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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
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19th Century Portuguese Ornately Carved Rococo Revival Lowboy
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully carved Rococo Revival lowboy with molded edge conforming top surmounting a case with single frieze drawer with ornate brass bird and scroll pulls and escutcheon, except...
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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Bird Eye Wood & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
The Matrioska Chest of Drawers is a visual wonder — from its exquisite workmanship to its bold impact. The exceptional design of this modern storage allows it to become a centerpiece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

21st Century Modern Cabinet Set, Green Marble, White Bird Eye & Brass Base
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: 21th Century Modern Cabinet Set, Green Marinace Granite, Silver Leaf & Gold Base Troya Cabinet is a modern display cabinet for an elegant living area. The Troya dua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Granite, Brass

Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details Malala Chest of Drawers The beautiful Malala chest of drawers chooses to be different — it’s a uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet in Gloss Bird Eye, Details in Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Cabinet is a mid-century modern storage furniture piece distinguished by a clean silhouette. The bulky, pyramidal foot holds the two-door cabinet made of wood. Honoring materials...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Armoire, Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Monumental all original bird's-eye maple armoire from France. Original finish is in excellent condition. Heavy, sturdy piece with quality construction. Metal elements are all nickel ...
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1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Chinese Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period armoire from the early 20th century with dark brown rubbed patina, brass hardware and carved apron. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Regency Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency birds eye maple open bookcase, of rectangular form with a shaped top surmounted by the original brass gallery, above two adjustable shelves and two mirror-fronted cupboards...
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1810s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage red lacquer blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with egret bird motifs and friezes of bats and flowers around all the edges. Imbued with rich symbolism and artistic ver...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Saporiti Sideboard in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi
Located in Schagen, NL
Absolute stunning Italian sideboard, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. It features a wooden base veneered with bird's-eye maple and elegant handles of brass. Inside, this pi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pier Luigi Colli Italian Burled Birch and Carved Bird Design Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury (1950s) sideboard with a burled birch veneer, having two exterior cabinet doors with ribbon design brass door pulls and a scalloped carved edge, centering three dr...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Maple and Bird's Eye Maple
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chest of drawers in maple and bird's eye maple, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in Italy in the third quarter of the 19th century, influenced by Napoleon III Se...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Gloss White Bird Eye Veneer
Located in Porto, PT
The Matrioska chest of drawers 2 is a visual wonder — from its exquisite workmanship to its bold impact. The exceptional design of this modern storage allows it to become a centerpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk with Carved Birds
Located in Milford, NH
A fine proportion mahogany rectangular partners desk with brown leather top with a crossbanded border with delicate carving, surmounting a frieze with two fitted and cockbeaded document drawers...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Exquisite Mahogany and Bookmatch Bird's-Eye Maple Chest by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
If a piece feels like Tommi Parzinger, but is marked Johnson Furniture, there can be only one answer as to its Designer: Renzo Rutili. Mr. Rutili was a seminal furniture designer of ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Birdseye maple chest of drawers with mirror back having carved scroll pediment above large rectangular mirror encased in a maple frame. The chest with unusual marble top above four g...
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Early 20th Century British Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Bird and Foliage Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black and brown lacquer blanket chest from the 19th century with hand-painted bird and foliage motifs and nicely carved base. Unearth the beauty of Asia...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Side Cabinet with Hand Painted Flower and Bird Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century, with hand painted flower and bird décor, two doors, ornate brass hardware, carved apron and custom lacque...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Bird-and-Flower Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall square-corner cabinet from the early 20th century has a simple silhouette and charming low-relief decoration of a traditional bird-and-flower design. Crafted of fir with mo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Belle Époque Desert Cupboard in Mahogany with Carved Birds of Paradise
Located in Miami, FL
A highly unusual and very beautiful desert cupboard/ vitrine in mahogany from the Belle Époque period. This elaborate dumbwaiter offers a mirrored back with open shelving, closed sto...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs...
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1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS A lovely little chest of drawers with four long drawers in Birdseye maple with string line inlay, brass drop handles standing on turned feet and ebonies de...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Charles Bevan, Gillows & Co. An Aesthetic Oak Cabinet with Carved Birds & Fish
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Gillows & Co. An Aesthetic Movement oak Canterbury, music or side cabinet with four carved panels, the upper pair depicting birds at dinner time, beaks full. The bo...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Geometric Blac Sideboard, in Gloss Black Bird Eye, Handles in Gloss Red
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Art Deco Marino Sideboard is an exclusive furniture piece for a contemporary interior design project. A contemporary sideboard with unique shapes is the wild card for your interior design project. Materials: Top in Panda Marble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Modern Art Deco TV Stand Sideboard Wood Gloss Black Bird Eye Gloss Red Handles
Located in Porto, PT
Marino TV Stand is an exclusive furniture piece that combines exquisite materials and details of colors, making it unique. This sophisticated sideboard promises to add glam to any co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Antique Gentleman's Folio Cabinet, English, Birds Eye Maple, Decorative, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's folio cabinet. An English, bird's-eye maple and burr walnut decorative cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Exceptional craftsmanship...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique Pair of Nutwood Nightstands with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay and Marble Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of 19th century bedside cabinets. Both the quality and the superb condition of these striking nightstands are like an ode to their makers. Mind you, these cabinets are...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Breathtaking Pair of Chests by Renzo Rutili in Cerused Oak and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Liberty & Co Aesthetic Movement Walnut Corner Cupboard with Embossed Bird Panel
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A rare English Aesthetic Movement Walnut corner cupboard with embossed leather panel to the door, depicting a bird hovering above chrysanthemum, the door with Liberty'...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Paper

Louis XV Style Chest with Gold Birds Design and Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with marble slab and frame with Gold Christian Lacroix Design. Fine original fittings in solid brass. Width: 70cm / 27.6" Depth: 41cm / 16.1" Height: 69cm / 27.2"
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Minimalist Sideboard Standing on Cast Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Standing on top of a magnolia tree branch molded in brass casting, the Magnolia Sideboard symbolizes Nature’s foundational role in all creation. The sideboard has four compartments, ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1980s Studio Smania Tall Birds Eye Briar Burl Display Cabinet Bookshelf, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This high quality display cabinet, by architect Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni from the “Serie Mitzar” line is made of veneered bird’s-eye briar wood, on the late 1970s early 1980s. In a striking golden yellow/lime hue, the tall cabinet houses four glass shelves, and is anchored by a two-door cabinet with generous storage space at the bottom. With Memphis Milano movement references. This is an extremely rare piece as they only did a very small production of these tall cabinets and this finish. The two doors have brass handles, and the glass shelves are fully adjustable - perfect for whatever shaped ornaments or trinkets you may have, big or small. Also available is a round dining table and a set of four Vienna straw rattan dining chairs in a similar finish and style - don’t hesitate to enquire if you would like to complete the set. These pieces usually wrongly attributed to these designers Fratelli Turri, Fratelli Orsenigo...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
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1690s Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

James Mont Style Vintage Cabinet with Brass Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage James Mont style, Asian inspired, sideboard in a wine hue with brass details, depicting birds, tree branches and leaves. Two doors open to reveal two large shelves for st...
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Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Victorian Brass Trivet, Kettle Stand, Decorative Stand, Scotland 1840, H1034
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian Brass Trivet, Kettle Stand, Decorative Stand, Scotland 1840, H1034 Scotland 1840 Solid Brass (embossed with bird) Other embossed on top Turned walnut handle All stand...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

21st Century Hollow Cabinet Green Onyx Leahter Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Hollow is a public artwork, installed on the grounds of Bristol University by the architects Zeller & Moye and the artist Katie Paterson. It combines different types of wood from mor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Gold Leaf, Brass

English 19th Century Regency St. Bow Front Birds Eye Maple Cabinet, Circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine English 19th Century Regency st. bow front Birds Eye maple wood two door cabinet, circa 1810. The cabinet is raised by topie shaped feet below the bow front with two doors. Ea...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Lifesize Brass Flamingo with storage compartment by Fondica 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large flamingo sculpture by Fondica, France 1970. The sculpture is fully made of brass and has a black lacquered storage compartment. When opening the lid, an original metal support helps the compartment under the wings to stay open. Inside the compartment is lined with black velvet. From the series Fondica produced, this is the largest and life-size edition flamingo. This decorative bird is a real centerpiece and can fit the entrance, bedroom or living room. Next to its very decorative value, it has as a versatile function in use. The previous owner used this as a jewelry storage case...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late 19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet with Brass Mounts
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of a late 19th century Korean elmwood cabinet with brass mounts, four small fitted drawers over three sets of fitted banded burl paneled double doors which open t...
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Red Painted and Bird's-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers from Maine
By L.Sprat, Bridgton 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century high country original red painted chest of drawers from Bridgton, Maine. The construction is the very best with dovetailed drawer...
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19th Century American Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine & early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring ornate brass floral, butterfly, bird and sauwastika accents. The swastika symbol, ? (right-facing or clockwise) or ? (left-facing, counterclockwise, or sauwastika), is an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia. It is used as a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. Antique Korean Bandaji chest...
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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Cabinet With Geometric Surface, Wood Structure & Gold Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Rosalia Cabinet is an outstanding modern style design. This bar cabinet combines harmonious shapes and materials. An elegant theatrical shape to store your favorite drinks and be par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Cabinet With Geometric Surface Wood Structure & Gold Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Rosalia Cabinet is an outstanding modern style design. This bar cabinet combines harmonious shapes and materials. An elegant theatrical shape to store your favorite drinks and be par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Willy Rizzo Italian Design Burl Birch Wood and Gilt Brass Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
This rare and breathtaking Mid-Century Modern Italian design credenza in glamorous Hollywood Regency style is attributable to the famous photographer and designer Willy Rizzo for Mar...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modern Sideboard in Wood Marquetry and Golden Polished Brass & Smoked Glass Top
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Art Deco Sideboard in Wood Marquetry and Gold Stainless Steel & Glass Top Rebus Sideboard Rebus Sideboard is a fusion of two historical design styles: Mid Century and Art Dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Leather, Brass & Lacquered Timber Contemporary Falcon Sideboard by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Inspired by the South African birds of prey, this contemporary and handmade server, by Egg Designs, is clad in a series of distressed leather circles, eac...
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2010s South African Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Grande White Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Grande Gold Leaf Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in elm briar, matte finish, 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Mixed-Media Machine Box
Located in Roma, IT
“Cut & Paste” collection by Kiki van Eijk is based on personality and emotion found within an object. By first making hundreds of sketches, seven final objects have just “appeared” With these diverse references such as wheel, cart, high clock, bird cage, niche, farm, bourgeois, Primitive, complicated, rich, poor, they almost transform into seven curiosities. Each curiosity becomes much more than just an object; it creates it’s own imaginary and personal world; very autonomous. Each object is an assembly of colours, forms and materials such as solid wood, brass, copper, ceramics, textiles, mirror, steel. It represents the joy and importance of “making things” by hand without computers and really “designing by making”. The pieces show Kiki’s big love for materials, experimentation, tactility, research, sketches, context, settings, proportions, curiosities and every-day beauty. The Machine box: a half circular white shiny shape with two little half...
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2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

C3 Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated cabinet will complement any decor, thanks to its Minimalist Silhouette and the noble materials used. Its timeless allure is given by the brushed brass structure an...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

C1 Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent cabinet was created to contain beverages, glasses, and table linens and it will enrich any dining room, thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship and the elegance of its...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Museum Quality English Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality English Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard with one board top, center drawer and two on each side for a total of 5 drawers - all dovetailed. Beautiful inlaid birds eye map...
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Elegant Minibar in Veneer Oak Wood Home 1970s, in stock
Located in Zürich, CH
The Briefbar draws inspiration from the versatile and elegant briefcase and takes us back to the glamourous home parties and chic aesthetics of the 70s. This minibar has 360-degree spinning wheels, a handle crafted from either walnut or onyx, a removable upper tray with a leather place mat...
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2010s French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design having bronze sculpted bird handles or p...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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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