Modern Cabinets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Set of 2 Brass PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm
Materials: Brass.
Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
Sibling to the ADT Handle and Brut...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modernist Tubular Steel Cabinet, Lacquered and Veneered Wood, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel cabined made of lacquered and veneered wood, customizable. Production time 12-14 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Muller Van Severen, Bridges Cabinet, Green Lacquered Cupboard M
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Muller Van Severen, Bridges Cabinet, Green Lacquered Cupboard M
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Magnus Small Black Side Cabinet
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This piece is a perfectly sized side table and cabinet for living or bedroom spaces - or anywhere you need storage. This Magnus cabinet features a pivot hinged door, India ink finis...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Lemann Black Two Door Cabinet
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Lemann Cabinet is hand crafted from solid red oak wood. This cabinet features a sleek, minimal, and modern design with high craftsmanship details such as dovetailed corners, ad...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Cabinet In Light Oak Structure & Lacquered Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Cabinet type: High board
Frame: Light Oak
Front: Gold Yellow Lacquer
Base: Gold Yellow Lacquered
Materials: Wood, metal, lacquer
Four push-pull doors and inside shelf.
Metal base l...
Category
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Modern Biloba Sideboard, Grand Antique Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Biloba Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Biloba modern sideboard star...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
"Grado" rack in natural Woodwork, Tv Cabinet, Media Unit, Credenza
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
A joker in the decor, the Grado Rack has a light and timeless design and internal features that make it a complete and cool option for any room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Orange Amarcord Cabinet by Promemoria
By Promemoria
Located in London, GB
"Experience luxury with the Amarcord Cabinet by Promemoria. Its spacious interior provides ample storage, while the exterior showcases the fine woodwork and a Orange superior finish....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Alba Wooden File Cabinet with 2 Drawers
Located in Hertford, GB
If you're looking for a modern, high-quality, stylish storage solution for your study or home office, look no further than the Alba Wooden Filing Cabinet...
Category
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple
Custom Designer Sideboard In Rosewood Lacquer & Breccia Medicea Ceramic Top
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist piece features a ceramic Breccia Mediceia top and a lacquered wood structure in rosewood finish. The base is made out of metal and can be either powder coated or lacq...
Category
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
London Media Cabinet, Black Lacquer and Maple Cabinet by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order black lacquer top and maple base media cabinet designed by Christian Siriano with shelves.
Top: Black lacquer (available in custom finish)
Base: natural maple base (av...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Pyramid Oak Stave Cabinet With Drawers by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over 6 feet in height, the Stave Cabinet’s dramatic silhouette lives in space as a steeple or obelisk with a commanding but peaceful presence. Its subtle...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Kevin Irvin Pyramid Cabinet, Custom, 2001
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kevin Irvin spent the early part of his career as a wood sculptor, incorporating various utilitarian and architectonic forms into his work. He made the tra...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Tarantino Bar Cabinet
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Elegant cabinet with essential lines of Japanese flavour. The slender structure in essence is opposed by four slim legs in gilded metal. Zuan is recognizable by the detail of the sup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Modern Oak Sculpted Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Indulge in the captivating allure of this exceptional modern oak sculpted cabinet, where artistry and functionality harmoniously intertwine. Its bold brutalist-inspired metal handles...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Borrowed Forms Credenza
Located in Vancouver, BC
Crafted from cast bronze, steel, and cherry wood, the Borrowed Forms Credenza is the result of dozens of trips to forage for suitable stone formations in the Pacific Northwest. Hot j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antoine Et Manuel Contemporary 'Tout Va Bien' White Cabinet for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by Antonie et Manuel manufactured by BD in Barcelona.
Modules and shelves made of lacquered MDF in greyish white RAL 9002 or graphite grey RAL 7024. Doors, flat top...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Other
Bu Cabinet by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bu Cabinet by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 86.5 x W 96.5 x H 63.5 cm
Materials: Bronze, Brass.
objective OBJECT
an embodiment of our archit...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoire in black birds eye maple and mahogany, polished finish. Twenty lockable drawers are lined for all kinds of jewelry. The three large bottom ones do not have lock. The upper pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Aaram Cabinet
By Kam Ce Kam
Located in London, GB
Conceptualised originally as a bar cabinet, the Aaram cabinet is designed to be an effortless, practical statement piece. Consisting of a solid ash frame and sleek, integrated handle...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Ash, Rattan
Antoine Et Manuel Contemporary 'Tout Va Bien' Black Cabinet for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by Antonie et Manuel manufactured by BD in Barcelona.
Modules and shelves made of lacquered MDF in greyish white RAL 9002 or graphite grey RAL 7024. Doors, flat top...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Other
Italian Modernist Ebonized Cabinet, Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina Modernist Ebonized cabinet.
Two upper drawers and three lower cabinet doors. Ebonized oak.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
KGBL Johansson End Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Johansson has a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interiors. Doors have solid metal pulls. Li...
Category
2010s Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome plated steel cabinet
Located in GOOR, NL
This cabinet is the perfect way to showcase your most beautiful collection of home-accessories or maybe it will fit your store perfectly? I couldn't find any details about this cabin...
Category
1990s German Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Cabinet with Inlay Brass Metal
Located in North York, ON
This modern cabinet is the perfect addition to any home. Crafted from burl walnut wood with brass metal inlay and large brass handles, it is finished in a dark espresso satin color f...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modern Floating Brass Side Table Set of 2
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite Set of 2 nightstands, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. These exceptional pieces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Standard Aquinas Sliding Door Cabinet In India Ink
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Aquinas cabinet in this taller configuration features sliding doors with plenty of space for keeping books, china, and many other items you may need to store away. Crafted from ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28" ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Gianni, bar cabinet, modern wooden cabinet
By RINOCCA
Located in Skopje, MK
GIANNI Bar Cabinet
Elegant and highly decorative bar cabinet with the 60’s retro modern spirit. With a lot of luxurious details and enough space to rack your favorite wines and liqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a clear glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Ash
Modern Mirrored Ebonized Wood Two Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Modern cabinet chest covered in diamond-shaped and triangular form mirrors, two doors with silver-tone metal pulls opening to reveal two shelves, upon four...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style white lacquer cabinet on stand. This cabinet features two shelves and interior long drawer as well as two exterior ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Restored Rattan & Mahogany TV Stereo Cabinet W/ Component Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large rattan and mahogany TV cabinet made with hideaway sliding doors, storage drawers, and adjustable component shelves. This cabinet opens with a middle ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood.
Avail...
Category
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Modernist Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Modernist cabinets.
Mirrored glass tops,brass and mirrored metal sides,brass pulls.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Bookcase Display Cabinets in Ziricote Wood
Located in North York, ON
These sleek and modern bookcase display cabinets are the perfect addition to any home. Crafted with luxurious hand polished ziricote wood sides and satin white lacquer, the cabinets offer an upscale touch to any décor. They feature thick glass adjustable shelves, mirrored backs, and interior lighting for a dazzling display. With its unique timeless design, this piece is sure to be the center of attention in any room. The cabinets are brand new and made in the USA, making them both stylish and reliable. For a truly stunning original look, this pair of bookcase display cabinets...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ziricote
Dedo TV Stand
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dedo Collection's latest addition, the Dedo TV Stand. This Mexican contemporary TV stand by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA is a perfect example...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Modernist Italian Four Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist four door cabinet.
Cherrywood with black top and doors.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Cherry
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone Modern Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith tessellated marble stone pyramid chest of drawers. Item features tessellated stone marble inlay, asymmetrical pyramid shape, fi...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Oak Pivot Cabinet by Raw Edges for Arco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 2008, the Pivot was designed by Israeli Shay Alkalay (aka Raw Edges) for Dutch brand Arco as a solid wood cabinet built on tall legs and featuring two drawers. Loosely ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Gio Ponti Modernist Two Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti Modernist two door cabinet.
Stained walnut with mirrored door details and top.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28" ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Consolle Facciata Quattrocentesca White/Black/Yellow Handcrafted Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti console is a wooden storage piece of furniture silkscreened and laquered by hand following the Atelier's traditional method.
The m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite / Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two door Lucite display cabinet with lighted top and bottom panels having four glass shelves . The lower kick and upper top are in a chromed L...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Modernist Secretary Cabinet, Lacquered Wood, Chrome-Plated Metal, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
German modernism free-standing secretary cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood lacquering in various colors and finish. Available on request in different amounts.
Category
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Polished Blackened Bronze PSL Handles by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 2 x D 3 x H 9 cm
Materials: Bronze, polished, heat treated
Also available in XL dimensions 20.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Dresser With Twenty One Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant and unusual twenty one drawer cabinet. Polished brass hardware. Impressive scale at 65.5"H, 47.5"W, 16"D. The cabinet is heavy.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Norma Cabinet by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Norma cabinet by Tim Vranken
Materials: Yellow pine burned
Dimensions: 130 x 36 x 213 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. T...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
Offered for sale is a Roche Bobois maple wood and glass "Carnaval" wall unit media cabinet with slidin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple
Dada Est. Custom Oak Vinyl Record Cabinet, Handcrafted Storage with Midcentury
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with this Dada Est. Contemporary Oak Vinyl Record Cabinet. Handcrafted with the finest mater...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Fornasetti Consolle Bocca Colored Handcrafted Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti console is a wooden storage piece of furniture silkscreened and laquered by hand following the Atelier's traditional method.
Like ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm
Materials: Brass
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handles are manufactured in...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Curved Cabinet Coromandel Hand Colored Wood Special Edition
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The curved cabinet shape was designed by Barnaba Fornasetti in 2003 and now it can be considered one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the Itali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm
Materials: Brass
Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handle...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modern cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond, Andrew Forseth, and Christophe Lecomte. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $163,482 while the average work can sell for $9,483.
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