Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A real treasure from the 1930s is this Art Deco tallboy . On first viewing this piece one can't not
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A real treasure from the 1930s is this Art Deco tallboy . On first viewing this piece one can't not
Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful figured walnut Art Deco skyscraper Tallboy dating to 1930. The 4 deep, graduated
Walnut
Art Deco Maple Tallboy circa 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Maple Tallboy circa 1930s Maple Veneer on top Single Drawer at top 2 door Base with
Maple
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by Harris
Wood, Oak
Art Deco British Limed Oak Tallboy, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
This quality vintage limed oak tallboy chest, circa 1930s. Inside there's a cupboard with a shelf
Wood, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality Art Deco style burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s There is a
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A finely proportioned mid-20th-century English tallboy cabinet executed in figured burr walnut
Wood, Walnut
$1,727Sale Price|30% Off
H 58.27 in W 34.26 in D 17.52 in
Vintage American art deco revival black & gold tall cabinet / tallboy 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning 1980s deco revival black laminate & gold tallboy / tall dresser. Waterfall ends, gold
Metal
$2,054
H 53.15 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
British Art Deco Bird’S-Eye Maple & Walnut Tallboy Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality Art Deco 1930's maple and walnut compact wardrobe Featuring a unique design
Wood, Birdseye Maple
$2,398
H 44.1 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Stylish Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, Linen Press, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing this piece one can't not be impressed by the obvious quality and reduced size , made from solid oak for the carcass with a beautifully heavily figured blonde birds ...
Brass, Chrome
$3,243 / item
H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in
Jaipur Black Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser - Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
By Sasmita Rout
Located in New York, NY
This striking black bone inlay tallboy dresser is a timeless blend of artisanal craftsmanship and
Bone, Wood
Art Deco Tall Boy by Aw lyn
By Aw-Lyn
Located in London, GB
Art deco gentlemans Wardrobe. Art deco Tallboy in a Stunning Figured Walnut, great stepped shape
Walnut
Unavailable
H 66.15 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
British Art Deco Bird’s-Eye Maple Tall Boy or Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
British Art Deco tallboy Beautiful bird's-eye maple with walnut trims, feather motif to the center
Birdseye Maple
British Art Deco Figured Walnut Fitted Tallboy
Located in London, GB
Art Deco tall boy with nice curved edges, the front in a stunning burr walnut. Internally fitted
Walnut
Unavailable
H 65.75 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy by Grange Furnishing Stores, London
Located in London, GB
Art deco tall boy in a stunning figured walnut by Grange furnishing stores London. internally
Walnut
English Art Deco tallboy in Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco tallboy in Walnut This remarkable English art deco tallboy showcases a beautiful burr
Walnut
Art Deco Tallboy in Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Tallboy in Walnut A walnut linen cupboard tallboy that effortlessly combines elegance and
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Tallboy in Figured Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Tallboy A tall and handsome English Art Deco cabinet in beautifully figured walnut, circa
Walnut
Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco burr walnut veneered Tallboy. Three lower drawers with upper cupboard compartment
Walnut
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H 51.58 in W 35.44 in D 19.1 in
Huntington Aviation Industrial Art Deco TallBoy Drawers Cupboard Aluminium Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Huntington Aviation Art Deco aluminium
Aluminum
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy or Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Art Deco tallboy or linen cabinet - Made from walnut and walnut veneer - Painted inside.
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy English circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Tallboy Cabinet. Burr and Figured Walnut veneered with ebonised banding and original
Metal
Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO TALLBOY CABINET A burr walnut tallboy produced in England in the 1930’s, the top lifts up
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy c1930 A stunning English art deco tallboy in figured walnut. This
Walnut
Art Deco Sunburst Tallboy faux mother of pearl inlay
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this beautiful Art Deco Tallboy dating to Circa 1930. Striking sunburst
Walnut
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
original Art Deco tallboy which dates to the1930's could be just for you! Resting on a dark walnut banded
Walnut
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H 54.73 in W 36.03 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Heavily Figured Walnut Gents Wardrobe, Tallboy, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish continental Art Deco tallboy with the most glorious book page figured walnut
Oak, Walnut
French Art Deco Rosewood Tallboy
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
excellent condition throughout Age: 1930 Style: Art Deco Material: Rosewood Origin : France
Rosewood
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest / Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Art Deco walnut tallboy chest / cabinet. This was made in England, it
Walnut
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy, 1930s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
This quality vintage oak tallboy chest, circa 1930s. In the manner of Heals Inside there's a
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Figured Walnut Tallboy, Circa 1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
For your consideration is this English Art Deco honey coloured walnut two-door, three drawer single
Walnut
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing on
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Spectacular Walnut Tallboy, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For those who collect Art Deco will know how hard it is to source genuinely good quality unique
Macassar, Walnut
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy, 1930s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality vintage oak tallboy, in the manner of Heals Circa 1930s Made by the quality
Wood, Oak
English Art Deco Walnut Tallboy/Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Surrey, GB
Art Deco walnut tallboy/cabinet, circa 1930s. 3 drawers and a cubpoard section with chrome and
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this extremely stylish English Art Deco Blonde heavily figured Walnut two
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s There's
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made Art Deco burr walnut tallboy chest of drawers / cabinet. This was
Walnut
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut tallboy from Compactum There is a cupboard to the top and
Wood, Walnut
1930’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Art Deco period wardrobe on chest, beautifully made from burr walnut. This
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
metal pull handles, and stands on elegant cabriole legs, showing subtle Art Deco influence. Internally
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy
Located in Norwich, GB
An excellent quality Art Deco burr and figured walnut compact linen press with two drawers below
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A handsome English walnut tallboy dating to the late 1920s–1930s, showcasing beautifully book
Wood, Walnut
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut compactum, circa 1930s There's drawer to the top and in
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
By Beithcraft
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco style mahogany tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s Made
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco style vintage walnut tallboy or linen cabinet Featuring a cupboard with a shelf and two
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the
Wood, Walnut
1930s Art Deco Walnut Compact Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful good quality English Art Deco figured walnut compact tallboy chest of drawers. Circa
Brass, Copper
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H 67.33 in W 31.5 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco style walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s
Wood, Walnut
British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality vintage birdseye maple tallboy, circa 1930s. Inside, it is beautifully fitted out with
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality 1930s Art Deco two tier burr walnut linen cabinet with an ebonised plinth
Wood, Walnut
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H 54.34 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Aw Lyn - circa 1930
Wood, Walnut
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality and tone, Art Deco oak tallboy chest of drawers Featuring five larger drawers
Wood, Oak
1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very large original Art Deco period tallboy chest of drawers in burr walnut. This
Walnut
Sold
H 40.56 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet - circa 1930's Fitted out with a shelf and a drawer
Wood, Walnut
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H 46.86 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Vesper - circa 1940's
Wood, Walnut
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H 51.97 in W 29.93 in D 20.48 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet, circa 1930's Featuring a cupboard with two shelves and
Wood, Walnut
English Art Deco Maple & Walnut Tallboy Small Wardrobe, 1930's
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish English Art Deco maple and contrasting walnut compact wardrobe/tallboy. Circa 1930
Maple, Walnut
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H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1920's linen cabinet / tallboy made by the quality furniture makers Jas Shoolbred & Co Featuring
Wood, Walnut
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H 62.21 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A vintage 1930s Art Deco linen cabinet / tallboy, featuring marquetry inlaid with walnut veneers
Wood, Walnut
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H 41.34 in W 27.17 in D 18.51 in
British Art Deco Bird’S-Eye Maple Tallboy or Linen Cupboard, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco birdseye maple tallboy / linen cupboard. Featuring two drawers and a cupboard
Wood, Birdseye Maple
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H 60.63 in W 38.59 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard circa 1930s Standing on
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
This quality vintage oak tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) is circa 1930s. In the manner of Heals
Wood, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
This quality vintage oak tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) is circa 1930s. Inside, it is
Wood, Oak
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut compact wardrobe featuring a skyscraper style front Complete with unique red bakelite and brass handles - circa 1930's Fitted out with a clothes and shoe rail
Wood, Walnut
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$671Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$290 / item
H 8.8 in Dm 5.3 in
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Blown Glass
$3,800
H 81.3 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
Wood, Oak
$700
H 69.61 in W 33.86 in D 1.26 in
1860s-90s wabi sabi Japanese thick black sliding lattice door w/ panel
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the old-established family house in Ibaraki pref, Kanto area, Japan. Had been kept with care at the 2nd floor to avoid the humidity , even it was used as the exterior ...
Wood
$16,543 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Two drawers on one of them and swinging doors on the other. With original pulls and sabots. Perfect for bedside as well as...
$6,950 / set
H 117 in W 48.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Belle Époque French Acid Etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Belle époque French acid etched Bistro Doors & Transom, Paris 1890-1910 Consisting of a the door frame and two acid etched floral glass doors with original brass and iron ha...
Brass, Iron
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...
Metal, Brass
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 69 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
Teak
$3,120
H 74.81 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco, Sculptural Narrow Oak Cabinet, Made by an Italian Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking embodiment of Art Deco craftsmanship, born from the hands of an Italian carpenter in the 1940s. This tall, narrow cabinet stands as a testament to both the era's refinemen...
Wood
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality Art Deco 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe. Inside is beautifully fitted out with a pull out clothes rail and shelves.
Wood, Walnut
$10,815 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.