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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: 1950s
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket woven Chest of Drawers cabinet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A six drawer chest by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak veneer with 100’s of individual tiles laid in an an interwoven basket weave pattern. Great texture and warmth. This exceedin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Teak Cabinets by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Littleton, CO
Teak bachelor's chest or tall sideboard by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. This lovely pair of stacked cabinets have been well cared by their origin...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Grande Mobile Espositore Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile con parte inferiore contenitore con ante a libro, parte superiore a giorno, in origine prevede ante scorrevoli in vetro attualmente mancanti. Legno impiallacciato rovere e mas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Oak

Vintage Italian Cabinet with Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian cabinet with decorative brass mounts. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1950’s. It is of outstanding quality and is beautifully designed. It is ta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teakwood, walnut and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves and a cabinet, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs. This Vintage Poul Cadovius...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is celebrated for its versatility, functionality, and timeless aesthetic. Crafted in solid teak wood and veneer this wall unit seamlessly blends into various interior styles. The unit features a combination of open shelves that come in different depths, of one them working as desk, a closed cabinet box and a display case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while maintaining a sleek and uncluttered appearance. The modular design allows for customization, making it adaptable to different room configurations and needs. This Vintage Poul Cadovius Royal System...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak, Glass

Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy. Signed piece.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pastoe Wall Unit .Design by Cees Braakman in the 1960s , from the so called ''Japan series '' consisting of 4 Wall Panels hanging on a wooden ra...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wenge

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's. 16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections. The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences. Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood". Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces. Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s.   
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard in rosewood produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. This sideboard has excellent manufacturing aspects, noticeable from the arched line, hard transpare...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

20th Century Dutch Trumeau Walnut with Maple Wood Inlays, Netherlands, 1950
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Dutch Trumeau from the mid-20th century. Furniture of exceptional quality, richly inlaid in walnut and maple wood, the interior is covered in mahogany an...
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1950s Dutch Dutch Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple, Walnut, Fir

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some minor interventions: it keep its original patina but may show oxidation defects in the finishing, discolorations and some slight signs of wear. Just one item is available. This furniture is part of a 1950s decor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sideboard "Bar Buffet" in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Measures: H 37.41 in. x W 70.87 in. x D 19.69 in. H 95 cm x W 180 cm x D 50 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Umberto Mascagni for Harrods London Mid-Century Italian Sideboard Bar, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and highly collectable sideboard designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni of Bologna. Cabinet sideboard with four doors and four drawers from the 1950s was realized with back-stain...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff 1950s Iron and Leather Wine Rack
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1950s iron and leather strap wine rack. Leather straps are solid. Holds 8 Bottles of wine. Measures: Height: 19 in Width: 10 in Depth: 9.5 in.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Double-bodied bookcase display case by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood veneered with ebonized profiles, mahogany details, brass tips, black glass. The moved sides support the body of the cabinet at the base 4 doors, the side doors and handles in mahogany stained wood, above the doors follows a mahogany stained band that houses the floor in black glass. The upper part has 5 doors at the sides 2 with inlay typical of the 900 Milanese, in the middle 2 glass doors divided...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Small Yellow Table, Beech, Umakart, Restored, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored midcentury small yellow table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech, Umakart Stable construction. Refreshed polish.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Beech

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered luxuriously...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red lacquered wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an ...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Desk Model 530, Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Edition, 1957
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Desk model 530 - Gianfranco Frattini - Circa 1957 Bernini edition (label in right drawer) Rosewood H95xW130xD79.5cm In a perfect state The desk features a removable storage un...
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1950s European Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Wood

Italian Credenza Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
A fine Italian credenza attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.   
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Pair of French Bedside Cabinets in Kingwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0350 Pair of very attractive bedside drawers of serpentine design, each cabinet having bookmatched veneered top with floral inlays above two drawers fitted with original ormolu hand...
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1950s French Louis Philippe Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Kingwood

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1502 Small Jewelry Chest 10-Drawer Maple Brass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1502 3' small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls black coated. Made for top o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar, Mahogany, Zebra Wood, Onyx, Glass, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Important dry bar, solid wood and zebra wood veneer, "grissinis" decoration mahogany and solid bronze stands. Two doors with lightning system bar compartments. Back wooden panels wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Onyx, Brass

Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni. Four doors and four-drawer and the mirror. We have the complete dining suite: Table and six chairs and bar cabinet.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Maple Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar sideboard was produced by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, in Italy in the 1950s. The sideboard is in walnut and maple, mirrors and glass. The particularity is the overlying glas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Maple, Walnut

Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Midcentury French Modernist Cabinet Vaisselier, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
Warm light brown oak and rich copper form a beautiful color palette in this cabinet vaisselier from the 1950s. On the front and top of the cabinet, the oak displays a striped lightwood/dark wood pattern that feels fun and very much of the era, while the recessed portions of the oak appear to shift into burnt orange for a subtle injection of natural color. Opening the door at the front of the cabinet, a series of small drawers are revealed for hidden storage and organization; the left side of the cabinet is formed by transparent glass, ideal for stowing decorative items or glassware, as well as giving the piece a sense of being filled with light. Though it was created by an unknown French craftsman, this piece is reminiscent of avant-garde designer Jean Royere’s work. Place it in your living room for a unique midcentury French modernist...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Rare Cabinet / Highboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Bruxelles Expo 1958 Belform
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent piece of design history, this vintage cabinet / highboard is designed by the famous Belgium designer: Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. However this is a special one of a k...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga

Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Beautiful iconic fifties eye catcher étagère for small eye catchers ! This display was decades in a chocolate shop in Paris...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with bar space in the middle with a flap door, double swing doors on the sides, stained mahogany veneer, important decorative drawing carved in brass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Oak Midcentury Coffee Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak midcentury coffee table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Oak, umakart Original well-preserved condition. Stable solid wood construction. Revived polish. Sw...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
This large industrial cabinet was manufactured by Mewaf in Belgium in the 1950s. It is believed that the cabinet was used in a Belgian coal mi...
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957. Hazelnut finished maho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Sideboard with Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian mahogany sideboard with onyx top and mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for "Mobilificio Fratelli Turri", 1950s The mirro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rosewood Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Living room furniture with drawers, open-top compartment doors and 2 door display case with decorated glass, spiked legs with brass tips. Inside...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

French Midcentury Extra Large Modernist Oak Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This attractive sideboard features a smooth oak build and bright copper accents. Monumental in size. The eye-catching coral and black decorative knobs...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Beautiful Mahogany Cabinet by Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant mahogany cabinet by Jules Leleu, beautifully fitted with gilt bronze mounts designed by Debarre and Perret, the central cameo featuring a representation of " The Birth of V...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940. Lower part with two draw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional l...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Server or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern petite server or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Mahogany, with brass legs and hardware. Measure...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1950. It features many drawers in different sizes with black metal handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers a...
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mid Century Art Deco Credenza Style of Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Art Deco Credenza Sideboard after Maxime Old. Cerused Oak Credenza Sideboard French Art Deco style after Maxime Old. Quality...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This is an extraordinary credenza cabinet or sideboard designed by Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. This Beautiful piece showcases Spence's exceptional talent and reflects his uniq...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Neoclassical Modernist French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Modernist style with neoclassical lines. This piece boasts a striking flamed sycamore with a striking inlay on the four doors inlayed wit ebony. This expert...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Japanese Serie DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalistisch Japanese series DU03 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Dutch design icon of high quality. The DU03 is one of the most famous but also most coveted sideboard...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Sligh Furniture, Cabinet, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained maple cabinet produced by Sligh Furniture, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Dresser w/ Brass Accents, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century dresser made in Italy in the 1950s; made with European walnut, zebra wood and fine brass details which are integrated into the drawer handles and gracefully taper...
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

High Sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Serie CU 04
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare beautiful high sideboard designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe, a sideboard from the Japanese series CU 04 made in teak with a warm color. Features with harmon...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Rare Raymond Loewy for Mengel Six Drawer Dresser In White Oak
Located in Chicago, IL
Raymond Loewy (French 1893-1986) was a prolific designer of everything from Studebaker cars and the interior of J.F.K.’s Airforce One airplane to the Lucky Strike circular logo to F...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

1958 Danish Teak Hutch Bar Credenza by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Born on April 22nd in 1958, this free-standing wall-unit / hutch is truly an architectural masterpiece. The entire construction can be easily broken down and assembled without any h...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak, Pine

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen drop front solid teak desk opens to drawers with beautiful dovetail joinery. The piece has three small drawers below and two larger drawers. Per...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.  The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Solid Teak Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen solid teak cabinet. This two door cabinet opens to three sliding shelves, single lower shelf. Made of solid teak with dovetail joints on all sid...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Set of Twelve Modular Bookcases by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large twelve piece modular bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak construction with finger joints and adjustable shelves with hidden hardware. Eac...
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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