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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: 1950s
Color:  Red
Michael Taylor for Baker - Credenza Cabinet - Far East Collection - Coral Red
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite credenza sideboard by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa early 1950s. Part of his iconic "Far East" Collection and finished in a custom ordered deep coral tone lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer, Wood

Carlo de Carli Rare Red Lacquered Wood Showcase or Credenza, Italy, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary and rare Carlo de Carli Credenza/Cabinet with orthogonal frame in red lacquered wood, sides with transparent glass insert, flap doors with lacquered wood and crystal fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

French Vitrine in Red Silk Moiré and Green Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vitrine, marble, brass, glass, silk moiré, France, 1950s.   This is a refined midcentury brass vitrine of exquisite craftsmanship, presumably made for the high-end boutique French ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Beautiful Red Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful red lacquered cabinet by James Mont. The cabinet has been Newly refinished in a stunning high gloss red lacquer accented by gold leaf pulls. The ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Highly Decorated Chinese Desk in Red Lacquer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Highly decorated desk in red lacquer with stacked drawers and painted scenes, Chinese, 1950's.
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger Credenza for Parzinger Originals
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design Chinese red lacquer credenza with polished brass mounted hardware. High quality construction and attention to details, newly lacquered in the original color ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely rare, possibly one of a kind, secretary cabinet with bookcase by the godfather of exotic modernism, James Mont, circa 1950. Hand rubbed cinnabar lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

"Viscount" Mahogany Dresser by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
Located in Hanover, MA
Elegant mahogany and brass nine drawer long dresser (with mirror) from the Viscount collection made by Gibbard Furniture Company of Canada in March 1956. Only 60 were made. The V...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Monumental Ivory Lacquered and Aged Brass Credenza Style of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is absolutely stunning. A monumentally large credenza in the style of Tommi Parzinger, this credenza features a scalloped ivory lacquered body with solid brass Italian mod...
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Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Hollywood Regency Cherry Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

Vittorio Dassi Credenza in Wood, Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large Vittorio Dassi Credenza in Wood, Glass and Brass from Italy, ca the 1950s. This is a true eye-catcher. It has five doors with shelves behind it and three original keys availabl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1970s Asian Modern Expresso Lacquered Cabinet Or Bar In The Manner Of James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Asian modern cabinet or bar with James Mont styling. The body is a lacquered expresso and melon. The finish is vintage. It has large scale highly polished brass hardw...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Credenza Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
A fine Italian credenza attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.   
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1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe. Its boxy, simple style, featuring four doors and one drawers, is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois design. The two external doors...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan nine drawer mirrored desk with star motif and conical blond wood legs. American, 1950's
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
H 30 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare cabinet by James Mont in chinoiserie style. Original black lacquer and red painted interior. Original gilded wood handles.
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1950s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
H 35.5 in W 46.75 in D 15 in
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red lacquered wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an ...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection black lacquer small chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Two Tier Sideboard after James Mont c 1940/1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stylish diminutive server sideboard, having an upper shelf, which floats above the lower two door cabinet. The cabinet is structurally sound, and stu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items
Mid-Century Modern Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli for Sormani, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern black chest of drawers by Carlo di Carli for Sormani, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic iconic wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955. This cabinet was designed with his 'tigette system' which was basically a modular formula which he used...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
Andre Sornay Wardrobe in Red France 1955
H 82.29 in W 41.34 in L 82.29 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Red Parchment Dresser, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
These rare and unique twin chest of drawers were produced in Italy in the 1950s. The front of the drawers are covered in cherry red parchment while the base is in maple burl. The s...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Carlo de Carli Rare Red Lacquered Wood Showcase or Credenza, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Structure with orthogonal frame in red lacquered wood, sides with transparent glass insert, flap doors with lacquered wood and crystal frame, upper top in ground glass. Year 1950. O...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Red Chinoiserie Paint Decorated John Widdicomb Tombstone Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful red chinoiserie paint decorated secretary desk by John Widdicomb. The desk features beveled glass mirrored tombstone doors and a nice rare color. The desk is in g...
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1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Italian Art Deco Brass and Red Parchment Dresser, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Unique and rare 1950s chest of drawers produced in Italy, The structure and legs are in black lacquered wood while the front of the drawers are in cherry red parchment. The top is...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Wall Shelve Constant Nieuwenhuijs 't Spectrum, Netherlands
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Constant Nieuwenhuys, the Dutch artist, musician, writer and co-founder of the Cobra art movement has also designed some items for the Dutch furniture company...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Red Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare cabinet was designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in the early 1950s. The open black lacquered metal frame holds 2 wooden shelves and a small cabinet with a metal doo...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Red Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Red Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
H 48.43 in W 21.26 in D 13.39 in
Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Chinese Red Cabinet With Iconic Hardware 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Large 4 Door cabinet model no. 140, in Chinese red lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This is a spectacular cabinet.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Architectural Bar Cabinet in Scarlet Lacquer by Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An Italian architectural bar cabinet of fine quality by Paolo Buffa. In red lacquered rosewood, with a fitted interior, and two frieze drawers.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Architectural Bar Cabinet in Scarlet Lacquer by Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An Italian architectural bar cabinet of fine quality by Paolo Buffa. In red lacquered rosewood, with a fitted interior, and two frieze drawers.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Architectural Bar Cabinet in Scarlet Lacquer by Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An Italian architectural bar cabinet of fine quality by Paolo Buffa. In red lacquered rosewood, with a fitted interior, and two frieze drawers.
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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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