Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

Style: Post-Modern

Guido Faleschini for Mariani Cabinets in Red Brown Leather

By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, cabinets from the 'Pace Collection', leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, mahogany, Italy, circa 1975 This captivating set of four cabin...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Guido Faleschini for Mariani Cabinets in Red Brown Leather

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Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Flötotto, modular sideboard 'Profilsystem', obeche wood, laminate, 1970s/80s Remarkable in both design concept and execution, this multifunctional modular storage wall unit stands a...

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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Wood

Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green

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Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, cabinet, model 'PE72', epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, smoked glass, aluminum, mirrored glass, laminate, United States, 1972 This rare illumina...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Slate, Bronze, Steel

Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze

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1970s Sideboard “Cartesio” in Cherry Red by Verardo Italia

Located in Beerse, VAN

Sideboard from the 1970s by Verardo Italia. Inspired by the colorful design of the Memphis Group? The sideboard is painted in a high-gloss cherry red and is in véry good condition. ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

1970s Sideboard “Cartesio” in Cherry Red by Verardo Italia

Bubble Bureau Dresser in Natural Walnut by Steven Bukowski

By Steven Bukowski

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A bold and sculptural bureau that makes a big statement. Under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated. Solid walnut drawers operate with touch-latch mech...

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2010s American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Walnut

Bubble Bureau Dresser in Natural Walnut by Steven Bukowski

Carla Venosta and Guido Zimmerman for Arflex 'Valiant' Bookcase in Steel

By Guido Zimmerman, Arflex

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carla Venosta and Guido Zimmerman for Arflex, 'Valiant' wall unit / room divider, stainless steel, glass, Italy, 1971 The 'Valiant' wall unit that doubles as room divider, designed...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Carla Venosta and Guido Zimmerman for Arflex 'Valiant' Bookcase in Steel

Ferdinando Meccani 'Erasmo' Cabinet in Walnut

By Ferdinando Meccani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Design, 'Erasmo' sideboard, walnut, smoked glass, Italy, 1972 This exquisite Erasmo cabinet, designed by the multidisciplinary artist Ferdinando Mecca...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Ferdinando Meccani 'Erasmo' Cabinet in Walnut

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Located in New York, US

A centerpiece in any space, the Bloom Cabinet is crafted from a combination of teak and walnut, creating a beautiful contrast. Inspired by hibiscus flower, each petals are brought to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Bloom Marquetry Bar Credenza

Enetri Shelving System by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 1990's

By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Enetri Shelving" System by danish designer Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea. 90s edition of the famous "guide", an example of 80's post-modern design, simple very sleek and extremely fun...

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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Enetri Shelving System by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea 1990's

Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977

By Disform, Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black enameled metal, single "John Ild" bookshelf by French design legend Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Disform, 1977. The shelf consists of five ascending black lacquered...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl, Lacquer

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

A radical shelving system or bookcase, Post-Modern, Constructivist, Memphis, Bauhaus, geometric asymmetric structure in steel lacquered in anthracite, with 5 shelves in glass suspend...

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

A RADICAL POST-MODERN MEMPHIS SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980

Striking Rare Space Age Dresser by Rougier 6 Drawer White Gloss Lacquer & Rubber

By Roger Rougier

Located in San Diego, CA

High gloss white lacquer 6 drawer dresser with Rougier's iconic ribbed black rubber accents; this dresser represents post modern period perfectly. Rougier furniture is of the highest...

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20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rubber, Lacquer

Striking Rare Space Age Dresser by Rougier 6 Drawer White Gloss Lacquer & Rubber

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' vitrine or sideboard, lacquered wood, walnut, ebony, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s This substantial sideboard with concealed and transparant c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red

Bubble Nightstand Chest of Drawers in Natural Walnut by Steven Bukowski

By Steven Bukowski

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A small side table with a big statement. Soft-close under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated. Maple dovetail drawers ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer, Hardwood

Bubble Nightstand Chest of Drawers in Natural Walnut by Steven Bukowski

Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, pine and walnut, Spain, 1970s Beautiful Spanish sideboard with geometrical front, made in pine and walnut wood. The door panels feature car...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine

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Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard

By Maarten van Severen

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Sideboard model LK94 made by Maarten Van Severen in his own studio in Ghent. This postmodern sideboard has a very minimalist look with the sleek ...

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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard

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Paul Evans ‘Deep Relief’ Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Welded Steel and Slate

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, 'PE-19' wall-mounted cabinet, welded bronze and steel, painted wood, mirrored glass, glass, United States, 1971 An exceptional design by Paul Evans unden...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans ‘Deep Relief’ Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Welded Steel and Slate

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Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail bar with pair of bar stools, mirrored glass, brown suede, chrome-plated steel, brass, stainless steel, glass, laminated wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cockta...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Roger Rougier Sideboard & Buffet

By Roger Rougier

Located in Hanover, MA

This is a two piece post-modern design by Roger Rougier of Montreal circa 1980 in contrasting geometric and volumetric shapes and finishes which can be used independently but are int...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Roger Rougier Sideboard & Buffet

Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Post modern custom 9 drawer dresser blonde geometric design Made in Italy. Custom made dresser with golden blonde birch finish. All drawers are on metal glides with stops. Each set o...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy

Horizontals A-Line Shelves for Pastoe by "Shigeru Uchida"

By Pastoe

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is one of Shigeru Uchida's masterpieces "Horizontal". A set of four wall-mounted shelves. Manufacturer is "Postoe". A shelf design inspired by Japanese sliding doors.

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

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Aluminum

Horizontals A-Line Shelves for Pastoe by "Shigeru Uchida"

Bielecky Brothers Cane and Rattan Wrapped Cabinet, Circa 1980s

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in Peabody, MA

Two door cane and rattan wrapped cabinet by Bielecky Brothers of New York, circa 1980s. Brass clad feet, and brass handles, with bullnose front corners. Can be used with or without i...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bielecky Brothers Cane and Rattan Wrapped Cabinet, Circa 1980s

Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, pine and walnut, Spain, 1970s Beautiful Spanish sideboard with geometrical front, made in pine and walnut wood. The door panels feature car...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine

A two-part cabinet in rare exotic woods with solid ebony inlays, Italy, 1990s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A large two-part cabinet in rare exotic woods with solid ebony inlays. This unique two-part sideboard, crafted by Bottega Costa in the 1990s, is a remarkable example of Ligurian cra...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Fruitwood, Rosewood

A two-part cabinet in rare exotic woods with solid ebony inlays, Italy, 1990s

1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy

By Davide Pizzigoni & Manolo De Giorgi, Sormani, Marco Comolli

Located in Arosio, IT

Canopy bed An unusual canopy bed, named Fauno, manufactured by Sormani in very dark green (almost black) glossy lacquer, with 4 columns in grey nextel and a metal canopy in light apple green. The bed has multifunctional structures all around: two trays that work as night tables, one front tray that works as further support (for a TV-screen, for instance), and a back shelf of 17cm (6" 11/16) for your favorite books. All "trays" are adjustable as seen in pictures and can be also adjusted in height. The bed includes a wooden bed slat (see picture) with a metal frame, and a provisional mattress, while you buy your own favorite. Mattress size should be cm 160x200x20-25 (63 in × 79 in x ca. 9" 27/32). Size of bed: H 225 x W 175 x D 235 cm (7' 4" 37/64 x 5' 8" 57/64 x 7' 8" 33/64) Size of trays: cm 47 x 32 (1' 6" 1/2 x 1' 19/32). Height of bed (without mattress) cm 40 (1' 3" 3/4) Commode Chest of drawers in very dark green lacquer (the famous 20-gloss silky mat lacquer of Sormani) with six spacious drawers: two in elegant salmon lacquer, standing out with a colorful touch and four in dark green. Please note the skillful shape of each drawer front: a triangular shape with a recessed, convex upper part. In its simplicity, a real work of craftsmanship for an Industrial manufacturer such as Sormani of Arosio, Italy. Size of commode: cm H 78 W 160 D 52 (H 2' 6" 45/64 x W 5' 2" 63/64 x D 1' 8" 15/32) Perfect for the entrance or the bedroom of a sleek city apartment or even for a contemporary mountain hut. The piece is in very good conditions. Just normal wear and tear in some parts. Davide Pizzigoni...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

1980s Green Canopy Bed and Chest of Drawers Dark Lacquer for Sormani, Italy

Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s

Located in Troy, MI

American studio craft sculptural shelf or console table circa 1990s Unique Memphis inspired step design executed in ash and walnut with dovetail joinery and lower wave stretcher So...

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1990s American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Postmodern American Studio Craft Sculptural Wood Display Console Shelf 1990s

Brass And Solid Wood Bugs Sideboard by PANOPTIKUM COLLECTIONS

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass And Solid Wood Bugs Sideboard by PANOPTIKUM COLLECTIONS Dimensions: D 48 x W 168 x H 80 cm. Materials: Solid wood, veneer, pyrographу, and brass. The BUGS collection is a vivi...

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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Other

Brass And Solid Wood Bugs Sideboard by PANOPTIKUM COLLECTIONS

TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, Italy 1980's

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Postmodern Italian Design TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Marked with a stamp inside one of the doors. Very well designed...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, Italy 1980's

Rare walnut sideboard signed by the designer Gianni PINNA

By Gianni Pinna

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare italian walnut enfilade signed by the designer and sculptor Gianni PINNA dating from the 70s/80s. Dimensions : length 186 cm x depth 42 cm x Height 74 cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Rare walnut sideboard signed by the designer Gianni PINNA

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Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail bar with pair of bar stools, mirrored glass, brown suede, chrome-plated steel, brass, stainless steel, glass, laminated wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cockta...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

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Horizontals A-Line Shelves for Pastoe by "Shigeru Uchida"

By Pastoe

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is one of Shigeru Uchida's masterpieces "Horizontal". A set of four wall-mounted shelves. Manufacturer is "Postoe". A shelf design inspired by Japanese sliding doors.

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

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Aluminum

Horizontals A-Line Shelves for Pastoe by "Shigeru Uchida"

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Post modern bar cabinet by Belgochrom, 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful brass/copper postmodern design cabinet by Belgochrom. Belgochrom used to make high quality furniture that was sold in high end furniture shops all around belgium. The wen...

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Copper

Post modern bar cabinet by Belgochrom, 1980s

Mortaise Wall Shelf-700 by Clemence Birot

Located in Geneve, CH

Mortaise wall shelf-400 by Clemence Birot Dimensions: 75 x 25 x 6,5 cm Materials: cork, metal. Clemence Birot started her career in Copenhagen, Denmark, and discovered a design prac...

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2010s French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Mortaise Wall Shelf-700 by Clemence Birot

Vintage post modern travertine & brass cabinet by Ello Furniture, USA 1980s

By Ello Furniture

Located in Hastings, GB

Polished travertine-clad cabinet by Ello Furniture, 1980s. This 3 door cabinet has brass tab handles and brushed gold metal sides and brushed gold metal plinth base. Metal has a smal...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Travertine, Metal, Brass

Vintage post modern travertine & brass cabinet by Ello Furniture, USA 1980s

Jay Spectre Modern White Oak dresser 7 drawer post modern Dresser

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Jay Spectre bleached oak veneer 7 drawer Dresser with ribbed drawer pulls, resting on a chrome plinth, Made by Century Furniture c. 1980s Made in USA. Labeled in Drawer - Has origina...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Jay Spectre Modern White Oak dresser 7 drawer post modern Dresser

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

By Robots, Bruno Munari

Located in Milan, IT

Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum. One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm. Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

Post modern white off Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer long Dresser

By Memphis Milano, Lane Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

beautiful post modern off white gloss laminate and chrome trim waterfall front 6 drawer long dresser, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all drawers have metal gl...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Plywood

Post modern white off Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer long Dresser

Italian Post-Modern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, cherry, mahogany, ebonized wood, Italy 1970s This stunning sideboard, made from a luxurious combination of cherry, ebonized wood, and mahogany, is a true statement piece ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Mahogany

Italian Post-Modern Sideboard with Geometric Front

Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello

By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman Style made by Ello circa 1980. Has 12 drawers with chrome handles. All drawers sli...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello

Cloud Shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini

Located in Neuss, NW

Extravagant CLOUD shelf from 2004 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini. High-quality white polyethylene corpus with eight compartments. The individual modules can be used as a ...

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

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Plastic

Cloud Shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini

Post modern white Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser with round mirror

By Memphis Milano, Lane Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

beautiful post modern white gloss laminate and chrome trim waterfall front 6 drawer dresser with original round mirror, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all dra...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Plywood, Mirror

Post modern white Gloss Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser with round mirror

Wardrobes/ Pumpkin Suede by I4mariani Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1960s, Set of 3

By Mariani Interior Design, Guido Faleschini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wardrobes / Pumpkin Suede by I4mariani Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1960s, Set of 3-Amazing original condition..Extra storage space. pERFECT for bedroom, foyer / entrance closet.. miss...

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Wardrobes/ Pumpkin Suede by I4mariani Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1960s, Set of 3

Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, wall shelves, model 'PE 68', epoxy bronzed resin over wood, smoked glass, United States, 1970s Grand wall unit by Paul Evans, designed for Directional in...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass

Post-Modern Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Mactan Stone Orb Credenza

By Maitland Smith

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite crendenza or sideboard, dating back to the 1990s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunning hand...

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1990s Philippine Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone

Post-Modern Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Mactan Stone Orb Credenza

Italian Acerbis Modern Black Lacquer Sheraton Sideboard

By Acerbis

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Super long. Would fit an 100" TV with room to spare. Italian Postmodern glossy black lacquer "Sheraton" sideboard, designed by Giotto Stoppino (Italian, 1926-2011) and Lodovico Acer...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Italian Acerbis Modern Black Lacquer Sheraton Sideboard

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is a testament to his exquisite woodworking skills. This monumental wardrobe displays...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut

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Italian oak sideboard from the 70s.

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Italian oak sideboard from the 70s, with 4 opening doors Good condition Dimensions : L 235 cm x W 50 cm x H 85 cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Italian oak sideboard from the 70s.

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Ferdinando Meccani 'Erasmo' Cabinet in Walnut

By Ferdinando Meccani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Design, 'Erasmo' sideboard, walnut, smoked glass, Italy, 1972 This exquisite Erasmo cabinet, designed by the multidisciplinary artist Ferdinando Mecca...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Ferdinando Meccani 'Erasmo' Cabinet in Walnut

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Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s

By Walt Disney, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood

Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s

Big Irony Tv Stand and Console by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus

By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus Noto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 2000, Maurizio Peregalli's Big Irony series of products for Zeus were unique in their construction from unpainted steel. Peregalli embraced the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Big Irony Tv Stand and Console by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus

Bookcase Cabinet Donau, Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass, Marco Zanini

Located in Zagreb, HR

A rare Memphis design bookcase cabinet from the "Donau" series designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for the Austrian furniture maker...

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1980s Austrian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Bookcase Cabinet Donau, Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner, 1980s

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color

By Luigi Saccardo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color

Ettore Sottsass Casablanca cabinet Memphis Milano 1981

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ettore Sottsass's Casablanca cabinet boasts a totem-like profile, closely resembling his iconic Carlton room divider and Ashoka lamp. This piece stands out...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate

Ettore Sottsass Casablanca cabinet Memphis Milano 1981

Postmodern bar cabinet by Belgochrom, 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful brushed aluminum post modern design bar cabinet by Belgochrom. Belgochrom used to make high quality furniture that was sold in high end furniture shops all around belgium....

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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Postmodern bar cabinet by Belgochrom, 1980s

Post modern mahogany Gloss faux wood Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser

By Memphis Milano

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful post modern faux mahogany wood grain gloss laminate waterfall front 6 drawer dresser, circa 1980. Very clean inside and out. Look at photos. all drawers have metal glides w...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Plywood

Post modern mahogany Gloss faux wood Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser

Vladimir Kagan Exotic Wood Illuminated Sideboard Bar Cabinet, c 1970s, Signed

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This impressive Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs illuminated sideboard and hutch cabinet, in an exotic wood with incredible wood grain was...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vladimir Kagan Exotic Wood Illuminated Sideboard Bar Cabinet, c 1970s, Signed

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.

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1970s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1970s

Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s

By Pierre Colleu 1

Located in Brussels, BE

Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin, Plastic

Pierre Colleu "Pluto" Desk, 1980s

Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze

By Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, cabinet, model 'PE72', epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, smoked glass, aluminum, mirrored glass, laminate, United States, 1972 This rare illumina...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Slate, Bronze, Steel

Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze

Postmodern Rougier High Gloss White Six Drawer Lacquered Modern Dresser with Mir

By Roger Rougier

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

High gloss white lacquer six drawer dresser by Rougier. Ribbed black rubber accents. Classic Rougier with highest quality, excellent finishes, and substantial construction. Matching ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Postmodern Rougier High Gloss White Six Drawer Lacquered Modern Dresser with Mir

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet in Purple Blue Wood

By Salvati e Tresoldi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet in Purple Blue Wood

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' vitrine or sideboard, lacquered wood, walnut, ebony, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s This substantial sideboard with concealed and transparant c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red

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Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s

By Walt Disney, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood

Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s

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Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard

By Ello Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pop art post modern 3 door beige colored Pill shaped rounded ends credenza sideboard. Very light tan beige color gloss laminate credenza custom made circa 1980 has 3 cabinet doors wi...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Laminate, Wood

Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard

Postmodern Dresser

Located in London, GB

German postmodern cabinet, likely late 20th century, featuring black lacquered wood and burl wood accents. The design includes a rectangular tabletop on four black pillars, with burl wood drawers above a larger black lacquered storage unit...

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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Postmodern Dresser

Rougier 3300 Wall System

By Roger Rougier

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE This incredibly rare and sculptural post-modern (Memphis vibe) wall unit/entertainment center was designed and produced by Roger Rougier of Canada. See original brochu...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Lacquer, Wood

Rougier 3300 Wall System

Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in Kansas City, MO

Ettore Sottsass Barbarella cabinet for Poltronova, Italy. Designed in 1966, produced in 1985. The cabinet features three drawers over a drop-front ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Barbarella Writing Desk / Secretary by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1966/1985

Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...

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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

By Kartell

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

Capanna S 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Capanna S 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia Dimensions: D 29/38 x W 302 x H 201 cm. Materials: Walnut and metal. Bookcase in solid Canaletto walnut composed from single modules. The packa...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Capanna S 150 Bookcase by Dale Italia

Vintage Memphis style floor shelf in plastic, 1980s

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Superb Memphis-style display unit in ABS plastic, with colors reminiscent of Gerrit Rietveld's creations, in very good condition.

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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Vintage Memphis style floor shelf in plastic, 1980s

Oversized Custom Designed Black Metal Wall-Mounted Etagere/ Shelves (ONE Avail)

Located in North Miami, FL

WE have only ONE available of these phenomenal etagere/ shelving system that mounts to your wall and provides 5 deep and wide shelves. VERY solid and industrial style. NOTE: there ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Oversized Custom Designed Black Metal Wall-Mounted Etagere/ Shelves (ONE Avail)

Post-modern case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-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 Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Ettore Sottsass, LapiegaWD, and Luigi Saccardo. 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 $166 and tops out at $176,085 while the average work can sell for $4,431.