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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay. Manufactured in France in 1950s. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The metal ba...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

20th Century French Art Deco Walnut Dry Bar - Vintage Parisian Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage small typical Parisian Art Deco dry bar on wheels with a revolving door and two shelves. The fine French bar is made of hand crafted polished Walnut in good condition. Mino...
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20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Metal

Hickory Chair Crossbanded Mahogany and Satinwood Flip-Top Buffet Server
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hickory Chair Furniture Company Crossbanded Mahogany and Satinwood Flip-Top Rolling Buffet Server. Measures 38" in width closed, 57" in width half closed, 76" fully open and 34.5" ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Kent-Coffey "Perspecta" Walnut Buffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut buffet from the “Perspecta” line by Kent Coffey. Features the collection’s signature sculpted rosewood arch pulls and clean architectural lines, o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Oak Cabinets attributed Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Danish Mid-century Modern set of cabinets or compact sideboards made from Nordic oak. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960/70s and often attributed to the renowned Danish design...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soffio di Vento was a creation penned by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino that went beyond the simple need to contain with free sliding doors to avoid any pre-defined open or clo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style French country chest of drawers has a finely ser...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console. Made of cherry featuring rectangular form with wavecrest design and two drawers supported by tapered legs. Circa mi...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Vintage Triple Stack Flat File with 15 Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Oak Blueprint / Map Cabinet with Brass Handles Overall Dimensions: 36″ x 47″ x 52 1/2″ high Drawer Dimensions: 30 1/2" deep x 42 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" high Materials: Oak & B...
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Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood banding, and original brass hardware. Meas...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1991 Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original b...
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1990s American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases Price is each sku 2055 W106 x D36 x H189 cm Internal shelf depth 28 cm Weight 86Kg
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1970 s Midcentury Modern Design Credenza by Florence Knoll
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. Made in the 1970's period. Made in the USA or in Italy for Knoll International. A design classic ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Castelijn Asymmetric Black and White Sideboard, 1987
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible, eye-catching example of Dutch Post-Modernism, this asymmetric sideboard was designed by the Castelijn company in 1987. It is a striking example of the forward-looking ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Reclaimed Wood Armoire Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed Wood Cabinet Armoire. Beautiful antique patina, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use for a wardrobe, hideaway clutter, or store china or linens. Great in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Modern Crafted Black Walnut Dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A superb handcrafted American Modern cabinet in rich black walnut, dating to the 1960s. This solid, well-built piece features four exposed drawers and one open cabinet with an intern...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with carved columns and lion paw feet, and glass...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Wood Sample - Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our solid wood furniture is made using solid reclaimed elm and pine, finished in our Natural with Wax.
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21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California (ca. 1955, USA). Thoughtfully designed to optimize space and stor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage French Louis XV style commode newly painted in a super high gloss dark chocolate finish. This "lacquer-like" cabinet has a grey marble top, two drawers and bronze ormolu de...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Dovetail 2 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
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 collecti...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Ettore Sottsass Rare Limited Edition Piccoli Libri Cabinet, 1992
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piccoli Libri cabinet designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1992 edited by Design Gallery Milano. P.A from a Limited edition of 9 + 3 P.A. Plastic laminate-covered, maple-veneered woo...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic, Wood

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small proportion, having well figured top over two short & three long drawers retaining origin...
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Burnt Bamboo Demi Lune Etagere with Three Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique and versatile Burnt Bamboo demilune three shelf etagere. Very well made with three brass lion head medallions on back section. Will work almost anywhere.
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20th Century Philippine Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

American Colonial Solid Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet or sideboard with hutch top USA, 1960s Solid maple, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48.25"W x...
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1960s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens through the double doors to reveal an arrangement of bottles, with labels and contents, multiple drawers including weighing instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool. Their Shop on Bold Street The interior of the medicine chest has 14 compartments with antique glass bottles with stopper...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Cabinet / Wardrobe in Solid Light Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sculpted High Cabinet / Wardrobe in Solid Light Oak (+ linseed oil) Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 40 cm Unique piece made to order. -------- SÓHA design studio conceives an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Chrome and Walnut Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chrome Z Base and Walnut Top Desk 3 Drawers Perfect Condition Dimensions: 24D x 49W x 31H
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
$1,600 Sale Price
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Coffee Station Cabinet in Custom Leather and Lacquer Finishes By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A piece of furniture created for lovers of coffee and design. This coffee station is a creation by Jacobo Ventura with the aim of providing an elegant s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Lacquer

Danish Teak Sideboard / Credenze, Arne Vodder for Sibast, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this Model 37 credenza was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler around 1960. Crafted in richly grained teak, the piece fe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Modern Oak Cabinet, Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern oak cabinet for the Cicely collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each cabinet is hand-made with red oak and ...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles. Great 5 drawer dresser that sits on 2 wide vertical legs. Great design with black steel pull handles. Very clean insid...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany square shaped top above 8 compartments for books supported by mahogany slats standing on a mahogany re...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s. Features a quintessential sleek Mid Century Modern Design, two side cabinets, a top drawer, a expandable white...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Formica, Wood

Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Walnut 1-Door Low Credenza, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top above a conforming case with three molded edge paneled sections, the center section opening to reveal interior shelving, the case raised on bracket feet
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid ash reference crumbling stone through a unique technique. The wood components are scored across the grain, then carved by breaking the woods grain, to create patterns of variable depths, according to Johns’ sketch of the rock formations outside. The facade of this piece wraps around to the sides, and the center opens up as two doors, to reveal a functional cabinet. The opaque black glass top nods to the mirror effects of water and contrasts with the minerality of the rest. Due to the hand carved facade, no two pieces are quite the same. Measure: 96". *Available in blackened or stone grey ash finishes. Also available in other sizes: - Ledge 40 // 40" x 22" x 11" - Ledge 60 // 60” x 25...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Ash

Vintage Post Modern Aluminum Glass Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Aluminum, Glass, Has Key This vintage Post Modern aluminum and glass bookcase shelf unit, c.1980’s, offers a sleek and functional de...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Foliage Tall Planter Jardinière or Drinks Stand in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Hollywood Regency rectangular tall jardinière or drinks corner, Gold leaf, gilt iron, France, 1940s. This elegant tall plant stand is entirely made by hand. It features a leafe...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Theodore Alexander Walnut Chest of Drawers with Filing Cabinet, 21st Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Theodore Alexander Campaign-style Acacia solid brass finish. The chest or filing cabinet has a 9-drawer chest of drawers on bun feet. Brass file hangers are included. This walnut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror Console Table Shelf in Brass Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Chrome

Brass Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Spheres - Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
Brass & Murano Glass Sideboard with 120 Fused Bubble Spheres - Made in Italy

A sculptural and luminous statement piece that embodies the finest Italian craftsmanship. This rema...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
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2010s Swiss Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut The Milo Baughman Walnut Sideboard for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This piece can be customized in size...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Quebecois Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French-Canadian armoire in pine having two doors on a narrow case with an overhanging molded cornice, the doors each featuring rebated full door X-crosses in a rectangular surround...
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18th Century Canadian Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Oak Balboa Cabinet by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Balboa Tall Cabinet features two doors wrapped in a brass band which extrude out to become an elegant hand tooled brass pull. The case is available in American walnut or white oa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Organic Chest of Drawers in Rattan, Bamboo and Brass, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera styledresser fully made in bamboo and woven rattan completed by solid brass handles. This stylish organic dresser was handcrafted in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Beech wardrobe with roller shutters, glass shelves, interior light, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large wardrobe with roller shutters in beechwood, featuring glass shelves, coat hooks, and interior lighting. Italian craftsmanship, 1950s. Where do our dinner guests hang their c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chromium Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made four-door wardrobe/armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. Handles and U-shaped tubular feet made of chrom...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, glass, Italy, 1950s A striking and monumental wall unit crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fabric, Glass, Walnut

Danish Modern, Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Frits Henningsen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless Danish Modern chest of drawers crafted in rich mahogany, featuring clean lines and elegant proportions. Designed in the 1940s and attributed to renowned cabinetmaker Frits...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

French Art Deco cabinet with graphic patterned doors 1940s, brutalist
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This handcrafted French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s features elegant brass details and a timeless design. It has two storage compartments, hidden behind graphic detailed door ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Commode c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Commode C1880 Measures - 30 3/4" x 31" x 16 1/2" This commode from the Victorian era showcases the Renaissance Revival style, po...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Lombard Buffet Console Cabinet Credenza
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzinemirrored lombard buffet console cabinet credenza.
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

Black Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Refined black-lacquered desk on cylindrical legs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. The desk features ten drawers, a pull-out writing surface, and a tambour top that conce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Modern Bar Designed By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Bar Designed By Paolo Buffa. Offered is a handsome mid-century Italian 2 door standing bar of mixed woods with a glamorous mirrored interior and the original lock and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

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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