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Rustic Alpine Cabinet, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alpine cabinet from the Aosta Valley, circa 1900. Crafted from pine wood, this rustic piece exudes
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic Alpine Cabinet, Italy, 19th Century
Rustic Alpine Cabinet, Italy, 19th Century
H 73.23 in W 40.95 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Southern Alpines Cabinet, Barcelonnet, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cabinet is a beautiful light color and has a wonderful patina and iron hardware. It is from
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Primitive Art Populaire Alpine Cabinet, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century Alpine sideboard from the picturesque Aosta Valley in Italy, exemplifying the region's
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Alpine 19th century Baroque revival Inlaid Dressoir Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative inlaid cabinet. The upper part containing two doors, inlaid with architectural
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet Measurements: H. 170 cm – W. 100 (107 to the frames) cm – D. 53
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Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
1834 Alpine Floral Painted Cabinet
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812 Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
H 69.3 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Alpine Baroque Inlaid Small Cabinet Fitted with Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
Charming, small Alpine cabinet, likely Swiss, with geometric inlaid decoration and ebonized
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Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Rustic Travail Populaire Alpine Cabinet, Switzerland, 1800
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Alpine Cabinet; Monoxylite; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Brutalist; Pine Wood; Solid Wood; Rustic travail
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Antique Early 1800s Swiss Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Alpine Painted Cupboard dated 1834
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Alpine Cupboard dated 1834 Dimension: H. 173 cm – L. 99 (109 to the corners) cm – P. 41
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Antique 1830s Austrian Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Antique Alpine Painted Cupboard dated 1834
Antique Alpine Painted Cupboard dated 1834
H 68.12 in W 38.98 in D 16.15 in
Early 19th C. Italian Alpine Cupboard, marked '1818'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully Charming Handmade cabinet with a Top Drawer and two Shelves from the Italian Alps, date
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Country Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Rustic Alpine Ripening Rack, France, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Alpine cheese ripening rack is a stunning example of art populaire craftsmanship from early
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

Rustic Alpine Ripening Rack, France, 1900s
Rustic Alpine Ripening Rack, France, 1900s
H 58.27 in W 48.43 in D 27.56 in
Art Populaire Alpine Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century Alpine cupboard, a fine example of popular Alpine craftsmanship, originates from the
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This French Alpine buffet from the 1950s, crafted from solid oak, embodies the sculptural and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s
French Alpine Buffet in Solid Oak, 1950s
H 40.75 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Rustic Alpine Cupboard, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming alpine cupboard, handcrafted from solid pine, that showcases the rustic elegance of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Step into the world of authentic French design with this exquisite cabinet, a delightful sideboard
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 37.8 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Pair of French Alpine Buffets in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This pair of early 20th-century French Alpine buffets embodies the enduring craftsmanship of the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Alpine Buffets in Solid Oak
Pair of French Alpine Buffets in Solid Oak
H 34.06 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
1726 Brown Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1726 Brown Painted Chest Dimensions: H. 81 cm - W. 160 cm - D. 62 cm Period: 1726 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large chest painted in Tyrolean style. The deco...
Category

Antique 1720s German Louis XIV Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1726 Brown Painted Alpine Chest
1726 Brown Painted Alpine Chest
H 31.89 in W 63 in D 24.41 in
Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard - 1792
Located in Vo', Veneto
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1792 Measurements: H. 167 cm - W. 124 (138 at the frames) cm - D. 55 (63 at the frames) cm Period: 1792 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Exceptio...
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Cupboards

Materials

Fir

Vintage Boho Knotty Alpine Entertainment Armoire
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add rustic charm to your home with this Vintage Boho Knotty Alpine Entertainment Armoire. Featuring
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Chest Measurements: H. 57 cm – W. 120 cm – D. 57 cm Period: 1778 Origin: Bavarian Alps Wood
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Antique 1770s German Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
1778 Blue Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
H 22.45 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Blue Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Flowered Painted Chest Measurements: H. 57 cm – W. 114 cm – D. 50 cm Period: circa
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Antique 1850s Italian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Blue Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Blue Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
H 22.45 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
H 20.48 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1849 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Red Painted Chest dated 1849 Measurements: H. 47 cm – W. 117 cm – D. 59 cm Period: 1849
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Antique 1840s Italian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1849 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
1849 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
H 18.51 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
French Early 19th Century Alpine Mountain Cupboard Primitive Wabi-Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th century Alpine cupboard constructed from thick planks of pine timber. Featuring
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Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Alpine Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique painted chest Measurements: H. 58 cm - W. 143 cm - D. 61 cm Period: about 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Antique painted chest, in fir wood. The entire surface i...
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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

RusticRustic Folk Art Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alpine folk art of the Haute-Maurienne region of Savoie. This piece was originally used as a traditional
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm Period: about 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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Antique 1810s Austrian Louis XVI Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Chest in natural wood from the alpine pastures
Located in PARIS, FR
This grand natural wood chest from the alpine regions of Northern Italy captures the charm and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Empire French Alpine Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Columns and drawers in front and two side doors with small compartments. Nice patina and finely carved. Constructed in cherrywood with originals brass handles and bleu turquin top....
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Important Swiss Alpine Folk Art Cabinet Made of Solid Pine Wood
Located in Zürich, CH
This alpine cabinet made of solid fir wood is probably unique in form and design. The hand carved
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Fir

French Antic Alpine Chalet Chic Pine Wood and Glass Armoire Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
19th-20th French Antic Pine Wood and Glass Armoire or Vitrine Cabinet composed of 2 parts: Up one
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20th Century European Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Empire French Alpine Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire French Alpine Commode. Early 19th. Century Columns and drawers in front and two side doors
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century Alpine Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Alpine Wardrobe – Allgäu 18th Century Dimensions: H. 204 cm – W. 136 (146 to the frames
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Antique 1790s German Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Late 18th Century Alpine Painted Cabinet
Late 18th Century Alpine Painted Cabinet
H 72.84 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in
1825 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Alpine Blue Wardrobe 1825 Measurements: H. 200 cm – W. 130 cm (142 at the frames) cm – D
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Antique 1820s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1825 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
1825 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
1807 Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
1807 Floral Painted Light Blue Cabinet Dimension: H. 188 cm – W. 131 (146 to the corners) cm – D
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Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

1807 Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
1807 Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Cabinet
H 74.02 in W 51.58 in D 18.51 in
Antique Bavarian Hand-Painted Alpine Polychrome Schrank Cabinet, Armoir, 18th c
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Bavarian hand-painted alpine schrank cabinet, armoir, early 18th c. Lovely hand-painted
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Antique Early 19th Century German Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Alpine Blue Painted Cupboard 1774
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe 1774 Measurements: H. 183 cm – W. 126 cm (138 cm to the corners) – D
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Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Revival Cupboards

Materials

Fir

Alpine Blue Painted Cupboard 1774
Alpine Blue Painted Cupboard 1774
H 72.05 in W 54.34 in D 21.26 in
Neoclassical Alpine Floral Painted Sideboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Neoclassical Alpine Floral Painted Sideboard Two-door sideboard with notched corners, entirely
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Revival Credenzas

Materials

Fir

Neoclassical Alpine Floral Painted Sideboard
Neoclassical Alpine Floral Painted Sideboard
H 39.77 in W 55.91 in D 20.87 in
Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted alpine blanket chest Measures (in cm) H. 49, L. 117, P. 58 Antique painted chest
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
H 19.3 in W 46.07 in D 22.84 in
1727 Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1727 Painted Alpine Chest Measurements: H. 80 cm – W. 138 cm – D. 63 cm Period: 1727 Origin: Tyrol
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Antique 1720s German Louis XIV Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1727 Painted Alpine Chest
1727 Painted Alpine Chest
H 31.5 in W 54.34 in D 24.81 in
A rustic alpine shelf French folk art of 20th-century
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rustic alpine shelf, representative of 20th-century French folk art, features two sturdy uprights
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

1791 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Alpine Chest dated 1791 Measurements: H. 48 cm – W. 106 cm – D. 56 cm Period: 1791 Origin
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Antique 1790s Italian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1791 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
1791 Red Floral Painted Alpine Blanket Chest
H 18.9 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
1807 Blu Painted Alpine Central Europe Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Large painted Tyrolean chest H.86 cm - L. 169 cm - D. 69 cm Large Tyrolean (Alpine central
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

French Alpine Rustic Commode
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Provincial Rustic Commode Made in the French Alps. Unusual nine drawer construction made of pine retaining old painted finish. Made in France circa 1850.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Alpine Rustic Commode
French Alpine Rustic Commode
H 32 in W 48 in D 17.5 in
1813 Blue-Green Floral Painted Wardrobe, Alpine Region
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted cabinet 1813. Measures: H. 178cm - L. 145cm (158cm to the frames) - P. 47cm
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Antique 1810s Austrian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Italian, Veneto, Early Neoclassic Larice Alpine 4 Door Credenza, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
The top of scantonata form with canted corners above a conforming case housing four drawers over four drawers, the interior housing shelving, raised on a plinth-form base with bracke...
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Antique Early 19th Century Credenzas

Materials

Pine

1810 Light Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe, Alpine Region
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique blue painted Tyrolean wardrobe. Measures: H.187cm - L.124 cm (136 cm to the frames) - P.50 cm (56 to the frames) Beautiful Tyrolean wardrobe with two doors with notches...
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Antique 1760s Austrian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

18th Century Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Painted Chest Measurements: H. 38 cm – W. 82 cm – D. 46 cm Period: circa 1780 Origin: Tyrol
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Antique 1780s Austrian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fir

18th Century Painted Alpine Chest
18th Century Painted Alpine Chest
H 14.97 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Alpine, around 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Small baroque chest of drawers made of spruce with carved panels and three drawers. The chest of drawers stands on pressed ball feet and is decorated with iron fittings.
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Antique 1770s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Alpine, around 1770
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Alpine, around 1770
H 44.89 in W 36.62 in D 17.92 in
Wall Cabinet with Shelves in Pinewood Alpine Style
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelves designed by an unknown designer in alpine style, circa 1960 Manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine, Wood

19th Century Decorated Alpine Cupboard
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very good painted cupboard in untouched condition in original green paint ,with floral panels very typical of the area. The cupboard originates from the Tyrol and has ...
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Antique 1830s Austrian Black Forest Cupboards

Materials

Pine

1950s French Alpine Solid Oak Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
elegance of the French Alpine style. Stretching to an imposing 108.7 inches (approximately 276 cm), this
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

1950s French Alpine Solid Oak Sideboard
1950s French Alpine Solid Oak Sideboard
H 40.56 in W 108.67 in D 22.45 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was inspired by the work of French designer duo
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 20.87 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was inspired by the work of French designer duo
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard, France, 1960
H 42.92 in W 81.11 in D 20.87 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was inspired by the work of French designer duo
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 38.98 in W 96.46 in D 21.26 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was inspired by the work of French designer duo
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 38.98 in W 96.46 in D 21.26 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was inspired by the work of French designer duo
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 39.77 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
characteristic cabinet structure is enhanced by skillfully crafted doors featuring motifs inspired by the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 38.78 in W 95.48 in D 19.3 in
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
reflects the region's affinity for simplicity and understated elegance, while the large storage capacity
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
Alpine Chalet Chic Sideboard in Oak, France
H 44.49 in W 94.89 in D 21.26 in
Blue Floral Painted Alpine Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique blue painted Tyrolean wardrobe H.190 cm - L.105 cm - P.45 cm Tyrolean wardrobe entirely painted in blue with floral decorations, with a linear profile and pleasant geom...
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Antique 1810s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

Blue Floral Painted Alpine Wardrobe
Blue Floral Painted Alpine Wardrobe
H 74.81 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
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Alpine Cabinet Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of alpine cabinet storage you’re looking for. An item from our selection of alpine cabinet storage — often made from wood, softwood and fir — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of alpine cabinet storage — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. An object in our assortment of alpine cabinet storage, designed in the Folk Art or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Alpine Cabinet Storage?

Prices for a piece of alpine cabinet storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,100 and can go as high as $21,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,691.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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