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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric credenza...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Plywood

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details.‎ It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.‎ Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

TRANSFIX Storage Unit in Glass, by Marc Krusin, Kensaku Oshiro from Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Transfix storage unit is shown here in the transparent extralight glass. Display and storage unit and element dividing and screening the spaces, obtained by gluing slabs of laminated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass

Laurameroni "Stars" Modern Low Sideboard in Burnished Brass by Bartoli Design
Located in Monza, IT
Low sideboard with 4 hinged doors and metal legs; equipped with 2 internal drawers. Side panels, doors and legs clad in burnished brass. Top and inside in walnut Colore. FINISH: Bur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches by Martin & Brockett
By Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint, Oak

Modern Buffet or Cabinet in Black Oak
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
The Kuro cabinet’s character and personality are the aftereffects of highly developed applications of industrial design materials into the surface design of this piece, making it an instantly recognizable design. Crisscrossing over modern and contemporary design, the awe-inspiring Kuro Cabinet by international designer Larissa Batista is an architect’s dream piece. Be it the center of the home decor or obscured by foliage, it’ll always be a sure choice for your projects. Its long legs and contrasting feet gives over our natural sight the sense of its exquisite design, often unseen on contemporary pieces. The metal detailing and feet on this modern sideboard buffet presents the item with an unbelievable sense of presence. This low storage cabinet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

USM Nightstand P2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Ebony on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It feat...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Mid-century Elm Blond Shelf by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain
Located in Brussels , BE
Modern Elm Blond Shelf, by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain in elm 1980s
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1980s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-century modern Sideboard Bar by De Coene
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century, bar, cabinet
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Plastic, Wood

D'Antibes Wooden Storage Cabinet, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1981 by George Sowden, The "D'Antibes" is a piece of storage furniture with long legs. Cabinet in lacquered wood silkscreened on the two sid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza F2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Nightstand P Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media O2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Wall is the wall version of the Original Ptolomeo and could be defined as the "column of knowledge”. A stack of levitating books or a ground-air column (floor-ceiling) for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the freestanding bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Jaime Hayon Blue Multileg Cabinet "Showtime" Marble / MDF / Wood by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayon cabinet blue multi-leg cabinet designed in 2016 and manufactured by BD Barcelona. A modular multipurpose and multi-legged furniture. It is available with a dozen differe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

"Bardi" Modernist Bar in Laminated Natural Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Lacquer

Bookshelf Giralt
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
This modular bookcase boasts a 1-meter width per unit and is expertly crafted from Oregon pine. Its middle shelf's height can be tailored to your preference. Designed with the purpos...
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2010s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Softwood

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Six Shelf Étagères
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Milo Baughman chrome and glass six shelf étagères. Glass is 1/4" thick.
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Aquinas Black India Ink Solid Oak Compact Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Aquinas cabinet is a compact, sliding door cabinet perfect for records, books, and smaller items. Intended for light storage this cabinet is minimalist in design featuring handma...
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2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Back Hand-Painted Glass Cupboard Marbled Effect with Brass Frame, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Hand-Painted glass cupboard with brass frames and base. The marbled effect decoration is hand painted on the back of the glass, with brown, gold, yellow and white tones. One shelf in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Contemporary Handcrafted Wood Sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina " contemporary sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos is handcrafted using an innovative technique that allows wood panels contortion by means of a shaped canvas consequently ob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
Lola sideboard is a Made in Italy piece with a Capital letter. It is made of two volumes that seem to support each other just like in a tiptoe dance. A sort of balace game, the resul...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Lo Scrigno Briar Floor Chest by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry armoire in briar and mahogany matte finish, ultrasuede lining. 24 karats gold plated brass accessories. Side lockable doors with necklace bars. The 6 top drawers can be locke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Dry Bar in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame with Black Oak Slats and Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be it in the gentleman’s corner of your apartment or centre stage in your living room, this contemporary Dry Bar in its simplicity, serves as a humble vessel for your most precious l...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cut Steel

Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Set of 2 Parchment Nightstands with Genuine Shagreen Drawer Fronts
Located in New York, NY
Set of 2 custom parchment nightstands with genuine shagreen drawer fronts. Shown in navy sky parchment and navy shagreen with brass handles. Customization is available in different s...
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2010s Philippine Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Metal

Gioia Rovere Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Grey Oak by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry chest in matte gray oak, ruthenium accessories. Jewelry drawers with fronts covered with white leather, inside lined with red ultrasuede. Interior safe color gray, ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Bacco Bar Armoire in Shiny Ebony by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Bar armoire with two doors and lid that can be fully opened. Contents: LIEBHERR wine cellar for 12 bottles, temperature ranging +5 to +20, set of 16 hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony

'Inception' Limited Edition Cabinet from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Inception' Your imagination is burning like a hot fire, you see something in your mind that you can’t immediately explain. This is the feeling that Inception evokes. Your head swir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Silver Leaf

Spectacular White & Black Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. This unique cabinet is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 3-drawer dresser, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. The listed price includes one dresser and we have two available for purc...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Steel

Modern 51" LP Storage Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 51" LP media console provides a place for your turntable, audio components, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. Our Aero cabinets feature ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Asian modern navy lacquered cabinet or credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. The ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Bookcase or Dry Bar by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase or bar designed for Brown Saltman by "architect to the stars" Paul Laszlo, c1950. The Bookcase is executed in a dark forest green over mahogany and features opposing X-bases...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

KGBL Johansson End Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Johansson has a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interiors. Doors have solid metal pulls. Li...
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2010s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Style Split Pencil Reed Bamboo and Chrome Credenza
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous split reed bamboo credenza in beautiful condition with chrome base circa 1970s. Credenza is finished on all sides allowing piece to stand freely in the room. An incredible p...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Reed

Segreto Foglia Oro Gold Leaf Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armoured jewelry safe with pull out necklace bars. Shiny gold leaf steel. Inside drawers in polished ebony, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.. Made in Florence, Italy by Agres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Gray Lacquer Milano Buffet with Gold Dust Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Buffet by Ercole Home has a 4-door front, with light gray lacquer wood finish on oak. Doors have panels of Gold Dust Eglomise panels. There is one adjustable interior shel...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Art Glass, Oak, Lacquer

Cassettiera, vetro di murano antico blu zaffiro, foglia oro, ottone, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
La cassettiera a tre cassetti è una straordinaria opera d'arte realizzata con il vetro di Murano, noto per la sua bellezza e artigianalità. La trama ad alveare customizzata sul vetro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma rotating armoire features a leather clad exterior with color corresponding saddle leather straps and chrome hardware, a full body length mirror, and standing on a chrome plinth base. Interior with four smaller and one larger chrome hooks and a clothes rod. Leather color and hardware finish can be customized, contact us for more details. Also available is the matching 'Tucroma' leather platform bed...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Katsura 3-Drawer Elm Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Ginger The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional de...
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2010s Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Grande Gold Leaf Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside drawers in elm briar, matte finish, 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Armored Safe for Guns Segreto Armi by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored armoire in shiny black steel. Inside drawers in polished white bird’s-eye maple, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Gun storage capacity.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Modern Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Representing the ultimate combination of form and function, it creates a space worthy of your finest clothing. All drawers are completely finished and wear Matte Pearl. The graceful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Grande White Segreto Armored Jewelry Case by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

'Ritz Bellini' Sliding Door Cabinet / Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two for one cabinet features a sliding door made of tempered white glass that exposes open shelving on the left, and three drawers on the right side. Accented by polished stainl...
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20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Il Forziere Smoke Grey Armored Chest Safe with 9 Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
IL FORZIERE DELLE ORE ROSSO Armored chest in smoke grey oak and black leather with biometric opening and emergency key. Bulletproof and anti-theft glass, internal illumination. Nin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Meticulously designed and made to order, this furniture piece embodies elegance and boasts the finest craftsmanship. Crafted from rich walnut wood, the sideboard features a striking...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Segreto Oro Gold Contemporary Armored Jewelry Case Safe by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti "Segreto Oro" contemporary armored jewelry case safe with pull-out necklace bars. Gold steel. Inside drawers are made in polished wood with 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Smart Identity Noce Armoire with 6 Watch Winders by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Interactive armored armoire in matte finish Canaletto walnut or polished Ebony, with emergency key. White leather interior with 6 Swiss made watch winders and secret compartment. Rut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024 Pair of contemporary cabinets in sculpted ash wood with a stained walnu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

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