Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Color: Black
Crest 60" Sideboard, Black
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Crest Sideboard is an extension of the classic Crest collection, featuring the curved columnar legs of the classic Crest Table. The sideboard frame is made using traditional join...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed black lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dorothy Draper American Midcentury 3-Drawer Black and Gilt Chest
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury chest of drawers painted in black, with 3-drawers with raised gold painted decorative molding on the drawer fronts surro...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonatti Pucisca Sideboard, Stainless Steel Sideboard, Fabric Velvet Sideboard
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Pucisca Sideboard, Modern Collection, Wood, Stainle...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Modern Alma Console Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alma Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Alma modern console table represents the essence of the soul t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Customizable Outdoor Kitchen With Emperador Marble and Stainless Steel
By Myface
Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, PT
Zest Kitchen
Designed to withstand the demands of an outdoor kitchen, the Zest kitchen is built with durability in mind. The marble countertops are sealed to protect against stains...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
French Art Nouveau Scrolled Wrought Iron and Glass Etagere
Located in Garnerville, NY
Impressive French Art Nouveau wrought iron and glass shelves etagere. This is an old French department store display showcase. Imagine French housewares, ceramics, perfumes, plants ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Modern Customizable Marble Outdoor Kitchen With Extension
By Myface
Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, PT
Senses Kitchen
With the usual high-performance materials and a modern design, this kitchen was designed to adapt to different spaces and needs, due to the possibility of adding or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
3 Doors Contemporary Sideboard or Buffet in Black Oak by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Just as punk fashion made the 1970's cool yet never really mainstream, this all black riveted high-end cabinet designed by Larissa Batista is a blastoff f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Black Lacquered Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French black lacquered Louis Philippe commode. Featuring a lovely hand painted design including flowers and birds. So...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite substantial. We have expertly black lacquered. Pulls are solid brass and have been poli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black and opal glass
- Nickel trims
- Shaving socket and light switch
- Multiple storage compartments and shelves
- Beveled mirrors
- Working taps which a flexi pipe can be br...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
USM Haller Dresser Y
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With three drawers elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Nightstand P2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With one drop down door. 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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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L.
With two drop down doors. 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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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Opinion Ciatti Henry III Triangular Wall Shelf Right
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well defined with contemporary lines, a geometric design and unusual shapes in order to surprise and astonish. Henri is the collection of shelves designed by Bruno Rainaldi, characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This industrial factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. It is made of metal. It has four shelves closed with a magnetic latch. All shelves has been cleaned and finished in bla...
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
A Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer and Brass Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite substantial. We have expertly black lacquered. Pulls are solid brass and have b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Ebonized Oak Credenza, Black and Red, De Coene, 1970s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large, vintage sideboard in Brutalist style. This sideboard has black (ebonized) wood with red contrasting panels. Beautiful timeless design with 4 graphic doors and 3 central drawer...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Small Silver Sideboard with Lacquered Profiles Black, USA, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard by Lam Lee Group, 1990s. Silver wood structure with black lacquered borders. It shows signs of wear, particularly on the top.
Category
1990s Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver Leaf
Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pasadena, TX
79" display cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
79? display cabinet
5 glass shelves
50 watt max lightning
Measures: 26? Wi...
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Late 20th Century North American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4-Piece Black Lacquer Asian Modern Modular Credenza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At 8' 4" long, this modular credenza by Dunbar is a sight to behold. The fusion of British Colonial, Far East, Regency and Modern create a distinctive harmony, rarely found in such ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of cedar trees.
A simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
This is black and...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, black oil.
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided
Credenza, made of solid birch wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Birch
Vintage Honeycomb Wine Rack on Galvanized Metal
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great design and very practical. Can be table mounted or wall mounted.
Beautiful large crystalline structures in the galvanization process that is seldom seen today. Dated 9/9/70 on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Zinc
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single sided writing desk offers two drawers for storage and organization and a spacious formica-style top for work. Slender tapered legs and unique McCobb drawer pulls...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Collapsible Chrome and Bakelite Bar Cart
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a rare and unusual Mid-Century Modern piece. A folding bakelite and chrome bar cart from the 1960's. The chrome accordion structure allows you to fold the bar cart up and sto...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Baleri Italia Mac Gee Bookshelf in Black Steel by Philippe Starck
Located in Milan, IT
Modular bookshelves in steel sheet with epoxy finish in matte RAL 9005. A central upright structure supports five shelves of decreasing depth.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size L with 4 Drawers in Tornado Grey 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
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest.
** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size L with 6 Drawers in Tornado Grey 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
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with gilt painted swallow, stylized bamboo and plant forms with rosettes with a later black...
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Harth Bookshelves in Solid Mahogany Wood in Black Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Bookshelves Harth with structure in solid mahogany
wood, with piano black lacquered finish. With 4 shelves.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French 20th Century Steel Baker's Rack or Etagere on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French 20th Century industrial style baker's rack or etagere on casters, entirely made of perforated steel. Shelves can be moved from either...
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20th Century French Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Wardrobe Coat Rack Clothes Stand Roland Rainer, Vienna, Black Iron Nickel, 1956
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
This very rare and iconic piece of furniture is one of the most sought after Austrian Post War Designs and has been designed by Roland Rainer the most fa...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Iron, Nickel
Large Black and Olive Green Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
De Coene Brutalist Cabinet in Black Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Coene; cabinet; Credenza; sideboard; black stained oak; Belgium; Belgian design; 1970s; Art Deco; Brutalist; Drawers; Shelves; Geometric; Diamond Pattern;
A brutalist De Coene ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size M with 6 Drawers in Black 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
Italian Design Chrome Clothes Hangers by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic Italian Design chrome clothes hangers by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s. Good general condition, with some signs of wear in the chrome.
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1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed in 2000 and no longer in production today, this rare sideboard is Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s modern take on the classic masterpieces as designed by Charlotte Perriand and Je...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass
Set of Three Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three midcentury shelves in metal. Designed and made by Poul Cadovius 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dry Bar in Oiled Laser-Cut Steel Frame with Black Oak Slats and Leather Top
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be it in the gentleman’s corner of your apartment or center stage in your living room, this contemporary Dry Bar in its simplicity, serves as a humble vessel for your most precious l...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cut Steel
1940s Heavy Duty French Steel Industrial Locker, Four Door
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s heavy duty french steel Industrial locker – four door
1940s heavy duty french steel Industrial locker – four door – this four door locker is an exceptional and very rare piece...
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1940s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s.
This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean Claude Mahey. A great and quintessential seventies Hollywood Regency design with hints to Art Deco and 1930s furniture. Great and deep 'Sang de Boeuf' red color and inlayed brass which gained a nice patination over time.
This desk features nice proportions and clean lines, but looks very chique and rich due to the use of high gloss lacquer of a very grand quality. Seven or eight layers of lacquer are applied to the wood. There are three drawers at the front and a nicely finished backside, so this desk can be used as a freestanding unit in the room.
The desk shows signs of wear and use, but this is inevitable with a lacquered piece of this age. But overall it is in a good vintage condition and perfectly usable in a stylish and elegant interior. Great as a writing desk or as a vanity desk.
Please note: we also have the original table / desk lamp which belonged to this desk for sale...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cupboard Space Age, 1970
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare Italian fiberglass cupboard 1970 -
Cylindrical - space age movment.
In original conditions.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Jean-Claude Mahey Dark Blue Lacquered Brass Commodes, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a shining dark ocean blue lacquer finish, and brass standing and details between the ten drawers, this beautiful pair of chest of drawers carries a stellar French mid-century ae...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English Bamboo Corner Display Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This shelf has six levels each of which is decorated with red lacquer embossed paper mache. The main central shelf has a central lacquer panel decorated with a bird on a limb. The lo...
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1880s English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Keep your throw blankets stored neatly inside this late 20th Century wedding chest. The hand painted figural scenes featuring warriors on the top, change on every side with natural e...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size M with 5 Drawers in Tornado Grey 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
De Coene Brutalist Sideboards Black Oak in 2 Parts
Located in Brussels, BE
De Coene black oak painted cabinet in 2 parts , made in Belgium in the 1970s. Brutalist sideboards . More famous are his similar designs with a diamond pattern or a wavy pattern. Inc...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Sideboard by Michel Pignères, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard in brass and mirror designed by Michel Pigneres.
With a mirror tray, 3 cabinet doors and 4 drawers (each with mirror inserts)
20th century.
In very good condition, we...
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20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Piano Lacquer with Drawers and Doors
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with two hinged doors and six drawers
piano lacquer, high-gloss black
Art Deco, France 1940s
Dimensions:
Width: 174 cm
Height: 83 cm
Depth: 49 cm.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese polychrome Coromandel or ‘Bantam Ware’ lacquer casket or table cabinet, Kangxi period (1661-1722). Circa 1700.
This fine small Chinese export lacquer fitted casket is decorated overall with polychrome incised decoration. Opening with two doors revealing a red interior with fitted drawers and a hinged rising top. In superb, almost entirely original condition, retaining its vivid colours and fine details with courtiers in a pavilion and on horseback amidst foliage and formal palace gardens. The small bun-type feet are historical replacements. Interestingly bearing an antique-script inventory #25 and A I on the base.
Nb. Bantamwork or Coromandel lacquer, not to be confused with ‘japanning’, is the term applied to decoration that is cut into a layer of gesso and then lacquered in colours. Much of the lacquer was transhipped from China through Coromandel in India, or the Dutch colony Batavia, Java.
References:
Coromandel lacquer or ‘Bantamwork’, with its characteristic incised decoration, was made in Henan province in northern China from the latter part of the Ming dynasty and exported to Europe from the end of the 17th century through the East India Company’s and VOC trading posts on the Coromandel coast of India. The technique consisted in overlaying a base of wood with a series of increasingly fine white clays and fibrous grasses. Over this surface, lacquer was applied and polished before the design was incised and the hollowed out portions filled with colour and gilt and finished with a clear lacquer to protect it.
Although John Stalker and George Parker used the term ‘Bantamwork’, the contemporary layman usually called it ‘cutt-work’, ‘cutt Japan’ or ‘hollow burnt Japan’. Stalker and Parker discuss two types of ‘Bantam-work’ – flat and incised – in their Treatise on Japanning and Varnishing of 1688, noting that it ‘was done in colorus mix’t with a gum water’. They also considered that it was ‘almost obsolete, and out of fashion, out of use and neglected….’ although admitted that ‘it was very pretty, and some are more fond of it, and prefer it to the other…’.
This casket/ table cabinet now on offer is related to one formerly with Malletts and illustrated in A. Bowett, 'English Furniture 1660-1714: From Charles II to Queen Anne', Woodbridge, 2002, p. 150, plates 5:9.
A much larger closely-related Bantam work coffer with rising lid was offered in the ‘Asian Art in Cologne’ sale lot 114 on 11th December 2021. Estimated @ £60,000 – £79,000.
Mme de Pompadour, mistress to King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751, was an avid collector and admirer of Chinese Coromandel or Bantam work and was probably largely responsible for the very high prices recorded for such pieces, sometimes 10 times or more the price of ordinary furniture of equivalent quality.
A Coromandel cabinet...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Midcentury Pair of 80's Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian production from the 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs and brass sabots, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Industrial Modular Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A set of 18 metal cubes, which are modular, so can be combined to create shelving or used individually as side tables.
Belgium, circa 1970s.
In rustic original patina, with scuffs ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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