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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  Beige
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Purini and Mariani Bamboo Brass Shelves Étagère for Vivai del Sud 1976
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase was made from natural bamboo, with cane joints and luxe displays of brass inserts in Italy in the mid-1970s. It was designed by Giusto Puri Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use. Please confir...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Roger Rougier Designed Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern style dresser with white body and copper finish metal legs. Metal drawer pulls match the copper finish. Please confirm location NY ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage mid-century pair of shelves by Italian designer Renato Zevi, circa 1970. Perfect condition of chrome surface and brass details and five transparent glass shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Chrome

Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet Bamboo Iron and Glass Bar Trolley, ca. 1950
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet Bamboo Iron and Glass Bar Trolley, ca. 1950. Great rolling bar cart or trolley by French designers Audoux and Mi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique statement piece / cocktail cabinet by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura displays his distinct use of goatskin that Tura was well known for. His quality of craftsmanship which can be attributed to the limited series production, sometimes limited to only the prototype and often used unconventional materials including; eggshell, parchment, leather and wood veneering. This fine original 1950s example was retailed by Blanch L. Markley Shoppe in Lima Ohio, which retailer label is present in pull out drawer. Featuring a Trompe-l'œil book-form with mirrored upper interior with glass shelving and interior lighting above a single pull-out drawer with large antique coin styled drawer pull. The exterior door is hand painted with a Renaissance styled scene. Sitting atop a black lacquered X-leg base with brass sabots. This stunning 1950s Italian collectors piece can function as a bar cart, cocktail cabinet or dry bar and is an apt conversation starter, injecting some Italian chic in to any room concept. It would be perfect as part of; a European styled villa, Modern Renaissance apartment, Rococo inspired abode, Italian Modern condo or Eclectic studio. Would also work excellent for a hotel cafe, lobby bar or restaurant or in any commercial project. MEASUREMENTS: H 47.75" x W 23" x D 15" CONDITION: Overall good vintage condition. No keys are included but it uses vintage skeleton...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s Measurement in cm: Long slab : 130 x 27 Short slab : 27 x 80.5 Big Block Height : 42 Medium Block Hei...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Travertine

Dressing Table by Raymond Loewy, Model "DF2000", Edited by Doubinsky Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Dressing table by Raymond Loewy, model "DF2000", edited by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Resin

1980s Faux Goatskin Sideboard in the Manner of Springer by Elkins Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quintessential 1980s lacquer faux goatskin sideboard with four doors that open to reveal a drawer on one side that has the silverware tray and a shelf and on the other side are two s...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers for maximum use. This item is a rare high quality handmade piece. Very unique and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Brass Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Brass Etagere. This piece features faux bamboo styling, brass accent corners, and (4) glass shelves. A perfect piece if you are in need of accent shelving.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Voilier Sideboard Made with Lacquer and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of t...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Alfredo Freda Brass and Travertine Cabinets Buffets, 1975
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of cabinets or buffets was designed by Alfredo Freda and produced by Cittone Oggi in Italy in 1975. They are entirely covered by thin travertine pieces added together....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Travertine, Brass

Milo Baighman Style Pair of Chrome and Glass Etageres Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of etageres is designed after the style of Milo Baughman, who popularized chrome etageres. This pair has four shelves per piece, all of a gray-black light smoky tint that c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Mario Sabot Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant chest of drawers made by Maria Sabot and attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s. Cream white lacquered surface with brass details.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the ca...
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Glass Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century glass sideboard, as glamorous as gold jewelry sparkling in the light, this brilliant glass sideboard reflects beauty from every angle. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Important and Rare Red Goatskin with Ebonized Wood Credenza by Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Montreal, QC
Important black lacquered wood, goatskin and red leather covered credenza by Paul Dupré Lafon, the front and sides decorated with bronze mouldings and drawer pulls. Glass and bronze ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Goatskin Midcentury Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sideboard in goatskin material with push doors. Karl Springer modern style. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard with a grasscloth base holding a lacquered goatskin credenza. A unique and efficient design in the style of Karl Springer. The unusual design offers an additional lower shelf for storage. Four cabinet doors hide large storage compartments and drawers. A lovely midcentury case piece...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Lacquer

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Etagère
Located in London, GB
A seven tiered brass and glass étagère, the bottom mirrored. France, Circa 1970
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Shagreen Bar Cabinet, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century Shagreen bar cabinet wrapped in our shagreen embossed leather overcast finish, the interior with a mirrored back and tempered glass shelf and fitted with pigeon holes and two drawers. The frame is a polished nickel finish and has a lower shelf lined with shagreen. Dimensions: 42" W x 18" D x 71" H Tempered glass shelves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Beige Italian Midcentury Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura in Lacquered Goat Skin
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely stunning 'Calice' (wine glass) bar cabinet designed and produced by Aldo Tura in Italy, probably in the 1950s. The bar comes complete with the original serving tray and ic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper

Sarreid Hollywood Regency Campaign Brass Clad Compact Chest of 3 Drawers Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sarreid Hollywood Regency campaign brass clad compact chest of 3 drawers stand large nightstand end table.
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Mirror

Mid Century Bar and Stools Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tiles
Located in palm beach, FL
Mid-century bar and stool made of iron and colorful ceramic tiles in harlequin give this bar the perfect Hollywood regency style. Upholstered stool with yellow leather.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Romeo Rega Vitrine, Italy, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Romeo Rega rectangular vitrine with three smoked glass tops supported by a brass frame with chrome accents.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome, Brass

Stone Wine Rack
Located in Carrara, Toscana
A masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, this wine rack is carved from a single block of travertine and feature outstanding live edge details that recall the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Travertine

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. Includes two L shaped wa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wood, Brass & Beige Opaline Glass Night Stands
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Four drawers with red velvet and brass details inside. The drawers handles are solid brass bars.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Lower Cabinet, Original, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel lower kitchen cabinet, drawer, original, 1940s. Measures: 10" W x 30.5”H x 18.5" D. Features a single shelf separating top and bottom sections. ' This listing is for “E” in image 3. St. Charles was one of the earliest brands of steel cabinetry in the United States, dating back to 1935, when St. Charles bought Janes & Kirtland, maker of the “White House Line” steel. Steel kitchens were first developed in the second half of the 1920s and exclusive to extremely high-end (often exhibition) homes in the pre-WWII era. These early (pre-war) cabinets were quite streamlined and "deco" in their appearance. Typically white, ice gray or gentle cream color, they were customized to each home and considered the 'modern' and very "American" choice for the discerning client. Frank Lloyd Wright was an early fan of steel kitchen cabinets...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Up to 50 Midcentury Brass Handles for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 50 identical straight but beautiful midcentury brass handles from the 1950s. Can be used for a lot of purposes, horizontally and vertica...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Modular Shelving Unit in Metal and Glass, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian modular shelving unit in metal and glass, c.1980s. Gilded metal and glass. Dimension: W 230 x D 42 x H 182 cm.  
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Italian Vintage Small Dresser in Rattan and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage dresser was designed and produced by fine Italian manufacturer in the 70s. The small dresser is made in rattan with a geometrical patte...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or DIA. Comprised of a brass plated aluminum frame and four brass plated plastic trimmed glass shelves. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor nicks in the brass plate. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s. Brass, Glass and full of Modern SASS!!! This fabulous etagere is comprised of a brass plated frame and four sections holding glass shelves which are gorgeously trimmed with brass plated plastic edges. It’s going to be the perfect touch mingled with your Hollywood Regency or Modern style furnishings adorned with foliage, artwork, and books or it could be equally as fabulous in an entry or hallway, dining room, or sitting room. It would also be wonderful inside or right outside your bathroom holding decorative towels...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Modular Bookcase for Longato, 1971
Located in London, GB
Italian modular bookcase for longato, made in 1971. Dimension: W 96 x D 32 x H 78 cm.  
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Plastic

Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Glass Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape with brass holders and glass shelf. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with age and use. Another available in chrome.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pilastro Hall Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pilastro hall set or bathroom set. Design Tjerk Reijenga, for Pilastro, 1960s Holland. All complete and original set.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Pilastro Hall Set
Pilastro Hall Set
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Lacquered Leather Goatskin 16 Drawers Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lacquered Leather Goatskin 16 Drawers Mid-Century Modern Credenza dresser mint! Possibly be Karl Springer. Outstanding craftsmanship thick lacquered goatskin parchment 16 drawers ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Vintage Plastic Bar Trolley with Wheels
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful plastic bar cart with wheels, made in the 70's of Italian manufacture. The bar cart has a very particular shape, asymmetrical, but balanced...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Sought after Freestanding Tomado Rack
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after freestanding three Tomado rack (two orange/red and one yellow) in good vintage condition, price is per rack. A real rarity and very collectable. Measures: Height 85c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand
By Hostess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand. Item features folding design, original "Hostess" decal, metal frame, 4 metal ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and covered in handmade wicker braided with three white glass shelves...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

J.T. Kalmar Vanity Mirror Wall Light, Brass & Textured Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass and glass modernist sconce / wall light manufactured by Kalmar Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Can be used in combination a mirror, for example in the bathroom. A ch...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

John Stuart Grand Rapids Faux Goatskin Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage John Stuart six-drawer dresser with brass pulls, rounded sides and faux goatskin finish. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Monumental Sized Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza with COA
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is absolutely stunning!! A monumentally large Karl Springer custom angular credenza in a creamy, ultra luxurious goatskin. The goat skin hides on the front have a wonderfully matched curvy seem that is just stunning. This dreamy credenza would be an impressive addition to any dining room, living-room console or entry piece and would effortlessly flex into even a more business or industrial environment. We currently have this piece in our gallery paired with a set of Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofas with a Paul Evans coffee table and a Gabriella Crespi console...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Goatskin

Davis Allen For GF Oak Credenza with Stainless legs and Trim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A small vintage oak credenza designed by Davis Allen and from the Davis Allen Collection for GF. Drawers include three files for easy storage of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Giovanni Gariboldi Parchment Bar Cabinet, Sideboard, Paolo Buffa, Italian
Located in Stamford, CT
Giovanni Gariboldi Parchment Bar Cabinet, Paola Buffa Designed. French style Lacquered Goatskin Demi Lune Bar Cabinet. Lacquered façade with inlaid wood ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Parchment Paper

Aldo Tura Dry Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury liquor cabinet by Aldo Turo. Great Renaissance book motif with door that hides glass shelves and lighting. Bottom drawer for stor...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. I...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan Lowboy Cabinbet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vertically stacked rattan lowboy cabinet with a solid mahogany top. The cabinet features double doors and two adjustable shelves. Restored to new for y...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vanity with Large Mirror
Located in South Charleston, WV
60" wide, 22" deep and 24.5" tall. Mirror is 50" wide and 36.25" Tall. Overall height 60.75" Leather & light Primavera wood. Maker unknown, and in the style or after Paul Lazlo and...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass

Pair of Italian Dry Bar/Commodes
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of Venetian dry bar/commodes in black & ivory glasses and brass profiling with a wooden inner core. The handles are in bronze and highly decorative with marine mot...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Italian Cocktail Cabinets
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of Italian Dry Bar fitted with brass hinges and solid legs, wood interior with shelves. The cocktail cabinet is completely adorned by finish Venetian glass with recta...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
USA 1960's. Introducing the Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones, the perfect addition to your modern home décor. This stunning brass and glass shelf f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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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