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Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – Cupboard 1950s Crude Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet
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1950s English Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Mid-Century Walnut "Tivoli" Hutch by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flare and the custom hinged pulls lend an elegant, yet industrial feel. This extremely versatile piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Brass

1959, Cordemeyer, Gispen, Desk Storage Cabinet 5600 with Folding Desktop
By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Colorful desk storage cabinet with (colored) drawers and folding desktop. The cupboard has four visible
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado retro Industrial wall unit with 3 shelves a large cupboard and shelf with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Cupboard Pranzo by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Misinto, IT
Pranzo is a cupboard clearly inspired by the Lombard cabinetmaking tradition in walnut wood
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1960s Italian Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Hickory

Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
manufacture seal is underneath the cupboard. The last pictures showcase the piece in its original state. What
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Chrome

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1920s English Industrial Strong Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s English Industrial Strong Locker 1920s English Industrial Strong Locker – Sourced in Lancashire from a machine parts tool maker it is a heavy secure cabinet used to hold maste...
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1920s English Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Strong Locker
1920s English Industrial Strong Locker
H 60.24 in W 31.11 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Teak

Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To v...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 45A » by Isamu Noguchi Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series star...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Bamboo, Paper

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s  This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
H 103.15 in W 84.26 in D 15.16 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and original brass ...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous mahogany, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Brass

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Aluminum

Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a unique shape with sharp and geometri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Walnut, Faux Leather

Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Zalszupin a Polish naturalized Brazi...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Provincial Half-Cupboard, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door half cupboard with iron fittings and green setting with polychrome decorations on the panels and pilaster strips on the front.
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18th Century Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Wood

Provincial Half-Cupboard, 18th Century
Provincial Half-Cupboard, 18th Century
H 44.89 in W 55.91 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Raw Industrial Metal Factory Cabinet with Shelves, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This industrial factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. It is made of metal. It has four shelves closed with a magnetic latch. All shelves has been cleaned and finished in bla...
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial cabinet from the 1960s, made of metal with 3 adjustable shelves on the inside. The cabinet has been treated against rust and finished with transparent lacquer. The surface...
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1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Iron

Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cabinet, 1960s
H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A three shelf Jugendstil bookcase / etagere / bakers rack, two tone in stained and polished beechwood with decorative openwork side panels extending the full length of the stand. Typ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Beech

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Midcentury, Green Metal Industrial French Cabinet, Locker, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
industrial environments. At the time of purchase this cabinet was completely gray, with the restoration
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Turquoise Metal Cupboard or Cabinet with Upper Glass Doors
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Industrial turquoise metal cupboard or cabinet with upper sliding glass doors and
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Chrome

French Industrial Green Document Holder or Corner Cabinet
By Industrial Design
Located in Milano, IT
French made vintage metal corner cabinet. The cabinet is in the Industrial Chic style of the 1930s
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Iron

1960s Industrial Distressed Locker Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 door 1960's locker room cabinet with distressed finish. Please note we have 2 of these, you are
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

1960s Industrial Distressed Locker Cabinet
1960s Industrial Distressed Locker Cabinet
H 78.75 in W 37.25 in D 14.75 in
Industrial Cabinet by Rowac, circa 1910
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial cabinet by Rowac, circa 1910 - Pine top - Drawer and 2 shelves - Original makers
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Cabinet by Rowac, circa 1910
Industrial Cabinet by Rowac, circa 1910
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
English Vintage Industrial Pigeon Hole Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This is a great vintage metal pigeon hole cupboard with original numbering and lettering once used
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20th Century British Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Vintage Midcentury Library Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library card catalogue cabinet. Rare walnut version on chrome base. 72
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Wood

1940s Riveted Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet, Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s riveted industrial metal storage cabinet, cupboard 1940s riveted industrial metal storage
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1940s British Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

1950s English Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet, Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s English industrial metal storage cabinet, cupboard. Sourced from a steel foundry outside
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1950s British Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Mid Century Vintage Industrial Metal unit Cabinet cupboard, 50s 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage industrial metal cabinet. Lovely vintage Mid-Century Industrial Steel Cabinet raised on
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Vintage Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
This cabinet looks just like the ones that used to be in doctors' offices. Four cupboards with
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Style Wire Mesh Storage Bin
Located in Redding, CT
Industrial style wire mesh storage bin. Perfect for your busy mudroom. Plenty of cubbies for
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Curio Cabinet Glass and Metal Medical Storage Vintage Industrial Cupboard Unit
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial glass and metal curio/medical storage cabinet/cupboard with five glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Funky Retro Ice Chest Cupboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
cool piece to use for storage with an industrial vibe.
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1950s American Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Funky Retro Ice Chest Cupboard
Funky Retro Ice Chest Cupboard
H 37 in W 27 in D 16 in
Industrial Lockers by August Blodner circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Lockers By August Blodner Circa 1930s - Pressed steel construction - Flower details
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Vintage French "Chipie" Metal Display Case
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage Industrial metal and mesh cupboard with four mesh shelves and a drawer below, from the
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Rare Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual oversized metal stationary operating room instrument cabinet. Three sided glass cabinet
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1960s American Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Rare Industrial Medical Cabinet
Rare Industrial Medical Cabinet
H 72 in W 30 in D 16 in
Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial cabinet with character. Made of metal. 4 drawers and two shelves on the inside. Treated
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Iron

Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Art Deco Pair of Modernist Industrial Cream Metal Pharmaceutical Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Two identical Art Deco Aerodynamic storage cupboards originally made to store medicine in the 1930
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Chrome

Industrial Cupboard, Toog On Wheels
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE LACQUERED CUPBOARD With CHROMED METAL SCROLL LEGS
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Vintage Central European Metal Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
The distressed surface of this vintage metal work table gives it a distinctive post-industrial
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Vintage Central European Metal Work Table
Vintage Central European Metal Work Table
H 35 in W 153.1 in D 25.2 in
Pair of English Haberdashery Cabinets, 'Individually Priced'
Located in Austin, TX
: 14 glass fronted drawers over two cupboard drawers, 16 drawers total on each industrial style cabinet
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20th Century English Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal, Brass

John Van Koert Cabinet
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Essex, MA
A two-part cabinet in bleached walnut with yellow and green floral stencil decoration, derived
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Brass, Metal

John Van Koert Cabinet
John Van Koert Cabinet
H 73.5 in W 72 in D 20 in
Vintage Industrial Mid-Century Metal Steel Milner's Workshop Factory Desk Table
Located in London, GB
A simply formed industrial work desk, made in England by Milner's. c.1940 Renowned for their
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1940s Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Metal Locker Sideboard
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic raw and solid locker cupboard, in treated and polished metal. Industrial style. Ideal as
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1940s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Metal Locker Sideboard
Metal Locker Sideboard
H 35.83 in W 47.64 in D 20.08 in
Industrial Wooden Cupboard Country Wardrobe
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial wooden cupboard country wardrobe with metal hardware - hinges, pulls and latch. Overall
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Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Library Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury library card catalogue cabinet. Rare walnut version on chrome base. 72
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Wood

1950s Industrial Metal Cabinet, Storage Locker, Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s industrial metal cabinet - storage locker - cupboard. Extremely robust industrial workshop
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

French Industrial Metal Storage Locker from the 1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1940s industrial metal locker or armoire from France. This all original example has a rich patina
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial cabinet with character. Made of metal. 4 drawers and two shelves on the inside. Treated
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Iron

Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
Industrial Iron Cupboard, 1960s
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
French Industrial Metal Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Re-conditioned metal cabinet with shelves, metal mesh door and lock.
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1930s French Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

French Industrial Metal Cabinet
French Industrial Metal Cabinet
H 40.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Industrial Tool Cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large standing industrial tool cabinet with pierced metal door. Polished steel finish.
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1930s French Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Steel

Industrial Tool Cabinet
Industrial Tool Cabinet
H 75.5 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
Metal Two-Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Industrial riveted cabinet in distressed blue patina. Dual locking mechanism, three shelves and two
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20th Century Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Metal Two-Door Cabinet
Metal Two-Door Cabinet
H 67 in W 44 in D 20 in
Industrial metal clad ice box, c. 1920-30
Located in Norwalk, CT
Industrial metal clad ice box, c. 1920-30, on curved steel feet, with the maker's label, "McKee
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Set of Four Antique Painted Industrial Factory Lockers
Located in Hudson, NY
, and each door has a pierced metal vent top and bottom. The interiors with some removable shelves
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Hardwood

Metal Belgian Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a heavily patinated industrial chest from belgium with 2 sheves , perfect for a night stand or
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1930s Belgian Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

Metal Belgian Chest
Metal Belgian Chest
H 40.75 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Dutch Pilastro industrial cupboard
By Pilastro
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Big industrial cupboard, with office parts. Grey metal construction and deep blue items. Designer
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1950s Dutch Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

Dutch Pilastro industrial cupboard
Dutch Pilastro industrial cupboard
H 94.49 in W 117.33 in D 14.57 in
Orange Painted Credenza by Davis Allen, Mfg. GoodForm
By Davis Allen
Located in New York, NY
Industrial credenza in bright orange by Davis Allen for GoodForm. White laminate top, shop-painted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets and Cupboards

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Metal

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Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets And Cupboards For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and sheet metal, all vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards are appealing in their simplicity, but André R. Cordemeyer, Forma Brazil and Gispen Culemborg produced popular vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet Cabinets And Cupboards?

Prices for vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage industrial metal cabinet cabinets and cupboards begin at $440 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $919.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

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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