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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Brass Shelf
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautifully crafted brass shelf is available in two stunning finishes: natural brass or dark burnish brass. The sleek and simple design makes it a versatile addition to any room, while the high-quality materials ensure it will stand the test of time. Use it to display your favorite decor items...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$400 / item
Jaipur Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of traditional craftsmanship, this Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawers captures the romance of traditional artistry blended with functional elegance. Ea...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil
Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Contemporary Cabinet with 4 Doors and Open Central Shelf In Natural Oak Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining room cabinet combines functionality with customizable design, making it a versatile addition to any space. Featuring four doors and an open central shelf, it offers ample...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Monumental Antique English Victorian Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A one of a kind antique Late Victorian English etagere curio display cabinet. Made from carved mahogany featuring ornate serpentine form with Neoclassica...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
$3,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of John Richard Rio Two-Door Cabinets in Old Gold and Black Lacquer, 2014
By John Richard
Located in Hamburg, PA
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of John-Richard Rio two-door cabinets, crafted in 2014 at the brand's Vietnam facility and compliant with Phase 2 California Air Resources...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Circa 1700 Carved Chestnut Table Cassone from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
This table cassone from Northern Italy has a deep brown patina that accentuates the amazing hand-carved chestnut elements. Dating to circa 1700, the t...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood.
The metal fittings are made of iron.
The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Pair Vintage French Chinoiserie Marble Top Chests / Dressers / Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of petite vintage French chinoiserie bombe-shaped marble top commodes (dressers, chests of drawers) in the Louis XV/XVI style, with ebonized finishes with hand-carved polychrome...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1911
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This beautiful antique bridal chest dates from 1911 and features highly decorative painting. This piece originates from Romania and is a stunning example of folk art from that period...
Category
1910s Romanian Folk Art Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A unique antique bridal chest dating from 1753, from southern Germany. This piece of furniture is attractively and traditionally painted in a soft light blue with floral motifs. This...
Category
1750s German Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique French Louis XV Style Walnut Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut, Original Mirror Glass
This antique French Louis XV style cabinet, crafted in the 1920s, showcases exquisite walnut woodwor...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of modular wall-mounted shelving system designed by Vittorio Introini, produced by Saporiti, Italy, circa 1969. Stainless steel, very good condition. Shelves can be used indivi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut console sofa table with the four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant console was craft...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Metropolitan Demi-lune Cabinet
Located in Louisville, KY
Sophistication of the early 20th century, at its finest. This early 20th century mahogany Hepplewhite Demi-lune cabinet with a single door and two she...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Display Cabinet by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Danish Modern two-piece rosewood display cabinet, Model No. 10, designed and produced by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s, double signed, on both th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mid-Century Modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Black Forest Antique Walnut Gun Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Black Forest Antique Walnut Gun Cabinet
This cabinet measures: 72.5 wide x 19 deep x 91.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$12,995 / item
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with ebonized trim, glass front doors, and original har...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian superb quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck moulded pediment above a superb quality figured mahogany cornice above four astral glazed doors...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Florentino Black Cabinet With Colourfully Painted Interior - IN STOCK
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Florentino Cabinet is meticulously made to order and fully customizable to suit individual preferences. The interior mural can be tailored specifically to the unique ideas and vi...
Category
2010s Canadian Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest, Trunk or Coffee Table, Early 1900
s
Located in Nantucket, MA
An early 1900's British Campaign sea chest in a rare camphor wood. Brass hasp added and polished brass strap corners typical of the genre. Used to transport silks and fabrics back ...
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Cupboard with Flowers Dated 1766
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers Dated 1766
Period: 1766 (dated)
Origin: European Alps
Wood essence: Fir
Dimension :
Centimeters
Height: ...
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1760s Austrian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Small Cabinet, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Small cabinet, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Birch. Shelfs painted white. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Paint
White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage would be helpful. This piece is exquisitely crafted by hand out of solid white oak. It is completely customizable; both in size and storage configuration. The piece shown is outfitted with shelving and a hang bar on the left, and drawers and shelves on the right. Slatted doors...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$12,700 / item
Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Sideboard Buffet W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial mid-20th century sideboard made in the grand Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted with richly figured mahogany veneers and crowned with an impressive...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th century chest is made of fruitwood and a beautiful marble top.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique French Painted Demi Lune Cabinet Commode 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI revival demi lune commode with beautiful hand painted decoration in the manner of Francois Boucher, Circa 1920 in date.
The half moon s...
Category
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in light Nordic oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in the style of Henning ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Futuristic Cherry Sideboard or Cabinet by Muhly with Stainless Steel Knobs
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by cabinets with graphic and metal details from the 1930s — as well as the candy buttons we all remember from our childhood — the Bon Console is meant to stand out in a room...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Chests of Drawers in Biedermeier Style, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of chests of drawers with three drawers each in the Biedermeier style. Resting on ebonized feet, the cases feature a deeply curved apron. The central drawer is designed with a s...
Category
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish oak bobbin wood side cabinet from mid-century France C1950. Beautifully turned and carved, medium oak, three-tiered side table with a single drawer in the style of Charles Du...
Category
1950s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$884 Sale Price
20% Off
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm
H39" x W46...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and is made of cedar wood.
Iron is used for the handles, and t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$560 Sale Price
37% Off
Black Pine cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This characterful pine cabinet from around 1900 is a real eye-catcher in any interior. The top section features two doors with authentic handles that beautifully retain their origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine
Antique French Breton Brittany Figural Carved Chestnut Buffet Sideboard Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Brittany (Bretagne) French China Hutch / Cupboard, circa last quarter 19th century. This beautiful sideboard was hand crafted fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls
Dimensions:
39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D
Table Height 28"
Category
1950s American American Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Georgian Chest On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice nine drawer Chippendale Georgian Chest on Chest with a dental mold cornice. This piece retains its original surface, hardware and locks. Case and drawer fronts are nicely fi...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,195
In Stock-Brutalist Minimal Sideboard In Dark Stained Oak By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A long, modern sideboard in a dark stained Oak, almost black color with a very dark brown espresso shade. The piece of furniture has a rectilinear, minimalist design. The top surface...
Category
2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Scale Union National Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase. Hand-painted and signed by artist. Union National was a prestigious high-end furniture company in Jamestown,...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Gentleman
s Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760.
Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful v...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional brutalist sideboard by Jean Batenburg MI, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Designed by Jean Batenburg in the late 1960s, this exceptional sideboard showcases the precision and sophistication of Belgian modern craftsmanship.
Executed in black-stained oak, th...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-century vintage Drexel heritage French empire style leather top to desk
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Drexel Heritage French empire inspired leather topped desk. This desk stands on four elegant fluted legs with brass casters at the bottom. This desk has...
Category
1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet Chest of Drawers, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Olive green Chest of drawers with faux bamboo leather wrapped legs, recessed brass campaign handles.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940
Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and unusual bar cabinet.
Decorated front door with geometrical inlaid. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs. Support with two pull-out drawers.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dovetail 2 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 4 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Concrete
Reclaimed Elm Wood Storage Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Luna Triple Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Please note this item is handcrafted and slight variations can be e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perrian...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Penedo Display Cabinet Calacatta Bianco Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Display Cabinet, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Penedo display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Antique Oak Apothecary Filing Cabinet With Brass Handles
Located in San Carlos, CA
Breathe New Life into Your Space with this Stunning 10-drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet!
Vintage Charm Meets Modern Functionality:
This exquisite 10-drawer oak apothecary cabinet is a rare find, offering timeless elegance and exceptional storage capacity. Crafted from solid oak, the cabinet boasts a warm, inviting presence that complements a variety of design styles. Perfect for the home or office, its ten drawers provide ample space to organize anything from paperwork and files to linens, crafting...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad Co. in Denmark circa 1960’s. This compact credenza includes tapered solid teak wood legs and two doors with a vintage key...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Teak
Modular Modern Solid Oakwood Cocktail Cubes with Bronze Details (price per unit)
Located in Birmingham, AL
These modern solid oakwood cocktail cubes with bronze details are the right height for a coffee table or cocktail table for drinks and tapas. The interior fits records, books or collections of any kind. Arrange as one, a pair or a foursome for a modular table or stack as a bookcase against the wall or as a low room divider. Modular and stackable function makes it ideal for growing and changing uses and needs over time. Modern lines and versatile color palette. Pick one color or many. Bronze pins...
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2010s North American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Georgian Mahogany Bunching China Cabinet Breakfront
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Ralph Laurens Noble Estate Bunching China 1840-22 , circa last quarter 20th century. An exceptional display cabinet drawing inspiration from...
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$10,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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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