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Modern Case Pieces and Storage 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Unique Waxed Aluminum Cabinet with Natural Dusty Pink Stone by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted side cabinet with original Thulite stone, Pierre De Valck Oxidized and waxed aluminium-unique and signed Measures: W 55 x D 34 x H 70 cm Materials: Stone, Aluminium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Aluminum

20th Century Heals Walnut Sideboard By Nathan Yong, c.1990
By Nathan Yong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Late 20th Century walnut sideboard created exclusively for Heals by award winning designer Nathan Yong. This striking Credenza is part o...
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20th Century Singaporean Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Chest of Drawers Upholstered Nabuk Pulls Paint Finish or Chrome Decorated Microm
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Glass

Shard Cabinet No. 1 by Morgan Clayhall – Hand-Painted Abstract Artwork
Located in Toronto, CA
The Shard Cabinet design is a bold, modern piece that merges art and design, featuring an abstract geometric composition inspired by fractured forms. Handcrafted in our Toronto studi...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut sideboard buffet with marquetry inlay. This stunning cabinet with its understated elegance and timeless design is surely t...
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2010s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Light Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our light grey oak finish. This dresser is horizontally configured enabling it to not be an intrusive piece in the space and for the convenience of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1960s Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark Rosewood Triennale No. 29 Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Triennale" credenza sideboard, model 29A, initially designed by Arne Vodder in 1957 and produced by Sibast in Denmark. This example dates to the 1960s. The piece has a cas...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Teak

"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a drawers unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring three drawers in walnut, metallic base in antique nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Nickel

Lotus Sanctum Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Lotus Sanctum Storage Cabinet with Brass Inlay by Matteo Cibic is a versatile cabinet inspired by the purity of the lotus. Burnished brass walls and pillars within anticipate a glowi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin

Modern Daniele Papuli Dilmos Round Vertical Cabinet Bar Handmade Glass Shelves
Located in Milan, IT
Cylindrical cabinet that develops vertically. The vertical and geometric rigor of the external inlay in grey tones contrasts with the decoration of the interior. A small black fragme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Silver Leaf

Karl Springer Superb Desk in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in stunning blue shagreen with bone inlays and three drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Parade Single Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is perfect for putting your belongings on display with the shelving unit serving as a beau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Media Console, designed in 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Unique mid-century modern long walnut media console sideboard, manufactured in the 1970s. The furniture can be disassembled into 3 pieces for easy...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail The Halo nightstand is a stunning and modern piece of furniture that exudes sophistication and luxury. I...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Opinion Ciatti Gagà Lowboard in Pink with Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is the different meaning given to the term gagà in Italian and in French, the two languages he loves, that designer Maurizio Galante reflected upon in conceiving his Gagà, the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Honeycomb Cabinet
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
The pixelated pattern of the hexagons hides a beautiful image that recreates an idyllic peony field in a delicate wind dance. On the other side one can see in the background a rocky ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Modern Chest of Drawers in Ultramarine Blue Lacquer & Handles in Nero Marquina
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Chest of Drawers in Ultramarine Blue Lacquer & Handles in Nero Marquina The beautiful Malala Chest of Drawers Blue chooses to be different – it’s a modern piece for contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Frame Modern, 7301
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors glass cabinet. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The glass stru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Brown Lacquered Demilune Credenza with Brass Details Attributed to Mario Sabot
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian demilune credenza attributed to Mario Sabot. This gorgeous credenza features a rounded silhouette composed of lacquered wood in a rich, chocolate hue. The frame is su...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Organic modern madrona desk, Inspirational design elements lead with a mesmerizing butcher block top honed from Madrona burl finished in smoke gray. Organically textured stainless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Handmade Low Commode with Pyrography by Jiří Krejčiřík
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade low commode with Pyrography by Jirí Krejcirík Dimensions: 130 x 50 x 77 cm Material: Birch wood Also available in other materials and dimensions. The furniture is insp...
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2010s Czech Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

Paldoa Marble Top Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Paldoa marble top credenza features exotic paldoa veneers, white Carrara marble top, and beautiful hand-rubbed brass details. At 20" deep this credenza can function in a dining room, living room, and as a media console. The sleek and modern credenza has four mitered doors with large brass pulls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Rubik, modular coral red cubic container, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
Located in Cabiate, IT
Inspired by the most famous of cubes, these volumes can be juxtaposed or stacked endlessly. Its rigid and essential appearance is inversely proportional to its compositional flexibil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Smoked Glass, Wood, Lacquer

"Zigzag" Bronze Painted Steel and Oak Veneered Low Bookcase by K. Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zigzag" is a low bookcase, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, featuring structure in bronze painted steel and oak veneered shelves. Bookends in sheet metal ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

2021 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Oblique Big Bookshelf, lacquered, RAL9016 in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oblique Big Bookshelf made of white lacquered beech wood. The shelf was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2...
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2010s Dutch Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet (no bench)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Walnut Cabinet with four drawers, Model 4606, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This design was part of George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series. T...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Coated TV Cabinet in Canaletta Walnut
Located in Desio, IT
TV stand in wood coated leather. Top in natural walnut. Feet in steel, brushed bronze finishing. Handles in steel, brushed bronze finishing. Upholstery in nabuk leather, decoration: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut

C. 1968 Myrtle Desk of High Point 900 Series Four Position Credenza in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a substantial 900 Series Walnut and Chromed-Steel Credenza, model 9CR 75, designed in the late 1960s by Myrtle Desk of High Point, North Carolina. They referred to the piece ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

PHILIPPE CABINET - Modern Geometric Brass Inlay on a Oak and Acrylic Body.
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
PHILIPPE CABINET - Modern Geometric Brass Inlay on an Oak and Acrylic Body. The Philippe Storage Cabinet features a modern geometric brass inlay detail on a mixed oak and acrylic bo...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer, Oak

Modern Marble-Top Cabinet, Custom
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our marble-top cabinet or side table is a modern design built for function and style. The table shown is handcrafted in a black stained maple wood frame with doors lacquered in linen...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe with 3 Watch Winders
Located in New York, NY
Safe with spy glass, options of different frames. This safe can be organized to display all types of collections and valuables. The mirror reflects when of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Light Ash Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
a sleek seven-drawer dresser made of figured cathedral ash in a light Dune finish with textured metal pulls in our Ember finish and soft close drawers. Dimensions: 64" W x 21" D x 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Chelsea 6-Door Leather, forged Metal Buffet by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea 6-Door Leather Buffet features an Espresso Gray finish on Oak, a hand-hammered Chelsea Base in Bronze Finish. Six Doors in Pearl Leather with Hand-Hammered Door Wr...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Mid Century Italian Modern Herringbone Lacquered Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful, impressive, large statement piece. Modern Italian herringbone lacquered credenza leaves a stunning impression. Above average condition and structurally sound. Does have so...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Mahogany, Birch

Famed Nero Black Marble TV Cabinet with Drawers
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Surrounded by oak veneer and black marble with aged brass, the FAMED NERO TV UNIT combines these natural elements to add style to your television. Famed TV units, which are a visu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Buredo Moku I Shelving and Storage Unit
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
- LED illuminated back panel - ⁠Natural oak veneer shelves - ⁠Natural oak veneer removable storage cases - ⁠Robust metal frame
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2010s Turkish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Tangara Fabric Panels Sideboard by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Tangara fabric panels sideboard by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 274.5 x D 44 x H 213.5 cm Materials: walnut, hand-crafted Also available in differen...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Natural Walnut "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Walnut "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek Dimensions: 135 L x 27 W x 185 H cm Materials: Walnut Boards, Black Wires Different finishes, colors and sizes are available ...
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2010s Polish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

TV Cabinet Upholstered Nabuk Handle Paint Finish or Chrome Decorated with Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Lacquer, Paint, Glass

Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed and made-to-order in our Seattle studio with artists, architects, drafters, designers and creatives in mind, the Drafting Table and Utility Cart ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great French Double Body Wardrobe 20th Century white wood color Height: 230cm 177cm x 38cm Very good condition double body
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20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Special price Buffet Glossy Lacquer Finish Band Metallic Legs LED Lighting
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metallic Thread

Hand Carved Credenza in Cedar Wood, Sideboard with Brass and Marble Details
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
This credenza is a piece to touch, the ideal accent for a space with a lot of personality. Its fronts carved by hand in solid cedar wood with a black finish, generate a sensory e...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

TV Cabinet Structure Distressed Paint Finish Quilted Fabric Smoke Mirror Led Ins
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Paint, Fabric, Glass

Walnut Natur Bloom Icon Freestanding Bar Cabinet by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Natur Bloom Icon Freestanding Bar Cabinet by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 200 cm Materials: Walnut Nat...
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2010s Croatian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Amazzonia Commode by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
"Amazzonia" chest of drawers, of octagonal shape in exotic wood veneer, it opens, in facade, by two leaves on a done up interior of a shelf, and laterally by drawers and a sliding up...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Five Columns
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme (1913-1990) Chambron (1914-2001) cabinet ,Edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Art Deco Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco style desk elegantly styled with golden amber burr veneer and three drawers with subtle stringing inlay. Raised on four tapering sabre leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Oak Majong Console by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Majong Console by LK Edition Dimensions: 260 x 125 x H 60 cm Materials: Tinted Oak. Also available in Walnut. Please contact us for more information. It is with the sense of d...
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2010s French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Contemporary Ernest Cabinet in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Bar cabinet to make more pleasant one’s solitary drinking, tribute to Ernest Hemingway. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

White Graffiti Credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Located in Toronto, CA
Our White Graffiti Cabinet is designed, and hand finished in our Toronto studio, Morgan Clayhall. This design is based on our classic Say It Again gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Epoxy Resin, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The carved metal desk boasts mesmerizing textural layers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a George Nelson for Herman Miller 2-tone dresser with 4 drawers. This example has a matching 4-drawer, 1-door dresser/credenz...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 5 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018 Dimensions: H 164.5 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm Materials: European white oak with black stain, powder coated frame in blac...
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2010s British Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Plateau Sideboard
Located in Guelph, CA
Plateau sideboard is a solid wood cabinet made with brass pulls, under-mount soft close drawer slides, and soft close door hinges. The piece features doors with textured glass inset ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian modern Black wood and metal bar cabinet with leather poufs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black wood and metal bar cabinet with leather poufs, 1970s Bar cabinet in black lacquered wood with metal inserts and with a pair of removable stools, padded and covered in black furry leather. The bar has a raised wooden top with a rectangular metal insert in the centre. In the upper part of the front it has three compartments with flap doors, one of which has a smoked glass bottom. In the lower part it has a compartment with a flap door with a semi-round metal section handle. The T-shaped leg has two tracks where the stools can be inserted. The stools have a square seat and round section legs It came from 1970s Good conditions. The furniture has light marks on the wood and scattered scratches on the metal due to use. The poufs have some small flaws. Measurements in cm Closed bar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Cloverleaf in and Outdoor Sofa, Right Unit in White by Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Cloverleaf right unit sofa in-and-outdoor in white by Verner Panton. Charging unit can be added - for indoor use only. Modular sofa system consisting of r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 Modern case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Moooi, Marcel Wanders, Kartell, and Blake Tovin. 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.

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