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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Creator: Maitland Smith
Exceptional Maitland Smith 40" Long Tooled Leather and Brass Trunk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Maitland Smith was quite prolific, but this trunk or blanket chest is highly unusual and we have never seen another example. This is not a tabletop storage box, but a large trunk tha...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers boasting fiery Tiger oak wood grains, banded burl wood tops & striking brass hardware....
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Italy, Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Stately Homes Style Inlaid Bombay Chest Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Stately Homes Style Inlaid Bombay Chest Dresser
This dresser measures: 46 wide x 25 deep x 40.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay, and original brass ...
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1980s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved cherry wood, with ebonized columns and feet, and orig...
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1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columbia County's premier woodworker Michael Gregorio.
This finish shows the action or the original wood which appears to be elm. The double ring door pulls which are the Michael Taylor signature complete the look. The design of these dressers are the definition of style meets function.Although elegantly styled- the pieces are solid and very usable.
We are offering the pair in this listing as well as a second pair which you can find in our other listings. We also have available the companion "vanity" piece which can be added between any of the pieces as shown in the last few photographs.
All dressers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Pair Vintage Scroll-Front Cabinets Tessellated Stone Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland-Smith tessellated stone and brass two-door cabinets with scroll design in the Hollywood Regency style. Each cabinet features an interior lined with mahogany and one removabl...
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany and Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany and yew wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 23"...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item features tooled leather gold gilt frame, original label, 4 drawers, quality craftsmanship, great style...
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Late 20th Century Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, original brass hardware,...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Norwood, NJ
This exceptional campaign-style desk by Baker Furniture "Milling Road Collection", showcases the craftsmanship and refined design sensibilities that have long defined the brand. Constructed from beautifully grained walnut and finished with warm, natural tones and tooled brown leather top panels. The desk features classic campaign details including recessed brass drawer pulls and brass corner brackets that lend both durability and timeless character.
The top is designed with three inset panels, adding elegant visual structure. A central locking drawer is flanked by two additional slim drawers, perfect for storing writing tools and essentials. Each pedestal contains three deep, well-constructed drawers, offering ample storage for documents and office necessities. File size draw in. each.
With its balanced proportions, high-quality materials, and sophisticated styling, this Milling Road desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chests
By Baker Furniture
USA, late 20th century
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wall Mounted Cabinets by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Birch, Great Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of six wall mount cabinets / wall unit designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Baker, 1950s. The entire set is in very good condition, Beautiful grain pattern in the walnut doo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Luxurious Serpentine Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful bookmatched Bombay style serpentine dresser having gorgeous workmanship by Baker Furniture Co. Two medium sized drawers on top with two large drawers below, all with stunn...
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1990s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chic, Rare find-- A fabulous Hollywood Regency style grass cloth raffia cream lacquer mid century Cabinet by Baker Furniture. Feature a smooth, glossy lacquered grass cloth and a sle...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
25% Off
Stunning Gilt
Tooled Leather Neoclassical Bombe Chest by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Gilt & Tooled Leather Neoclassical Bombe Chest by Maitland Smith
This stunning gilt and tooled leather Neoclassical bombe chest by Maitland Smith highlights exceptional wor...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Shell
Maitland Smith Mahogany Inlay
Banded Bookcase 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A bookcase by Maitland Smith offers mahogany construction with upper having single glass door opening to shelved interior over lower blind concave door cabinet with inlaid and banded...
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20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Baker Hollywood Regency Cherry Wood 2 Door Curio Cabinet Bookcase - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Cherry Wood Metal Lattice 2 Door Curio Cabinet Bookcases by...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed of richly grained solid oak, t...
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Four Baker Historic Charleston Decorated Ebonized Wood and Cane Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Reproduction Stencil Decorated and Ebonized Wood and Cane Side Chairs.
Measures 24" i...
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Late 20th Century American Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Baker Double Doors 2 Drawers Walnut
Brass 78" Long Credenza Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Double Doors 2 Drawers Walnut & Brass 78" Long Credenza Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard server.
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" collection...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with stunning figured burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Two Door Drawers Large 26" Deep Sideboard Credenza Dresser Buffet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Two Door Drawers Large 26" Deep Sideboard Credenza Dresser Buffet MINT!
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20th Century Italian Country Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Baker chest of drawers / dresser in bookmatched black walnut veneer with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls and a semi-finished back (ca. 1980,USA).
Ten-drawer ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Laura Kirar for Baker Dansu Walnut and Brass Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Laura Kirar for Baker Dansu Walnut and Brass Credenza
This credenza measures: 78.5 wide x 22 deep x 36.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite Commode.
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite commode.
Category
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware. Perfect for an elegant powder room.
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
Located in North York, ON
Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the ...
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2010s American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style Painted Commode by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baker Furniture painted two-drawer Louis XV style chest with a leaf and trellis design.
Category
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Sleek and Elegant Hand-Painted Credenza by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1985
Located in Atlanta, GA
A jaw-dropping cabinet from the limited Italian furniture production designed by Allesandro for Baker Furniture, circa 1985. These credenzas are seldom available for sale. Slick exce...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
Baker Mahogany Banded Top Hepplewhite Brass Castors Tapered Legs Sideboard MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mahogany Banded Top Hepplewhite Brass Castors Tapered Legs Sideboard MINT
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker 9 Drawers Neoclassical 64" Long Dresser Credenza W/ Brass Ring Pulls MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 9 Drawers Neoclassical 64" Long Dresser Credenza W/ Brass Ring Pulls MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests, designed for The Milling Road Collection for Baker, American, circa 1980s. They are priced at $2600 each o...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherry and Burl Wood Sideboard, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous carved cherry and burl wood, with original brass har...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Highboy Dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage highboy dresser features ebonized finish, iconic drawer pulls, and spacious storage space. Unique piece designed by Michae...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved cherry and burl wood, with original brass...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Cream painted solid oak, with original brass hardware.
...
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1960s American Dutch Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved taupe painted oak, with original brass h...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie mahogany sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Measures: 72.25"W x 18"D x...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style six-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with orig...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Matc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Maitland Smith Asian Chippendale Bamboo Wicker Wardrobe Armoire Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
$1,152 Sale Price
53% Off
Unbelievable Restored Bamboo and Birdseye Maple Cabinet by Baker, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning, unique restored cabinet by Baker Furniture, circa 1980. Expertly constructed reed bamboo case construction with doors, top and back veneered in bookmatched Birdseye Maple. Custom butter-burst lacquer finish in the style occasionally found on rare vintage Gibson and Martin guitars...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Five Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 1/2 in W: 40 1/2 in D: 22 3/4 in
A stunning Maitland-Smith Chippendale William and Mary-style five-drawer commode, expertly crafted to embody the elegance and re...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Bird
s-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith Five Drawer Leather Top Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Maitland Smith Georgian style tooled leather wrapped bow front chest with a two over three drawer configuration, brushing slide, gilt star and Greek key accents, ...
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20th Century Philippine Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized traditional form with a serpentine front having three drawers clad in bronze with bronze h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk
Dimensions : 102" Tall X 41.5" wide X 25" Deep
This gorgeous secretary desk was made by Baker furnitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Egyptian Revival Style Console and Mirror by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Egyptian Revival style console and mirror features tesselated stone and shell with brass inlays. Made by Maitland Smith in the 1980s, the console enhanced with Sphinx heads abov...
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1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Mid-20th Century
Carved flame mahogany, with satinwood inlay, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian, Federal, or Hepplewhite style sideboard buffet or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay, and orig...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Breakfront Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany, with original bras...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Leather Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 in W: 35 in D: 20 in
This exquisite Faux Leather and Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Maitland-Smith exudes a timeless blend of elegance and functionality, making...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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