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Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal
Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Antique Japanese Tansu Cabinet, Wood and Metal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A traditional Japanese tansu from the early 1900s, crafted in a warm-toned wood and accented with original antique metal hardware. Featuring a thoughtful mix of shelves, sliding door...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Berlin Iron

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests
1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

1900s Antique Japanese Tansu Red Cabinet Travel Chests

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1900s Antique Japanese Meiji Tansu Red Travel Cabinet Set includes 2 cabinets with base.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Meiji Period Japanese Cabinet with Textile-Backed Doors, c. 1880–1910
Meiji Period Japanese Cabinet with Textile-Backed Doors, c. 1880–1910

Meiji Period Japanese Cabinet with Textile-Backed Doors, c. 1880–1910

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A beautifully preserved late 19th-century Japanese Meiji-period cabinet, thoughtfully refinished to highlight the natural warmth and grain of the wood while maintaining its original ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Sculptural PIECE Console by Hermhaus: Wood & Metal, Japan-Inspired
Sculptural PIECE Console by Hermhaus: Wood & Metal, Japan-Inspired

Sculptural PIECE Console by Hermhaus: Wood & Metal, Japan-Inspired

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

PIECE Console by Hermhaus – Sculptural Console Inspired by Japanese Ink Art The PIECE Console by Hermhaus is designed as a sculptural furniture piece, inspired by the refined elegan...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s
Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden cupboards which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era. There is some scratches and little cracks as it is aged item but the colour is still beautiful and we ca...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door

Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door

Located in Yonkers, NY

A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period, early 20th century. This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Modular Bookshelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Japan, 1971
Modular Bookshelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Japan, 1971

Modular Bookshelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Japan, 1971

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Roma, IT

Rare modular bookshelf realized by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1971. Exceptional, Large-Scale, Fully Configurable Composition. This extraordinary and exceptionally rare ...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Brussels, BE

Crafted from teak wood, it features a sleek black lacquered metal frame. The cabinet is adorned with black plastic Japanese-style grips, a distinctive characteristic of this model w...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers
A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

A 20th Century Ivory Painted Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1900 An early twentieth century ivory painted Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, with four long drawers opening to the front, with black metal mounts and handles. Height...

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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sheet Metal

Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s
Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s

Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman

Located in Brussels, BE

Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1958 Japanese Series KU10 Wardrobe by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1958 Japanese Series KU10 Wardrobe by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

1958 Japanese Series KU10 Wardrobe by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three flush doors are fitted with small dark rectangular pulls, and the cabinet rides on a slender black metal base that keeps the form light and lifted off the floor.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere
Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An antique English 3 tier corner etagere of burnt bamboo and black Japanned panels. Each shelf is fan-shaped and Japanned In black, with a red chinoiserie design of birds and flowers...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Serie DU03  Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design
Japanese Serie DU03  Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design

Japanese Serie DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Antwerp, BE

Minimalistisch Japanese series DU03 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Dutch design icon of high quality. The DU03 is one of the most famous but also most coveted sideboard...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode
19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode

19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode

Located in Austin, TX

A rare Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted brown lacquer commodes decorated in chinoiserie decoration with marble top, two drawers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

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Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in BAARLO, LI

The cabinet belongs to the Japanese series of Pastoe and is a real Dutch design classic.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest
Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

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H 63.25 in W 45.25 in D 16 in

Vintage Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Brattleboro, VT

Versatile and elegant Japanese Kiriwood Isho Tansu chest. The ingenuity of Japanese joinery, usually made without nails or screws.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s In good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s
Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s

Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Cees Braakman DU04 Japanese series for Pastoe credenza or sideboard, The Netherlands, 1950s This beautiful sideboard is over 50 years old, but still looks fantastic and very moder...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman
Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman

Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Schagen, NL

Mindblowing and timeless design, this large sideboard/Credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands. This piece was made from teakwood veneer and features four drawers and tw...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s
"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

The DU03 is probably the most wanted Cees Braakman item nowadays. And not without reason. It is over 50 years old, but it still looks fantastic and very modern with its elegant black...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s
"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

The DU03 is probably the most wanted Cees Braakman item nowadays. And not without reason. It is over 50 years old, but it still looks fantastic and very modern with its elegant black...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Sideboard, Italy, 1960s

Sideboard, Italy, 1960s

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H 29.25 in W 76.5 in D 17.75 in

Sideboard, Italy, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Matte black lacquered and tinted fruitwood cabinet in the Japanese style. The front doors cut to imitate bamboo, featuring two doors on the sides, the middle revealed two smaller bla...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Anglo-Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Okamura Mid-Century Japanese Metal Cabinet
Okamura Mid-Century Japanese Metal Cabinet

Okamura Mid-Century Japanese Metal Cabinet

By O&M Design

Located in Seattle, WA

Black metal cabinet by Okamura. Sliding glass doors with two adjustable glass shelves.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers
Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

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H 36 in W 72 in D 20 in

Metal Console Cabinet with Drawers

Located in Surrey, BC

Excellent metal cabinet retaining traces of original black finish with stencilling hilights. The original handles are a detailed brass and are original to the piece. Drawers are fun...

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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

A rare Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
A rare Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

A rare Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

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H 49.22 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

A rare Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in London, GB

A fine 17th century Japanese lacquer cabinet with gilt metal mounts, handles and hinges.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese Cabinet, 1958
Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese Cabinet, 1958

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese Cabinet, 1958

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H 46.07 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese Cabinet, 1958

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Highly wanted cabinet from the Japanese series by Cees Braakman with metal slipper frame in black metal.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Display Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Display Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Display Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Superb quality Japanese display cabinet circa 1890. Contains various scenes from Japanese life on the gold panels, showing birds, dogs, flowers and foliage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Early 20th Century Low Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Early 20th Century Low Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Early 20th Century Low Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese low storage cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, three drawers and metal hardware.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Cees Braakman

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This cabinet of the well-known Japanese Series was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Apothecary Cabinet with 27 Drawers and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

Born in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this handsome Meiji period apothecary cabinet features two sliding doors in the upper section, sitting above 24 small drawer...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom made contemporary black metal stand.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959
Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful symmetric cabinet model CU07 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in The Hague, NL

Minimalist highboard by Dutch Designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands 1960s. This highboard comes from the very popular 'Japanese Series". Model No.- CU06 and is me...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in London, GB

Teak cabinet from the UplusN - or Japanese - series, with characteristic black handles and black metal legs.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pastoe CU04 Teak Japanese Series Cabinet Cees Braakman Highboard, 1960's
Pastoe CU04 Teak Japanese Series Cabinet Cees Braakman Highboard, 1960's

Pastoe CU04 Teak Japanese Series Cabinet Cees Braakman Highboard, 1960's

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice cabinet from the Japanese series by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959
Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959

Pastoe CU01 cabinet Japanese series Teak higboard by Cees Braakman, 1959

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch minimalist cabinet from the so called 'Japanese Series' by designer Cees Braakman for Dutch manufacturer UMS Pastoe from September 4, 1959.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

'Japanese' Series Birch Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
'Japanese' Series Birch Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

'Japanese' Series Birch Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

By Cees Braakman

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

This is a very rare cabinet because it is made of a birch veneer exterior and a beautiful contrasting teak interior. Usually the exterior is made of teak veneer. It has bent plywood ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pastoe Japanese series wardrobe teak with metal frame
Pastoe Japanese series wardrobe teak with metal frame

Pastoe Japanese series wardrobe teak with metal frame

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H 68.12 in W 59.06 in D 21.66 in

Pastoe Japanese series wardrobe teak with metal frame

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

One of the most wanted series of this period, this wardrobe from the Japanese series is designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS, Utrecht 1958. This is the nicest one of this series ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Linen Presses

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Metal

CU01 Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands
CU01 Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands

CU01 Japanese Series Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This very nice and highly collectable cabinet, from the Japanese series, was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu
Japanese Tansu

Japanese Tansu

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H 77 in W 48 in D 23 in

Japanese Tansu

Located in Hudson, NY

This tansu, an important and standard piece of furniture in Japanese culture can be found in homes of all levels. This piece made of matsu or pine with mortise and tenon constructio...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Primitive Book Cabinet
Primitive Book Cabinet

Primitive Book Cabinet

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H 65 in W 33.5 in D 15 in

Primitive Book Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This primitive book cabinet from Japan features natural wood construction accented with subtle metal details.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu Chest
Japanese Tansu Chest

Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 38.25 in W 68.25 in L 38.25 in

Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A Japanese Taisho period single-section wardrobe cabinet from the late 19th century, with two sliding doors, three drawers, and hand-forged iron hardware. The surface patina is excep...

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20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest
Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest

Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 62.5 in W 37 in D 16 in

Pretty Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Wainscott, NY

Unusual scale and shape for a Tansu. Coloration is very pretty and elegant. Multiple drawers externally and internally add to the functionality of the piece. Sliding doors reveal ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet
George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet

George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet

Located in Nashville, TN

The cabinet on an earlier (circa 1650) Dutch baroque stand or "kwabtafel " The English in particular later adopted and incorporated these Dutch tables into their 18th century cabinet...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Two Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers and a custom-made metal base. Wear consistent with age and use.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers
Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers

Japanese Tansu Pine Wood Chest with Four Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Tansu chest made from pine wood and features two large drawers, two small drawers, pair of doors, and a custom-made metal base. Wear consistent with age and use.  

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 37 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Metal

KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black
KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black

KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Large KU-16 Japanese series cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Cees Braakman's Japanese series is known for its Minimalist look and warm teak colors. Cabinet interio...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest
Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in L 42 in

Two-Part Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Kiri wood tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up to permit a pole to be i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

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H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in Japan, this wooden chest is a good ex...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Desk covered in Japanese paper
Desk covered in Japanese paper

Desk covered in Japanese paper

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H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in

Desk covered in Japanese paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully designed desk - desk surface is covered in Japanese paper - detail shots shown show texture - to the touch this is smooth, photography also shows two sections of paper th...

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20th Century Desks

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Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in The Hague, NL

Crafted in warm teak, the sideboard features a minimalist silhouette elevated on a slender black lacquered metal base, giving the cabinet a light “floating” appearance.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

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H 40.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from pine wood, circa 1900. The piece features 6 drawers total and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated and u...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pastoe highboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
Pastoe highboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

Pastoe highboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

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H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 45.28 in

Pastoe highboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Brussels, BE

The highboard CU08, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958, is crafted from teak wood with a white lacquered folding door. It includes also four drawers below and two doors on...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware
Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

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H 42.5 in W 37 in D 17 in

Japanese Tansu with Black Color Hardware

Located in Chicago, IL

This two part Tansu chest is from Japan and was made from paulownia wood, circa 1900. The piece features seven drawers and can either be stacked on top on one another or separated an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design
Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This exquisite cabinet, crafted from indigenous hardwood originating in Madagascar, showcases a captivating blend of artistry and craftsmanship. The substantial piece consists of two...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dry Bars

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Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU06 Japanese Series Teak Highboard
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU06 Japanese Series Teak Highboard

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU06 Japanese Series Teak Highboard

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Model CU06 Japanese series highboard by Cees Braakman, Netherlands, 1950s. In very good condition. Some wear on the top edge of the white door. The storage behind the white door ca...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware
Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware

Early 20th Century Japanese Choba Tansu Chest with Original Iron Hardware

Located in Berlin, DE

This early 20th century Japanese Choba Tansu is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese merchant furniture, combining practical storage with strong architectural design. Construc...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Teak Sideboard
Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Teak Sideboard

Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Teak Sideboard

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H 28.35 in W 88.98 in D 17.72 in

Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Teak Sideboard

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Iconic DU-03 ‘Japanese Series’ sideboard designed by the famous Dutch designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. This sideboard is minimalistic and timeless in design and still as iconi...

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Cees Braakman Du01 Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe
Cees Braakman Du01 Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe

Cees Braakman Du01 Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare size DU-01 Japanese series sideboard by Cees Braakman. Teak with black lacquered metal base. The inside of the drawers is beautifully made of bent plywood. Faded stain on top an...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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CU07 Japanese Series Teak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands
CU07 Japanese Series Teak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands

CU07 Japanese Series Teak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

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The cabinet is made from teak veneer combined with two white lacquered dropdown doors, iconic black integrated handles and a minimalistic black metal base.

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Wall Unit by Cees Braakman Pastoe Japanese series
Wall Unit by Cees Braakman Pastoe Japanese series

Wall Unit by Cees Braakman Pastoe Japanese series

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By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

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Wall unit in white and contrasting rosewood shelves with brass details designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Japanse series 1960's, 3 white wall units and 13 shelves with black metal...

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Braakman Japanese Series DU03 Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960
Braakman Japanese Series DU03 Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960

Braakman Japanese Series DU03 Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Iconic DU-03 ‘Japanese Series’ sideboard designed by the famous Dutch designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. This sideboard is minimalistic and timeless in design and still as iconic...

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Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu

Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu

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H 40.25 in W 34.75 in D 17.25 in

Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu

Located in Portland, OR

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Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese series buffet teak and white

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese series buffet teak and white

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare high buffet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This buffet is from the famous Japanese series and is in magnificent original condition. This is for model number CU09 and was a rare mo...

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Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU01 Japanese Series Desk, 1950s
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU01 Japanese Series Desk, 1950s

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU01 Japanese Series Desk, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Cees Braakman for Pastoe model EU-01 Japanese Series desk in teak and metal and bent plywood drawers. Designer: Cees Braakman Manufacturer: PASTOE Country: Netherlands Mo...

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Japanese Series Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
Japanese Series Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

Japanese Series Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sideboard composed of 4 doors, 4 drawers. Black metal base. Wear due to time and the age of the furniture.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Clothing Chest with Butterfly Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware and butterfly accents. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden t...

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Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series sideboard Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series sideboard Pastoe The Netherlands 1958

Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series sideboard Pastoe The Netherlands 1958

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

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Iconic sideboard model DU03 for the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958. It is a beautiful example of timeless design from the 1950s. Crafted f...

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'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet
'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

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H 17 in W 26 in D 15 in

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

Located in London, GB

‘Namban’ is the dismissive term for ‘Southern Barbarians’, the term used by the indigenous Japanese for their visitors. Literature ‘Japanese Export Lacquer 1580-1850’, compiled b...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Magnificent DU03 Sideboard / Credenza Japanese Series Cees Braakman Pastoe, 1954
Magnificent DU03 Sideboard / Credenza Japanese Series Cees Braakman Pastoe, 1954

Magnificent DU03 Sideboard / Credenza Japanese Series Cees Braakman Pastoe, 1954

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

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Magnificent fully original Dutch design sideboard or credenza Model: DU-03 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1954. The world famous design from Cees Braakman his DU03 sideboard. Its clean ...

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Metal

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Japanese Metal Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese metal cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every Japanese metal cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese metal cabinet, we have 374 options in-stock, while there are 63 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese metal cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese metal cabinet bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Japanese metal cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Charlotte Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Metal Cabinet?

Prices for a Japanese metal cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $280 and can go as high as $184,922, while the average can fetch as much as $5,092.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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