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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Art Deco Modern Vanity Dressing Table Round Mirror Leather & Walnut Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Claire Dressing Table embraced an Art Deco style with curvy and opulent shapes. This eye-catchy modern dressing table owns the promise of enriching any master bedroom design project....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Robin Day Utility Sideboard by Heals, 1950s
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare 1950s sideboard designed by Robin Day as part of the Utility range for Heals department store in London and exhibited in the Home and Gardens Pavilion at the Festival of Brita...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech, Mahogany

CADO Poul Cadovius wall system for bookcases, shelves and storage units
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
CADO" wall system designed by Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) Denmark, circa 1960. Composed of 5 panels each measuring 190x80cm, two blocks of 5 drawers, a block with flap and key forming ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Teak, Walnut

Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Corner Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan corner shelf by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1960, made with bamboo canes and wavy edge. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962. it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set . The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Bramanta sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama in 1973 for Ultrazionale of Simon Gavina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Bramanta 4 sideboard by Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama in 1973 for Ultrazionale collection of Simon Gavina (later Cassina). The lacquered wooden sideboard features four lockable...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plywood

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

Materials

Teak, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

 With Best Wishes Geert N...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian etagere display cabinet by Zevi. This was designed by Renato Zevi, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s. This is the less commonly seen version in completely gold finish, it is brass plated aluminium. The quality is fantastic, this is a very useful size and is finished all sides, so can be used as a free standing item. The condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor surface wear to the frame here and there. The toughened clear glass shelves have been newly made especially for this, they are in immaculate condition. We have a matching taller shelving unit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky and elegant Mid-Century Modern Royal modular wall unit. Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. This large teak Mid-Century Modern Royal modula...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Sideboard 1960s rosewood, Italian production
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Two-door sideboard from the 1960s made of rosewood with yellow formica top. Inside, a shelf divides the compartment. Fully restored, in excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Palisander

Poul Cadovius wide Royal Wall Unit 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice iconic Wall system ,by Poul Cadovius for Royal system . 1960s . In a Wide line up . Good condition . Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

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

1960s Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage stick cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. The Beechwood shelves are pure ,so no lacker or wax . ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base Clean
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original walnut finish on an Iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, single cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Ib Kofod-Larsen FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard for Faarup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ib Kofod-Larsen FA-66 Rosewood Sideboard for Faarup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s This elegant long sideboard has four drawers to the frieze above four cupboards. The left cupboard c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three pull-out glass doors, raised on an ogee base having a single long drawer; maker lab...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Mid Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1958
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
One of the most beautiful desks from the Danish Modern period. Model 36, from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Has...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Vinyl Case or Wall mounted Storage Cabinet, Oak Wood
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 42,5cm (Width x Hepth x Height) Small vinyl case made out of oak wood. The case comes seven compartments with a black back wall. Nice condition with only mino...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This piece can by hung on the wall or stacked or placed on...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian tall chest of drawers.  6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Palisander

Johannes Andersen Vintage Bar Cabinet Rosewood Sk 661
Located in OSS, NB
Vintage bar cabinet in rosewood veneer. Designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn , Model SK 661. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. A beautiful piece of craf...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, wood and glass, Italy, 1970s Stunning wall-mounted wall unit by Italian designer Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. This piece of furniture design ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Libreria cielo-terra in teak, Italia, anni '60
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Libreria cielo-terra anni '60 a una campata di produzione italiana. Struttura con due montanti in tubolari di ferro laccati neri più 4 ripiani e mobiletto contenitore con ante scorr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & Blue Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals blue lacquered two drawer cabinet. Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edmondo Palutari Sideboard, Made by Dassi Mobili Iterni, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sideboard dates back to the 1960s. The sideboard was designed by Edmondo Palutari and manufactured by Dassi Lissone. The board is made of rosewood and has two sliding do...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Pine

Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Fabulous Mid-Century Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Mahogany , Italy, 1950s Elegant Italian bar cabinet in Mahogany wood and brass decoration. Centered part with mirrored glass . attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940. Lower part with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Nesting End Table Set
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Nesting End Table Set Dimensions. Large. 21 W ; 19 D ; 16 H Medium. 18 1/2 W ; 27 D ; 14 1/2 H Small. 15 W ;...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bound Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Heritage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a mid-century modern brass bound walnut credenza by Heritage. It opens to three sections of storage. It is in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Medical Display Cabinet in Steel - Italiy 1945-50
Located in Girona, ES
Medical display cabinet in steel painted with metallic green “hammered” paint. Base and door in polished aluminium. Original glass shelves. Lo...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel

Maple & Co, An English Arts & Crafts Oak Wardrobe with Decorative Copper Details
Located in London, GB
Maple and Co. London An English Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with flaring cornice, stylized decorative copperwork hoods above 'A' framed red leaded glass lights with a full-length o...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Rosewood & Laminate Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Mid-Century Modern rosewood front sideboard that's the coolest thing to happen to your dining room since avocado toast. With a sleek black laminate frame and chrome details, it i...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Tuscany Bookcase in Solid Fir, Hand Painted, with Glass on Three Sides
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian bookcase in fir, with two doors, hand painted, with glass on three sides, internal shelves. Very sturdy and elegant. In my warehouse I have two of these bookcases as seen ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

Multi Exotic Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Multi Exotic Wood Credenza Buffet Dresser 2 Drawer Approx...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

Library / Wardrobe in Teak, Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Library / Wardrobe in teak, walnut and brass, Italy, 1960's We are very proud to add this large library / wardrobe to our collection. With the use of different kinds of wood a warm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Arthur Simpson of Kendal. A superb quality little Arts & Crafts English oak bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Midcentury Teak Glazed Cabinet by Robert Heritage, England, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury teak glazed cabinet by Robert Heritage as part of the multi-width range for Beaver & Tapley. England, circa 1960. Glass siding doors, with one static and one adjustable sh...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bookcase; E22; Osvaldo Borsani; Tecno; 1960s; Italian Design; Shelves; Writing Desk; Working Desk; Table; Writing Table; Wall Piece; Modular; Italian mid-century moder...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Tambour door sideboard by Arne Vodder. A midcentury Danish sideboard designed by Arne Vodder and produced in Rosewood by Sibast in the 1970s. It has two tambour sliding doors that f...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Original Domus Drawer by Michael Van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare original Domus drawer by Michael Van Beuren in pine wood. Designed by the American Bauhaus designer, Michael Van Beuren in Mexico, circ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
Located in London, GB
Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style. An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with Dutch inlaid scenes of mill owners with there little bla...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield oak chest of drawers with Iron heart escutcheons and handles in wonderful original condition. The quality is very high using beautifully figured quarter...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Desk features a great size paired with that wonderful, faux-weathered wester...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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

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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