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Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small cabinet or shaving cabinet. in a good condition. Has a mirror and a small drawer.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940
Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Tri Mirrored Vanity Dresser Shaving Stand 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian vanity dresser or shaving stand. Made of walnut and poplar featuring Eastlake
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Faux Bamboo Arch Top Mid Century Modern Etagere Shaving Wall Unit Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Arch Top Mid Century Modern Etagere Shaving Wall Unit Mid Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Barber Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1920s in the Netherlands. It features 54 drawers with
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Barber Cabinet with Enamel Shields, 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1900s in the Netherlands. It features 50 drawers with
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black and opal glass - Nickel trims - Shaving socket and light switch - Multiple storage
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Barbers Shop Cabinet, circa 1930s
H 73.63 in W 100.2 in D 13 in
Scandinavian Cabinet, Shingles, Pine Wood, limestone Top, wooden top
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
logs are split into four parts, cleaved into 6mm thin shavings and then placed so that they overlap
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

20th Century Chinese Elm 14 Drawer Apothecary Herb Medicine Chest Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
- Bamboo shavings (Bambusae caulis) 3 ?? - mù xiang - Saussurea costus 4 ?? - xuán shen - Chinese figwort
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

Scandinavian Credenza, pine wood, Shingles, Limestone, contemporary
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
technique for roofing. Especially selected logs are split into four parts, cleaved into 6mm thin shavings
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Credenza, pine wood, Shingles, Limestone, contemporary
Scandinavian Credenza, pine wood, Shingles, Limestone, contemporary
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H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
interior comprises of divides, sliding baize lined writing insert, small lift up shaving mirror, and secret
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
reveals small drawers and open compartments for dressing paraphernalia and shaving razors, as well as a
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
interior comprises of divides, sliding baize lined writing insert, small lift up shaving mirror, and secret
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
and washing accessories, there is an original plate glass Georgian shaving mirror which has a patina
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Chinese Table Top Vanity Jewellery Box Cabinets Folding Mirrors
Located in GB
mirror cabinets circa 1900 A good looking and well made pairing, most likely used as a his and hers
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Century Brass and Chrome Étagère
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and stylish étagère, attributed to Maison Jansen, with a brass and chrome frame and five glass shelves.
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Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Located in Budapest, HU
Marvelous, high end design, authentic 1920’s Art Deco Sofa with walnut wood display cabinets and a pair of matching Lounge Chairs originating from France. Beautiful lines, amazing el...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
H 43.31 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Donald Deskey Streamline Art Deco Highboy Dresser Widdicombe
By Donald Deskey
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original English European high-style Art Deco bronze highboy dresser featuring a stepped black lacquer base, black trim, and bird's-eye maple body. Each drawer features custom-made s...
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Vintage 1920s Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Art Deco Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Porto, PT
Art Deco rosewood cabinet or bookcase or cabinet with multiple shelves.  
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cabinet or Bookcase
French Art Deco Cabinet or Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 79.14 in D 17.72 in
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Miguel Milà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprights by means of straps of leather in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1920s Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Bar Cabinet with Marble Base
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional Art Deco burl wood bronze decorated two door bar cabinet is circa 1920. Exquisitely crafted, the lacquered burlwood cabinet features two fluted front doors with vert...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A two door walnut library bookcase with two doors, three adjustable shelves behind. The stunning handles and escutchoen are gilt bronze so have been carefully cleaned. The cabinet...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
H 64.97 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker "Funkis" Cabinet / Shelving Unit in Dark Stained Oak, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Charming cabinet made in Denmark in 1930 by an unknown cabinetmaker. The cabinets exterior is made of dark patinated oak and the interior in warm pinewood. The style is typical for t...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Empire Dresser Chest of Drawers Solid Cherry
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautifully crafted Empire style solid cherry wood chest of drawers. Dovetail joints, turned legs and drawer pulls. Amazing aged patina. In classic empire style, the top drawer is th...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Wood

Empire Dresser Chest of Drawers Solid Cherry
Empire Dresser Chest of Drawers Solid Cherry
No Reserve
H 47 in W 43.5 in D 22 in
Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in France. It features 16 drawers from oak with brass pulls. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D x W x H 3...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Oak and Pine Jewelers / Watchmakers Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cabinet was made in France from oak and pine in the early 20th century. It features 30 drawers with oak knobs and brass card holders. It was used to store parts in a watchmaker ...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mixed metals Mid-Century Modern etagere.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere
Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere
H 75 in W 14 in D 31 in
Vintage Italian Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Italy. This piece features 10 drawers in light beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop ...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

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Beech

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Antique Washstand Shaving Vanity Mirror Stand C1780 Mahogany Bathroom Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare form late 18th century mahogany and boxwood shaving washstand. The hinged
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Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Shaving Mirror on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oak Shaving Mirror on #-footed Stand. Features hight adjustable, pivoting mirror on two doors
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Early 20th Century American Table Mirrors

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
Located in Houston, TX
-back stand. Above a pull-out Writing surface and various drawers fitted for washing, shaving, commode
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
H 37 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Victorian Vanity Set in the Original Burl Wood Box
By Samuel Morse
Located in Singapore, SG
bottles and jars for colognes, aftershaves and creams as well as essential shaving and manicure tools. As
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small cabinet for in the toilet our shaving cabinet. in a good condition. Has a mirror, small
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940s
Small Shaving Cabinet, 1940s
H 27.17 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Small shaving cabinet 1940's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small cabinet or shaving cabinet. in a good condition. Has a mirror and a small drawer.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small shaving cabinet 1940's
Small shaving cabinet 1940's
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Small Shaving Cabinet 1940's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small cabinet or shaving cabinet. in a good condition. Has a mirror and a small drawer.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Shaving Cabinet 1940's
Small Shaving Cabinet 1940's
H 24.41 in W 20.87 in D 6.7 in
Small Shaving Box Ca.1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small cabinet or shaving cabinet. in a good condition. Has a mirror and a small drawer.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small Shaving Box Ca.1940
Small Shaving Box Ca.1940
H 23.23 in W 18.12 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood 20 Section Wall Display Cabinet Shaving Mug Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian oak wood 20 section wall display cabinet shaving mug rack. Item features a nicely
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Flame Mahogany Dutch Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid Shaving Stand
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Dutch marquetry telescoping shaving stand offers flame mahogany construction with swivel
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Mirror

19th Century Bamboo Shaving or Make-Up Mirror Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual cheval form, atypical fashioned with a bottom shelf.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Antique Shaving Mirror, Dressing Mirror, Vanity Mirror, Scotland 1900, H026
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique shaving mirror, dressing mirror, vanity mirror, Scotland, 1900, H26 Scotland 1900 Solid
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20th Century Scottish Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Wood Washstand Princess Dresser Vanity with Shaving Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian oak wood washstand princess dresser vanity with shaving mirror. Item features
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Pair of Rosewood Cabinets Attributed to René-Jean Caillette
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous pair of tapered rosewood cabinets on nickel-plated stands attributed to René Jean
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Shaving Mirror, Shaving Mirror, Telescoping Mirror, Scotland 1890, B1601
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique shaving mirror, shaving mirror, telescoping mirror, Scotland 1890, antique Furniture, B1601
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Antique Pennsylvania Pine Farmhouse Dry Sink Washstand Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"Early American dry sink cabinet, circa mid 19th century. Made of pine featuring rectangular form
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Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

Leiman Bros., Newark, NJ, Jewelers/Watchmakers Work Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
iron frame, two removable drawers, and a well-worn work surface that may hide a few shavings of gold! A
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A George III Flame Magogany Gentleman's Wash Stand
Located in Bellport, NY
show an opening that at one time held the wash bowl and shaving items. The bottom cross bar shelf is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
probably used as a shaving table by aristocratic gentlemen. It is in excellent condition and has been
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

18th Century Louis XV Dressing Table
18th Century Louis XV Dressing Table
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Small Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
cupboard and two drawers below. originally would have been used as a shaving chest with the cupboard used
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Antique 1890s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Chest of Drawers
Small Georgian Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Gentlemans Dropwell Dresser Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
panels and ornate fluted and turned accents. The dresser has two candle or shaving stands, three marble
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut High Chest
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
rectangular design, two doors up top that open up to three hidden drawers on the left, a hidden shaving mirror
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fantastic George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
central hinged felt surface opening to reveal a shaving mirror with a ratcheted support; the case with
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Antique 1780s French George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut High Chest
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
interior left, on the right is a shaving mirror box that slides out and opens up, four larger drawers at
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Carpenters Workbench Rustic Console Table with Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
top filled with gouges and tray originally used for tools and wood shavings. Unique to this console
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Furniture Maker Timothy Clark Handmade Windsor Benches, Nakashima Inspired
By Ed Clark
Located in Buffalo, NY
hand-tools are an important part of that. Spoke shaves and hand-planes leave me ankle deep in shavings
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Neoclassical Drop-Leaf Work Table with Lyre Ends
By Rufus Pierce
Located in New York, NY
, Talbott illustrated a “dressing glass,” or shaving mirror, which bears the same Boston stencil
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878
Located in London, GB
, George Betjemann amd his two sons took the art of cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Elegant Art Deco shaving cabinet in wood with original mirror, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930s / Art Deco / shaving cabinet / wood / original mirror and interesting decoration
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique English 19th Century Walnut Gentleman's Shaving Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 19th century walnut gentleman's shaving stand.
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Antique 19th Century Dressers

Antique Edwardian Tri Mirrored Vanity Dresser Shaving Stand Eastlake Victorian
Located in Dayton, OH
. Perfect for shaving and dressing. Includes upper corbels and shelves for display and eight drawers for
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Russian Shaving Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
Brass and Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Russian Dressers

1800s Barber Shop Shaving Mug Cupboard
Located in Chicago, IL
1800s barber shop shaving mug cupboard.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Wood

1800s Barber Shop Shaving Mug Cupboard
H 35.25 in W 42.5 in D 7.75 in
Antique American Barber Shop Metal Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Barber Shop Metal Cabinet. A Metal Shaving Stand. Comprising a lift top mirror and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique American Barber Shop Metal Cabinet
Antique American Barber Shop Metal Cabinet
H 37 in W 18.75 in D 16.5 in
Impressive Tramp Art Cabinet Signed & Dated 1917
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Impressive tramp art cabinet made by Samuel Annino (Sicilian/American, born c.1887), Boston
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Cabinets

Walnut Bachelor's Chest in the Manner of Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New London, CT
-drawer shaving mirror sits on top matching low dresser also listed. Mirrored piece measures 28" W x 21" H
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Campaign Chest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An unusually elaborate English mahogany campaign chest with lift top shaving mirror and shelves
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Campaign Chest
Exceptional Campaign Chest
H 46.5 in W 39 in D 19.75 in
Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fully developed shaving, toilette and night stand; constructed of the finest mahogany solids
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century Mahogany Empire Gentleman's Shaving Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Empire gentleman's shaving chest. Serpentine top lifts open to reveal marble lined interior and
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Scottish Bamboo Shelf with Mirror
By English Country Antiques
Located in Milton, DE
acent the space with by just some little collection of objects. It was a shaving mirror or bedroom
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Paper

Scottish Bamboo Shelf with Mirror
Scottish Bamboo Shelf with Mirror
H 25.25 in W 17.25 in D 7.25 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Tall Gentleman's Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
shaving mirror, with an integrated electrical outlet to plug an electric razor into (a radical idea for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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Shaving Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shaving cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shaving cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mirror. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage shaving cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shaving cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A shaving cabinet, designed in the Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shaving cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lukas Dahlén are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shaving Cabinet?

Prices for a shaving cabinet start at $228 and top out at $8,950 with the average selling for $1,889.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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