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Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Table w Alexandra Kasuba Tiles, c 1949, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is a documented and signed low table designed in 1949 by Vladimir Kagan
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Sideboard.
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard
Sideboard
H 36.5 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Sideboard with Mirror by Luigi Brusotti, 1940s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chimney shaped sideboard, tessellated in black opaline glass outlined by maple profiles, the door
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Opaline Glass, Palisander

Sideboard with Mirror by Luigi Brusotti, 1940s
Sideboard with Mirror by Luigi Brusotti, 1940s
H 88.59 in W 66.54 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard cabinet with drawers and doors, in cherry wood selection, built with disassembly system
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 22.84 in
Rosewood Sideboard with Mahogany Interior
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco sideboard with wrought iron riser, rosewood and mahogany interior. Ebonized profiles and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Sideboard with Mahogany Interior
Rosewood Sideboard with Mahogany Interior
H 47.25 in W 102.37 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Maple And Elm sideboard, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Maple

Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
H 35.83 in W 88.59 in D 22.05 in
French Deco Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage French inlaid mahogany and brass Deco design sideboard. Circa 1940. Perfect for
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Vintage 1940s Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Deco Sideboard
French Deco Sideboard
H 40 in W 90.5 in D 20.5 in
1940s Oak Sideboard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple oak sideboard with clean linear lines - floating on angular pedestal base. France, 1940's
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1940s Oak Sideboard
1940s Oak Sideboard
H 38 in W 88.5 in D 20.5 in
Paolo Buffa Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous sideboard by Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940's Walnut with wood inlay trim throughout with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Sideboard
H 36 in W 68.75 in D 16.75 in
Audoux Minet Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Audoux Minet bamboo sideboard with ornate brass hinges and hardware, oak wood top and open shelving
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Bamboo

Audoux Minet Sideboard
Audoux Minet Sideboard
H 36 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
Frits Henningsen Sideboard
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Sideboard. A Danish mahogany sideboard by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Sideboard
Frits Henningsen Sideboard
H 34.5 in W 79 in D 19.5 in
Rene Gabriel Sideboard
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous sideboard by Rene Gabriel with great angled lines and wood patina Cabinet has 2 swinging
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rene Gabriel Sideboard
Rene Gabriel Sideboard
H 38.25 in W 61.25 in D 18.5 in
French Louis-Philippe Sideboard
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French Louis-Philippe sideboard has 3 drawers hidden in the skirt, it has been refinished and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

French Louis-Philippe Sideboard
French Louis-Philippe Sideboard
H 38.5 in W 79.75 in D 22.75 in
Vintage Hall Sideboard, 1930s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Hall furniture, elm and briarwood, finely carved with the theme of animals and forest . Exquisite combination of interior and exterior elm wood and elm briar. The style and themes of...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Burl

Vintage Hall Sideboard, 1930s
Vintage Hall Sideboard, 1930s
H 50.4 in W 76.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish mahogany sidebord from 1940s. A long, massive piece of furniture with 3 opening shelves. Made in Denmark during 1940s. Manufactured by CB Hansens.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
Danish Mahogany Sideboard, 1940s
H 33.86 in W 84.65 in D 22.05 in
Rosewood Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani for Abv, 1948
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with rosewood bar riser by Osvaldo Borsani for Furniture Borsani Varedo . The cabinet in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Mirrored Sideboard, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mirror designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. In excellent condition, original Ar.Ca label. In 19...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

French Mid-Century Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding French Mid-century mahogany and ebony sideboard with brass trim. Circa 1940. A timeless
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Vintage 1940s Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

French Mid-Century Sideboard
French Mid-Century Sideboard
H 37 in W 94.5 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French Louis XVI design flame mahogany and gilt brass sideboard. Circa 1940. Perfect for
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Vintage 1940s Sideboards

Materials

Marble

French Louis XVI Sideboard
French Louis XVI Sideboard
H 40 in W 99 in D 20 in
French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous French 1940's oak cabinet in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Wonderful patina - 2 doors open with open shelving and center compartment drops down to reveal more storage and a...
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Sideboard
French Oak Sideboard
H 40.5 in W 80 in D 22 in
Charles Dudouyt Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale 1930s French oak cabinet designed by Charles Dudouyt. Diagonal shaped pattern on front 3 door panels - with open shelving, center drawers and a drop down storage cabine...
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Sideboard
Charles Dudouyt Sideboard
H 41.5 in W 81 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
H 38 in W 39 in D 16 in
Modernist Sideboard In Studded Rosewood By Andre Sornay, France 1940s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Hellouw, NL
Modernist sideboard in studded rosewood by Andre Sornay.Andre Sornay was an extremely gifted
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Sideboards

Materials

Travertine

1940s French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive oak sideboard - France, 1940s Simple 3 doors with geometric lines Nice original cerused
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Vintage 1940s European Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1940s French Oak Sideboard
1940s French Oak Sideboard
H 39.5 in W 82 in D 21 in
Restored Art Deco Bookcase Sideboard, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco bookcase sideboard Material: Walnut Period: 1940-1949 Origin: Czech It has been re
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, France circa 1940's Intricately carved circular pattern
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
H 40 in W 78 in D 20.25 in
Art Deco Large Sideboard Ebene de Macassar Birch Inlay and Mirror Front
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco large sideboard ebene de macassar birch inlay and mirror front.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Birch, Macassar

Sideboard by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Materials

Beech

Sideboard by René Gabriel
Sideboard by René Gabriel
H 35.44 in W 67.72 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 39.77 in W 82.29 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
H 29 in W 67 in D 19 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paint
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
H 30 in W 67 in D 19 in
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilbert Rohde sideboard from the “Paldao” series. Features a pedestal base, pull-out cutting
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Paldao

Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
H 34 in W 70 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard
French Art Deco Sideboard
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
By Giovanni Guerrini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
mirror is housed. Measures: Cabinet H 103 x 20 x P 66 height with mirror 210 The sideboard is in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
H 82.68 in W 79.93 in D 25.6 in
Small Futurist Style Serving Sideboard with Carved Panels, 1940s
By Marelli & Colico
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Servant of great quality solid walnut, has 2 side doors with carved panels with characters of Futurist taste with gouged bottom, the center open compartment divided into 2 compartmen...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Stockton, NJ
An important sideboard by Italian designer Ico Parisi. Designed in 1948 with structure in walnut
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by Ico Parisi
Sideboard by Ico Parisi
H 38.5 in W 115 in D 20 in
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

Materials

Brass

1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard
H 20.5 in W 76 in D 15 in
1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb two door Eglomise Mirrored French sideboard. Patinated Wrought iron base , eglomise and
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
H 33 in W 47 in D 17 in
Large Wooden Sideboard 1930-1940
Located in Roma, RM
LARGE WOODEN SIDEBOARD 1930-40 Product details Dimensions: 183L x 93H x 57D cm
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Vintage 1940s European Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Sideboard 1930-1940
Large Wooden Sideboard 1930-1940
H 36.62 in W 72.05 in D 22.45 in
Parchment Sideboard by Dassi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Parchment covered sideboard by Dassi with green marble base with entwined feather supports
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Parchment Sideboard by Dassi
Parchment Sideboard by Dassi
H 39.5 in W 111.5 in D 19.5 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Important Cerused Oak Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kagan-Dreyfuss in circa 1949 New York... this was also owned by Kagan himself and kept throughout his
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak

Walnut & Briar Sideboard, Mirror, Table & Chairs Set, 1940s, Set of 7
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful Italian dining room set from the 1940s composed by dining table -H83X100x163, sideboard
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

1940s French Deco Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
A deco credenza in mixed exotic woods and a marble trim at base. Ample storage including center shelving and 6 drawers on the left and right concealed with doors. Measures: 95.5" W ...
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

1940s French Deco Sideboard
1940s French Deco Sideboard
H 38 in W 95.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Hall Sideboard
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Room furniture of exquisite proportions, in the style of Osvaldo Borsani. The vase base rests on green marble and is profiled with brass dotted lines and an ebonized profile, support...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Burl

Vintage Art Deco Style Hall Sideboard
Vintage Art Deco Style Hall Sideboard
H 52.76 in W 73.23 in D 20.08 in
Italy Mid-Century Sideboard Credenza by Paolo Buffa per Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, conoid legs and gilt brass feet. Measure cm: sideboard H 90 x W 210 x D 48 mirror H 80 x W 170. ABOUT
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
H 32 in W 54.5 in D 19 in
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite Art Deco buffet in natural oak, crafted in the style of the renowned French furniture designer, Charles Dudouyt. Dudouyt's work is celebrated for its excepti...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 77.17 in D 19.89 in
Italian Sideboard in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, cerused chestnut, beech, mahogany, Italy, 1940s A charming sideboard of Italian origin
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Chestnut

Italian Sideboard in Cerused Chestnut
Italian Sideboard in Cerused Chestnut
H 31.11 in W 86.23 in D 16.34 in
Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Art Deco Italian sideboard with marble top and simple clean lines Brass inlaid and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
Art Deco Sideboard with Marble
H 41 in W 85 in D 21.5 in
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

Materials

Oak

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
H 42 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
Located in London, GB
An elegant sideboard with a beautiful walnut marquetry , ebonized legs on brass feet and golden
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
Outstanding Walnut Sideboard, Italy 1940s
H 38.59 in W 113.39 in D 21.26 in
Oak Sideboard, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1940 Constructed in oak with parquet top, floral carving on doors, shelving and drawers on the inside. 87”L x 20.75”d x 40.75”h
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Sideboard, France circa 1940
Oak Sideboard, France circa 1940
H 40.75 in W 87 in D 20.75 in
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an expansive Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Large Buffet Unit, this remarkable piece commands attention with its grandeur and vintage allure. At the center, a faux drawer co...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.52 in W 91.74 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Two Door Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco two door sideboard. Sycamore with parchment covered doors and patinated brass pulls
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Two Door Sideboard
Art Deco Two Door Sideboard
H 35.75 in W 70.5 in D 22.5 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a captivating sculptural buffet, which draws inspiration from the renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Dudouyt, a celebrated figure in the world of French furniture design,...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 43.71 in W 98.82 in D 25.79 in
Grosfeld House Mirrored Sideboard/Credenza
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Grosfeld House mirrored and silvered sideboard, c. 1940s/50s, American, the two-door cabinet
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Frits Henningsen Sheraton Style Sideboard
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany Sheraton style sideboard, lightly curved front with three drawers and two doors behind
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Sheraton Style Sideboard
Frits Henningsen Sheraton Style Sideboard
H 35.5 in W 74.75 in D 23.5 in
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A very large and striking ebonised Italian sideboard with vellum clad doors. Beautifully
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Vintage 1940s Credenzas

Materials

Parchment Paper

Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
Large Italian Deco/Modernist Vellum Sideboard
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H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Sideboard Made by Krásná Jizba in Czechia, 1940s, Original Condition
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Krásná Jizba in Czech Republic Period: 1940-1949.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Ash

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1949 Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1949 sideboard for your home. Each 1949 sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are 2072 variations of the antique or vintage 1949 sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1949 sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1949 sideboard bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1949 sideboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Dudouyt, Paolo Buffa and Paul Frankl are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1949 Sideboard?

Prices for a 1949 sideboard start at $1 and top out at $1,800,000 with the average selling for $6,129.

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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.

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