Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
MINIMALIST STYLE
A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Minimalist
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq, Cabinet, 1307 Series, Edition Erwin Behr
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq, Cabinet, 1307 Series, Edition Erwin Behr, circa 1962, mahogany, chrome-plated steel, Measures: 62 H x 47.25 W x 21 D inches.
This cabinet was...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Tapparelle Roll Cabinet on Wheels by Colé, Light Blue-Green, Minimal Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle roll cabinet belongs to a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no long...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Chicago Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Blackened Steel by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Wall-mounted shelf in .125 thick blackened steel plate. This 5-bay shelf is made of laser-cut, bent and welded steel plate with a blackened finish. Recessed steel mounting brackets a...
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2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Walnut and Lacquer Étagère / Book Shelf By Alex P White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bleached walnut and lacquer étagère is substantial enough to be a freestanding room divider for your favorite collection or try it on a f...
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2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
Tapparelle Roll Cabinet on Wheels by Colé, Pearl White, Minimal Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle Roll cabinet belongs to a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no long...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Tapparelle M Cabinet Cherry Red, with Handmade Sliding Shutter in Solid Oak
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle is a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no longer in use, turning them into furniture for the contemporary home with soft and unusual lines.
The base has tapered solid oak feet and sliding shutters. The sliding shutters, "Tapparelle" in Italian (from there comes the name of the product), specially designed for this collection, are composed in chopsticks in solid oak and hand mounted on cotton canvas, as true artisan tradition wants. The structure is in wood panels thickness 16 mm, with double bottom that hides the sliding of the shutter. Finishing in matt lacquered in three colors: Perl white, pastel blue or a dramatic dark Hague blue. Shelves are veneered in natural oak. In the collection you can find small elements on wheels, big...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Tapparelle Roll Cabinet on Wheels by Colé, Mustard Yellow, Minimal Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle roll cabinet belongs to a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no long...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
In the early 1980s, Luigi Sormani envisaged what would become a hit of the 1990s, later adopted by Antonio Citterio with B&B Italia: a modular shelving that tipped the modularity fro...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf. (Matte finish). Made in USA.
Faux vellum (Satin finish) is available for $18,000 List...
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2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Nesting Side Tables
Located in San Diego, CA
Nest of three graduating side tables featuring burled wood tops and stainless steel metal bases. Contemporary style that can enhance, complement or blend with a variety of other styl...
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1990s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Minimal 4-Door "Janice Armoire" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This 4 door armoire features clean and simple lines. The exterior is composed of white stained rift-cut white oak with an oil finish. The top and ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Oblò
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Steel worktop with built-in sink. Kitchen doors and inserts in oak beams.
Extra-matt lacquered cupboard doors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Tapparelle M Cabinet Sage Green and oak with Sliding Shutter Handmade in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle is a collection of cabinets that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no longer in use, turning them into furniture for the contemporary home with soft and unusual lines.
The base has tapered solid oak feet and sliding shutters. The sliding shutters, "Tapparelle" in Italian (from there comes the name of the product), specially designed for this collection, are composed in chopsticks in solid oak and hand mounted on cotton canvas, as true artisan tradition wants. The structure is in wood panels thickness 16 mm, with double bottom that hides the sliding of the shutter. Finishing in matte lacquered in three colors: Perl white, pastel blue or a dramatic dark Hague blue. Shelves are veneered in natural oak. In the collection you can find small elements on wheels, big...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Patinated or Blackened Steel "Highboy" with Cast-Concrete and Walnut Interior
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This "highboy" features 4 deep drawers. The counter-top and base is cast concrete. The piece is wrapped and fully finished with steel that is employed as a veneer. The steel is black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Steel, Cut Steel
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen in Wood and Marble / Mesin 01
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Kitchen block in American walnut with Carrara marble top.
Storage columns with extra-matte lacquered doors.
Peninsula in American walnut and sliding bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Minimal 6-Drawer "Janice Dresser" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This 6-drawer dresser features clean and simple lines. The exterior is composed of white stained rift-cut white oak with an oil finish. The counter top and base are cast-concrete whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Minimal "Janice Side Table" Concrete, White Oak and Mint Green Interior
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This 2 drawer end table features clean and simple lines. The exterior is composed of white stained rift-cut White Oak with an oil finish. The top an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Patinated Steel, Cast-Concrete and Walnut "SCW Case" with Drawers and Shelving
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This cabinet combines three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood to create a grounded, but elegant piece of furniture. The fascia is cold-rolled steel laminated to a walnut veneer core. The cabinet is topped with a cast-concrete slab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Steel
"Modular Etagere" from the Cursive Collection by Studio Artist Adam Zimmerman.
Located in Bellport, NY
An outstanding piece from the "Cursive Collection" by Studio Craft artist Adam Zimmerman, "Modular Shelf". Shown in ash wood, click through for more color options. Price shown for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Mesin 03
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Kitchen with extra-matt lacquered doors. American walnut wall unit and counter and concrete with marble granules top and sliding cutting board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Mesin 02
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Equipped wall unit with extra-matte lacquered doors and work station with hidden doors. Peninsula in American walnut with sliding cutting board in green alpi marble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Staiths V2 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in blackened steel, inspired by the structures of Victorian industrial relics in the River Tyne. Hand crafted in the North to order. Custom sizes and finishes are ava...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Met...
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Grid 01
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Worktop in honed ocean black with hidden built-in basin. Kitchen doors, shelves and cabinets in canaletto walnut. Upper frame in black steel tubular. Concrete finish cupboard doors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Henk Stallinga 'One Nightstand' Chair Droog Design, The Netherlands, 1996
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique pair of 'one nightstand' chairs comes from a private collection and only three were ever produced
It was commissioned by the Aids Foundation in 1995
Henk Stallinga...
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1990s Dutch Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Custom Design Giacomo Moor Contemporary Kitchen / Mesin 04
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Milan, IT
Kitchen with fossil elm finished transparent matt suspended volume. Sliding ocean black cutting boards.
Natural elm finished transparent matt drawers and accessories.
Wall unit pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Solid Walnut, Blackened Steel and Cast Concrete "C-210" Cantilevered Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
C-210 seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The counter-top as well as the drawer faces are all cast concrete. The piece is fully wrapped and fully finished (front and back) with hand-blackened steel that is employed as a veneer and sealed with oil and buffed wax. The cabinet door hardware...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Walnut, Blackened Steel, Cast Concrete "C-210 Protrusions" Credenza
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
C-210 v2 with walnut protrusions seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The counter-top as well as the drawer faces are all cast concrete. The piece is fully wrapped and fully finished (front and back) with hand-blackened steel that is employed as a veneer and sealed with oil and buffed wax. Walnut protrusions are affixed via earth magnets, providing for a dynamic piece that can be played with and adjusted by the user. The cabinet door hardware...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Rare Minimalist 'Isocele' Étagère by Artist, Sculptor Max Sauze, France 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and super 'Isocele' étagère by French sculptor and artist Max Sauze.
This 'Isocele' étagère designed in 1970 is certainly one of the rarest forms created by Sauze and is...
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1970s French Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original French Modern Macassar Ebony Credenza with Nickeled Bronze Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
Fabulous French Art Deco high gloss lacquer exotic Macassar ebony buffet with geometric inlaid parquetry detail on doors and nickeled bronze top border, hardware and matching asymmet...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Highboy Dresser/Chest of Drawers, by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highboy with four drawers in alder, dark walnut stain and premium satin lacquer finish.
The simple and clean look is achieved by using state of the art hardware that remains invisib...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Tapparelle L Cabinet by Colé, Hand Crafted Contemporary Design Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle is a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no longer in use, turning them into furniture for the contemporary home with soft and unusual lines.
The base has tapered solid oak feet and sliding shutters. The sliding shutters, "Tapparelle" in Italian (from there comes the name of the product), specially designed for this collection, are composed in chopsticks in solid oak and hand mounted on cotton canvas, as true artisan tradition wants. The structure is in wood panels thickness 16 mm, with double bottom that hides the sliding of the shutter. Finishing in matt lacquered in three colors: Perl white, Pastel blue or a dramatic dark Hague blue. Two internal shelves are veneered in natural oak. In the collection you can find small elements on wheels, cabinets big sideboards...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
"Top" Mirrored Cabinet by Nanda Vigo for FAI International, Italy, 1970s
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Milan, IT
Cabinet from "Top" collection by Nanda Vigo for FAI International.
Fully mirrored piece features two push or pull doors sliding inside the cabinet on one side.
The piece is part of t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
We have 3 cabinets by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Wood with metal trim. Each cabinet has 4 drawers. Can be sold individually for $4500 each. SET is $12500.
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Modular bookcase. created by Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
Modular is a bookcase composed of aluminum modules covered with recycled wood and inside with mirror. Raouò Gilioli crewed Modular using very light and technical materials to create ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Componibili Cabinet Set in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Introducing the Anna Castelli Ferrieri -designed 4970 Componibili Plastic Cabinet by Kartell – an iconic piece from the 1960s that seamlessly merges mid-century modern aesthetics with functional design. Part of the renowned ‘Componibili’ series, this cabinet boasts a squared base with gracefully curved angles, crafted from glossy plastic in a captivating green hue.
These square-based units are no longer produced by Kartell and are becoming increasingly rare. The green color adds a touch of originality and distinction to this great vintage piece.
This modular storage solution consists of two modules, one featuring a door for discreet storage, and the other open for easy access to your essentials. The innovative design allows for versatile use, making it an ideal addition to any room in your home. The glossy green finish not only adds a pop of color but also exudes a timeless charm that transcends design eras.
Enhancing its practicality, the 4970 Componibili Cabinet is equipped with wheels, ensuring effortless portability and adaptability to your evolving space requirements. The back of the plastic frame proudly displays the engraved logos of both the designer, Anna Castelli, and the manufacturer, Kartell, attesting to the authenticity and design pedigree of this mid-century masterpiece.
In excellent vintage conditions, healthy and cleaned, with wheels perfectly working. A beautiful and functional 60s design complement for your distinguished interiors.
Elevate your interior with this iconic plastic cabinet that effortlessly combines form and function. Embrace the legacy of Anna Castelli’s vision and Kartell’s innovation with a touch of mid-century modern elegance in your living space.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Plastic
Christian Liaigre Tangris Credenza Cabinet, Sandblasted Oak and Metal
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Liaigre Tangris Credenza Cabinet, Sandblasted Oak and Metal
Offered for sale is a Christian Liaigre "Tangris" sandblasted oak and metal-mounted credenza cabinet with four doors that open to reveal shelving.
Christian Liaigre (1943-2020) was born in France. He studied at the Paris Academy of Fine and Decorative Arts and taught drawing at the Academy Charpentier. After 10 years as a horse breeder, in 1987 he decided to open a studio at Rue de Varenne...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dark brown minimalist sideboard designed by Frank De Clercq in 1967
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
When design becomes science fiction. This dark brown sideboard was designed by Ghent based designer Frank De Clercq in 1967. Its minimalist shape ...
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1670s Antique Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Danish Designer, Pair of Cabinets, Pine, Denmark 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine cabinets, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Oak Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Oak sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s.
This sideboard features four large doors and five drawers.
Each door opens and closes with a brass key. The cabinet i...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
‘Ovunque 805’ Modular Two Door Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian sideboard cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Model “805,” this pieces features two wood doors and i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Minimalist case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist case pieces and storage 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Jonathan Nesci, Kevin Frankental, Caterina Moretti, and Emmanuel Gallina. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $248 and tops out at $96,800 while the average work can sell for $5,800.
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