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Original Art Deco Corner Cabinets Burr Walnut, French, 1920s
Original Art Deco Corner Cabinets Burr Walnut, French, 1920s

Original Art Deco Corner Cabinets Burr Walnut, French, 1920s

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco corner cabinets. Burr walnut veneer to top and front with straight grain walnut

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

American Art Deco Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1920s
American Art Deco Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1920s

American Art Deco Cabinet with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1920s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very lovely Art Deco cabinet in mahogany and walnut with inlays in tigerwood and satinwood in a

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Sculptural Geometric Cabinet in Nutwood, Danish Modern, Made in, 1920s
Sculptural Geometric Cabinet in Nutwood, Danish Modern, Made in, 1920s

Sculptural Geometric Cabinet in Nutwood, Danish Modern, Made in, 1920s

Located in Odense, DK

beautiful geometric shaped front design. A quality cabinet, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker 1920s

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nutwood

Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit
Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit

Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit

Located in Lafayette, IN

This gorgeous 1920s courthouse cabinet has been customized in our workshop with solid oak base

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of 1920s Art Deco Polished Steel Medical Display Cabinets
Pair of 1920s Art Deco Polished Steel Medical Display Cabinets

Pair of 1920s Art Deco Polished Steel Medical Display Cabinets

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of 1920s Art Deco design display cabinets. These would have been a pair of medical

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare small Art Deco cabinet with beautiful wood pattern, France 1920s
Rare small Art Deco cabinet with beautiful wood pattern, France 1920s

Rare small Art Deco cabinet with beautiful wood pattern, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / cabinet / wood, veneer / Art Deco Unique small two door Art Deco cabinet from the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Macassar and Glass, Polished, Frace, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Macassar and Glass, Polished, Frace, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Macassar and Glass, Polished, Frace, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This exceptional Art Deco display cabinet, originating from France in the early twentieth century

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Macassar

20th Century French Art Deco Macassar Cabinet/Buffet, High Gloss Lacquer, 1920s
20th Century French Art Deco Macassar Cabinet/Buffet, High Gloss Lacquer, 1920s

20th Century French Art Deco Macassar Cabinet/Buffet, High Gloss Lacquer, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco cabinet. Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Makassar Source

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Macassar

1920s Oak Stanley Tools Wall Cabinet Box Vintage Industrial Porsche Garage Chest
1920s Oak Stanley Tools Wall Cabinet Box Vintage Industrial Porsche Garage Chest

1920s Oak Stanley Tools Wall Cabinet Box Vintage Industrial Porsche Garage Chest

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Stanley tools upright/tabletop or wall mount/hanging toolbox, brass handles on sides. Never hung, and appears to never be used at all.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s Winchester Cartridge Display Case
1920s Winchester Cartridge Display Case

1920s Winchester Cartridge Display Case

Located in New York, NY

Great two level antique oak display case that was originally used for Winchester Cartridges. The top section locks and the key is included. This can be seen at our 302 Bowery locatio...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

1920s Italian Venetian Painted Bombe Corner Cabinet with Floral Motifs
1920s Italian Venetian Painted Bombe Corner Cabinet with Floral Motifs

1920s Italian Venetian Painted Bombe Corner Cabinet with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and colorful antique "Encoignure" (French for corner cabinet), was created in Italy

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

1920s Wood and Glass Fountain Pen Showcase with Drawer and Shelf
1920s Wood and Glass Fountain Pen Showcase with Drawer and Shelf

1920s Wood and Glass Fountain Pen Showcase with Drawer and Shelf

Located in New York, NY

1920s original Waterman's ideal fountain pen wood and glass showcase with original lettering on

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s
Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s

Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Here you have another wonderful 2-door stunning green color Jelly Cupboard. 4 shelves, loads of room for your items. Great in a hallway, bathroom or in any room for that matter. True...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s
Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s

Primitive Two-Door Farm House Rustic Green Jelly Cupboard, 1920s

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning green early 20th century. Primitive cupboard. Inside 5 shelf storage. True antique Primitive pieces that came out my historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pie...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Elegant Chrome Table Vitrine, 1920s-30s, France
Elegant Chrome Table Vitrine, 1920s-30s, France

Elegant Chrome Table Vitrine, 1920s-30s, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Coveted and presentable vintage table vitrine / display unit, in chrome from 1920s-30s France

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

German Industrial Lockers by Kuppersbusch, circa 1920s
German Industrial Lockers by Kuppersbusch, circa 1920s

German Industrial Lockers by Kuppersbusch, circa 1920s

By Kuppersbusch

Located in Gloucester, GB

German industrial lockers by Kuppersbusch circa 1920s - Made from pressed sheet steel - Cast

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Half Moon Cocktail Bar, 1920s
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Half Moon Cocktail Bar, 1920s

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Half Moon Cocktail Bar, 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique Art Deco burr walnut bow fronted cocktail cabinet, circa 1920 in date

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1920s Wall-Mounted Pipe Display Case for Briar OSC Pipes
1920s Wall-Mounted Pipe Display Case for Briar OSC Pipes

1920s Wall-Mounted Pipe Display Case for Briar OSC Pipes

Located in Surrey, BC

A wooden, wall-mounted display case for Briar OSC Pipes. The circa 1920s cabinet features hand

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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s
Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s

Four-Door Industrial Lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s

By Otto Kind

Located in Gloucester, GB

Four-door industrial lockers by Otto Kind, circa 1920s - Made from sheet steel - Diamond shaped

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Luxurious London Made 1920s Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet With Decanters
Luxurious London Made 1920s Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet With Decanters

Luxurious London Made 1920s Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet With Decanters

By Heal's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Luxurious London Made 1920s Royal Warrant Mahogany Elevette Drinks Cabinet With Decanters

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London 1920s Royal Warrant. Early 20th century mahogany elevette drinks

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1920'S FRENCH PINE  KITCHEN CABINET
1920'S FRENCH PINE  KITCHEN CABINET

1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET ( ALSO CUPBOARD)

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET
1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET

1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920'S FRENCH PINE KITCHEN CABINET (also buffet, server )

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

1920's Walnut Cabinet
1920's Walnut Cabinet

1920's Walnut Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Nicely crafted 1920's walnut cabinet. Perfect to conceal and store a lot items.

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

1920's' Bookcase Cabinet
1920's' Bookcase Cabinet

1920's' Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Walnut standing cabinet with original glass. 60" H x 40.5" W x 16" D

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Vintage 1920s Cabinets

1920's Glass Front Cabinet
1920's Glass Front Cabinet

1920's Glass Front Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hand carved 1920's two door display cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

1920's French Deco Cabinet
1920's French Deco Cabinet

1920's French Deco Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920's French Deco cabinet burl maple with sliding glass doors.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Classic 1920's Walnut Cabinet
Classic 1920's Walnut Cabinet

Classic 1920's Walnut Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Handsome and functional small walnut cabinet c. 1920's features three interior drawers behind

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

1920's Spanish Revival Cabinet
1920's Spanish Revival Cabinet

1920's Spanish Revival Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hand Carved oak cabinet with single drawer and large cabinet area for storage.

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

French 1920's File Cabinet
French 1920's File Cabinet

French 1920's File Cabinet

Located in Austin, TX

A File Cabinet purchased in the Bresse Region of France, it is made of golden oak with a drop down

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carved Painted 1920's Cabinet
Carved Painted 1920's Cabinet

Carved Painted 1920's Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Unusual Spanish Revival cabinet with hand-painted central panel with a floral embellished portrait.

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's
Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's

Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique filing cabinet from the 1920's. Modular! There are 6 separate levels (including top and base

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Carved Cabinet, c. 1920's
Beautifully Carved Cabinet, c. 1920's

Beautifully Carved Cabinet, c. 1920's

Located in Pasadena, CA

From a 1920's estate, this is a beautifully carved dresser with nine drawers.

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

1920's Iron Cabinet on Stand
1920's Iron Cabinet on Stand

1920's Iron Cabinet on Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ornate, reticulated cabinet on stand with single door that slides revealing two compartments

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Large, Ornately Carved Cabinet, 1920's
Large, Ornately Carved Cabinet, 1920's

Large, Ornately Carved Cabinet, 1920's

Located in Pasadena, CA

Large handcarved walnut cabinet with four doors and three drawers - great storage cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet
1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet

1920's Spanish Revival Standing Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautifully carved spindle cabinet with tapered barley twist legs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1920's -1940's Chinoiserie Decorated Italian Cabinet
1920's -1940's Chinoiserie Decorated Italian Cabinet

1920's -1940's Chinoiserie Decorated Italian Cabinet

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A quality early 20th century chinoiserie decorated Italian cabinet with painted faux (sienna

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Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets

Buffet Cabinet Kitchen Cabinet Antique, 1920s Made of Solid Oak
Buffet Cabinet Kitchen Cabinet Antique, 1920s Made of Solid Oak

Buffet Cabinet Kitchen Cabinet Antique, 1920s Made of Solid Oak

Located in Senden, NRW

Antique round arch buffet made, circa1920 from solid oak. The cabinet can be dismantled in two

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

c. 1920's Single-Door Carved Cabinet
c. 1920's Single-Door Carved Cabinet

c. 1920's Single-Door Carved Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Handsome carved cabinet, c. 1920's, this piece features upper cupboard with shelves and a single

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet
Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet

Late 1920's "Combination" File Cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

From the dawn of metal office equipment before it had really gained a foothold into the domination of wood. Manufacturer's really pushed the fireproof aspect of it's product. Nice br...

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1920's French deco Three Door Cabinet
1920's French deco Three Door Cabinet

1920's French deco Three Door Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French deco three cabinet,galss center door-1door on each end,all fitted with shelves.Mohagony

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets

1920's Glass Front China Cabinet/Vitrine
1920's Glass Front China Cabinet/Vitrine

1920's Glass Front China Cabinet/Vitrine

Located in Pasadena, CA

Narrow glass front cabinet with two adjustable shelves. Very difficult to find piece.

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

1920's Spanish Revival Walnut China Cabinet
1920's Spanish Revival Walnut China Cabinet

1920's Spanish Revival Walnut China Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful 2-door china cabinet with bevelled glass doors and sides along with bevelled mirrors in

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Fantastic 1920's Cabinet with Iron Stretcher
Fantastic 1920's Cabinet with Iron Stretcher

Fantastic 1920's Cabinet with Iron Stretcher

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wonderful classic Spanish Revival cabinet of great design with lots of decorative hardware and

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets

1920 's Wall Hung Yellow Cabinet with Shelves
1920 's Wall Hung Yellow Cabinet with Shelves

1920 's Wall Hung Yellow Cabinet with Shelves

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American 1920's wall hung cabinet with original paint

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1920's Allsteel File Cabinet
1920's Allsteel File Cabinet

1920's Allsteel File Cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Rare form featuring obsolete filing configuration (altough completely practical and quite functional). Handsome office accruement!

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1920's Walnut Writing Cabinet w/Ornate Carving
1920's Walnut Writing Cabinet w/Ornate Carving

1920's Walnut Writing Cabinet w/Ornate Carving

Located in Pasadena, CA

Decoratively carved writing cabinet with linen fold carving and ornate, figurative carved detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1920's American General Store Cabinet
1920's American General Store Cabinet

1920's American General Store Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

1920's American wooden General Store Cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small 1920’s Oak Display Cabinet
Small 1920’s Oak Display Cabinet

Small 1920’s Oak Display Cabinet

Located in Accrington, GB

A small oak display cabinet dating to the 1920’s in a Jacobean style. The cabinet has front double

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

1920s Japanese Cabinet
1920s Japanese Cabinet

1920s Japanese Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

A very elegant Japanese cabinet from the 1920s. Plenty of storage. That rich finish would enhance

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.