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French Aseptic Dental Cabinet, circa 1920s
French Aseptic Dental Cabinet, circa 1920s

French Aseptic Dental Cabinet, circa 1920s

By Léon Martin 1

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Metal aseptic dental cabinet, circa 1920. This is a very finely restored and original key.

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920's American Wicker Chest or Small Armoire
1920's American Wicker Chest or Small Armoire

1920's American Wicker Chest or Small Armoire

Located in Atlanta, GA

his is a wonderful piece of Americana. The chest was considered part of a Layette. The door opens to a hanging rack that pulls out for easy access. The pulls are glass and original....

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

1920s Art Deco Cabinet Living Room Buffet with a Mirror
1920s Art Deco Cabinet Living Room Buffet with a Mirror

1920s Art Deco Cabinet Living Room Buffet with a Mirror

Located in Senden, NRW

Dreamlike Art Deco living room cabinet or book cabinet. Features a Classic Jugendstil design with

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 1920s Standing Cabinet with Iron Trestle
Exceptional 1920s Standing Cabinet with Iron Trestle

Exceptional 1920s Standing Cabinet with Iron Trestle

Located in Pasadena, CA

Spanish Revival carved walnut cabinet with iron trestle, circa 1920s. Original finish. Great

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Industrial Modern 1920s Steel Metal Medical Cabinet
Industrial Modern 1920s Steel Metal Medical Cabinet

Industrial Modern 1920s Steel Metal Medical Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

1920s distressed, the double-door cabinet with three glass shelves over three short drawers and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Tall Raw Steel Filing Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1920s
Tall Raw Steel Filing Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1920s

Tall Raw Steel Filing Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1920s

Located in Portland, OR

cabinets may have had specific uses in their day, but each has been restored and revitalized to help you

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets

Industrial Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s
Industrial Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s

Industrial Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s

Located in Warsaw, PL

This vintage cabinet was manufactured during the 1920s. It was originally used in a printers

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Birch, Oak

Petite Steel Medical Cabinet by Lee Smith & Son, circa 1920s
Petite Steel Medical Cabinet by Lee Smith & Son, circa 1920s

Petite Steel Medical Cabinet by Lee Smith & Son, circa 1920s

Located in Portland, OR

heavy-duty steel construction, cabinets with a glass doors, internal shelves, and unique hardware. Ideal

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets

1920s Period Walnut & Parcel Gilt Antique Side Cabinet
1920s Period Walnut & Parcel Gilt Antique Side Cabinet

1920s Period Walnut & Parcel Gilt Antique Side Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

A 1920s period walnut and parcel gilt antique side cabinet. Having a raised and shaped back

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Queen Anne Style Walnut 1920s Period Bedside Cabinet
Queen Anne Style Walnut 1920s Period Bedside Cabinet

Queen Anne Style Walnut 1920s Period Bedside Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

A Queen Anne style walnut 1920s period bedside cabinet. The top and sides are painted in an antique

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Very Nice 1920's Wooden Locker
Very Nice 1920's Wooden Locker

Very Nice 1920's Wooden Locker

Located in Treasure Island, CA

A wonderful piece, all original, very functional.

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Wonderful 1920s American Metal Cabinet by Simmons and Company
Wonderful 1920s American Metal Cabinet by Simmons and Company

Wonderful 1920s American Metal Cabinet by Simmons and Company

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very useful, circa 1920s, American polished metal cabinet, retaining the original label at the

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Pair of 1920s Nickel-Plated Wall Hung Cabinets
Pair of 1920s Nickel-Plated Wall Hung Cabinets

Pair of 1920s Nickel-Plated Wall Hung Cabinets

Located in London, GB

Pair of high quality plated brass brot display cases. Three adjustable 19mm toughened glass shelves. Original foxed mirror backs.

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Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

1920s Original Strafor Clapets Iron and Brass Cabinet
1920s Original Strafor Clapets Iron and Brass Cabinet

1920s Original Strafor Clapets Iron and Brass Cabinet

By Strafor

Located in Roubaix, FR

Great quality French steel and brass Strafor 20 slots "Clapets" industrial cabinet "

Category

Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Walnut 1920s Queen Anne Style Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Walnut 1920s Queen Anne Style Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Walnut 1920s Queen Anne Style Bedside Cabinets

Located in Darwen, GB

A pair of walnut 1920s Queen Anne style antique bedside cabinets. Each having rectangular tops

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Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Cabinets

1920's Art Metal Co. File Wall
1920's Art Metal Co. File Wall

1920's Art Metal Co. File Wall

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Hard to find, expertly restored, file wall from the company "Art Metal", known to always have the most elaborate hardware. Very nice Victorian crown molding, top finished in new book...

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Industrial Dutch Tall Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s
Industrial Dutch Tall Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s

Industrial Dutch Tall Printer's Cabinet with Multiple Drawers, 1920s

Located in Warsaw, PL

This antique tall-boy cabinet comes from Netherland and was manufactured at first half of 20th

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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak, Pine

1920s Metal Locker
1920s Metal Locker

1920s Metal Locker

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s Metal Locker

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920s Shop Pine Counter
1920s Shop Pine Counter

1920s Shop Pine Counter

Located in Roubaix, FR

1920s Vinatge Shop counter new very nice back patina

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1920s Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet Curio with Decorative Mirror Details
1920s Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet Curio with Decorative Mirror Details

1920s Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet Curio with Decorative Mirror Details

Located in Hawthorne, CA

1920s Art Deco glass display cabinet featuring two slightly curved glass shelves inside. Beautiful

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak

Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s

Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s

Located in Vancouver, BC

Solid oak construction Original finish Panelled sided and back 18 flat file drawers Three large file drawers Very clean and in excellent condition $1450 B685 Measures: 15...

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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s

Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Macey Flat File Cabinet, 21 Drawers, 1920s

Located in Vancouver, BC

Solid oak construction Original finish Paneled sided and back 18 flat file drawers Three large file drawers Very clean and in excellent condition $1450 B685 Measures: 15"...

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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s French Oak Buffet Vaisellier
1920s French Oak Buffet Vaisellier

1920s French Oak Buffet Vaisellier

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s French oak buffet vaisellier (cabinet, welsh dresser, buffet deux corps).

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Exquisite 1920s Spanish Revival Walnut Vargueno
Exquisite 1920s Spanish Revival Walnut Vargueno

Exquisite 1920s Spanish Revival Walnut Vargueno

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920s. Elegant large scale vargueno. All original finish. Brass hinges. Carved walnut. 50" H

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu Console on Iron Stand
Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu Console on Iron Stand

Circa 1920s Japanese Tansu Console on Iron Stand

Located in Summerland, CA

Japanese tansu cabinet on custom made iron stand. Works well as a console table. Made of Kiri

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Cupboard, 1920s
Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Cupboard, 1920s

Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Cupboard, 1920s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten

Located in Belgium, BE

Splendid cabinet from Carl Malmsten in birch and jacaranda veneer, baluster-shaped coupled legs

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cupboards

Materials

Birch, Jacaranda

Set of Antique 1920s Steel and Cast Iron Lockers
Set of Antique 1920s Steel and Cast Iron Lockers

Set of Antique 1920s Steel and Cast Iron Lockers

Located in Hudson, NY

A set of four antique 1920s steel and cast iron lockers, with five compartments, each with

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Antique 1920s Broom Cupboard
Antique 1920s Broom Cupboard

Antique 1920s Broom Cupboard

Located in Freiburg, DE

Material: solid spruce was repainted white cleaned, non-toxic woodworm treatment.

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Vintage 1920s German Cabinets

Materials

Spruce

Wonderful 1920s Metal Locker
Wonderful 1920s Metal Locker

Wonderful 1920s Metal Locker

Located in Hudson, NY

Iron construction with mesh locking doors panels. Great surface and terrific patina.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Small Chinoiserie Lacquered 1920s Antique Cupboard
Small Chinoiserie Lacquered 1920s Antique Cupboard

Small Chinoiserie Lacquered 1920s Antique Cupboard

Located in Darwen, GB

A small chinoiserie lacquered 1920s antique cupboard. Having a top with a raised lacquered panel

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

British Sports Club Locker, 1920s
British Sports Club Locker, 1920s

British Sports Club Locker, 1920s

Located in Middleburg, VA

Whether you are looking for storage or a large piece of furniture for a tall wall, this incredible English sports club locker is a great addition and both functional and stylish.

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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware
Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This maple kitchen cabinet has been well cared for, for the last 100 years. It has its beautiful

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Maple

1920s Antique Hand painted Washstand
1920s Antique Hand painted Washstand

1920s Antique Hand painted Washstand

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Antique hand painted washstand This is a beautiful piece.  

Category

Vintage 1910s Hungarian Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Rococo Style Cupboard, 1920s
Rococo Style Cupboard, 1920s

Rococo Style Cupboard, 1920s

Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie

Rococo cupboard, 1920s. Original condition. Will look wonderful in a living room or dining room

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Rococo Revival Cupboards

Materials

Pearwood

Wonderful 1920s French Bank of Drawers in Bleached Oak
Wonderful 1920s French Bank of Drawers in Bleached Oak

Wonderful 1920s French Bank of Drawers in Bleached Oak

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good quality and of great proportions, circa 1920s, French bank of drawers with panel back, in

Category

Vintage 1920s Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s
Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s

Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s

Located in Hawthorne, CA

cabinet door opens to writing surface, small drawers and storage dividers. Overall great condition, light

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

1920s Industrial Multi-Drawer Cabinet
1920s Industrial Multi-Drawer Cabinet

1920s Industrial Multi-Drawer Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

A handsome multi-drawer Industrial cabinet with the original numbers painted on the drawer fronts

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920s Period Chinoiserie Cabinet
1920s Period Chinoiserie Cabinet

1920s Period Chinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Darwen, GB

A 1920s period chinoiserie cabinet. Having a pagoda top with chinoiserie detail above the twin

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

1920s Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
1920s Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

1920s Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

1920s burr walnut quarter veneered drinks side cabinet with ball and claw feet Measures: 40" W x

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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Modern Architectural Fruit Drying Cabinet, France 1920s
Primitive Modern Architectural Fruit Drying Cabinet, France 1920s

Primitive Modern Architectural Fruit Drying Cabinet, France 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Primitive Modern Architectural Fruit Drying Cabinet, France 1920s. A beautiful antique

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Oak Hamilton Type Tray Cabinet, circa 1920s
Oak Hamilton Type Tray Cabinet, circa 1920s

Oak Hamilton Type Tray Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Portland, OR

This handsome solid oak flat file cabinet features very few decorative flourishes, but is truly

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets

Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s
Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s

Rustic Drafting Office Flat File Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Portland, OR

cabinets may have had specific uses in their day, but each has been restored and revitalized to help you

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets

French Commercial Glass Door Display Cabinet, circa 1920s
French Commercial Glass Door Display Cabinet, circa 1920s

French Commercial Glass Door Display Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive and functional French commercial display cabinet, circa 1920s, made in oak with

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Raw Steel 48-Drawer Post Office Cabinet, circa 1920s
Raw Steel 48-Drawer Post Office Cabinet, circa 1920s

Raw Steel 48-Drawer Post Office Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Portland, OR

Cabinets may have had specific uses in their day, but each has been restored and revitalized to help you

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Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets

Antique 1920's Double Set of Steel Flat Files
Antique 1920's Double Set of Steel Flat Files

Antique 1920's Double Set of Steel Flat Files

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome double set of antique 1920's steel flat files, in their original dark green/black

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Green Ice Box Refrigerator Bar by Windsor, circa 1920s
Green Ice Box Refrigerator Bar by Windsor, circa 1920s

Green Ice Box Refrigerator Bar by Windsor, circa 1920s

Located in Madison, WI

Ice box by Windsor in immaculate condition, circa 1920s. Rolls around smoothly on locking caster

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Vintage 1920s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Bauche Metal Safe with Original Key, 1920s
Bauche Metal Safe with Original Key, 1920s

Bauche Metal Safe with Original Key, 1920s

By Bauche

Located in Roubaix, FR

Metal safe with original key 1920s tag and dragon sign by "Bauche". Weight about 100 kg.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

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1920s Kitchen Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s kitchen cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each 1920s kitchen cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920s kitchen cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1920s kitchen cabinet made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Otto Kind, Anton Lucas and Strafor each produced at least one beautiful 1920s kitchen cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920s Kitchen Cabinet?

A 1920s kitchen cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $91,985.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About 1920s Kitchen Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Corner kitchen cabinets tend to be bigger than regular cabinets. Using corner cabinets to store larger items, such as blenders, rice cookers and slow-cookers, is an efficient way to put these furnishings to work.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Modular kitchen cabinets can be made out of any material, but wood, steel and fiberboard are the most common materials.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

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