Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Period: Late 20th Century
Meuble bas de rangement bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité. Les pieds bougent.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Meuble de rangement bibliothèque en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Bibliothèque en bois contre contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1990s French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate
Meuble de rangement bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1990s French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy
By Cassina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
PRICED EACH!
Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy. This listing is for one etagere but we actually have two available.
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1990s Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Cherry Egg, Multi-Drawer Small Decorative Chest, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables.
Steve Turner
Cherry Egg, 2021
cherry wood
12.50H ...
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1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
John Stuart Vintage White Lacquered Campaign Wood Desk with X-Chrome Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Modern Interlude Morand Grand Desk In Sorrel Gray Faux Shagreen
By Interlude
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek five drawer modern Morand grand desk in faux shagreen and sorrel gray by Interlude from the Interlude Home Collection, based in Trumbull, Connecticut, with brushed brass legs...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Modern Solid Brass Curio-Cabinet Made in America High Quality and Nice Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Curio Cabinet that was made right here in America by the Glober Manufacturing Company of Carpentersville, Illinois. The Curio-Cabinet was constructed from solid brass and glas...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian industrial modern Aluminum and glass sideboard by Ycami, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial modern Aluminum and glass sideboard by Ycami, 1990s
Sideboard with rectangular base and rounded corners, in aluminum and glass. The top is made of glass, while th...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Red Metal Cross Wall Cabinet 1st Aid Medicine Box, Thomas Eriksson Style 1990s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Cappellini style RED CROSS CABINET.
The original was designed by artist Thomas Ericksson in 1992
Symbolic design… Swedish designer Thomas Eriksson won several prices and his work ...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or small credenza
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
USA, 1980s
Burled olive wood door fronts, with ash case, Macass...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Olive, Macassar
Vintage Handcrafted Walnut Finish Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Handcrafted dark walnut Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere. Measures 20" in width, 11.5" in depth and stands 35" tall. Shelves clearance is 11.5".
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
French modern smoked glass metal lacquered wood bookcase by Alain Delon, 1980s
By Alain Delon
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern smoked glass, metal and lacquered wood Bookcase by Alain Delon, 1980s
Self-supporting floor bookcase with a rectangular base in cream yellow lacquered wood and brass de...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Obelisk Form Etagere, C 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sculptural and functional wrought iron etagere with three glass shelves in a charming obelisk form. Made of quality wrought iron with a metal ball finial topped with a brass fastener...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Sideboard Parioli designed by Giotto Stoppino and Marco Acerbis in 1980s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Parioli sideboard model is an elegant and functional creation, characterized by a solid wood structure with a fine rosewood finish and aluminum profiles that give it a modern and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Sideboard by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brussels , BE
Extremely elegant and refined sideboard with highly qualitative wood and brass details.
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1970s European Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler pictorials the designer's commitment to creating distincti...
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1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Boby storage cabinet with wheels and compartments by Joe Colombo for BieffePlast
Located in Milano, IT
Famous object trolley designed by Joe Colombo in the 1960s and produced by BIEFFEPLAST. The trolley for sale is dated 1980.
It is in good condition, with small marks due to wear an...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Buffet bas en placage bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble bas de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Table de chevet vintage en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en état moyen car le bois est piqué par les vers et doit être traité.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Meuble de rangement en bois et métal
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1990s French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate
Buffet en bois massif années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s.
Equal parts storage solution and wall art, Thomas Eriksson's Cross...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Two-Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28" ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Modern Cherry Wood Gentleman's Chest With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern gentleman's chest or chifferobe
By Drexel Heritage
Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood, with flip up mirror.
Measures: 57.25"W x 20"D x 51"H.
Good original vin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Dark mahogany, with original nickel hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
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Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Notched Etagere - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with eclectic charm using this pair of Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Notched Etagères. Combining sleek chrome with bohemian flair, these etagères exude a timeless Am...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection Rosewood Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Dakota Jackson credenza exemplifies the best of American modern design with hints of Danish style. Crafted in Italy by skilled artisans, it boasts a generous amount of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Sycamore
Italian modern wood and metal sideboard by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood and metal sideboard by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, 1980s
Rectangular base sideboard with wooden structure. On the front it features a pair of double metal doo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Baker and Co. Three Shelf Display Cases, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Three shelf brass and glass baker and company display case. beautiful edges on all corners. The brass does show some signs of use with minor scratching to the surface. The glass is ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Pair of White Murano Art Glass, Wood w/ Brass Details Cabinets
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Magnificient pair of white textured Murano art glass (with touches of blue and brown) & beech wood with brass details cabinets. One central and removable wood shelf inside. Solid bee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small cabinet-console and mirror – Spain 1970
Located in Girona, ES
Small cabinet-console and its mirror in solid wood and chipboard veneered in oak; doors decorated with straw marquetry.
Spain c.1970.
Dimensions
CABINET: cm 120 x 30 x 73 inch...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of Elegant Mastercraft Brass Vitrine Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of aged Patina brass vitrines of impeccable quality from Mastercraft, circa 70s /80’s . Each Elegant brass-clad vitrine opens to reveal adjustable glass shelves with a plate ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Pair of Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets By Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Tomlinson Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets
Exquisite 1970’s burl wood and brass vitrine cabinets, exceptional quality, feature glass doors ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Italian modern travertine and smoked glass consolle, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine and smoked glass consolle, 1970s
Console with lateral structures in travertine, with any grooves present on all sides, with two shelves of different depths ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Travertine
Paul Evans Cityscape Burl and Chrome Cabinet Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous 1970s cityscape credenza by Paul Evans. The unusual shape and mix of burl and chrome make this piece a total showstopper. Credenza has four cabinets with shelving in each fo...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Two Drawer Oak Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Attractive and useful are two words to describe this nice oak 2-drawer file cabinet. It has a beautiful oak finish with solid wood trims. The entire cabinet measures 16" x 17" x 28" ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has 2 sma...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Modernist Ebonized Cabinet, Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina Modernist Ebonized cabinet.
Two upper drawers and three lower cabinet doors. Ebonized oak.
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1980s Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry & Iron Door Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry Wood & Iron Door Mediterranean Modern Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet. Item features Mirror back, ornate iron doors, touch light with 3 illuminati...
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Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Vintage sideboard by Molteni & co Italy, 1990's
By Molteni & C
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage sideboard in walnut by Molteni & C Italy, 1990's.
Molteni & C is a well-known Italian design brand of furniture with its own typical style
The cabinet is made of walnut wood ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Elm Blond Shelf by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain
Located in Brussels , BE
Modern Elm Blond Shelf, by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain in elm 1980s
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1980s French Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern Sideboard Bar by De Coene
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century, bar, cabinet
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Back Hand-Painted Glass Cupboard Marbled Effect with Brass Frame, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Hand-Painted glass cupboard with brass frames and base. The marbled effect decoration is hand painted on the back of the glass, with brown, gold, yellow and white tones.
One shelf in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Split Pencil Reed Bamboo and Chrome Credenza
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous split reed bamboo credenza in beautiful condition with chrome base circa 1970s. Credenza is finished on all sides allowing piece to stand freely in the room. An incredible p...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Reed
Modern Ming Style Lacquered Cabinet / Credenza / Bar Michael Taylor Baker Furn.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Asian modern navy lacquered cabinet or credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of his Far East Collection. The ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1990's Jaime Hayon Pink Sideboard
By Jaime Hayon
Located in LYON, FR
1990's sideboard/cabinet by spanish designer jaime hayon. Some very small chips of paint. But over all very good condition. James Hayon is a renowned designer of Spanish origin
Sour...
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1990s Spanish Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chrome plated steel cabinet
Located in GOOR, NL
This cabinet is the perfect way to showcase your most beautiful collection of home-accessories or maybe it will fit your store perfectly? I couldn't find any details about this cabin...
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1990s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Marble Top Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Modern sideboard in beige lacquered composite wood with two sets of two doors, each opening to reveal one drawer above two shelves, with marble top.
Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Composition, Marble
Tommi Parzinger attributed Credenza, Late 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful painted grey credenza or sideboard attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Tommi Parzinger Originals. This particular piece is unsigned and was mad...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit
Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere
Black Metal Bookcase
36 h x 37 w x 9.25 d
Original preowned vintage condition....
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Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Absolutely stunning two door cabinet made with a array of natural materials, wove bamboo doors and sides, sliced lacquered bamboo top and drawers, with eggshell lacquer interior door...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Shell, Eggshell, Bamboo
Tall Brass & Glass Lighted Display Cabinet. Beautiful Condition.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vertical Display / Storage cabinet in brass with four adjustable glass shelves and mirrored inside back (this making it difficult to photograph!). It is even better in person. Supe...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chrome 3-Tiered Black Glass Shelves Etagere, A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chrome 3-Tiered Black Glass Shelves Etagere, A Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of late 20th-century vintage chrome framed etageres with glass shelves. The chrome curves and ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Pandora Italian modern glass and metal sideboard Antonia Astori for Driade 1990
By Driade, Antonia Astori
Located in MIlano, IT
Sideboard or low sideboard model Pandora, with anodized aluminum frame throughout the exterior, with embossed frames on the entire front and top with embossed stripes throughout its ...
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1990s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Modern Large White Lacquer Dresser with Long Black Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
This white lacquered dresser from the 1980s, reminiscent of the Roger Rougier style, boasts a unique feature: contrasting black handle accents adorning six stairs-stepped drawers .
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Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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