are hidden drawers and compartments for pens, stamps, or other stationery, making this a uniquely functional piece for both historical display and modern-day use. The box features two front doors—one with its original Bramah lock, marked “Bramah Improved”, a renowned name in high-security locks since the 18th century.—perhaps a postmaster, a ship's purser, or a gentleman's estate office. So, if you would rather sit down and write someone a real letter or postcard then, in our view, you will be the right custodian for this stylish and beautifully made antique. Mind you, our fair price for this great value for money antique even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum width x height x depth when closed: 16.2 x 14.4 x 10.1 inches. Ideal for: *Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items. *Interior decorators looking for a unique office or library statement piece. *A refined and functional letter organizer. *An exceptional gift for lovers of history and craftsmanship. . We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'. Tags, Victorian letter box, antique desk organizer...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Exquisitely Crafted Display Cabinet Attributed To Herter Brothers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Cabinet attributed to the Herter Brothers. The Cabinet with one dove tail constructed drawer over a door opening to reveal storage with two...
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Beaufitul Sideboard Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Dieter Wäckerlin – Sideboard B40, 1960s, Original by Behr This rare B40 sideboard was designed by Swiss designer Dieter Wäckerlin and manufactured by the renowned German company Beh...
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1960s German Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

French 19th Century Bamboo & Decoupage Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This English bamboo bookcase from the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s was given a creative update with recent decoupage and painted ebony finish. Schools of fish animate the ext...
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20th Century French Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Pine, Paint, Paper

Set of 2 Floating Shelves, Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare design classics by Kai Kristiansen for Feldalles Møbler in the 1960s, Denmark. Kai was one of the best known and acclaimed designers of mid century furniture in Europe....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by McIntosh
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Dunbar" design by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh & Co. Maker's label inside door. This piece is in exce...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Concrete

IKEA ‘MTP’ Cabinet by Marian Grabinski for IKEA, 1963, Natural Oak
By IKEA
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful IKEA cabinet that was designed as a wedding gift for Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. The cabinet is made of natural oak veneer with all edges in full oak, which limit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid-Century Tall Filing Archive Cabinet in Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Filing cabinet, lacquered steel, metal, Germany, 1960s This filing cabinet from the 1960s is unusual because of its cylindrical shape. Instead of the usual boxy, rectangular form w...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Steel

18th Century Oak French Commode
Located in Nijlen, BE
A fine quality, 18th Century French country, Directoire commode in Bleach oak, with a superb colour and proportions, of simple lines, that will work well in most settings. Pure cre...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique French BlackLouis XVI Bookcase or China Cabinet c1800's Nicely Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully Restored Antique French Bookcase or possible China Cabinet from the 1800's. The style seems to blend between Louis XVI with hints of Directoire. The black paint is accent...
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1890s French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century painted pine bibliotheque with original glass-front doors and charming, buttery yellow finish. At less than 13” deep, this antique case piece is a wonderful sol...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dante Chinoiserie-Style Carved Wooden Bar Cabinet by Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of Chinoiserie's poetic scenarios and sumptuous details, this clean-lined wooden bar cabinet is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece. Gold-leaf and shaded-red decorat...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak rococo secretary reflects the style and functionality of the late 1700's in Sweden. The traditional interior with 8 unique, small drawers and central “cubbie” (with addition...
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s. Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports Storage: Left cabinet: Four ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood and mahogany military campaign chest with an upper case central fitted hinged fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, flanking pigeon hole...
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1810s English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian-style chest of drawers is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, crafted in pine and finished in a soft gray paint that enhances its timeless appeal. The ch...
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19th Century Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5"H x 78.4"W x 20.6"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
Located in London, GB
Charming sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century. This wonderful sideboard was rendered in veneer woods. It has five drawers configured b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Large Art Deco Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible large oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1930s. Beautiful carved wood with intricate detail on four front doors. Three compartments open to original adjustable sh...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Regency Revival Display China Hutch 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique late 19th century Regency Revival inlaid mahogany china hutch cabinet in excellent condition, circa 1890. The cabinet of serpentine shape including the glass panels, t...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Satin, Glass, Ebony, Satinwood

Antique Arts & Crafts 36-Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts 36-drawer file cabinet, flat file, or chest of drawers In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous oak, with original brass hardware. Me...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chest Measurements: H. 57 cm - W. 120 cm - D. 57 cm Period: 1778 Origin: Bavarian Alps Wood: Fir Description: Ancient chest made of fir wood and entirely painted in petrol g...
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1770s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Pair of Midcentury Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's English rattan and walnut etageres. Measurements: Height: 66" Length: 18" Width: 14"
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1960s English Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Style Ebonized and Gilt paint Decorated Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 in W: 55 1/2 in D: 21 in This spectacular Maitland Smith Chinoiserie style ebonized and gilt paint decorated sideboard, representing the pinnacle of the company’...
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20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Danish Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century modern rosewood cabinet featuring clean lines, bookmatched doors, and subtly tapered legs. It includes a working lock with original key, adjustable shelving, and beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Late 19th C French Carved and Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this oak buffet cabinet dates from the 1880s. Constructed of old French oak that has been lightly bleached, stripped of finish and sanded smooth. Three hinged and lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Haberdashery Wooden Sewing Thread Store Cabinet, Kette, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful industrial-style haberdashery countertop display case / chest of drawers or store sewing thread yarn cabinet cabinet from the 1930s...
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1930s Austrian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Rosewood credenza sideboard, Danish 1970s from Skovby, mid-century cabinet
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Skovby furniture is renowned for its high quality. Recently, it has gained more recognition for its design and style, emerging from the shadows of top Danish mid-century modern desig...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

ON HOLD - Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in richly grained walnut with exquisite attention to form and symmetry. The serpentine fron...
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18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Carlton House Horn Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 20th C. tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland Smith. A wood frame, with applied horn and brass inlay detailing. Multiple cubbies and drawers, with cast brass drop pull...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Horn, Wood

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The lean, linea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers with a 3 door cabinet up top with glass. Beautiful patina. All drawers open...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Expertly Restored - Glenn of California Multi-Color Lacquered & Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser by Glenn of California showcases a sleek blend of form and function. The newly refinished walnut frame is complemented by satin-lacquered dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Danish Pine Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish pine sideboard with clean lines; two drawers over two doors, one interior shelf. Restored and waxed, this cabinet is stable, strong and ready for use. Brass pulls on each func...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Baroque Secretary à Trois Corps in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Impressive Baroque secretary in three sections ("à trois corps"), raised on compressed bun feet and veneered in fine walnut. The lower commode section comprises three drawers, with t...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Step Back Dresser Chest Marble Glovebox Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880s Victorian dresser. Made from walnut with two glovebox drawers flanking a marble insert and three larger lower hand dovetailed drawers with paneled trim, glass knob pulls,...
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1880s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century faux bamboo carved pine vanity, offering daily inspiration in the organic forms and artistic ingenuity during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s. Functionin...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Florence Knoll Wenge Sideboard by Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two in the same wenge wood finish on offer. One small and one large. Here you bid on the larger one. This one has a beautiful grain. On the left door on the outer edge is a ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Rockford Furniture Art Deco Tallboy cheset of drawers, circa 1930s. Features a walnut frame with matchbook burled veneer along the front doors. The chest has two smaller dovetailed ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Art Deco Stylish Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar , C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this hugely stylish cocktail cabinet cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture, and it's internal features prove to be an incredibly appealing feature. Originating England and dating to the 1930's. A cloud shaped half circle drum top sits upon a larger duplicate base and offers real kerb appeal. Still retaining their original bakelite handles. The beautifully presented burr walnut has a superb pattern of grain. The interior is a blonde satin wood with chrome fittings. The upper doors open to reveal a glamorous and well fitted all mirror interior, the mirror has some decorative engraving. There is also an interior shelf. Between the top & base is a pull out...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Mid Century 'Oceanic' Sculpted Walnut Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corp, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the nostalgic allure of the Californian surf culture with this exquisite vintage mid-century 'Oceanic' sculpted walnut dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Walnut

Rey Credenza, in Summer Aged Oak with Crema Marble, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rey Collection's signature twisted rope detail and clean-lined simplicity combine in a fresh take on classic form. This piece features solid oak, six drawers with dovetail joiner...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Buffet Enfilade
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized and Gilt Sideboard Enfilade Buffet with Carerra Marble Top. Piece features an elegant ebonized finish with refined gilt accents. The sideboard showcas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

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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