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Swedish modern cabinet circa 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Swedish modern cabinet veneered in valnut and walnut root The doors with décoratives
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Swedish modern cabinet circa 1940
Swedish modern cabinet circa 1940
$10,792
H 53.94 in W 70.87 in D 19.3 in
Eric Matsson Cabinet Sweden circa 1940
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful cabinet circa 1940 attributed to Erik Matsson Stained beech with walnut intarsia decor
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Eric Matsson Cabinet Sweden circa 1940
Eric Matsson Cabinet Sweden circa 1940
$9,333
H 53.15 in W 42.13 in D 15.75 in
circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s Vintage hardwood flat file cabinet with additional hideaway shelving. This impressive
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet
circa 1940 Industrial Flat File Cabinet
$10,450
H 43 in W 109 in D 31 in
Swedish cabinet venneered in birch circa 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and impressive Swedish cabinet in birch veneered Circa 1940 Nice details
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Swedish cabinet venneered in birch circa 1940
Swedish cabinet venneered in birch circa 1940
$10,514
H 57.49 in W 44.1 in D 17.33 in
1940's French Oak Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's French cabinet in rich oak Narrow depth and 2 cabinet doors that open to shelving
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940's French Oak Cabinet
1940's French Oak Cabinet
$16,000
H 42.25 in W 55 in D 14.4 in
Art Deco Cabinet Box, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Cleaned Fully functional Good original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cabinet Box, 1940's
Art Deco Cabinet Box, 1940's
$1,134 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
Pedestall Cabinet Oak and Vellum France, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Unique tall oak pedestal cabinet (w/3 wooden shelves) face is made of vellum/parchment, locks with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Parchment Paper

Pedestall Cabinet Oak and Vellum France, 1940
Pedestall Cabinet Oak and Vellum France, 1940
$11,500
H 56.5 in W 13.75 in D 10 in
Hawker Aircraft Ltd. Aluminum Cabinet, ca. 1940
Located in Astoria, NY
Hawker Aircraft Ltd. (British, 1920-1963) Aluminum Cabinet, circa 1940, steel handles, apparently
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Vintage 1940s British Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Hawker Aircraft Ltd. Aluminum Cabinet, ca. 1940
Hawker Aircraft Ltd. Aluminum Cabinet, ca. 1940
$1,800
H 49.75 in W 32 in D 17 in
Gio Ponti Rationalist Cabinet, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti Rationalist Cabinet, wood, Italy, 1940. This office cabinet, designed by Gio Ponti in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Rationalist Cabinet, 1940
Gio Ponti Rationalist Cabinet, 1940
$17,000
H 68.9 in W 89.18 in D 16.54 in
Antique American Oak Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique cabinet unit. Made in American oak and metal. Manufactured by unknown designer, circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique American Oak Cabinet, circa 1940
Antique American Oak Cabinet, circa 1940
$1,990
H 54.34 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hand Crafted Arts & Crafts Design style small book cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1940's period
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Beech

1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet
1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet
$1,299
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 10.24 in
Maison Jansen gilt wood and mirrored bar cabinet 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This cabinet bar by Maison Jansen was made in the 1940s, with beautifully carved wood feet, body
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Maison Jansen gilt wood and mirrored bar cabinet 1940
Maison Jansen gilt wood and mirrored bar cabinet 1940
$20,084
H 46.07 in W 25.2 in D 18.51 in
1940's French Burl-wood Tall Bar Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's exotic burl-wood with inlay detail tall French bar cabinet with key and single
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940's French Burl-wood Tall Bar Cabinet
1940's French Burl-wood Tall Bar Cabinet
$8,500
H 58 in W 30 in D 14 in
1940 Maison Jansen Art Deco Cabinet Adorned with Mirrors
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco cabinet, Maison Jansen, decorated with mirrors, 2 doors, sycamore interior, resting on
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1940 Maison Jansen Art Deco Cabinet Adorned with Mirrors
1940 Maison Jansen Art Deco Cabinet Adorned with Mirrors
$14,177
H 45.67 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet. The woodwork is beautiful. There is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet
1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet
$3,020 Sale Price
20% Off
H 73 in W 17.5 in D 50.5 in
Vintage 1940’s bedside cabinet with decorative handle
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegantly designed vintage bedside cabinet. Features a highly decorative brass effect
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Three-Door Cabinet, France, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
-part cabinet is raised on tapered round legs. The doors have applied neoclassically-inspired motifs in
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Three-Door Cabinet, France, circa 1940
Three-Door Cabinet, France, circa 1940
$24,500
H 70 in W 62 in D 17.5 in
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking creating a scene
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
$5,800
H 55.5 in W 43.25 in D 19 in
Birch Cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll & Associates, 1940's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Drawer cabinets by Florence Knoll. The piece features a birch veneer body with three wooden drawers
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Vintage 1940s German Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cabinet by Maurice Dufrene, France, c. 1940
By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful Art Deco Cabinet designed by Maurice Dufrene and manufactured by La Maitrise around 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Art Deco Cabinet by Maurice Dufrene, France, c. 1940
Art Deco Cabinet by Maurice Dufrene, France, c. 1940
$22,447
H 60.63 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
French Cabinet with Tambour Doors, c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, French, 1940s cabinet with elegant self-roll tambour doors and deco-style moulding. This is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Cabinet with Tambour Doors, c. 1940
French Cabinet with Tambour Doors, c. 1940
$7,540
H 79 in W 72 in D 27 in
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking creating a scene of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
$6,800
H 52.5 in W 39.75 in D 16.75 in
Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very good labeled Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino rosewood and parchment front cabinet circa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940's Swedish Biedermeier style china cabinet with locking door and adjustable shelves by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940 Art Deco Cabinet in Walnut wood for UP Závody , Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - good condition - cleaned - used renvation oil
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco / Bauhaus Display Cabinet Highboard in Oak, 1940
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Display cabinet restored Art Deco / Bauhaus around 1940 Oak highboard Features: Model with 4
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20th Century Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco / Bauhaus Display Cabinet Highboard in Oak, 1940
Art Deco / Bauhaus Display Cabinet Highboard in Oak, 1940
$1,760
H 55.12 in W 68.12 in D 16.15 in
Oak Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
Uniquely scaled and handsome oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt on solid block feet. Two hinged doors
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Night Stand Side Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The stand features mahogany wood grain and a red beveled marble top. The case with two drawers rests on cabriole legs with mounted ormolu details.
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French Desk Cabinet, circa 1940 Solid oak Ideal for office storage : one part to store
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
Mid-Century French Oak Desk-Cabinet, circa 1940
$1,051
H 52.76 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Three Piece French Oak Cabinet in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three piece French oak cabinet in the manner of Charles Dudouyt C 1940. Brutalist styling in the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Outstanding And Unique Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani ca' 1940's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding bar cabinet (bar mobile) by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, 1940's
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carlo Enrico Rava Two-Piece Cabinet with Edo Print and Baluster Legs, 1940's
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Petershagen, DE
Two-Piece Dining Room Cabinet Carlo Enrico Rava Milan 1940s Carved and veneered maple with partly
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Deco cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted ribbon mahogany case construction with
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

A partial ebonized four door bar cabinet in the manner of Jansen circa 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A partial ebonized four door bar cabinet in the manner of Jansen circa 1940. Having a marble top
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Cabinet in Oak and Embossed and Gilded Leather, circa 1940-1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cabinet in oak and embossed and gilded leather, circa 1940-1950.
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Vintage 1940s French Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

"Blackened wood cabinet", Georges Henri Laurent (1880-1940)
By Georges Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Henri Laurent (1880–1940) was a French decorative artist and painter, active during the
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Blackened wood cabinet", Georges Henri Laurent (1880-1940)
"Blackened wood cabinet", Georges Henri Laurent (1880-1940)
$13,790 / item
H 59.06 in W 21.86 in D 13.39 in
Two Door Mid Century Storage Cabinet c. 1940/50's
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century two door storage cabinet, featuring a walnut veneer case, mounted on squared chrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco 1940's Grosfeld House Mahogany Low Cabinets
By Grosfeld House
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each having silver-embossed leather double doors with lucite handles and decorative round lucite handles on the sides all raised on greek key form legs.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco 1940's Grosfeld House Mahogany Low Cabinets
Pair of Art Deco 1940's Grosfeld House Mahogany Low Cabinets
$11,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 23 in W 40 in D 17 in
Large Display Cabinet in Oak, Pine and Metal, 1940’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Display Cabinet in Oak, Pine and Metal, 1940’s Additional Information: Material: Oak, pine
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Glass

Large Display Cabinet in Oak, Pine and Metal, 1940’s
Large Display Cabinet in Oak, Pine and Metal, 1940’s
$17,721
H 62.21 in W 70.87 in D 14.18 in
French 1940's Cabinet Mahogany and Leather attributed to Rousseau et Lardin
By Rousseau et Lardin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Perfectly proportioned small French Art Deco living room cabinet/ bar cabinet made of mahogany and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco cherrywood corner cabinet, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Corner Cupboards

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, circa 1940
Art Deco Cherrywood Corner Cabinet, circa 1940
$3,544
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
A 1940’s E. Hallanvaara oak cabinet with carvings on the doors, Finnish
Located in London, GB
A signed and dated 1946 oak cabinet with beautifully carved doors by E. Hallanvaara with a black
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Handsome Antique Belgian Oak Wine Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome functional oak wine cabinet from Belgium having accordion sliding front which opens to
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Handsome Antique Belgian Oak Wine Cabinet
Handsome Antique Belgian Oak Wine Cabinet
$3,250
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 18 in
Paolo Buffa Console Brass Wood Marbre 1940 Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paul Buffa Console
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Vintage 1940s Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa Console Brass Wood Marbre 1940 Italy
Paolo Buffa Console Brass Wood Marbre 1940 Italy
$10,514
H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 14.97 in
Art Deco Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Need storage? Then this stately, geometric cabinet might be just what you desire. Four solid
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet
$4,250
H 57 in W 59 in D 19 in
French Duo Roll Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Duo Roll Cabinet with key. Item is in our space in the 1STDIBS@NYDC showroom in NYC.
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

French Duo Roll Cabinet
French Duo Roll Cabinet
$6,500
H 90 in W 33 in D 14 in
Art Deco Walnut and Velum Cabinet
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco walnut and velum secretaire cabinet France, Circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut and Velum Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut and Velum Cabinet
$12,247
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet from circa 1940 captures
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
$5,500
H 68.51 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Rare French Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak cabinet has two compartments. The lower section has fixed shelves and the doors roll back
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare French Filing Cabinet
Rare French Filing Cabinet
$7,500
H 80 in W 40 in D 18 in
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet from circa 1940 captures
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
$5,500
H 68.51 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
A Swedish Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This Swedish cabinet features intricate marquetry inlay set against a warm honey-colored elm
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

A Swedish Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay
A Swedish Cabinet with Marquetry Inlay
$12,000
H 38.5 in W 54 in D 17 in
Art Deco style display cabinet, 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco display cabinet from the 1940s. The furniture is in very good condition, after
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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco style display cabinet, 1940s, Poland.
Art Deco style display cabinet, 1940s, Poland.
$3,248
H 70.08 in W 51.97 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco display cabinet from the 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display cabinet from around 1940, Poland. The furniture is in very good condition, after
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Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco display cabinet from the 1940s, Poland.
Art Deco display cabinet from the 1940s, Poland.
$2,067
H 61.42 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
Precious 1940s Cabinet in Sycamore
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely 1940s cabinet in sycamore with two pull tabs. The doors are adorned with two panels in
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Precious 1940s Cabinet in Sycamore
Precious 1940s Cabinet in Sycamore
$4,489 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens
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Vintage 1940s French Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
$6,379
H 38.78 in W 34.85 in D 14.77 in
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
classic Cabinets with wood structure, brass handles and drawers decorated with embossed lacquering. Fully
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Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet 40s
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet 40s
$21,266 / set
H 46.86 in W 25.6 in D 12.21 in
Pair Of French Modern Cerused Oak Cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Modern Cerused Oak Cabinets. This rare pair of French Art Deco cerused carved and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of French Modern Cerused Oak Cabinets
Pair Of French Modern Cerused Oak Cabinets
$25,650 / set
H 56 in W 46.25 in D 19.25 in
Rare Marble Bar From Switzerland, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Marble Bar From Switzerland, Circa 1940. Superb model with original marble top and front
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Vintage 1940s European Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Rare Marble Bar From Switzerland, Circa 1940
Rare Marble Bar From Switzerland, Circa 1940
$11,900
H 35 in W 51 in D 26 in
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1940 Kitchen Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 kitchen cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1940 kitchen cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 2708 variations of the antique or vintage 1940 kitchen cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940 kitchen cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940 kitchen cabinet, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1940 kitchen cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paolo Buffa, Herman Miller and Gilbert Rohde produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940 Kitchen Cabinet?

A 1940 kitchen cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,435, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.

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 1940 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
    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 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 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.

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