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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Freestanding Marquetry Inlaid French Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality satinwood freestanding marquetry inlaid French bureau having the original brass gallery, beautiful floral marquetry inlaid top above a satinwood floral marq...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Walnut Five Drawer Marble Top Dresser C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut Five Drawer Marble Top Dresser C1890
Measures - 30"H x 40.75"W x 19.75"D
A fine example of Eastlake design, this antique dresser features a solid walnut const...
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19th Century Eastlake Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Minimalist Sideboard With Rounded Edges In High Gloss Red Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Smooth, curved, and distinctly contemporary, this capsule-shaped sideboard features a softly rounded silhouette that brings a sense of quiet sophistication to any interior. The body ...
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2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid oak buffet à deux corps from the 19th century, Louis XV in style, with baroque carvings to add depth to the paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Burnt Bamboo Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rare pair of burnt bamboo British Colonial chest of drawers. Great attention to detail throughout.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
French Little Armoire Two Doors Oak
Glass Wall Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall cabinet in massive oak and glass.
Bathroom or entry cabinet.
Two doors and one drawer
Made circa 1920.
Good condition.
Shipping:
P 20 / 54 / 68 cm 10 Kg.
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,625 Sale Price
30% Off
Futuristic Cherry Sideboard or Cabinet by Muhly with Cast Iron Knobs
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by cabinets with graphic and metal details from the 1930s — as well as the candy buttons we all remember from our childhood — the Bon Console is meant to stand out in a room...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Art Deco Buffet by Maurice Rinck, 1935
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Buffet by Maurice Rinck, France, circa 1935
Exquisite French Art Deco buffet by Maurice Rinck, France, circa 1935. This elegant sideboard exemplifies the refinement...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door File Cabinet with Key 1970
s
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant versatyle tambour door file cabinet with key , great piece for a danish modern , mid century home office. brass key to lock documents. we have oiled and cleaned the piece som...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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
Antique Arts
Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 20-drawer card catalog, file cabinet, or apothecary cabinet
USA, Circa 1900
Pine, with beautiful exposed dovetail joints on the drawers, and or...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Bar Cabinet for Mario for Mario Sabot 1970 Italy Black and Steel
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bar cabinet with slide top door and front flaps, with built-in retractable stools, the steel metal top has some scratches, the black frame also has some scratches, as pictured.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$3,161 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern, Unique Handcrafted Oak Secretary Cabinet, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant rare Danish oak secretary cabinet in Baroque style, crafted in the 1930s by a skilled Danish Cabinetmaker. The piece features a drop-front writing surface that opens to re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
$5,943 Sale Price
26% Off
Country English Cerused Limed Oak Welsh Cupboard Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country English provincial Welsh cupboard, sideboard, or dresser crafted from oak. The Georgian style case features a two-part construction with a limed, or cerused oak fini...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date.
It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring arcaded cherry and glass front doors opening to nine adjustable shelves. Features some L...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
$5,075 Sale Price
30% Off
18th century Georgian oak dresser base
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Georgian oak dresser base circa 1750.
Good quality English oak dresser base.
2 plank top with moulded edge, fitted with 3 deep drawers below the top surface, complete ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 19th C Louis XVI Style Mahogany Ebonised Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style desk dates from the 1880s. Desk is mahogany with an ebonised finish and brass trim. New leather top / writing surface. Five locking dovetail con...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chunky Midcentury Post Modern Media Table or Console Table in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile & stylish table that can be used anywhere in the home. Early 80's & most likely Scandinavian. It features all oak finishes with large single drawer. Very well cared for, ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Apothecary cabinet in faux bamboo with mirror and drawer, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / cabinet / wood / mirror / Rustic / Mid-century
A beautiful elegant small wall mounted cabinet in wood and faux bamboo. This shaving cabinet features a door with its...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Bird
s Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Dresser/Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century Bird's Eye Maple Dresser/Commode with Mirror and Faux Bamboo Details, attributed to R.J. Horner
Co, New York, one of the premier furniture makers of the Gilde...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple
Axel Einar Hjorth Attributed Swedish Pine Storage Bench
Sportstugemöbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959), this large and robust pine storage bench is a striking example of his 'Sportstugemöbler' (Sports Cabin Furniture) series...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler
s Desk/Secretary Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine where this gorgeous piece might have been in its past life. Perhaps stately mansions with warm block panel, high ceilings and crown molding for days. The wealthy would have h...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.
By Paul Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions of 72" x 32" and 28.5" tall (though feet adjust it 1" higher if need be). Patchwork...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Danish modern teak wardrobe dresser armoire with drawers and mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Danish modern teak high wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 2 drawers and lower shelves has interior cabinet door with mirror. Entire left side interior is op...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Broyhill Brasilia Style Fluted Walnut Mid Century Modern Jewelry Box
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century modern jewelry cabinet or box in the style of Broyhill Brasilia fluted cabinets. This box has two velvet lined small drawers and two velvet lined larger drawers...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Walnut
Burl Marble Top Washstand C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut
Burl Marble Top Washstand C1890
Measures - 28.75"H x 36"W x 18"D
A fine example of Eastlake style furniture, this washstand features a walnut and burl w...
Category
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian two-door bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and ...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
$23,773 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Brutalist “Staccato” Walnut Dresser by Lane
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite walnut dresser, designed in the 1950s by Lane Furniture as part of the iconic Staccato Collection, embodies the blend of functionality and artistic design characterist...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Beans Console, Ironwood, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beans Sideboard, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
When we started designing this four-drawer wooden sideboard, we were looking f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Made with Japanese cedar and finished with great care, it has endured for over a centur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marquetry Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This smaller scale late 18th century French Louis XVI period chest features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and a geometric marquetry facade of rosewood, lemon wood, mahogany and ebo...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite American Chippendale Highboy, circa 1790. Features a mahogany case with 9 hand dovetailed drawers of oak construction with solid classic solid brass batwing bale pulls ...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,844 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Swedish Pine Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century Swedish pine commode with three full-length drawers and carved detailing at the corners. The worn pale finish and clean lines are characteristic of Scandinavian taste,...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with top glass tier and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the details of t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,806 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Tansu chest from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made of Japanese cedar, whose surface has gained depth and character over time, c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer this exceptional and authentic Viennese Biedermeier walnut trumeau commode, crafted around 1825, a refined example that perfectly represents the essence of Bi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Sideboard by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Magnificent sideboard in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. This sideboard has two tambour doors, two doors and plenty of storage space.
Dimens...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Henredon Dutch Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved oak and burl wood, with glass front doors and sides, and original...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Middle Eastern Carved Landscape Scenic Mahogany BlanketStorage Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Middle Eastern intricately Carved Landscape Scenic Fruitwood Storage Chest. Carved on all sides including the back of chest.
Measures 40" in width, 20.5" in depth and ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese-made cabinet.
It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It features traditional Japanese design.
The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Arts
Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Measures - 52.25"H x 34.25"W x 12.5"D
An Arts & Crafts style Macey oak barrister bookcase from circa 1920. This piece features three ...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood 4-Drawer Marble Top Chest c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood 4 Drawer Marble Top Chest C1890
Measures - 35 1/2" x 40" x 19 1/2"
This Victorian chest, dating to circa 1890, is crafted from rich rosewood and a ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Bunny Williams Home Button-Down Chest (Oak)
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-century design and intricately carved geometric details transform this chest into a bold statement of style. Truly timeless and sturdily built, this chest will ground ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
$5,500 / item
1800 Alpine Dark Red Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Antique Hand-Painted Chest with Flowers, dated 1800
Technical information:
Period: 1800
Origin: Alps (Tyrol)
Wood: Fir
Height: 48 cm 18.9 in
Width: 130 cm 51.2 in
Depth: 61 cm 2...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
1960s Vintage Low Sideboard / Crezenda Cabinet in Oak, Danish Baroque style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare and wellkept furniture in massive oak with a style of danish modern and some design similarities to the Brutalist and baroque style Henning Kjærnulf. Even though that the cabi...
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1950s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early English Marsh Jones Gribb
Co Jacobean Maple
Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early English bench made cabinet by Marsh, Jones, Cribb & Combany. It would make a great bar and does have two glass shelves. This manufacturer has been in business since...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Grace Low Dresser in Elm
Located in Portland, OR
A Swedish grace or Danish art deco commode in solid elm trimmed with flamed birch. Intarsia decorates the lowest of the three drawers. Patinated brass pulls. Drawers are deep and sli...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Commodes, Vienna circa 1820–1825
This exceptional pair of early Biedermeier walnut commodes was crafted in Vienna around 1820–182...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Barley Twist Chestnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Double Door Bookcase, Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly requested classic French...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut
Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
$3,000 / item
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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