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...
Cherry
1920s Rustic Old Hickory Hutch with Natural Log Legs, Signed, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory hutch with natural log legs, a slatted tabletop and shelf, one drawer, decorative cutouts and rope detail. (Signed).
Wood
French Provincial Oak Pedestal Lectern, Gothic Design, 1920s, France
Located in High Point, NC
This small pedestal/lectern makes its impression through natural oak, tiered gothic architectural form. Dating to 1920s and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibilit...
Oak
Indonesian Hand Carved Treasure box on stand 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This vintage treasure box handcrafted most probably in Indonesia, showcases stunning craftsmanship. It boasts intricate carvings, including a hinged lid adorned with floral motifs....
Hardwood
Monumental Art Deco Counter Attributed to De Coene, Belgium 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A commanding example of early 20th-century Belgian craftsmanship, this large Art Deco counter, attributed to the esteemed De Coene Frères atelier. This piece embodies the grandeur an...
Glass, Oak
Chinese Primitive Cupboard, Stripped Elm, Wooden Latch, Circa 1920s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Chinese Primitive Cupboard, Stripped Elm, Wooden Latch, Circa 1920s. This storage cupboard from Shandong, China is built in solid stripped elm using traditional pegged joinery, asse...
Wood, Hardwood
20th Century Catalán Spanish Dresser Carved in Walnut, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Sideboard or Console, made from solid walnut and featuring two carved drawers, two charmingly detailed doors fitted with ...
Walnut
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 small cabinet, handmade in France in the 1900s. This very special piece features an arc...
Belgian Black Marble
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers with doosr car...
Walnut
Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers and two doors ...
Walnut
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features one drawer with door carve...
Walnut
Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers and two doors ...
Walnut
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved walnut chest of drawers, highboy or console Country Provincial Chiffoniere was fashioned from solid walnut and features two drawers with doosr car...
Walnut
A Rare Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Elevette Drinks Cabinet with Tantalus
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A luxurious and rare early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks cabinet by Asprey & Co. Ltd., 166 New Bond Street, London, dating to circa 1920s. An exceptionally elegant piece ...
Brass
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.
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