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Period: 1940s
Oak Buffet with 2 Doors and 3 Drawers by René Gabriel, 1940s
Located in PARIS, FR
Oak buffet with 2 Doors and 3 Drawers by René Gabriel, 1940s René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheticism, robustness and sobriety, a source of inspiration for a whole generation of future designers. A student at the Germain Pilon School and then at the National School of Decorative Arts, René Gabriel began as a domino maker by designing and producing his own wallpapers, and then made his mark as a decorative artist in most of the salons and international exhibitions of the inter-war period. In 1927, he began his research into the creation of mass-produced furniture and proposed a piece of furniture composed of juxtaposable and superposable elements. He studied an economical version that he presented in 1934 at the Salon des arts ménagers under the name of RG elements. Another major turning point came in 1944, when the Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning commissioned him to create emergency furniture. A fervent advocate of furniture for all, René Gabriel designed numerous models for disaster victims by establishing close ties with industry. He also collaborated with Auguste Perret...
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European Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Birch Cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll & Associates, 1940's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Drawer cabinets by Florence Knoll. The piece features a birch veneer body with three wooden drawers that are slightly tilted, which gives them a very playful touch.
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German Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Semainier" Commode in Pine, Mahogany, Oak and Brass - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
"Semainier" commode, pine wood structure with mahogany veneer, solid mahogany base. Seven drawers with cerused oak veneer, French polish. Golden decorative stripes and solid polished...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s French Dresser Attributed to Maurice Rinck
Located in New York, NY
1940s French sycamore dresser attributed to Maurice Rinck. In good original condition. Maurice Rinck is a well-known Art Deco cabinet maker who was based in Paris, Faubourg Saint Ant...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Sycamore

Florence Knoll Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Florence Knoll , knoll international Slant front petite birch chest of draws, original condition french polished rare design , with top raise side rails.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s white desk with metal handles. Art Deco-style white desk with dark-colored metal handles. This original vintage office desk features a large work surface with slightly curved ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage 1940’s bedside cabinet with decorative handle
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegantly designed vintage bedside cabinet. Features a highly decorative brass effect door handle. Size Width 36cm x depth 31cm x height 65cm Material Teak Condition...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art deco sideboard, neo classic in blackened oak circa 1940 a key closing all doors is available some differences in color should be noted disassembles for transport
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Buffet for "priority furniture" by René Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
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French Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Maison Jansen ormolu-mounted and brass inlaid marble top commode in the Regence style, circa 1940s. The shaped marble top with a subtle double-moulded edge, sitting...
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French Régence Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Chest, Iron Ships Trunk, 20th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice vintage chest, iron ships trunk from the 20th century. It comes out of a ship.
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Walnut and maple dresser from 1940 with oval Art Deco mirror 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut burl dresser from around the early 1940s, enhanced by maple decorations and details and an oval mirror with beveled glass original to the period. Note the large brass...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A 1940’s E. Hallanvaara oak cabinet with carvings on the doors, Finnish
Located in London, GB
A signed and dated 1946 oak cabinet with beautifully carved doors by E. Hallanvaara with a black glass top and adjustable shelving. The cabinet was gifted to a paper mill worker, Ing...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Painted Oak Workshop Cabinet, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice workshop cabinet with drawers painted in black from the 1940s in good condition. Chromed metal handles. Ideal in a kitchen or living room. Vintage or industrial decoration.
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French Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint cabinet A very good looking and well made cabinet with a good honest patina Th...
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English Industrial Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French oak. Five drawers with brass handles. Nice quality and condition.
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French Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Octagonal Cherry and Ebonized Wood Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Octagonal cherry vitrine with ebonized wood. Mirrored interior, three glass shelves and center door. Mounted on a triangular base.
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American Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Sideboard in Rosewood by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard attributed to Vittorio Dassi. The elegantly ovalised base narrows towards the profiled centre and is outlined above by ebonizing, below by brass slats. The base accommodate...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Rosewood

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Art Deco Italian sideboard with marble top and simple clean lines Brass inlaid and hardware / original dark wood stain 2 Door cabin...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Elegant Swedish Ash Veneer Cabinet with Carved Frieze and Ample Storage
Located in London, GB
This Swedish cabinet features elegant ash veneers, showcasing the wood's natural grain. The centrepiece of the design is a beautifully carved frieze, running horizontally across the ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Berlin Iron

Francisque Chaleyssin Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 194
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Francisque Chaleyssin (1872-1951) Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Sycamore

Mahogany Marquetry Side Table by Jules Leleu, Inlaid with Brass and Pewter.
Located in Montreal, QC
Marquetry side table by Jules Leleu, inlaid with brass and pewter. Signed: Jules Leleu. (Also available a matching pair of simple beds).
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sideboard in Oak and Embossed and Gilded Leather, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sideboard in oak and embossed and gilded leather, circa 1940-1950.
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French Baroque Revival Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet Attributed to Oscar Nilsson
Located in Stamford, CT
Black lacquer three door cabinet attributed to Oscar Nilsson ( Sweden. 1895 - 1975 ) with "linen fold" type decor. Circa 1940. One key present.
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Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco walnut Cabinet in the Style of Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco walnut cabinet in the style of Maxime Old.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch

French Oak Bar
Located in East Hampton, NY
A French oak bar with a secret lever that open the hidden door to the liquor cabinet.... it also has hidden coasters that slide and hide away.... could also be a game table with stools...
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Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1940s industrial archaeology archive
Located in bari, IT
Postal archive container with twelve open compartments plus one drawer 1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Cherry Wood Sideboard circa 1940-1950, Lovely Bronzes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cherry wood sideboard circa 1940/1950. Lovely bronzes.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cabinet in Oak and Embossed and Gilded Leather, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cabinet in oak and embossed and gilded leather, circa 1940-1950.
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French Baroque Revival Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Sideboard Opening with Four Doors in Ash with Bronze Decorations, 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sideboard opening with four doors in ash and ash veneer, bronze decorations, circa 1940. Measures: 98 x 249 x 54 cm.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa Rare 1940s Drawer Cabinet with Mirrored Glass Surface
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden cabinet with seven drawers. Unique and elegant piece designed by Pietro Chiesa made by Fontana Arte, the iconic Italian design firm for artistic glasses. Surfaces covered in c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1940s French Rosewood Buffet with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French rosewood buffet with bronze mounts. Four drawers and two lockable side cabinets. Purchased at Sotheby's from the Vanderbilt Collection.
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French Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

"Art Moderne" Chrome and Glass Bar Cart
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bar cart has clean modern lines and is easy to clean up after a fancy party. You could feature some vintage cocktail shakers on the upper or lower levels when it is not in use.
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Four-Door Sideboard, Stained Walnut, Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Outstanding four doors sideboard, stained and French polished walnut, black lacquered curved base. Central doors with polished brass railings, original v...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

House Jensen Furniture at Support Height Quadrangular Structure
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
House Jensen Furniture at support height Quadrangular structure Fully wrapped in parchment Facade opening with 2 doors decorated with iron-gilded crosses and embellished with a handle carving in gilded wood appearing a mask of young fauna Carved and gilded wooden feet forming large palm leaves...
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Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Neo-Classical Chest of Drawers in Sycamore and Patinated Bronze, circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Neo-classical chest of drawers in sycamore and patinated bronze circa 1940/1950; the tray is currently protected by a glass plate. possibility of having two small drawers to put on...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

1940s French Abatant with Original Vellum Drop Front
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French abatant with original vellum drop front facing. Faux volumes of books create a decorative door facing with key lock. Bronze scroll detail on base. Beautiful chevron vene...
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French Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

20th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A two door provencal cabinet from France, circa 1940. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured figure of th...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, Sideboard "Equipement de la maison"
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret Sideboard "Equipement de la maison", circa 1947 Wood Measures: 47.25 H x 96.5 W x 16.75 D inches 120 H x 245.1 W x 42.5 D cm Body: 30H inch...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful arched top mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher retains its original oiled finish and brass hardware. Two keyed doors open to reveal adj...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Solid Maple Desk, 1947
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of Dan Johnson’s earliest and rarest designs, made for Hayden hall of Alhambra, California. The form is classic California midcentury. Made fro...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

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