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Period: Early 2000s
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest or Commode, a pair. This set of three drawer bureaus are based on 18th Century Gustavian antique chests. They have been hand painted in...

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European Gustavian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings
Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings

Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign Writing Desk, Mahogany & Brass Fittings

Located in Stamford, CT

A Theodore Alexander Jodhpur Campaign writing desk with brass fittings on removable sawhorse legs. The Jodhpur Campaign writing desk is part of a collection designed by Theodore Alex...

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Vietnamese Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...

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European Gustavian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey
USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey

USM Haller Modular System Six Drawer Cabinet in Light Grey

By Usm Haller

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a modular USM Haller two-column, six-drawer cabinet in original light gray, made in Switzerland, in overall good condition with some surface wear and scratches. Height: 45 ...

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Swiss Post-Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied pink and white distressed finish with brass ri...

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European Gustavian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer hand-painted chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...

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Swedish Gustavian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pastoe “Horizontals” A-Line Wall Cabinet by Shigeru Uchida
Pastoe “Horizontals” A-Line Wall Cabinet by Shigeru Uchida

Pastoe “Horizontals” A-Line Wall Cabinet by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Dronten, NL

Designed by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, this compact wall-mounted cabinet from the Horizontals A-Line series is a rare and elegant storage piece originally conceived for CDs. Uchida’s...

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Dutch Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Sculpted Oak Italian Sideboard with Travertine Top
Sculpted Oak Italian Sideboard with Travertine Top

Sculpted Oak Italian Sideboard with Travertine Top

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian oak sideboard with travertine top Sculptural and textured, this oak sideboard stands out for its three-dimensional front surface, composed of a sequence of geometric volumes...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Travertine

Bassett Chris Madden Collection Bar Flip Top Rolling
Bassett Chris Madden Collection Bar Flip Top Rolling

Bassett Chris Madden Collection Bar Flip Top Rolling

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Boogie Woogie Modular Bookcase, S. Giovannoni for Magis Italy
Boogie Woogie Modular Bookcase, S. Giovannoni for Magis Italy

Boogie Woogie Modular Bookcase, S. Giovannoni for Magis Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni, Magis

Located in Debrecen, HU

This listing allows you to purchase the item as a single module, or you may create your own set by combining 4, 6, or 8 modules, exactly as shown in my photos. At the moment, the mod...

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Italian Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 2003 Flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, mirrored interi...

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American Georgian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of blue. Very versatile piece that could be used in a living ...

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European Colonial Revival Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers
Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

White/greyish hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. These classic Swedish style th...

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European Gustavian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Ralph Lauren Dresser Plaid Chest of Drawers BROOK STREET
Rare Ralph Lauren Dresser Plaid Chest of Drawers BROOK STREET

Rare Ralph Lauren Dresser Plaid Chest of Drawers BROOK STREET

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, chest or drawers you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful table is statement ...

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Philippine Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare HiFi Cabinet by Werner Aisslinger for Vitra
Rare HiFi Cabinet by Werner Aisslinger for Vitra

Rare HiFi Cabinet by Werner Aisslinger for Vitra

By Werner Aisslinger, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

Very rare modular enameled steel bench with 3 storage units and 1 leather seat unit that are interchangeable to create your own preferred setup. Because of the ample storage space fo...

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Swiss Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Thomas Moser Solid Cherry Blanket Chest, Modern Design, USA, 2000
Thomas Moser Solid Cherry Blanket Chest, Modern Design, USA, 2000

Thomas Moser Solid Cherry Blanket Chest, Modern Design, USA, 2000

By Thomas Moser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Moser Solid Cherry Blanket Chest. Beautifully constructed and solid as a rock! Great Storage that looks great in so many environments! Primitive and Modern all rolled into ...

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American Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Organic Modern Springer Style Grasscloth Wrapped Ivory Chests - Pair
Organic Modern Springer Style Grasscloth Wrapped Ivory Chests - Pair

Organic Modern Springer Style Grasscloth Wrapped Ivory Chests - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an organic modern pair of grasscloth wrapped chests. They have brass hardware and clean lines. The are unmarked and in very good condition.

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American Organic Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Superb Walnut and Bronze French Figural Louis XV Sideboard Rho Mobili D'Epoca
Superb Walnut and Bronze French Figural Louis XV Sideboard Rho Mobili D'Epoca

Superb Walnut and Bronze French Figural Louis XV Sideboard Rho Mobili D'Epoca

By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent French Louis XV style sideboard by Rho Mobili D’Epoca is a statement piece of exceptional craftsmanship, blending walnut veneers, exquisite bronze mounts, and intric...

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Italian Louis XV Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers
Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers

Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers

By Fornasetti

Located in Kent, Dover

An original Fornasetti Chest "Archittetura" Produced by Atelier Fornasetti in lithographically printed hand painted and lacquered rosewood, with brass fittings, these pieces of furn...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chest of Drawers distills Jim Rose’s legacy into one of its most elemental and enduring forms. Referencing the familiar typology of the tall American chest, the piece demonstrates Rose’s ability to take a deeply known domestic object and reimagine it through steel without diminishing its sense of warmth, gravity, or usefulness. The form is immediately legible, yet quietly transformed by material and surface. The vertical stack of drawers emphasizes order, repetition, and proportion—principles central to Rose’s practice and drawn from his engagement with Shaker furniture and early American casework. The subtle variations in the natural rust patina across each drawer front introduce a quilt-like rhythm, allowing the surface to register time, labor, and the material’s prior life. Rather than concealing steel’s industrial origins, Rose allows them to coexist with the intimacy of a bedroom or living space. Structurally and conceptually, the piece embodies Rose’s belief in furniture as a long-term companion. The chest is straightforward, durable, and deliberately unadorned, relying on balance and material integrity rather than stylistic gesture. Within his broader body of work, this chest stands as a quiet manifesto: an assertion that contemporary furniture can be honest, restrained, and deeply humane—objects meant not to impress at first glance, but to earn their place through use, time, and presence. Jim Rose Chest of Drawers repurposed steel with natural rust patina 78h x 35w x 18d in 198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm JR0270 Bio Jim Rose (1966–2023) was an American furniture maker, artist, and metalworker whose work occupied a singular position between studio craft, sculpture, and functional design. Born in Beech Grove, Indiana, Rose trained as a sculptor, earning his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1988 after a brief period of study at Bard College. This sculptural foundation shaped his approach to furniture, in which proportion, structure, and surface were treated with the same rigor as utility, and everyday objects were understood as vehicles for aesthetic and ethical values. Working primarily in steel—often reclaimed or salvaged—Rose challenged conventional expectations of furniture materials. Through brushing, waxing, and patination, he developed surfaces that softened steel’s industrial associations, imparting warmth, depth, and a sense of age. His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal. Instead, Rose translated their underlying principles—clarity, restraint, repetition, and balance—into a contemporary language grounded in material honesty. Based for much of his career in Wisconsin, Rose was closely associated with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, including participation in its Arts/Industry residency program. His furniture and objects were widely exhibited in galleries and design fairs across the United States and featured in publications such as American Craft and Architectural Digest. His work entered both private and institutional collections during his lifetime, reflecting a sustained engagement with collectors, curators, and designers. Rose’s furniture is distinguished by its emphasis on durability, adaptability, and use. Cabinets, chairs, benches, and tables were engineered for longevity and daily life, incorporating practical features such as steel drawer glides, modular construction, and discreet accommodations for modern technology. This functional intelligence was inseparable from his broader philosophy: furniture, for Rose, was a form of quiet service, meant to support human activity while carrying forward the history embedded in its materials. Jim Rose’s work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Following his death in 2023, his legacy endures through a body of work that demonstrates how contemporary furniture can be both materially rigorous and deeply humane—objects shaped by patience, integrity, and an enduring respect for use. Education: 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2023 CODA Final Show, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2023 Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery VICTOR, Palm Springs Convention Center, CA 2017 - 2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...

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American Mid-Century Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Shigeru Uchida Horizontal A Line Wall Cabinets for UMS Pastoe Utrect Holland
Shigeru Uchida Horizontal A Line Wall Cabinets for UMS Pastoe Utrect Holland

Shigeru Uchida Horizontal A Line Wall Cabinets for UMS Pastoe Utrect Holland

Located in Chicago, IL

5 wall cabinets designed by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, Utrect Holland circa 2000. Chocolate brown lacquered steel and wood. Born in 1943, Uchida graduated from the Kuwasawa Design Sc...

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Minimalist Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible
Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible

Dramatic Carved Giltwood Italian Bombay Chest Commode by Invincible

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very dramatic gilt finish ornately carved Rococo commode having handles that are sculpted parts of the drawer fascades. Curved cabriole legs and hand painted finish with two smaller ...

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Italian Rococo Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware. Perfect for an elegant powder room.

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Philippine Hollywood Regency Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Side Chests
Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Side Chests

Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Side Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome pair of Italian Neo-Classical design inlaid walnut side chests. A pair of Italian Neo‑Classical inlaid walnut side chests typically reflects the refined elegance of late‑18t...

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Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode
Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode

Fancy John Widdicomb Regency Style Two Drawer Commode

By John Widdicomb

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant medium sized two drawer commode having magnificent glossy mahogany with curlicue paint and gilt decoration, shiny brasses and cabriole legs.

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American Regency Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian-Made Ruhlmann Art Deco Replica Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Italian-Made Ruhlmann Art Deco Replica Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Italian-Made Ruhlmann Art Deco Replica Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Italian-made Ruhlmann Art Deco replica sideboard buffet is a striking example of timeless 20th-century design inspired by the legendary French designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. C...

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Italian Art Deco Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode
Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode

Unique Figured Teak Hand-Made Sheraton Style Demilune Buffet Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This unique figured teak hand-made Sheraton style demilune buffet commode is a striking example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed in the classical Sheraton tradit...

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Unknown Sheraton Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Commode "Racines" by Jacques Andrieux
Commode "Racines" by Jacques Andrieux

Commode "Racines" by Jacques Andrieux

By Jacques Andrieux

Located in PARIS, FR

Patinated bronze structure and lacquered wood. Signed. Designed by Jacques Andrieux for the gallery. JM Lelouch edition.

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Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Modern Wall Mounted Cabinet by Piero Lissoni
Modern Wall Mounted Cabinet by Piero Lissoni

Modern Wall Mounted Cabinet by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni

Located in Doral, FL

Modern Wall Mounted Cabinet Composition by Piero Lissoni Porro 2009 A wall mounted composition of five open cabinets and two cabinets with doors. The open cabinets are finished in...

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Italian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Restoration Hardware Grey Herringbone 4-Door Media Console
Restoration Hardware Grey Herringbone 4-Door Media Console

Restoration Hardware Grey Herringbone 4-Door Media Console

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Restoration Hardware Grey Herringbone 4-Door Media Console offers a refined balance of modern simplicity and classic craftsmanship. Finished in a soft, weathered grey tone, the ...

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American Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Shaker Tall Cabinet With Door and Drawers, Steel Cupboard by Jim Rose
Shaker Tall Cabinet With Door and Drawers, Steel Cupboard by Jim Rose

Shaker Tall Cabinet With Door and Drawers, Steel Cupboard by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This tall cabinet exemplifies Jim Rose’s legacy at its most distilled and disciplined—an object where verticality, restraint, and material intelligence converge into a quietly commanding presence. The form recalls early American and Shaker cupboards, particularly storage pieces meant to stand apart and serve specific, practical purposes, yet Rose’s execution in steel transforms that lineage into something resolutely contemporary. The cabinet’s slender proportions and emphatic vertical lines highlight Rose’s sculptural training, giving the piece a bodily, almost architectural stance. The stepped cornice and subtly flared top introduce a sense of ceremony without ornament, while the paneled door and drawers below establish a rhythm of framed surfaces that echo traditional joinery, translated here into metal. As in much of Rose’s work, the steel is finished to suggest age and warmth, dissolving the boundary between industrial material and domestic familiarity. Functionally precise yet emotionally resonant, the piece reflects Rose’s belief that furniture should feel purpose-built and enduring. The single-door cabinet and drawers below offer a clear hierarchy of use, reinforcing his preference for clarity over excess. Nothing is superfluous; every decision supports balance, usability, and longevity. Within Rose’s broader body of work, this cabinet stands as a meditation on scale and solitude—a piece that does not dominate a room through size, but through presence. It underscores his enduring contribution to contemporary furniture: proving that steel, when handled with patience and respect for tradition, can carry the same sense of history, dignity, and quiet service as the finest wooden furniture. Jim Rose Legacy Collection Tall Cabinet, 2003 found steel with natural rust patina 80h x 23w x 16d in 203.20h x 58.42w x 40.64d cm Bio Jim Rose (1966–2023) was an American furniture maker, artist, and metalworker whose work occupied a singular position between studio craft, sculpture, and functional design. Born in Beech Grove, Indiana, Rose trained as a sculptor, earning his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1988 after a brief period of study at Bard College. This sculptural foundation shaped his approach to furniture, in which proportion, structure, and surface were treated with the same rigor as utility, and everyday objects were understood as vehicles for aesthetic and ethical values. Working primarily in steel—often reclaimed or salvaged—Rose challenged conventional expectations of furniture materials. Through brushing, waxing, and patination, he developed surfaces that softened steel’s industrial associations, imparting warmth, depth, and a sense of age. His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal. Instead, Rose translated their underlying principles—clarity, restraint, repetition, and balance—into a contemporary language grounded in material honesty. Based for much of his career in Wisconsin, Rose was closely associated with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, including participation in its Arts/Industry residency program. His furniture and objects were widely exhibited in galleries and design fairs across the United States and featured in publications such as American Craft and Architectural Digest. His work entered both private and institutional collections during his lifetime, reflecting a sustained engagement with collectors, curators, and designers. Rose’s furniture is distinguished by its emphasis on durability, adaptability, and use. Cabinets, chairs, benches, and tables were engineered for longevity and daily life, incorporating practical features such as steel drawer glides, modular construction, and discreet accommodations for modern technology. This functional intelligence was inseparable from his broader philosophy: furniture, for Rose, was a form of quiet service, meant to support human activity while carrying forward the history embedded in its materials. Jim Rose’s work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Following his death in 2023, his legacy endures through a body of work that demonstrates how contemporary furniture can be both materially rigorous and deeply humane—objects shaped by patience, integrity, and an enduring respect for use. Education: 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2023 CODA Final Show, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2023 Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery VICTOR, Palm Springs Convention Center, CA 2017 - 2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds, Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2006 27th Annual Contemporary Crafts, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2006 Containers of All Dimensions, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2005 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2004 Right at Home: American Studio Furniture, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. 2004 American Collections, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2004 More Than Drawers-Wisconsin Cabinets, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2004 Objects of Wonder, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI 2003 Planting, Potting and Pruning, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI 2003 Men at Work, Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2002 Case Pieces: Contemporary Studio Furniture, Elvehjem Museum of Art, Univ of WI-Madison 2002 Sitting Pretty: Contemporary Wisconsin Chairs...

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American Shaker Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Superb Italian Made Rho Mobili D' Epoca Grand Bronze Mounted Louis XV Sideboard
Superb Italian Made Rho Mobili D' Epoca Grand Bronze Mounted Louis XV Sideboard

Superb Italian Made Rho Mobili D' Epoca Grand Bronze Mounted Louis XV Sideboard

By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional Italian Rho Mobili D’Epoca bronze-mounted sideboard is a monumental example of fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Expertly constructed in the grand Louis XV sty...

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Italian Louis XV Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Self Bookcase by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra, France, 2005
Self Bookcase by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra, France, 2005

Self Bookcase by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra, France, 2005

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Designed as a tribute to Charlotte Perriand by Ronan & Erwan BOUROULLEC, this Self model bookcase was designed in the 2000s and is no longer produced today. Entirely dismountabl...

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French Post-Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Custom-Made French Macassar Ebony Ruhlman Style Art Deco Bar or Media Cabinet
Custom-Made French Macassar Ebony Ruhlman Style Art Deco Bar or Media Cabinet

Custom-Made French Macassar Ebony Ruhlman Style Art Deco Bar or Media Cabinet

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This custom-made French Art Deco cabinet is a stunning example of Ruhlmann style craftsmanship, expertly designed to serve as either a chic bar cabinet or versatile media cabinet. Be...

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French Art Deco Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Macassar

Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning
Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning

Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted in a Gustavian shade of gray. Very versatile piece that could be used in a living ...

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European Colonial Revival Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Handcrafted Inlaid Sideboard by Giorgio Piotto
Italian Handcrafted Inlaid Sideboard by Giorgio Piotto

Italian Handcrafted Inlaid Sideboard by Giorgio Piotto

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Discover the artistry of Italian furniture design with this exquisite sideboard by Giorgio Piotto, renowned for their commitment to timeless quality and traditional techniques. Thi...

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Italian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Moon Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard Tye Die Effect with Six Doors
Moon Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard Tye Die Effect with Six Doors

Moon Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard Tye Die Effect with Six Doors

By Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Moon contemporary sideboard with six doors with Tye die effect in three gradient colors (RAL colors). Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. A...

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Portuguese Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Murano Black Glass Buffet
Murano Black Glass Buffet

Murano Black Glass Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine modern Italian designer black glass and brass buffet. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's transitional designs! 60w x 19d x 35h

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Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass

Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront

Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This grand Georgian style solid oak Baker china cabinet bookcase breakfront is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Constructed from richly grained solid ...

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American Georgian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers
Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers

Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on these sturdy chests of drawers. This faux bamboo set consists of a narrow four drawer chest as well as a four drawer commode. They have both been painted in a Gusta...

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European Colonial Revival Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Murano Black Glass and Brass Side Cabinet
Murano Black Glass and Brass Side Cabinet

Murano Black Glass and Brass Side Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous Modern Murano black glass and brass side cabinet. Circa 2000. A favorite of top designers! Note: these are sold each.

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Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Style Credenza 3 Door TV Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Style Credenza 3 Door TV Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Style Credenza 3 Door TV Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Mid century modern style credenza made using pine wood and parota wood veneer. Light and sturdy construction Note: wood grains and pattern may vary from piece to piece. Listing is f...

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Mid-Century Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec
Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec

Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Designed in 2000 and no longer in production today, this rare sideboard is Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s modern take on the classic masterpieces as designed by Charlotte Perriand and Je...

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Swiss Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard

Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard

By Drexel

Located in Annville, PA

A vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, the top having been recently French polished. Simple yet sophisticated this be...

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American Hepplewhite Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware. This piece is currently available as shown in our NYC Showroom. Made to order, custom...

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American Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt
Large Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt

Large Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Presenting a truly spectacular black lacquered console by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. This remarkable piece was made to order in the early 2000s and is no longer in productio...

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French Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Baker Furniture Deco Revival Walnut and Brass Credenza
Baker Furniture Deco Revival Walnut and Brass Credenza

Baker Furniture Deco Revival Walnut and Brass Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Deco Revival Walnut and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 60.25 wide x 16.25 deep x 30.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sho...

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American Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida

Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida. Aluminum body upholstered with red leather, inside wood is bubinga. Never used condition. Displayed at exhi...

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Japanese Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Large Lighted Walnut and Glass Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves & Brass Detail
Large Lighted Walnut and Glass Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves & Brass Detail

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 ...

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American Modern Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Campaign-Style Dry Bar Cabinet on Barley Twist Sculptural Base
Campaign-Style Dry Bar Cabinet on Barley Twist Sculptural Base

Campaign-Style Dry Bar Cabinet on Barley Twist Sculptural Base

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

A striking cocktail cabinet by Jansen, the Dutch design firm founded in 1981 by Andries Jansen and Fredrick Janssen. This distinctive piece fuses Chinoiserie and Anglo-Indian influen...

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Dutch Anglo-Indian Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Palace Contemporary and Customizable Cabinet, Two Doors and Interior Lighting
Palace Contemporary and Customizable Cabinet, Two Doors and Interior Lighting

Palace Contemporary and Customizable Cabinet, Two Doors and Interior Lighting

Located in PT

Palace drink cabinet with two doors, one sliding shelf, two interior adjustable shelves and with interior lighting. Electrification only approved for Europe. Lacquered with tie dye ...

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Portuguese Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

English Style Dresser – Solid Indian Teak Wood with Brass Inlay-
English Style Dresser – Solid Indian Teak Wood with Brass Inlay-

English Style Dresser – Solid Indian Teak Wood with Brass Inlay-

Located in Queens, NY

Handcrafted Indian Teak Dresser with Brass Inlay This refined dresser is crafted from solid Indian teak wood, known for its rich grain, strength, and ...

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American British Colonial Early 2000s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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