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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Folky Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming and full of character, this early 20th-century American chest of drawers showcases a playful folk art sensibility, blending rustic craftsmanship with whimsical design. The e...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Double Haberdasher
s Cabinet with Glass-Fronted Drawers from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome vintage double haberdashery or haberdasher's cabinet of patinated oak, with paneled sides from England featuring:
(16) glass-fronted drawers over four cupboard style draw...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany, with original bras...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished
Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Burl
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinet, circa 1880 in date.
The cabinet feature a shaped top with impressive ornate ormolu mounts, the body is serpentine shaped with a glazed ormolu mounted door that features a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel of a courting couple, with the two side panels depicting country scenes.
The interior is lined with the rich original pink fabric which beautifully complements the cabinet.
Complete with original working lock and key.
It is very rare to find such an exquisite cabinet and it is sure to attract a lot of attention from your guests.
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 170 x Width 85 x Depth 43
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 foot, 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches
Vernis Martin
is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...
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1880s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet with Marquetry From the Dordogne Region
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the Dordogne region of France, this early nineteenth century walnut buffet features marquetry detailing of an urn with flowers on the lower apron and inset borders in a twisted ...
Category
Early 1800s French Louis XV 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
18th Century Country French Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French country commode, having a pale blue and ivory painted finish, its rectangular molded top over double-stacked drawers with foliate handles of brass and matching escutch...
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18th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Art Nouveau Sideboard, Signed. French, early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Art Nouveau sideboard, signed.
French, early 20th century,
Mahogany and other woods. Decorated with marquetry, with two drawers and two doors decorated with marquetry, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique cabinet exudes a kind of charm and timeworn character that can only come from centuries of use. Crafted from solid wood, its surface bears the marks of age—weathered t...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, spare, and quietly stunning, this early 19th-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers feels remarkably modern despite its age. Topped with its original thick slab of bla...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery.
The Davenport desk, sometimes originally known as a Devonport...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Whiskey Wall Mounted Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hidden chamber for your rare bourbon collection. The base to an elegant living room. A centerpiece for those records you saved for that meditative t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$4,273 Sale Price
39% Off
19th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1960s Sideboard La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Veneered Rosewood with Maple Inlay
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Large characteristic Mid century Modern sideboard cabinet of Italian design by La Permanente Mobili Cantu with central flap, in rosewood veneer, glass shelves, with inlay decorations...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an extraordinary credenza cabinet or sideboard designed by Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. This Beautiful piece showcases Spence's exceptional talent and reflects his uniq...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The perfect cabinet for the perfect place. It’s difficult to find a compact credenza, most units with these proportions are chest of drawers. No fear, you have found exactly what you...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Machine Age Ebonized Walnut
Aluminum Sideboard by Walter Dorwin
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco sideboard was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, one of the most influential industrial designers of the 20th century, and perfectly embodies the Machine Age...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Maple Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Chinese chippendale style carved maple credenza. It has faux bamboo carved details to the frame and fretwork. Note the sliding doors and interior shelving. It is unma...
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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Mobili Sintetici bench, in veneered plywood, by Cara\Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The basics of carpentry involve the mechanical and manual processing of wood,
commonly in board-format where the most simple and fundamental processes are
straight and inclined s...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.
By John Stuart
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
Materials
Formica, Wood
Modern Venise Showcase, Miel Onyx, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Venise Showcase enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level.
Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Quartz
Midcentury Small Maple Cabinet by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1512 B&W Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury small cabinet by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1512 has 1 fixed shelf - solid maple construction has a blonde lacquer finish. Has very rare all original ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$2,246 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 19th century Mahogany Display cabinet, of imposing large proportions, having profusely carved top section, incorporating foliate, ribbons, shell, cartouche and ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
A Grand French Antique Scaped Pine Bibliotheque Vitrine Deux Corps, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1900, the original finish of this French bibliothèque has been scraped and stripped, leaving the pine wood with a pleasing beige hue. Standing more than 10 feet tal...
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Early 1900s French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
French 18th Century Small Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very charming piece with its royal marble top. It is made of inlay of walnut and fruitwood. The line of this pice is between Louis XIV and Louis XV.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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
1960s Mid-Century Modern MCM Italian Wood and Brass Entryway Console Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern entryway console cabinet, in beautiful wood with two central doors and two top drawers brass handles highlighted by the side typical Mid-Centu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Bohemia, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe
Prague
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 122 x 50 cm
Description:
Two-door piece of furniture standing on skirted square...
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1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 3 Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 3 Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch
This credenza with hutch measures: 65 wide x 18.5 deep x 68.25 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Ca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with brass accents and hardware.
Measu...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz. The dresser features a two drawer top section, under which are three larger drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Drexel Heritage English School Adam’s Style Neoclassical Armoire 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Drexel Heritage English Adam’s Style Neoclassical Armoire 20thC
Measures- 88.25"H x 43.25"W x 24.75"D
A striking vintage armoire by Drexel Heritage, crafted in the English S...
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20th Century Adam Style Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British colonial style chest crafted in walnut with seven drawers having brass campaign hardware and classic turned feet. Perfect marriage of traditional and modern....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this French Art Deco desk dates to the 1930s and features a clean, architectural silhouette with slab side supports and a balanced three-drawer layout. The proporti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960s Floating Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Look at this beautiful example of mid-century modern design.
Whether placed in a living space, dining area, or office, this floating sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe o...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Davis Cabinet Cumberland Valley Queen Anne Style Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company Old World Huntboard #1255, circa 1960s. Part of their Cumberland Valley Collection. Features a solid walnut frame with a central dovetailed oak drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,190 Sale Price
30% Off
French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the most beautiful aqua green glass! All glass shelves are original with its characteristic vintage edge glass finish in a unique and large arched shape, reminiscent of ancient arch architecture...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th Century Swedish Baroque cabinet.
With decorative carving to the doors. The cabinet breaks down in to eight pieces, for easy transport and ensemble. Stunning original 1...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical, Industrial style wine rack.
If you are a wine enthousiast and you like the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make an impressive statement in any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it features an open...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Co-Created solid brass cabinet pull 22 x 7.5 cm Open Manifest collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Naïve outline and expressive inspiration – artistic cabinet pull:
This artistic brass cabinet pull belongs to the Open Manifest collection, a series shaped through collaborative wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this distinguished George III Secretary Bookcase, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and refined proportions. Crafted with meticul...
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1790s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
High Bar Sideboard "Voltaire" designed by De Coene, Kortrijk, Belgium
By De Coene Frères, Joseph Francois de Coene
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bar "Voltaire" cabinet manufactured by De Coene Frères in Belgium, circa 1950 walnut veneer with detailed brass lines and bronze stylized appliques designed with leaves and ...
Category
1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$7,205 Sale Price
30% Off
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with
protective Glass Top. Dovetail Drawers functioning flawlessly. Mea...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
Bibliothèque étagère italienne modulable vintage mélaminé décor bois et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage style scandinave des années 60, design italien, en mélaminé décor bois et métal noir, pieds en laiton réglables pour ajustement au sol, 2 étagères ouvert...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase in very good condition. This is the most unique version of the Globe Wernicke bookcases. Beautiful details with rich decoration, including drawers...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$4,559 / set
Mid Century Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated mid century bachelor chest, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass pulls. This chest has three deep drawers, it is in very good, clean, original, ready to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Swedish antique Biedermeier linen press bookcase cabinet in fabulous black patina finish with carved detailed on each side of the glazed doors.
There is sumptuous carved ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$8,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard. Well made and complete with adjustable shelves. (Image shows one side empty but the shelves are on their way!).
The...
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Mid-20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large 19th century Flemish carved oak cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Flemish carved oak cabinet circa 1870.
Profusely carved cupboard of grand proportions in the baroque revival taste. Comprising of 2 sections.
Understated cornic...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival 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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