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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

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Wood

Precious 1940s Cabinet in Sycamore
Precious 1940s Cabinet in Sycamore
H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet in Otto Schulz style
By Otto Schulz 1
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet in Otto Schulz style. It comes with a beautiful shiny
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Bronze

Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet from the furniture factory AB Walfrid Svensson & Co in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak, Burl

Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A fine 1940s Italian cabinet by Paolo Buffa Resting on slender tapered legs with deep brass sabot
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
H 57.09 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 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

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Brass

Midcentury Cabinet and Magazine Rack, Renaissance Style, Walnut Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Circa 1940s cabinet and magazine rack , Renaissance style, in walnut and burl walnut wax polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Josef Frank Cabinet for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Pawtucket, RI
1940s. Cabinet features four doors concealing one adjustable shelf per compartment; four drawers, two of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Josef Frank Cabinet for Svenskt Tenn
Josef Frank Cabinet for Svenskt Tenn
H 31 in W 87 in D 24.5 in
An Important 1940s Signed Cabinet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
This important 1940s cabinet by Jules Leleu shows him at the very height of his artistry and skill
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Satinwood

Grosfeld House 1940s Secretary by Lorin Jackson
By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Metal

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
H 68 in W 48 in D 17 in
Midcentury Cabinet Art Deco from Lissone, Made in Milan, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s cabinet from Lissone - Milano, Gio Ponti manner with walnut veneer, solid maple, door of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

40's Cabinet by French Designer Andre Sornay Mahogany and Copper Art Deco
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lyon, FR
1940s cabinet by French designer André Sornay. The structure is made of solid mahogany and veneered
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass, Copper

Grosfeld House Secretary Bookcase by Lorin Jackson
By Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

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Brass

French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Credenza with Checkerboard Parquetry
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1940s cabinet works as a buffet, credenza or sideboard. Good size at
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

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Brass

1940's Metal Cabinet
Located in London, GB
in a bathroom. the manufacturer remains at large but it's likely 1940's and is typical of that period
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Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

1940's Metal Cabinet
1940's Metal Cabinet
H 42.92 in W 36.23 in D 14.57 in
1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 1940's French Oak cabinet with 3 ribbed front door panels Wonderful warm patina and
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Oak

1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
1940's Ribbed Oak Cabinet
H 39.63 in W 86.75 in D 21.63 in
1940's French Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning light oak cabinet from France, 1940's. Original light wood finish in nice vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

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Brass

1940's French Carved Oak Cabinet
1940's French Carved Oak Cabinet
H 38.75 in W 72.75 in D 20 in
1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Italian Mahogany wood bar cabinet with ornate herringbone patterned doors with inlay detail
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dry Bars

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Rosewood, Mirror

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
H 45 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 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

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Wood

Art Deco Cabinet Box, 1940's
Art Deco Cabinet Box, 1940's
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
Oak cabinet, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Oak high cabinet with a checkered pattern opening with three doors and a frieze drawer. France
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Vintage 1940s French Space Age Cabinets

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Oak

Oak cabinet, 1940s.
Oak cabinet, 1940s.
H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 59.06 in
1940's French Brass Framed Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s French Brass Framed Glass Display Cabinet 1940’s French Brass Framed Glass Display Cabinet
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

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Glass

1940's Tall Ebonised French Museum Display Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s tall ebonised french museum display cabinet 1940’s tall ebonised french display cabinet
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

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Wood

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

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Oak, Glass

Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful professional / notary / filing cabinet, in mahogany. Composed of 2 boxes closing with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Medical/laboratory cabinet from the 1940s. The cabinet is produced in Hungary and is made of iron
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage Iron Medical Cabinet, 1940s
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s Glass Top Medical Cabinet is a captivating blend of style and functionality, boasting a
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
1940’s Glass Top Medical Cabinet
H 32 in W 30.75 in D 15 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

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Wood

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

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Mahogany

Unusual 1940s Bar Cabinet
Located in Bridgewater, CT
1940s bar cabinet in Renaissance Revival style, with polychrome hand-painted decoration on black
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Unusual 1940s Bar Cabinet
Unusual 1940s Bar Cabinet
H 59 in W 59 in D 22 in
1940's, Advocat Atelier Klappet Cabinet, Twenty Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Advocat atelier klappet cabinet – twenty klappets. 1940’s Advocat atelier klappet cabinet
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Vintage 1940s English Shelves

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Wood

1940's Pollards Fifteen Drawer Brass Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pollards fifteen drawer brass haberdashery cabinet 1940’s Pollards fifteen drawer brass
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Vintage 1940s British Shelves

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Oak

Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique and rare Italian 1940's custom cerused oak bar cabinet, the upper half with the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Cabinet or Dry Bar
Italian 1940's Cerused Oak Cabinet or Dry Bar
H 43.75 in W 43.25 in D 15.75 in
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small medical cabinet made of thick iron and glass. The cabinet has glass on 4 sides. On top a
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Medical Showcase, 1940’s
Medical Showcase, 1940’s
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Vintage circa 1940's Flamed Hardwood & Satinwood Sideboard Display Cabinet Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage circa 1940’s hand made in England, Flamed
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sideboards

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Hardwood, Glass, Satinwood

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

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Oak

American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and metal cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s
By Barzilay, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Barzilay, USA, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s
Paul Frankl, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s
H 26 in W 47.75 in D 18.5 in
1940's Tall Multi Drawer Wokshop Cabinet - Omega OFP
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall Multi Drawer Workshop Cabinet – Omega OFP 1940’s Tall Multi Drawer Workshop Cabinet
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Vintage 1940s Czech Shelves

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Birch

Tubular Steel and Wood Cabinet, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Tubular steel, wood and glass cabinet, 1940s. Original key present. The removable glass side
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Cabinets

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Steel

Tubular Steel and Wood Cabinet, 1940s
Tubular Steel and Wood Cabinet, 1940s
H 70.08 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
1940's Stolzenberg Tambour Front Cabinet, Twenty Four Klappets
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Stolzenberg tambour front cabinet – twenty four klappets 1940’s Stolzenberg tambour front
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Vintage 1940s German Shelves

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Pine

Oak & Bronze Cabinet Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Oak cabinet on bronze legs attributed to Jacques Adnet, Original finish, can be restored to
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

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Bronze

1940's Floating French Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous 1940's French Oak Sideboard floating on a plinth with intricate solid bronze hardware
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Brass

1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard
H 20.5 in W 76 in D 15 in
1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible long wood sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

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Brass

1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
1940's Long French Oak Sideboard
H 38.5 in W 80 in D 19.75 in
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. The credenza consists of two storage facilities and covered
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 21.26 in
French Art Deco Cabinet 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
"French Art Deco Elegance: 1940s Oak Credenza with Marble Top" Introducing a captivating French
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Marble

French Art Deco Cabinet 1940s
French Art Deco Cabinet 1940s
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 18.71 in
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the exceptional
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 22.84 in
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating vintage oak credenza from 1940s France. This exquisite piece showcases
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 38.39 in W 70.48 in D 21.26 in
1940s French Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s French Metal Cabinet exudes a robust, industrial charm that's hard to find in modern
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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Metal

1940s French Metal Cabinet
1940s French Metal Cabinet
H 80.7 in W 30.9 in D 17.3 in
Midcentury Handcrafted Cabinet Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful handcrafted cabinet is made from elm veneer. Excellent carved and curved legs as
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Elm

Modernist Cabinet 1940s, Vittorio Dassi Style
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful cabinet in the style of Vittorio Dassi. Rare single piece, amazing quality work.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Macassar

Modernist Cabinet 1940s, Vittorio Dassi Style
Modernist Cabinet 1940s, Vittorio Dassi Style
H 70.48 in W 45.67 in D 14.97 in
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish sideboard cabinet Cabinet most likely needs refinishing with
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

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Wood

American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet and console designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Cabinets

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Brass

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940's French sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt Beautiful parquetry top and
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Oak

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
H 42 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet or sideboard designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Rare pine cabinet, Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare cabinet produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Made in solid pine with elements of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Rustic Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage 1940s Greek Key Detail China Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage china cabinet from the 1940s boasts a beautiful Greek Key detail, adding a touch of
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

1940s Italian Faceted Carved Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1940s Italian vitrine cabinet. Solid wood with carved details, glass fronts and glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

1940s Italian Faceted Carved Vitrine Cabinet
1940s Italian Faceted Carved Vitrine Cabinet
H 43.25 in W 47.5 in D 20.25 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This French Brutalist Art Deco buffet / cabinet / vitrine in solid oak was created in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 62.6 in W 40.56 in D 16.54 in
1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. From the late 1940’s, and made of mahogany. It was
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

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Mahogany

1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
H 46 in W 34 in D 20 in
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1940s Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a 1940s cabinet, we have 10067 options in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1940s cabinet made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Charles Dudouyt and Gilbert Rohde produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Cabinet?

A 1940s cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,800,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 1940s Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A pantry cabinet is like a freestanding cupboard for storing dry goods. They’re typically tall and have drawers and shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Canterbury cabinet is a piece of wooden storage furniture with a low profile that originated in Georgian and Victorian England. Original versions had a rack for sheet music at the top and a lower storage drawer. However, designs vary. Find a range of Canterbury cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A smoker's cabinet is a piece of furniture designed to hold accessories used by cigarette and pipe smokers. Although designs vary, most include a swiveling shelf for ashtrays and a pipe rack hidden behind a door. On 1stDibs, find a range of smoker's cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    An apothecary cabinet is a type of cupboard formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments drawers. Today, apothecary cabinets are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decor.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A Shaker cabinet is have a simple design, including recessed-panel doors, light finishes and basic hardware.  The style was inspired by the Shakers, a religious community that espoused a minimalist lifestyle and had among its members extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tambour cabinet is one that is positioned vertically so it can store more stuff in a smaller space. One of the noted features of these cabinets are the tambour doors—little slats of wood that roll so the door can be slid up or to the sides and hidden without taking up additional space. Find a collection of tambour cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.

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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

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.