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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Aspen Rustic Cabin Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is. call to all Aspen, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Vail and Santa Fe dwellers who bask in the ambiance of a rustic interior. This gorgeously hand-crafted rustic piece has ample bu...
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Early 2000s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Retro Style Credenza 'Buff-Heyyy', Barcode Warm and Blue Hues Colored Glass
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Heyyy´s retro design mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Retro Style Buffet Credenza, Barcode in Rainbow Colored Glass
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
The Buff-Heyyy is a retro style credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created wit...
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2010s Mexican Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Buffhey Extensions for Amanda
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
2 Add on Boxes Upon Request.
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Rationalist Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rationalist sideboard, a stunning testament to 1960s Italian design. Crafted from solid wood and adorned with oak veneer, its light hue brings an airy elegance to any room. With beau...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Mid Century Arch Detail Dresser Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W76.5 D20.5 H31 Vintage Large Credenza in fully restored condition. Item features ample storage with double doors revealing more drawers. Credenza also features sculpted legs, arche...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D19 H42.5 Fully restored highboy dresser in walnut. Item features hidden pulls on the top drawers and encased bottom drawers. Highboy is structurally sound and sturdy with no ma...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Secretary, desk, Danish in Rio rosewood by Dyrlund 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian Secretary/Desk composed of 3 large drawers on the lower part and a hinged door which opens onto storage lockers. Modernist square base. Sober and elegant des...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Spring Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf patterns that are nothing short of breathtaking. The dresser is not only visually ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Wood

charming secretary circa 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
charming secretary 1960 in solid walnut, gilded metal base. The leather is stained
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Desk Bamboo and Black Lacquer by E. Murio, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Bamboo and Black Lacquer by E. Murio, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Delta Sideboard - Modern Sideboard in Polished White Lacquer with Brass Details
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oak Sideboard by Guillerme & Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid oak sideboard by Robert Guillerme & jacques chambron produced in france in the 1960s. This sideboard has two sliding doors and four drawers on the right side. The sliding doors...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Walnut Sideboard / Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut sideboard / chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is excellent, this is beautifully designed ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Gougen Cabinet, Light
Located in Rami, 34
The Gougen Collection exudes a unique blend of intricate carving and sumptuous marble that will elevate your home décor to the pinnacle of refinement. Each piece in our collection is...
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2010s European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Low Cabinet in Rosewood with Brass Hardware by Løgvig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in rosewood with brass hardware. Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a sober and elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Contemporary Bamboo and Brass Chest, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bamboo and Brass Chest, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Contemporary Walnut Dresser With Sculpted Left Leg & Brass Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed and created by one of the most sought after custom fabricators in the country. J. Pickens’ works are eye-catching statements that are grounded in traditional techniques ,but...
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2010s American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Sideboard by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage sideboard by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing quality and is a very useful size, the grain p...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Custom White oak “Ojos” dresser - Floor model in stock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W64 D20 H32 This listing is for the floor model. Made to Order dresser will have to be ordered directly. 4-6 week turn around time for new builds. Handcrafted in house the “ojitos ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase with case in chrome plated metal, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels.
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Solid Brass Pull Handle or Cabinet Handle Art Deco 13 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Art Deco inspiration Door and cabinet handle made of solid patinated brass, hand made in our workshops. Measure: 13 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Reality Reflection' Stainless Steel, Acrylic Shelf/ Chair by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Reality Reflection features an abstract representation of the tail fin of an airplane, with a small square mirror in the form of a heat shield on one side and a full mirror on the ot...
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2010s Asian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

Showcase briar wood glass deco 60' years
Located in Arezzo, IT
Beautiful deco display case in briar and wood, with double shelf and double glass doors of Italian manufacture from the 1960s. The display case has been thoroughly cleaned and polis...
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1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

Rue De Beaune Chiffonier by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Blush lacquered beech Chiffonier with four drawers. Polished brass frame handle. It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, a French cabinetmaker sinc...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Beech

Wardrobe “Relevè” from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1940/2022
Located in Napoli, IT
“Relevè” wardrobe from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery. LIMITED EDITION 1/1 Walnut briar wardrobe from the 1940s...
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2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Librero A-2, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
LIBRERO A-2 Librero A-2, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA The DEDO bookcases are simple and versatile pieces in which light columns give structure to the...
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2010s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Librero A-1, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
LIBRERO A-1 Librero A-1, Mexican Contemporary Bookcase by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA The DEDO bookcases are simple and versatile pieces in which light columns give structure to the...
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2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Avail...
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2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Gianni, bar cabinet, modern wooden cabinet
Located in Skopje, MK
GIANNI Bar Cabinet Elegant and highly decorative bar cabinet with the 60’s retro modern spirit. With a lot of luxurious details and enough space to rack your favorite wines and liqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Modern Walnut and Koa Credenza with Sculptural Legs by Thomas Throop - In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Laguna credenza is a study in contrast and form. The rectilinear cabinet balances elegantly on six energetic legs full of movement. The six doors feature the prominent rift sawn grain of rare iridescent Hawaiian koa which is framed by the solid walnut case. The base is comprised of six sculptural hand shaped legs which are joined to create two pedestals which supports the cabinet above. The legs have been ebonized to visually ground the piece and heighten the overall sense of contrast and richness of the walnut and koa. Each door handle is a custom shaped piece of three thousand year old bog oak. The credenza is comprised of three compartments with adjustable shelves. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Laguna credenza is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
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2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Modern Wegner-Style Side Table Pair
Located in Seneca, IL
Upgrade your space with these beautiful Wegner-style side tables! Handcrafted from solid Black Walnut, these small tables are designed in the style of Hans Wegner, but feature a few ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Black Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael Materials: Oak Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

White Oak Tojbox Large Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
White Oak Tojbox large wardrobe by Michael. Materials: Oak Dimensions: D 38 x W 112 x H 200 cm. Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Black Oak Tojbox Small Wardrobe by Michael
Located in Geneve, CH
Black oak tojbox large wardrobe by Michael Materials: oak Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 200 cm Also available in different colours and materials. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 30 years of experience into a new project. It was time for a change and a new challenge. The challenge was to build an ambitious design brand from the ground up with high-quality materials and great attention to the little details. With a drive to create new originals, the WOUD collection is founded upon the idea to look ahead instead of looking back and share the love for honest design. Therefore, we are eager to discover and develop new ideas whether it being in form, function or choice of material. Made by Michael is a Danish design studio founded by Michael Daae Christensen in 2014 with a strive to create simple design. He is an inquisitive talent with passion for the whole process of design - from sketch to final production. After he completed his Master in Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Michael Christensen moved to New York to work at Søren Rose Studio...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage sideboard Paolo Tilche for Arform, italy 1960s
Located in Genova, IT
Sideboard designed by Paolo Tilche and produced by Arform, italy '60. Rare version with central space to accommodate a seat, ideal as an entryway or bedroom cabinet. Rear finished, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Sideboard,1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

‘Rosewood Cabinet’ Patterned Wall-Mounted Wood Cabinet, Schimmel and Schweikle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional art meets contemporary design with the ‘Rosewood Cabinet’ by design duo Janne Schimmel (Dutch) and Moreno Schweikle (German). Featuring 3D printed elements combined with t...
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2010s Dutch Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Mirror Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian mirror sideboard, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

"Avenir" Minimal Natural Mappa Burl Cabinet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this cabinet is made entirely of natural Mappa burl wood for artisanal storage in bedrooms, living rooms, foyers, nooks and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Black
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary Brutalist cabinet made of solid oak Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Founded by artist Denis Mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Scacco al re
Located in Milano, MI
"Scacco al Re" it is an Artist Proof by Mimmo Paladino. It is a furniture with a superb combination of wood and mosaic of great graphic purity. Primitive figures...
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Early 2000s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Nouveau Collection / CII5 Commode from Stained Birch Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

Stecco Solid Wood Hanger, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Stecco solid wood hangers have a modern yet classic design that makes them timeless. Made in Italy and handcrafted in premium solid walnut wood, they a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. This style is famous for its straight, classi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Goatskin Aldo Tura Consolle
Located in Conversano, IT
Superb consolle entirely covered in tobacco colored parchment goatskin made and designed by Aldo Tura in Milan in the 1960s. The object is in perfect condition as shown in the photo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, oak wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Sideboard, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la biblioth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Mid-Century Wooden Bar, Belgium 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century wood bar - Belgium 1960s.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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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