Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
American
Known to collectors for his strict adherence to quality with respect to the furniture he manufactured or imported for sale, designer and entrepreneur Maurice Villency brought the highest standards of excellence into his stores. He created and built his own furniture in a loft studio in Manhattan and eventually opened a handful of retail outlets in the New York metro area that offered sleek and stylish furnishings from all over the world.
Villency is among the small business owners that helped introduce the Scandinavian modern style to the United States during the postwar era, when tastemakers really sold Americans on the earthier, homier aspects of Scandinavian design.
Villency also imported pieces from French, Italian and Belgian designers and proudly promoted their fine wares in the showrooms of his four stores. Additional Villency family-owned stores were eventually established and traded under the name Preferred Seating.
Villency was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His father was a cabinetmaker, and when he was 15, his family moved to the U.S. and settled in New York State. At 19, Villency moved to New York City and began working for the Pullman Couch Company.
Villency showed great skill in his work, quickly becoming the plant manager — and later head designer – for the furniture company. In the early 1930s, Pullman moved their entire operations to Chicago, and Villency chose to stay behind. Determined to follow his own path, Villency opened a workshop on 8th Street in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood and found increasing success.
Like the Danish cabinetmakers he so admired, Villency designed chairs and other pieces and worked with fine woods such as teak, a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. Early on, he made an impression with a sectional sofa he designed, and he would later tout the versatile appeal of sectional sofas and other modular furniture in full-page print ads for his retail locations. On a good day, a prospective buyer could stroll into Maurice Villency and find designs by French brand Roche Bobois, Danish manufacturer Farsø Stolefabrik, American modernist Milo Baughman and more.
Maurice’s company eventually came to be called Villency Design Group and today, his grandson Eric Villency — who works in product design, interiors and more — is CEO.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Maurice Villency tables, storage pieces and seating.
to
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
4
4
4
4
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
373
347
203
179
Creator: Maurice Villency
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Low 4 Drawers Sliding Doors Compartment Credenza
By Maurice Villency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern take long condenser dresser. with two sliding doors compartment adjustable shelves and four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maurice Villency.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC
By Maurice Villency
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful eight drawer Danish lingerie chest made by Folster’s of Denmark and retailed by Maurice Villency NYC. Beautiful original condition Circa 1960’s-1970’s. Dimensions 50.5 inch...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Maurice Villency Ebony Dresser
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large twelve drawer black dresser with blonde wood trim.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,310 Sale Price
30% Off
Maurice Villency Mid Century Danish Teak Petite Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency Mid Century Petite Danish Teak Desk
This desk measures: 44 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Related Items
Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Teak Chest of Drawers
A beautiful chest of drawers made of teak. The color is a beautiful reddish brown. The cool grips and patterning of the wood make this one a true eye catcher. T...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Black paint has been touched up on corners & top was sanded and Danish oil applied. A fresh coat of Danish oil was also applied to the drawer fronts. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this lingerie chest by Glenn of California we have a matching nightstand here for sale if it is still available.
What a beautiful way to spoil your lingerie!! This is a stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest designed by Glenn of California. It is comprised of GORGEOUS rosewood top and drawer fronts bordered by an aluminum strip, grooved handle pulls on the sides of the drawers, cased with black painted sides. It has eight drawers that graduate in size from smaller at the top to larger at the bottom. Maybe you don’t have lingerie?? No worries!! Although it is called a lingerie chest you could certainly use it as a tall, narrow dresser in your bedroom or dressing area. It would be a lovely cabinet to use in a study, office, hall, or entry for linens, books, office supplies, or anything you want to stow away in a phenomenal piece of mid-century modern excellence.
Glenn of California was owned by father and son team Isaac and Robert Baron and based in Arcadia California and has been credited for being at the forefront of the West Coast modernist design movement in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The company made a name for itself when it hired Milo Baughman. They would go on to hire Swedish architect and designer Greta Magnusson-Grossman, the first woman to receive an award from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design. The significant furniture line she and Baughman designed called the California Modern Collection became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and integration of walnut, iron, and Formica. Glenn of California collaborated with many notable designers including Kipp Stweart, Paul Laslo, John Kapel, & Stanley Young. Although Glenn of California is no longer in business, their high-end vintage furniture is sought after today.
This fabulous vintage rosewood lingerie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Low Danish Sideboard Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this stunning Danish credenza from Mid Century Traders. Expertly crafted from vintage teak, this low Danish sideboard offers exceptional storage with i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Early Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen, Lyby Mobler, Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptionally crafted Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Lyby Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. This refined cabinet exemplifies the understated sophistication of mid-century Scan...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1970s Rosewood Dresser
By Reoval
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Classic Danish dresser from the 1970s. Simple and functional.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
By Alexander
s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality....
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ebony
$6,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 70.87 in
Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated
By Alexander
s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated
Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality. Crafted...
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
$8,700
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 70.87 in
Teak Tallboy Dresser
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Pre-Restored
Dimensions: 31.25” L x 15.75” D x 42.5” H
Description: A vintage teak highboy dresser. Freshly imported from Denmark. Comes with key, lock works.
Price inc...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- Minor signs of use
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Broyhill
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Sideboard with ample storage space, which was designed by B...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage teak secretary desk in solid teak with warm grain and clean mid century lines. The drop front opens to a well designed interior that includes three small drawers, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Previously Available Items
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard made in Denmark for Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern credenza, sideboard, server. This server features two sliding doors, which open to open storage, flanked by a bank of four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 18.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk / Vanity / Table by Maurice Villency, Deco Style
By Maurice Villency
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table by Maurice Villency, Deco Style
A sleek and stylish deco style design desk by Maurice Villency. Having a circular side table leading to a knee hole desk with two drawers under a leather table top fitted with upper cubby hole cabinets...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Burl
H 36 in W 57 in D 29 in
Beautiful Mid-century Teak Danish Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Maurice Villency, Falster Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful teak wood tall boy gentleman's chest featuring 5 drawers total. Having signature oval inset pulls resting on solid teak tapered legs. Showing a warm patina and ready for us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Mid-century Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers Tall Boy
By Maurice Villency, Falster Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful teak wood tall boy gentleman's chest featuring 12 drawers total. Left side having signature oval inset pulls and the other half having shallow pull-out drawers concealed be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Maurice Villency Mid Century Rosewood Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency mid century rosewood desk
This desk measures: 59 wide x 32.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Biedermeier Vanity Dresser by Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
Stunning graphic blonde, black and white cabinet vanity dresser by Maurice Villency. This exceptional case features two large swing open doors in high gloss black lacquer finish, whi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Maurice Villency Mid-Century Floating Teak Executive Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency mid-century floating teak executive desk
The desk measures: 51 wide x 26.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors
By Maurice Villency
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and long Danish modern teak credenza made in Denmark and imported by high-end NYC retailer, Maurice Villency. This credenza is almost 7 feet long and has 4 exterior, 2 inte...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Maurice Villency Mid-Century Credenza
By Maurice Villency
Located in Denton, TX
Book match Veneer front three drawer and four door credenza with brass hardware designed by Maurice Villency of New York.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maurice Villency Mid Century Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency mid century chrome and rosewood desk
This desk measures: 55 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Maurice Villency Black Credenza
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sideboard with black polished finish and blonde wood trim.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Vitrine / Buffet and Hutch by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish rosewood two-piece hutch / bookcase manufactured in the 1960s by Poul Hundevad. The top display unit / vitrine is supported by an eight-drawer chest all exhibiting exquisite b...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Maurice Villency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Maurice Villency case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Maurice Villency case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maurice Villency case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Maurice Villency were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Torring Mobelfabrik, Fritz Hansen, and HJN Møbler. Prices for Maurice Villency case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,960 and can go as high as $4,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,880.