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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique Large Black Chest (Tansu) / Meiji Period (1860s–1900s) / Wabi-Sabi
This is a large, black-lacquered Japanese chest (Tansu) crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
19thc Wooden Pie Safe W/ Punched Tin Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Swedish Country House Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard in gustavian style. This country house furniture is made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. The sideboard has old historic paint ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit
Cabinet in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian Mid-Century Modern corner room divider shelving unit, attributed to the elegant design sensibility of the Gio Ponti style. This piece offers a s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Philips
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Monumental Antique French Carved Kingwood
Marquetry Four Door Armoire C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental Antique French Carved Kingwood & Marquetry Four Door Armoire Unsigned C1890
Measures - 79"H x 111.5"W x 26.25"D
An example of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this ...
Category
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese Tansu.
The patina developed over time is truly exquisite.
It has been meticulously maintained to preserve its patina.
The doors operate smoothly.
It is i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Impressive Art Deco Geometric Walnut Linen Cupboard, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An exceptional original Art Deco linen cupboard featuring highly figured walnut veneer with striking macassar ebony accents. The cabinet showcases classic Deco geometry, refined prop...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Hundevad
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian mid-century moder design dark wood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by FM Mobler, consisting of 9 shelves of different depths, 1 lectern shelf, 2 co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Secret Compartment
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Berlin Biedermeier secretary in mahogany
Berlin
Mahogany a.o.
around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x D: 169 x 101 x 53 cm
Description:
When closed, this piece of furniture presen...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese drawer chest from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s).
Crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) with iron fittings, it embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Two-Section Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese glass cabinet was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in sugi (Japanese cedar) and finished with black cashew lacquer. The smooth, matte black surface cre...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Union National Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after flying in the magazines Lear jet to inspect the factory and the breakfront, the publishe...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple, Lacquer, Paint
Portuguese 18th Century Faux Bois Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional Portuguese cabinet from the 18th century with faux bois painted exterior to mimic the exotic woods of the colonies, like rosewood and mahogany, that expertly captures ...
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18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet or Sideboard, Black Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expressive and character-rich cabinet embodies the unique aesthetic of the Amsterdam School, a dramatic Dutch expression of Art Deco from the 1920s. Imported directly from the N...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Felt, Oak
Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century storage cabinet with tambour door and key. Classic rustic style with tons of character and functionality making for a perfect addition to any space that values efficiency...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Petite Oak Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming 19th century solid oak petite buffet, exhibiting French Provincial flair and creativity which gives personality to the compact storage piece. The simple plank top glows fr...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century English bamboo etagere / shelf. A very versatile piece for any room. It consists of four shelves allowing for ample storage. Each shelf has a scorched design. Th...
Category
19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Victorian Painted Pine Chest Of Drawers, Original Paint Mid 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Constructed in pine with turned knob handles and raised on turned legs.
Two small over three long graduated drawers.
In its original paint of a yellow ...
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19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 82.5"W x 19"D x 32.25"H.
Carved so...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Antique English Flame Satinwood Two Door Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive English antique Victorian flame satinwood wardrobe, circa 1860 in date.
The shaped cornice above a pair of panel doors each with incredibly beautiful flame sat...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1201/F 3-Drawer Beige Leather-Covered Dresser by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Neutral hues and streamlined profiles characterize the essential design of this exquisitely modern dresser, designed by Libero Rutilo with refined minimalism in mind. The simple ash ...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By Larkin Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Oak, with mullio...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old Japanese black chest (Tansu) made in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is crafted from sugi (Japanese cedar), a traditional material in Japan. Over the years, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Paul Evans Wall Mounted Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Wall Mounted Sculpted Bronze Brutalist Sideboard, USA, 1969
An exceptional example from Paul Evans’ iconic sculpted bronze series, this brutalist sideboard was created in ...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Metal
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Dresser in Natural Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly dresser, is a great additional to any space. Experience the beauty of reclaimed wood wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
$3,990 / item
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dining cabinet or breakfront bookcase with drop front secretary desk
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahoga...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Industrial four-drawer cabinet from the 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of vintage industry to your interior with this robust 1970s cabinet. Made of iron and finished in a blue hue with authentic signs of wear, this piece exudes character a...
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1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century George III Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mahogany bowfront sideboard finely detailed with satinwood and ebony stringing. The case features dovetailed drawers and original brass lion’s-head pulls, supported on square tapered...
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19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Double Door Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet, Bookcase with Drawer~~c. 1900
Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Bre...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Demilune Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 19th century Louis XVI style enfilade demonstrates refined taste and luxury in any scenario. The original, white marble slab confor...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Swedish Grace cabinet from Mobilia, attributed to Oscar Nilsson, Sweden, 1930s
By Mobilia, Oscar Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Grace cabinet from Mobilia, design attributed to Oscar Nilsson who worked as a designer there at the time of its production. Made from mahogany with a beautiful diam...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style “Four Centuries” Oak 3-Drawer Dresser by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Tiger Oak, Brass Pulls
Henredon’s Four Centuries collection from the 1960s was designed to capture the romance of European furnitur...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Walnut Revolving Bookcase 20th Century
By Maple
Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in date.
It is made of solid walnut and revolves...
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Early 20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Monumental 19thC Ebonised English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
sku 2105
Together W274 x D40.5 x H238 cm
Base W273.5 x D40.5 x H58.5 cm
Top W274 x D40.5 x H179.5 cm...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Sideboard, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sideboard from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in carved, lacquered and hand painted wood with eighteenth-century style landscapes. Sideboard with 4 doors, comp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red
Black Lacquer Figural Soapstone Dry Bar Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Soapstone Inlaid Dry Bar, circa 1960s. Features a demilune form with flip top opening to a mirrored area for glassware and bottles as ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952. Classic.
Materials: teak, aluminum
Dimensions: 33 1/2" h x 67 1/4" w x 19 1/4" d
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Widdicomb, Chest Of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.5"H x 42.0"W x 19.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Oak Dresser
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique English Oak dresser, early 19th century. With a rectangular two board top with rounded front and side edges,
3 upper drawers and two lower smaller lower drawers the center dr...
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Early 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Quaint Bamboo
Rattan Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Nantucket grass cloth and split bamboo chest of drawers with original hardware.
SW
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Federal Mahogany Front Dresser by West Michigan Furniture, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style serpentine front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Green lacquered carved mahogany, with...
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1940s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, and original Asian-inspired br...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Cabinet by T. E. Collcutt, Made by Collinson
Lock, London
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement Cabinet Designed by T. E. Collcutt and Made by Collinson & Lock, London
Collcutt designed a number of these cabinets for Collinson & Lock. The first example of thi...
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has mesmerizing burled, bookmatched walnut drawer fronts with dense ripples of grain pattern that flow from one to the other fo...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Bookcase Bibliotheque Display cabinet 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Empire Mahogany
ormolu mounted bookcase display cabinet, circa 1910.
This elegant antique cabinet is made of the finest mahogany, the top with an archite...
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1810s French Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Sideboard in Oak
Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant and well-proportioned oak sideboard with brass detailing by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A fine example of Danish Mid-Century Modern cra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992).
A pair of bookcases crafted in solid pine by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, circa 1950–1960.
Each cabinet bears the maker’s label on the reverse. The bookcases ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Riverdale, NY
Orrefors Crystal Crown Bowl of heavy lead crystal from the 1970's. Perfect for candies or decoration. Signed Orrefors on base, likely designed by La...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring four doors, original brass hardw...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful midcentury “Hytte” cabinet from NK, made from pine in a rustic design. Traditional design elements yet distinctly modernist.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
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1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Modern Armoire Dresser or Gentleman
s Chest by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Modern Art Deco armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Henredon, "Scene Three" Collection
USA, 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched burl wood ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Teak, Original Brass Skeleton Key
Style: Danish Modern
This Danish Modern teak drop-down bookcase, crafted in the 1960s, is a beau...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Two-Tone Blue Doors, Belgium, 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking free-standing wardrobe designed by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax in 1952. An emblematic piece of Belgian Mid-Century design, this cabinet showcases van der Meeren's functi...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive Dutch Renaissance cabinet, known as a Gelderse kussenkast, was crafted around 1750 and stands firmly in the tradition of Dutch cabinetmaking. The piece is made entire...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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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