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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: 21st Century Pre-Owned
Style: Modern
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stunning Solid Oak Stained Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning cabinet, masterfully crafted from solid oak with an exquisite stain that showcases the natural beauty and grain of the wood. The interior is a sophisticated cerused gray, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Exquisite Parquetry Cabinet with Starburst Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Parquetry Cabinet with Starburst Pattern Inspired by Jean-Michel Frank
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Hekman Exceutive Lateral Two-Drawer Filing Cabinet with Locks
Located in Germantown, MD
A two drawer lateral two-Drawer cherry Executive filing cabinet. Two deep drawers independently locking. Glossy varnish finish. Measures 32" in width, 21" in depth and 30" in height.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Studio Glithero Ad Hoc Cabinet On Gilt Bronze Bamboo Stand Les French Series 1
By Glithero
Located in Norwich, GB
A unique lacquered paper cabinet on gilt bronze bamboo stand, designed by Studio Glithero for Gallery Fumi, London. Labelled. Les French Series 1. Circa 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Cabinet Sculpture Contemporary Italian Design Wood & Plexiglass
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Case Study Prototype "Weaving" by Atelier Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen
By Tejo Remy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Dutch designers Atelier Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen is always experimenting with new techniques and (recycling) materials to create living spaces and furnitu...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
21st Century Cabinet Sculpture Contemporary Italian Design Wood & Plexiglass
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Functional Contemporary Cabinet Sculpture by the Italian Artist Paolo Lumini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning contemporary sculpture but also a functional cabinet by Paolo Lumini an Italian contemporary artist from Tuscany.
Made in carved wood and bamboo.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Egg shell lacquer column, lacquered wood, circa 2000, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Egg shell lacquer column,
black lacquer lacquer interior,
Decoration of grooves and garlands of leaves according to a surface door,
drawer in the bottom of the bottom,
Circa 2000, Fr...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rimadesio Cover LED Wall System with Bottle Rack by Giuseppe Bavuso
Located in Boston, MA
Design Giuseppe Bavuso
This system is equipped with single facing hinged doors in glass. The core of the Cover projects are the uprights, fixed to the ceiling and the floor, which...
Category
2010s Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Henredon Aston Court Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Aston Court sideboard credenza buffet and hutch
This buffet and hutch measures: 78 wide x 17 deep x 91 inches high
This set is in Excellent ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Leather Edge Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Leather recessed pulls in a "saddle" high-grade leather with black edge and black oak core form. Designed to sit flush on top edge of drawer face or cabinet door. Made in Australia. ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
EFFETTO VETRO Italian Green Tinted Mirror Cabinet (Two Available)
Located in East Hampton, NY
This custom made cabinet by Effetto Vetro in Milan is of very high quality Italian craftsmanship. Beautiful details such interior casing in light woods, single shelf, solid bronze c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
EFFETTO VETRO Italian Blue Tinted Mirror Cabinet (Two Available)
Located in East Hampton, NY
This custom made cabinet by Effetto Vetro in Milan is of very high quality Italian craftsmanship. Beautiful details such interior casing in light woods, single shelf, solid bronze c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
John Austin Ebonized 7-Drawer Wood Prints or Music Sheets Cabinet
By John Austin
Located in Germantown, MD
A John Austin Ebonized 7-Drawer Wood Prints or Music Sheets Cabinets in excellent condition.
Measures 20.1" in width, 15.75" in depth and stand 27" tall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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
Giorgetti Town Walnut Cabinet Designed by Carlo Colombo
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Carlo Colombo
Town is an innovative and transforming project. A multifunctional cabinet that combines functionality and aesthetics, offering space to contain and furnish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Modern Minimalist Black Lacquer Filing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Modern Minimalist black lacquer filing cabinet with two drawers, mounted on wheels.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Bar Cabinet "Sottosopra” from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy, 1930/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
“SottoSopra” bar cabinet from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery.
LIMITED EDITION 1/1
Pair of eyelet bedside tables...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of “Twins” Furniture from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy, 1930/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of “Twins” container furniture from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery.
LIMITED EDITION 2/2
1930s walnut briar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Iron
Bar Cabinet “Instabile” from the “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy, 1930/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
“Instabile” bar cabinet from the “Trasformatio” collection,
design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery
LIMITED EDITION 1/1
Late 1930s eyelet poplar briar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Ralph Lauren One Fifth Bar Cabinet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren one fifth bar cabinet. This transitional style bar cabinet is retro and utilitarian. It has a tripartite bar, display cabinet and central...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Maxalto B&B Italia Mida Dark Oak and Red Cabinet
By B&B Italia, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Maxalto in 2003, the Mida storage range is a fantastic example of modern Italian design.
Constructed from grey oak, the cabinet sits on a slimline steel bas...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large Lighted Walnut and Glass Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves & Brass Detail
Located in Kansas City, MO
Walnut and glass lighted display / storage cabinet with five adjustable glass shelves (only three are shown in the photos). All parts are original. Access to the interior is through ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Huge Ralph Lauren Safari Collection Solid American Hardwood Television Cabinet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very large and exceptionally heavy Ralph Lauren solid American Mahogany media cabinet.
A good looking and well made piece, it is as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Thomasville Burlwood and Walnut China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Burlwood and walnut China cabinet
The buffet measures: 70 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 71.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 56.5 inches high
The combi...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Cabinet Sculpture Italian Design Contemporary in Wood and Resin coloured
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo Sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood
21st Century Cabinet-Sculpture Contemporary Gold-Green-Red in Wood and Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood
21st Cent. Cabinet-Sculpture Italian Design Contemporary Copper Color Wood-Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No longer furniture but indipendent form able to fill a space and arouse emotions by itself.
After a visit at Depero house, I had the inspiration for this night stand from 1950s. The structure has still the original wood, as visible on the inner side and original hardware, while in the cut sections a new plywood has been added.
The finish is brown and red-copper colored resin applied with a spatula in two coats. This technique creates a visual and tactile effect and gives a protection from scratches and small bumps. Furthermore the cabinet is cleanable with a damp cloth and is water-repellent.
Drawer and shuttle can be opened as originally but they are adapted to the new shape. The inside of the cabinet is natural as it shows the authentic wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood
21st Century Cabinet Sculpture Italian Contemporary Design in Wood and Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo Sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No longer furniture but indipendent form able to fill a space and arouse surrealistic emotions by itself.
The structure has still the original wood, as visible on the inner side and on the back, while in the cut sections a new plywood has been added. Characteristic is his rare three legs pedestal. Drawer can be opened as originally, door opens downwards and closes with magnet. The inside of the cabinet is natural as it shows the authentic wood.
The finish is eco-friendly resin colored In Verona red, mustard yellow and blue hand applied with a spatula in two coats. This technique creates a visual and tactile effect and gives a protection from scratches and small bumps. Furthermore the cabinet is cleanable with a damp cloth and is water-repellent.
The wood is in constant motion, cracks and small chinks on the surface are natural and unstoppable parts of the life of this piece.
In the gallery it is possible to see the different steps: start with the original item, after the cut and after the first coat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood
TV Cabinet, Modern Tiger Maple and Zebrawood, Lift TV Mechanism
Located in New York, NY
Modern tiger maple and zebrawood veneer cabinet. Lift TV mechanism with remote
With nexus 21 lift TV mechanism to raise and lower flat screen TVs.
Measure...
Category
2010s North American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Two Door Server with Honed Nero Marquino Top
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Server with two aged bronze zinc doors, wood body, and honed nero marquino top.
This item is crafted from natural materials. Coloring and detailing may vary, adding to its uniquen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Zinc
21st Century Cabinet Sculpture Contemporary Italian Design in Wood and Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The project Q.bo sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create for. No ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood
Monumental Large Black Terrazzo Stone and Black Sea Penshell Damar Cabinet
By Carlo Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
This cabinet is absolutely stunning. Composed of a black stone terrazzo, the cabinet features banding made of black sea penshell that is a deep amethyst purple color in a crackled pa...
Category
2010s Modern Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Terrazzo
Contemporary Modern Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique frosted glass-front two-door cabinet with three internal shelves and ample space to house multiple electronic components. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Cabinet Madia Delle Colline Model by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Large container cabinet model Madia delle colline in hand-worked lime wood. Single piece.
Original signature. Designed and produced by Officina Rivadossi Falegnameria, Italy, 2008.
...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Burl Yew Wood Lamp, End or Wine Table Cupboards with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely vintage Burr Yew wood lamp end wine side table cupboards each with a single drawer and shelf.
A good looking and we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cabinets
Materials
Yew
Stylish Modern Parchment Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique modern credenza features a stylish parchment finish with unique black trim. Spacious interior cabinet space offers plenty of storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Cabinet Custodia Lombarda Model by Giuseppe Rivadossi Unique Piece, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Container structure in linden wood with two doors made of windowed elements gradually reducing in size. The surfaces of each individual element are finished by carving with a hand plane...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
"Madagascar" Cabinet, Unique piece by Design Studio Superego, 2012
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Madagascar" is the name of this unique piece. Cabinet designed by Studio Superego and produced by Metea. The cabinet is made of thick Lucite panels and opens by two sli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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