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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small bookcase in Rosewood/palisander. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Han...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut
Rosewood Cabinet
Bookshelf 271-62/63
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this piece stands among the most monumental by Paul McCobb. With an angular and architectural design ethos, and Lane's customary high quality, this piec...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Walnut
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Corner Cabinet, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Corner Cabinet, 1960s.
Very beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet with two cabinets an open shelf. Four hinged doors with lock, key is...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Green Lacquered Bar Cabinets
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinets or buffet servers
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with brass a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1973
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 72"W x 20.5"D x 34"H.
Very good o...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Commode en pin Gautier vintage des années 70 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Commode vintage des années 70 80, attribuée à la marque Gautier, en bois de pin, 4 tiroirs : 2 grands et 2 plus petits, joli travail des poignées et des détails d’assemblage, intérie...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$662 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
fine 19th-century open bookcase, crafted from richly figured with a warm patina that enhances its natural beauty. The bookcase is designed with clean lines and a solid plinth base, e...
Category
19th Century British Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A Fine Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Delicate Intricate Carving
Lovely Glazed Doors with Astragal Glazing Bars
The Interior Consists on Shelves lined
Hand Painted Floral ...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
$7,653 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue and Green Translucent Hand Dyed Acrylic Tone Shelf by Sohyun Yun
By YSH Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tone shelf is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is a traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made into art furniture with a modern sensibility, in Korean jade and sky blue. The tone of the blue gives an elegant and dreamy vibe.
As artisans dye each piece of acrylic by hand, the tone in this piece is completely different from that of a mass-produced product, and as such, has its own value as a limited artwork. Wide spaces between the shelves can fit large...
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2010s Korean Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Acrylic
French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1940
Oak and wrought ironvegetal and floral
Carved ornamentation surrounded by patterns of hearth, typical of the clas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,228 Sale Price
31% Off
Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer / Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer / Trunk with Paneled Top & Carved Detailing
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
New Uttermost Organic Modern Distressed Black and Gilt Cabinets, Pair
By Uttermost
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of new organic modern cabinets by Uttermost. They have a distressed black finish and gilt metal accents. Original tags.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pine Chest of Drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made circa 1910 in Hungary. The chest of drawers is made of pine. It has four drawers joined together with dovetail joints.
If you’re interested, please inquire abo...
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
English Antique Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
Compact solid Oak chest of drawers. This original English antique chest with three slim long and two smaller drawers on top has gorgeous colour and patina from years of use. Lovely d...
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1860s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm
Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Glazed Corner Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique glazed corner cupboard was made in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century circa 1820. The cupboard breaks d...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$5,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors
Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Modern Link Taylor Solid Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing mcm tall chest of seven drawers crafted from solid American Black Walnut wood by Link Taylor. Professionally restored and refinished in satin clear...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror. Good condition. Measures 38" in width, 21" in depth ans stands 33.5" tall to the top of the dresser and 69" tall t...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dressers or Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
A storage unit with modern lines, although of classical inspirat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser, 1973
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1973
Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 37.25"W x 21.13"...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Bar Cabinet by Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing rosewood wall cabinet by Svend Langkilde with cool details of accentuated brass hinges and sculpted inset handle. Elegantly designed inside with shelves for glasses and a she...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Pair of 19th Century White-GreyFrench Provincial Column Chest Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rare pair of octagonal column cabinets embodies the refined yet rustic character of 19th-century Italian provincial design. Crafted in painted wood with a soft white-grey finish...
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19th Century Italian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Original Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Single Door Armoire, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted folk art finish. The soft, gentle colors with delightful floral motifs are beautifull...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
English 19th Century Regency Secretary Figured Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Regency Secretary Figured Mahogany with Flat Moulded Top, Cabinet Doors and Turned Feet
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19th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century English Secretaire with Oyster Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century English secretaire is a classic example of fine craftsmanship. It features a distinctive oyster veneer pattern and includes a secret compartment within the desk. Desk is...
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20th Century English Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Adolf Loos for Knize Taylorshop, Coathook Re-Edition by Woka Lamps Vienna
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the Knize Taylor-shop in Vienna, Paris and Berlin. A three-hole, or a four-hole version is avaliable.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical Gustavian design. Crafted from pine, a staple material in Swedish furniture for its...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman Style made by Ello circa 1980. Has 12 drawers with chrome handles. All drawers sli...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
$2,812 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron and Brass French Bakers Rack Wrought
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Bakers Rack constructed of wrought iron and cast brass. This example features decorative wrought scroll work, with strong cast brass decorative elements. It has three...
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 19th century Swedish Dalarna hand painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish painted wall cupboard circa 1822.
Fine quality Dalarna region wall cupboard. Hand painted in orange, reds and greens. Shaped cornice below which the ini...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70
Located in Milano, IT
La libreria in foto, attribuita a Carlo De Carli, prodotta da Fiarm negli anni '70 del XX secolo, è composta da due corpi distinti ma offre la possibilità di unirli in un unico eleme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bentwood
$4,217 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire with Secret
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important italian antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late 17th century of the period Louis XIV. The line is in fact typical of this period of high period that want...
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$14,411 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Lyonaise Walnut Armoire Bonnetiere 1710
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare early 18th century antique French Louis XIV period walnut armoire bonnetiere, Lyon, circa 1710.
Rare & difficult to find solid walnut Louis XIV period chateau bonnetier...
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1710s French Louis XIV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Joe Colombo
Boby
Trolley Size L with 6 Drawers in Verdigris for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful carved solid mahogany, with original brass ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue
Period: Early 1800s
Origin: Bavarian Alps
Wood type: Fir
Dimensions:
H. 157 cm 61.8 in
W. 107 cm 42.1 in
D. 42 cm 16.5 in
Description:
"Töl...
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1810s German Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts
Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves cabinet with hand carved sculptural door panels, the carved panels strongly resemble the work of the Dutch famous sculptor Lam...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Crab Durmast Sideboard
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning sideboard is part of the new Crab collection, introduced at the Salone del Mobile event of 2018 Milan Design Week. Entirely crafted of durmast wood, this sideboard is defined by a unique load-bearing structure with four pincer elements (hence the name of the collection) on the sides that can be rotated to increase the height of the unit (from 73 to 82 cm). The storage space is hidden behind four soft-closing doors, the smallest featuring a darker, polished finish. Rustic in inspiration and modern in details, this piece creates a grand presence in any modern living dining...
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2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$15,490 / item
8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960
s
Located in Culver City, CA
This George Nelson for Herman Miller 8000 Series credenza features not two, but three sliding doors—a configuration so unusual we couldn't find another example online. At first, we a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
$3,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Modern Shelving Cabinet by Domino Mobler. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Shelving Cabinet by Domino Mobler Denmark. Circa 1970s
Features a sleek Scandinavian Mid Century Modern d...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Dry bar White
Black Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the Spectacular White & Black Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the fusion of traditional techniques and modern design.
This unique cabinet is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$5,370 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Unique Henning Kjaernulf Style Glazed Display Cabinet in Solid Oak 1970s
This is a truly special glazed display cabinet, made in solid oak somewhere in the 1970s.
Wonderful castle ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers with doosr car...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Modernist Four-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, High-Gloss Lacquer
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made four-door RV wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin
This high-quality, handcrafted piece of furniture with a classic, modern, and timeless design is made from selected mat...
Category
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French 19th Century Walnut and Marble Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent, solid walnut commode from 19th century France, aligning with Louis XVI and transitional tastes, it is a multipurpose storage piece scaled to use practically anywhere a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The internal mirror, has parts of small mirrors oxidized, that we thought not to replace to have a 100% original cabinet. Original Murano glass handles, circa 1930.
The internal compartment has a removable shelf, usable as a tray.
Measures cm: H76 W82 D44 (internal H38cm).
Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$5,572 Sale Price
20% Off
Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Hickory Chair
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany, with original brass har...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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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