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Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
Riva 1920 KLIP Desk Design: Karim Rashid The KLIP Desk is a sculptural workspace crafted from knot
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2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid
Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid
$42,638 / item
H 30.71 in W 96.07 in D 35.83 in
Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seen many book/music stand, but never seen with the storage together, the paina of the wood is so much
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Vintage 1920s North American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Riva 1920 PIANO DESIGN BOOKSHELF BY RENZO & MATTEO PIANO
By Renzo Piano, Riva 1920
Located in Boston, MA
The impressive bookcase created by Renzo and Matteo Piano showcases a remarkable equilibrium between solid and empty spaces. Connected by just six pairs of stainless steel rods, it a...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Riva 1920 PIANO DESIGN BOOKSHELF BY RENZO & MATTEO PIANO
Riva 1920 PIANO DESIGN BOOKSHELF BY RENZO & MATTEO PIANO
$13,340
H 69.69 in W 110.24 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
$1,603
H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
French rustic cabinet 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This cabinet made in the 1920s is painted in a beautiful green with ee, which creates a rustic and cosy atmosphere. The doors are painted blue and red with a weathered finish, which...
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French rustic cabinet 1920
French rustic cabinet 1920
$3,524
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Riva 1920 A-BOOK Bookshelf - Design by Fabio Di Bartolomei W 240 cm / 94.5 in
By Riva 1920, Fabio Di Bartolomei
Located in Alcamo, IT
The A-Book Bookshelf, designed by Fabio Di Bartolomei for Riva 1920 in 2025, is a striking
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1920, Antique Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass, brass, root veneer, wood and mirror - shows signs of use - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1920, Antique Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
1920, Antique Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
$693
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
Antique Swedish Commode Inlay Chest of Drawers 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a refined Swedish chest of drawers with intricate inlay work Circa 1920 The
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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
present is a smaller storage area beneath the back side of the case. This piece, while exquisite, does
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Industrial Slatted Shelving Unit, England 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Slatted Shelving England, 1920 Early industrial storage with porcelain nameplates and graffiti
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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Shelves

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

Enfilade d'atelier patine verte 1920
Located in ALBIGNY-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Une belle enfilade d’atelier en pin avec 4 portes, datant des années 1920. Sa patine aux tons gris
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Vintage 1920s French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Enfilade d'atelier patine verte 1920
Enfilade d'atelier patine verte 1920
$3,109
H 47.64 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Solid Wood, Oak Sideboard with Drawers, Designed by C.R. & S., Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Riva 1920 Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
/ industrial / vintage design An exquisite filing cabinet in warm dark wood with 30 original removable storage
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Paul Follot small painted beechwood cabinet 1920
By Paul Follot
Located in Paris, IDF
This bonheur du jour cabinet, in blue and green lacquered wood with gold accents, was crafted in the early 1920s by Paul Follot, and beautifully embodies his refined sense of eleganc...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Paul Follot small painted beechwood cabinet 1920
Paul Follot small painted beechwood cabinet 1920
$41,124
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Display Cabinet Vitrine Lacquer Hollywood Regency 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
cabinet Circa 1920 Offered in great shape ready for home use right away We ship to every corner of the
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Vintage 1920s Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood English Sideboard, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
English sideboard from the early 20th century. Three-door cabinet, carved and inlaid in walnut, burl, ebonized wood, rosewood, maple, and fruitwood. The three-door sideboard is of ex...
Category

Vintage 1920s English Credenzas

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood English Sideboard, 1920
20th Century Inlaid Wood English Sideboard, 1920
$6,344
H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
$81,575
H 73.23 in W 82.68 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
$22,000
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
1920's Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet - Thirty Six Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Original French Industrial Metal Cabinet – Thirty Six Klappets. Beautifully made very
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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Arched Art Deco side table with storage unit and black marble top, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / cabinet or nightstand / wood, marble / Art Deco Unique Art Deco side table or
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green – Twenty Seven Klappets. Beautifully made very
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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

1920's French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green - Twenty Seven Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s French Industrial Metal Cabinet Dark Green – Twenty Seven Klappets. Beautifully made very
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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

English Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1920's
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderfully made mahogany bookcase from England. The crown adds a lovely touch of elegance tot he top, following down to a bookcase with simple sides and two doors on the front wi...
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Vintage 1920s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1920's
English Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1920's
$2,795
H 82.13 in W 41.38 in D 16.13 in
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage behind large glass
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
$13,915
H 42.4 in W 96 in D 31 in
Liberty Display Shelf 1920's
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This elegant display piece was originally used as a store fixture at Liberty, the iconic and historic department store in London, renowned for its contributions to art, design, and c...
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Vintage 1920s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Liberty Display Shelf 1920's
Liberty Display Shelf 1920's
$3,600
H 43.71 in W 51.19 in D 22.45 in
French Black Cabinet, wabisabi style, 1920s, Japanese Tansu like storage.
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
storage space, it serves perfectly as a display or storage cabinet — adding character to any interior.
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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut Display Cabinet Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
cabinet, circa 1920 in date. The cabinet features a shaped top and has impressive and ornate ormolu
Category

Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
, Amsterdam Region in the first part of the 20th Century, 1920's period. Made in solid oak with brass handle
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's
Amsterdam School Design Bedside Cabinet, Netherlands 1920's
$1,221 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 11.62 in
Art Deco Sideboard, France, circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-door sideboard on tapered legs with brass sabots and a highlighted central section featuring additional brass profiles. The rounded corners and edges are accentuated, whil...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard, France, circa 1920
Art Deco Sideboard, France, circa 1920
$11,162
H 37.41 in W 90.56 in D 21.66 in
French Oak Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique French cabinet from the early 20th century with a rich golden colour and patina.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Oak Cabinet, circa 1920
French Oak Cabinet, circa 1920
$1,468
H 54.34 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
1920's Italian Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1920's Italian walnut bookcase/ display cabinet in the 18th century style. Internal reference: H
Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1920's Italian Bookcase
1920's Italian Bookcase
$8,171
H 98.5 in W 99 in D 20.5 in
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
$18,000
H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 18.51 in
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
2 doors with a shelf for plenty of storage space.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
$1,028 Sale Price
50% Off
H 76.38 in W 64.57 in D 18.12 in
c. 1920 Multi-Drawer Industrial Hardware Cabinet in Gray
Located in Dekalb, IL
sizes from small parts to general storage. Present on the smaller compartment drawers are brass number
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood, France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood, France 1920
Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood, France 1920
$45,000
H 45.28 in W 81.5 in D 23.63 in
Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood France 1920
Buffet Art Deco in walnut wood France 1920
$40,000
H 37.8 in W 84.65 in D 18.9 in
Strasbourg Drawers Cabinet, circa 1920
By Strafor
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
manufacture "Strafor-Forges de Strasbourg", circa 1920.
Category

20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Strasbourg Drawers Cabinet, circa 1920
Strasbourg Drawers Cabinet, circa 1920
$1,800
H 55.32 in W 16.34 in D 25.4 in
Chinese Four Panel Screen Lacquer Room Divider 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
pearl decoration Circa 1920 Inset panels are framed in cinnabar lacquered frames Chinese hardwood with
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Wool

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bureau from the first half of the 20th century. Antique-style furniture carved and inlaid in walnut, maple and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Bureau eq...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
$4,464
H 42.13 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920 A beautiful and characterful piece with rich patina
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920
Large Exceptional Swedish Cabinet, circa 1920
$6,814
H 69.69 in W 56.7 in D 17.72 in
Vintage black ex military trunk, solid stylish bench with lockable storage
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage military wood trunk from the beginning of the century, cool object to have extra storage in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Fir

Vintage black ex military trunk, solid stylish bench with lockable storage
Vintage black ex military trunk, solid stylish bench with lockable storage
$2,326 Sale Price
10% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, 1920's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
storage and decoration piece. This antique Louis Vuitton trunk is almost 100 years old and extremely
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Vintage 1920s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, 1920's
Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, 1920's
$49,349
H 22.05 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920 Country: French Wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
$6,830
H 17.33 in W 20.87 in D 4.53 in
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
$26,200
H 60.04 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Maurice Dufrene Wood Storage Cabinet, circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Dufrene wood storage cabinet, circa 1925, in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Maurice Dufrene Wood Storage Cabinet, circa 1925
Maurice Dufrene Wood Storage Cabinet, circa 1925
$8,812
H 37.41 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Belgian Oak Collector's Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this collector's cabinet from Belgium is made of oak and finished with a lovely stain. It features a drop-down door that opens to five graduated drawers t...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Collector's Cabinet, circa 1920
Belgian Oak Collector's Cabinet, circa 1920
$2,095
H 25.5 in W 29.25 in D 24 in
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
“The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Furniture in Wood, 1920
$15,000
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Workingroom ensemble in Eclectic style manufactured around 1920. Stained black beech in original
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
$9,399 / set
H 91.34 in W 85.83 in D 25.2 in
French Art Deco shaving cabinet with mirror, ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / wood, mirror / art deco / mid-century / vintage Elegant Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French, Walnut Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French, Walnut Wood
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French, Walnut Wood
$68,000
H 74.41 in W 73.43 in D 16.74 in
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, walnut wood and bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, walnut wood and bronze
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, walnut wood and bronze
$48,000
H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in
Elegant French Desk, Circa 1920
Located in Madrid, ES
Features: Origin: France Circa: 1920 Materials: Exotic wood with bronze decorations Condition: Very good
Category

Vintage 1910s Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Elegant French Desk, Circa 1920
Elegant French Desk, Circa 1920
$2,772
H 31.89 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in
Meuble à clapets STRAFOR travail français vers 1920's
By Strafor
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Meuble à clapets STRAFOR travail français vers 1920's
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Meuble à clapets STRAFOR travail français vers 1920's
Meuble à clapets STRAFOR travail français vers 1920's
$12,924
H 75.99 in W 48.43 in D 13.78 in
French Art Deco Credenza with Marble Top, c. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The French Art Deco wood credenza from the 1920's is an exquisite piece of furniture that embodies
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Vintage 1920s French Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920. Solid oak construction with original brass
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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920
Early Painted Shop Counter From France, Circa 1920
$8,500
H 31.5 in W 78.5 in D 29.5 in
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Figural China Curio Liquor Cabinet Dimensions : 48" Wide X
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Vintage 1920s American Chinese Chippendale Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

1920's Neoclassic style Marble Top Flame Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1920's French Neoclassical style Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry B ar. Flame Mahogany
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Buffets

Materials

Marble

1920's Neoclassic style Marble Top Flame Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza
1920's Neoclassic style Marble Top Flame Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza
$11,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 102.25 in
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1920 Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1920 storage you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are 9135 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of 1920 storage you’re looking for, while we also have 75 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1920 storage — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 1920 storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, industrial and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Louis Vuitton, Globe Wernicke and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1920 storage that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920 Storage?

The average selling price for a piece of 1920 storage at 1stDibs is $2,984, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $360,000 for the highest priced.

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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