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1930s China Cabinet

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch
1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch

$1,400

H 66.75 in W 57.5 in D 19.5 in

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch

Located in Oakland, CA

1930s German Art Deco Cabinet crafted from walnut, featuring a pair of sliding glass doors and

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

$2,338

H 45.28 in W 37.8 in D 25.2 in

Antique Chinese Medicine Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Beautiful and decorative antique Chinese medicine cabinet, likely dating from the 1930s. Featuring

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors
Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors

Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered apothecary-inspired cabinet from circa 1930 with 32 drawers and petite double doors

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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s
Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s

Antique Four-Door Sideboard in Blackened Elm, Shanxi, China, circa 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

early 20th-century Chinese furniture design, functional yet deeply architectural in feel. The cabinet

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Early 20th Century Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s
Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s

Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s
Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s

Art Deco Clear Glass Curtain Rod, c. 1920s-1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass

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1930s French Art Deco China Cabinet in Style of Ruhlmann
1930s French Art Deco China Cabinet in Style of Ruhlmann

1930s French Art Deco China Cabinet in Style of Ruhlmann

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H 61 in W 41.5 in D 16.5 in

1930s French Art Deco China Cabinet in Style of Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Senden, NRW

Vintage 1930s modernist French Art Deco china cabinet of exotic and highly desirable Palisander

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Palisander, Sycamore

Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s
Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s

Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian hanging shelf with inlaid mother of pearl, circa 1930s-1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

1930's Chinese Influenced Hollywood  Regency Cabinet
1930's Chinese Influenced Hollywood  Regency Cabinet

1930's Chinese Influenced Hollywood Regency Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 1930's Ivory Lacquered Chinese Style Cabinet. New lacquer. Abundance of storage capacity.

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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1930's Chinese Deco Bar/Vanity
1930's Chinese Deco Bar/Vanity

1930's Chinese Deco Bar/Vanity

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H 44.5 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

1930's Chinese Deco Bar/Vanity

Located in Chicago, IL

Exceptional Chinese Deco bar/vanity of blackwood and rosewood with old spoiled mirror. Interior

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

1930s Art Deco Walnut China Display Cabinet
1930s Art Deco Walnut China Display Cabinet

1930s Art Deco Walnut China Display Cabinet

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H 47 in W 42.25 in D 13 in

1930s Art Deco Walnut China Display Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stylish Art Deco figured walnut display cabinet. With a fantastic shape this wonderful cabinet

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties
Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties

Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant period art deco china or display cabinet in burr walnu Circa 1930s on this piece of classic

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties
Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties

Period Art Deco China Cabinet 1930s Roaring Twenties

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant period art deco china or display cabinet in burr walnu Circa 1930s on this piece of classic

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco China Cabinet
Art Deco China Cabinet

Art Deco China Cabinet

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H 51 in W 32 in D 13.5 in

Art Deco China Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

1930's Art Deco China Cabinet with Chippendale Feet. Burl walnut with new glass shelves and mirror

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design
Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design

Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Art Deco period two-toned black lacquer side cabinet from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Burl

Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design
Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design

Chinese 1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Two-Toned Side Cabinet with Bamboo Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Art Deco period two-toned black lacquer side cabinet from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Burl

Satinwood French Louis XV Bronze Mounted China Cabinet, circa 1930s
Satinwood French Louis XV Bronze Mounted China Cabinet, circa 1930s

Satinwood French Louis XV Bronze Mounted China Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful French-made Louis XV stile inlaid satinwood cabinet. The cabinet dates to the

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Satinwood

Chinese Style Sideboard, 1930s
Chinese Style Sideboard, 1930s

Chinese Style Sideboard, 1930s

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H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in

Chinese Style Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Chinese style mahogany sideboard resting on four feet with flattened windings and opening with two

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Vintage 1930s French Space Age Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Custom Modern 1930s Chinese Chippendale Two-Tone Sideboard / Credenza
Fantastic Custom Modern 1930s Chinese Chippendale Two-Tone Sideboard / Credenza

Fantastic Custom Modern 1930s Chinese Chippendale Two-Tone Sideboard / Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic custom modern 1930s Chinese Chippendale two tone sideboard or credenza. Beautiful

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Vintage 1930s American Chippendale Sideboards

1930s, Swedish Art Deco Grace Cabinet / Dry Bar By Otto Wretling For Umea.
1930s, Swedish Art Deco Grace Cabinet / Dry Bar By Otto Wretling For Umea.

1930s, Swedish Art Deco Grace Cabinet / Dry Bar By Otto Wretling For Umea.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1930s, unique and extremely beautiful Art Deco masterpiece designed Otto Wretling for Umea Sweden

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Chinese Chippendale Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chest, Oriental Camphor Wood Trunk, 1930s
Antique Chest, Oriental Camphor Wood Trunk, 1930s

Antique Chest, Oriental Camphor Wood Trunk, 1930s

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H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Antique Chest, Oriental Camphor Wood Trunk, 1930s

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an early 20th century camphor wood trunk dating to circa 1930. In a dark polished finish

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Small Jacobean Style China Cabinet, 1930s
Oak Small Jacobean Style China Cabinet, 1930s

Oak Small Jacobean Style China Cabinet, 1930s

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H 50.01 in W 17.72 in D 11.23 in

Oak Small Jacobean Style China Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful and rare china cabinet. Striking English design from the 1930s. Solid oak with barley

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Vintage 1930s British Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

1930s Hand Painted Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Demilune Cabinet
1930s Hand Painted Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Demilune Cabinet

1930s Hand Painted Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Demilune Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely early twentieth century Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie cabinet. The green and

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1930s Chinoiserie Cabinet or Credenza
1930s Chinoiserie Cabinet or Credenza

1930s Chinoiserie Cabinet or Credenza

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H 35.5 in W 49.5 in D 18.75 in

1930s Chinoiserie Cabinet or Credenza

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cabinet or Credenza, probably Chinese Export, circa 1930s or earlier. This

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Shanghai Art Deco Vanity Cabinet, c. 1930s
Shanghai Art Deco Vanity Cabinet, c. 1930s

Shanghai Art Deco Vanity Cabinet, c. 1930s

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H 41.25 in W 42.25 in D 21 in

Shanghai Art Deco Vanity Cabinet, c. 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

1930s Credenza China cabinet Bookcase Directoire in Solid Walnut by Mazzaniga
1930s Credenza China cabinet Bookcase Directoire in Solid Walnut by Mazzaniga

1930s Credenza China cabinet Bookcase Directoire in Solid Walnut by Mazzaniga

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Midcentury credenza bookcase directoire style in solid walnut wax polished. In the glazed part three shelves can be applied. By Mazzaniga. Measures cm: H 198, W 152, D 44.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s
Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s

Antique Ornate Carved Oak Chinese Bookcase, circa 1930s

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Chinese Export carved bookcase China, early 20th century Ornate carved

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1930s Chinese Poly-Chrome Two-Door Painted Cabinet
1930s Chinese Poly-Chrome Two-Door Painted Cabinet

1930s Chinese Poly-Chrome Two-Door Painted Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This painted cabinet features a mountainside Chinese Village in striking red and gold colors with a

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Vintage 1930s Asian Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1930s Louis XV Style Inlaid and Lacquered China Cabinet
1930s Louis XV Style Inlaid and Lacquered China Cabinet

1930s Louis XV Style Inlaid and Lacquered China Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning, 1930s French, Louis XV style inlaid lacquered cabinet. The piece features

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20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Shanghai Painted Cabinet Rare Mirrored, 1930s
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Shanghai Painted Cabinet Rare Mirrored, 1930s

Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Shanghai Painted Cabinet Rare Mirrored, 1930s

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Magnificent rare wardrobe from the Shanghai Art Deco movement of the 1930s, gilt and pale green

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Coromandel Style Cabinet, Black Painted with Decals and Hand Painting, 1930s
Coromandel Style Cabinet, Black Painted with Decals and Hand Painting, 1930s

Coromandel Style Cabinet, Black Painted with Decals and Hand Painting, 1930s

Located in Harrisburg, PA

. Image number five is of the top of the cabinet. Images number one, four and seven are of the front, left

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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$2,820 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Dayton, OH

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$6,900

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By Charles Dudouyt, Maxime Old

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

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1930s China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930s China cabinet for your home. A 1930s China cabinet — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1930s China cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s China cabinet bearing Art Deco, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Hastings, Gilbert Rohde and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful 1930s China cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1930s China Cabinet?

A 1930s China cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,625, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About 1930s China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

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