Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A handcrafted small-scale cabinetry piece constructed from solid pine, dating to the 1940s. The
Vintage 1940s Spanish Folk Art Cabinets
Wood
Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A handcrafted small-scale cabinetry piece constructed from solid pine, dating to the 1940s. The
Wood
Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This small Art Deco display cabinet was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. Constructed
Glass, Spruce, Plywood
Modernist Cabinet 1940s, Vittorio Dassi Style
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful cabinet in the style of Vittorio Dassi. Rare single piece, amazing quality work.
Macassar
Midcentury Modern Cabinet by Eugen Höglund, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant cabinet by Eugen Höglund, with elaborate decor on the doors and rounded sculpted legs. Made from mahogany with relief decor in a lighter nuance. The decor depicts animals, a ...
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful midcentury “Hytte” cabinet from NK, made from pine in a rustic design. Traditional design elements yet distinctly modernist.
Pine
Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Pine
Art Deco Bar Console with Mirrored Doors, Italy, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Art Deco bar console reflects the transition toward a more restrained, post-war interpretation of the style. The gently curved silhouette and balanced composition retain the ele...
Mirror, Wood
$22,420 / set
H 53.55 in W 24.02 in D 11.23 in
Scandinavian Functionalist Cabinets, Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful cabinets by Otto Schulz, in a neat size. Made from mahogany with sculpted legs in stained wood. Decorative brass handles in a generous size, keys with the “Boet” lo...
Mahogany
Spanish 2-Door Oak Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
One available A robust and richly detailed solid oak cabinet, crafted in Spain during the 1940s
Iron
Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
traditional Japanese furniture. It is believed to have been made in the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). At
Cedar
$15,245
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 18.71 in
1940s Swedish Modern Dressing Cabinet by Axel Larsson in Mahogany
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Modern dressing cabinet by Axel Larsson, with lovely pyramid mahogany veneer on front and sides, and decorative brass handles. Rounded shape that follows the interior.
Brass
1940s Gothic Style Yellow Velvet Carved Arch Armoire Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1940s with this exquisite carved wood and
Iron
Swedish Modern bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern serving or bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer from the 1940s by unidentified
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
$26,904
H 57.09 in W 46.46 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher, with two sets of drawers in the middle with elegant brass handles. Jalousie doors and beautiful handles in contrasting rosewood. Great att...
Brass
Art Deco Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This cabinet represents a typical French workmanship of the 1940s, conceived in the spirit of late
Wood
Wall-Mounted Cabinet Solid Pine by Rud Rasmusen, 1940s
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
1940s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Brass
$16,142
H 53.15 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Bar Cabinet in Walnut and Glass, attr. Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
the 1940s, a period in which the Milanese designer was working within the family workshop at Varedo
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
$11,359
H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of two door latches
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This particular little cabinet was produced in Italy in the 1940s. The structure and the handles
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
$3,156
H 45.67 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful folding secretaire with a minimalist vibe and a functional design. This piece is constructed fully of straight lines and has an astonishing flame birch veneered folding c...
Birch
$11,658
H 53.15 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Cabinet by Erik Matsson, Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful cabinet from Mjölby Intarsia, made from mahogany with doors inlayed with a paradisical naturalism motif by Erik Matsson. It depicts a man and animals on a small island, car...
Mahogany
European Mid-Century Display Cabinet, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Curio or display cabinets are versatile pieces of furniture that offer a creative way to showcase its owner’s interests and style. This unique cabinet not only serves a functional pu...
Glass, Wood
$27,000
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
French 1940s Brass Inlaid and Marquetry Cabinet attributed to Dominique
Located in CA, CA
French 1940s stunning marquetry cabinet inlaid with a fine brass diamond lattice work pattern
Brass
American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest With 4 Drawers, C. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
American Industrial Stainless Steel Chest or Dresser with 4 Drawers, c. 1940s. Drawer: 33.75" W x
Stainless Steel
$8,370
H 45.67 in W 48.82 in D 13.39 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinet in Maple Burl with Black Lacquer Details
Located in Meda, MB
Striking Italian Art Deco cabinet from the 1940s. The structure is veneered in richly figured maple
Brass, Gold Leaf
$4,089
H 72.84 in W 32.29 in D 15.36 in
Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern walnut wood archive cabinet with brass details, 1940s. Office filing cabinet in
Brass
$1,135
H 35.44 in W 18.71 in D 14.97 in
Italian wooden archive cabinet with a shutter opening and metal handle, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
structure. Its large storage capacity will allow you to use it for the most varied functions: in the kitchen
Metal
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Glazed Cabinet in Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco glazed cabinet in oak by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940 This stunning Art Deco cabinet is
Oak
$6,217
H 45.67 in W 38.39 in D 18.9 in
French Art Deco Figured Walnut Cabinet with Streamlined U-Shaped Base, 1940s
Located in Beirut, LB
A sophisticated French Art Deco cabinet or bar cabinet from the 1940s, featuring exceptional wood
Wood, Walnut
$5,213
H 74.22 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s Wooden office filing
Brass
$29,893
H 58.27 in W 47.64 in D 16.54 in
Jens Ingvard Jensen 'Trèfle' Cabinet in Teak, Leather and Brass, Denmark, 1940s
By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense
Located in The Hague, NL
Jensen in the late 1940s. Jensen was one of the few Danish masters who established his workshop outside
Brass
$1,554
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 22.84 in
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern archive cabinet with shutter opening in wood, 1940s Vintage and
Wood
$16,023
H 59.06 in W 51.19 in D 17.33 in
Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s In the 1940s, Paolo Buffa’s style embraced the tastes of the time
Chestnut
$4,591
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Rare Aino Aalto, Solid Pine Cabinet with Drawers for Artek, 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
original stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto's used mainly birch
Pine
Oak Cabinet by René Gabriel, France, Late 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Rare cabinet by french designer René Gabriel. Solid oakwood and oak veneer. The cabinet features 6 drawers on the lower part and 2 doors on the top part with functional keys and lo...
Oak
$20,208
H 42.92 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
Patinated Swedish 1940s "Svensk Fur" Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall, K Andersson
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish 1940s handcrafted pine cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner. It
Pine
$12,500
H 33 in W 93 in D 19 in
Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Pier luigi Colli oak sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s Beautiful oak sideboard. The oak has lovely patina throughout the piece. It is a large-scale sideboard with four do...
Oak
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
Wood
$8,310
H 64.97 in W 50.4 in D 18.71 in
Swedish Modern Stained Pine Cabinet by Otto Dahlin for Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern cabinet by Åby Möbelfabrik around the 1940s. Sport cabin furniture (Sportstugemöbel
Pine
$3,347
H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Italy Walnut Corner Display Cabinet from 1940s, Renaissance style, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Double-body corner cabinet in Renaissance style with lower sideboard and upper display compartment. In carved and veneered walnut wood. Sideboard height 90 cm, upper display height 1...
Walnut
$9,326
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
$7,500
H 25.5 in W 52 in D 19.25 in
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish sideboard cabinet Cabinet most likely needs refinishing with
Wood
$5,800
H 57 in W 53 in D 16 in
French Art Deco / Moderne' Vitrine, Bar, Cabinet Attrib. to Jules Leleu 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco / Moderne' vitrine, bar, cabinet attrib. to Jules Leleu 1940s. Classic
Brass
$406
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s Filofort sewing chest
Wood
$8,669
H 51.97 in W 61.03 in D 16.54 in
Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s Mobile bar with
Marble, Brass
Modernist Art Deco Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
door reveals extra storage on one side. A stepped plinth base gives the piece a strong, architectural
Wood
1940s French Brutalist, Solid Oak Cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A rare 1940s French provincial cabinet, this solid oak piece reflects the restrained elegance of
Iron
$27,502
H 44.1 in W 51.58 in D 17.72 in
Swedish 1940s Bo-Point Decorated Cabinet After Pattern by Gunnar Erik Ström
By Otto Schulz
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet in Otto Schulz style. It comes with a beautiful shiny
Faux Leather, Birch, Plywood
Shaw Walker Faux Wood 1940s File Cabinet
By Shaw Walker
Located in Pasadena, TX
Heavy duty 1940s 2-drawer steel file cabinet made in the USA by Shaw Walker, with a faux wood or
Metal
$9,745
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
Birch
$14,946
H 51.97 in W 35.12 in D 16.34 in
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in The Hague, NL
1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading designers for SMF
Brass
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
Walnut
$9,000 / set
H 34.75 in W 36 in D 18 in
Early Pair of Florence Knoll No. 126 Louvered 4-Drawer Cabinets, Late 1940s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the early 1940s in New York City, this pair of cabients was designed by Florence Knoll
Maple
Art Deco Black Lacquer Cabinet Cupboard, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This black lacquer refinished cabinet features a drawer and five shelves. It was crafted in the parish of Bonfim, Porto, Portugal, by Armazéns Nascimento, and is adorned with brass h...
Brass
$3,795
H 78.5 in W 43.5 in D 16 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful exotic burled acacia wood, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass har...
Brass
1940s Art Deco Spruce Wood Cabinet Showcase, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
one were created for refurbishing the new Art Deco apartments of the 1940s. ”G Armazens Nascimentos
Metal
1940s Belgian Oak Neo-Gothic Revival Cabinet with Carved Doors
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s Belgian oak Neo Gothic Revival cabinet reflects a continued appreciation for medieval
Oak
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