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What is a German shrunk?

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What is a German shrunk?
A German shrunk refers to a decorative piece of furniture that combines a clothing wardrobe with cabinets. Some German shrunks can be separated to create multiple storage units. However, it is common for German shrunks to remain one large piece of furniture. Browse a selection of German shrunks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Original Red Painted One Door Armoire Cabinet from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
attached were traditional elements as well. This German shrunk is sold as is, how we found it in Europe
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Paint, Wood

Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet
By Karl Springer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare stunning German Mid-Century Modern dry bar or entertainment cabinet by
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Marks. Created on the occasion of the centenary of Helmut Newton’s birth and TASCHEN’s 40th
Category

Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Stainless Steel

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