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1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s German Art Deco Cabinet crafted from walnut, featuring a pair of sliding glass doors and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch
1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch
$2,800
H 66.75 in W 57.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking antique Art Deco Wiener Werkstatte wooden linen wardrobe cabinet is circa 1930. The
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
Antique German Art Deco Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet 1930s
$9,800
H 74.75 in W 71.5 in D 20.5 in
German Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Musterring Möbel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nicely inlay two part Art Deco cabinet by Musterring Möbel with two center sliding glass doors and
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Vintage 1930s German Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

German Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Musterring Möbel
German Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Musterring Möbel
$1,740 Sale Price
40% Off
H 58 in W 90 in D 19 in
German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.55 in W 34.45 in D 19.1 in
Art Deco Two Door Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Art Deco Cabinet with two door, Germany, 1930 Two Door Art Deco Cabinet  with curved front
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Softwood

Art Deco Two Door Cabinet
Art Deco Two Door Cabinet
$2,835 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 16.93 in
Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful two-piece Art Deco kitchen cabinet from the 1930s. High-quality corpus made of wooden
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
$3,615
H 71.66 in W 70.87 in D 22.05 in
Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Art déco kitchen cabinet from the 1920s. High-quality corpus made of blockboard in ash veneer with
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Formica

Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
Art Déco Kitchen Cabinet, 1920s
$2,811
H 73.23 in W 53.94 in D 22.05 in
German Midcentury Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding German midcentury Art Deco inlaid rosewood sideboard, circa 1960. Perfect for today's
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Vintage 1960s Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

German Midcentury Art Deco Sideboard
German Midcentury Art Deco Sideboard
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 89 in D 21 in
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, German, Sign: Deutsche WK Mobel
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: Germany Wood and glass Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, German, Sign: Deutsche WK Mobel
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, German, Sign: Deutsche WK Mobel
$42,000
H 54.14 in W 86.23 in D 18.51 in
Exquisite Art Deco bar cabinet made of walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of Art Deco with our exquisite round bar cabinet! Handcrafted from
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2010s German Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Exquisite Art Deco bar cabinet made of walnut
Exquisite Art Deco bar cabinet made of walnut
$5,935 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Walnut Secretaire or Bureau with 4 drawers, Germany 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very striking Art Deco Walnut secretaire or bureau. As you can see
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Berlin Deko Painted Wood Cabinet with Polychrome Carved Panel, Germany, 1928
Located in Petershagen, DE
This two-door cabinet features a central carved lesena panel with stylized floral and avian motifs
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century German Art Deco Mahogany and Brass Patterned Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant mid-century German Art Deco style mahogany and brass sideboard with a diamond pattern
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century German Art Deco Mahogany and Brass Patterned Sideboard
Mid Century German Art Deco Mahogany and Brass Patterned Sideboard
$10,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 97 in D 21 in
Antique Art Deco Bauhaus Walnut Wood Display Cabinet / Vitrine w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
work of art in its own right and it is in overal good condition. This fine cabinet is not just a piece
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Cabinet by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany 1930s
By Bruno Paul, Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Hellouw, NL
Germany 1930s. This amazing piece has a very French Art Deco look and feels, however, is clearly marked
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Art Deco Showcase from the 1920s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with two glass doors
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
$4,749
H 72.05 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Art Déco Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Art Deco wardrobe from the 1920s. High-quality solid teak corpus with three doors, four
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Formica, Teak

Art Déco Wardrobe, 1920s
Art Déco Wardrobe, 1920s
$3,012
H 59.06 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
Completely Restored Walnut Art Deco Showcase from Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet (Showcase) Completely restored Material: Walnut Source
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20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Déco Dresser, 1930s
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Art Deco dresser from the 1930s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with two doors, one
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Vintage 1930s German Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Déco Dresser, 1930s
Art Déco Dresser, 1930s
$2,811
H 31.89 in W 46.46 in D 1.97 in
German Art Deco Mid-Century Modern High Gloss 3 Door Petit Credenza Chest Mint!
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
German Art Deco Mid-Century Modern high gloss 3 door petit credenza chest mint!
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

1950s Roller Shutter Cabinet, Soennecken
Located in Neuss, NW
Roller shutter cabinet from the 1950s. Corpus in dark stained oak veneer with several internal
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1950s Roller Shutter Cabinet, Soennecken
1950s Roller Shutter Cabinet, Soennecken
$1,629
H 53.55 in W 32.68 in D 14.18 in
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Germany,,cabinet makers Mobelhaus Berghann,,still making quality furniture today.Interior featuring 5
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Timeless Art Deco side table
Located in Greven, DE
height of 67 cm Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany Period: Mid-20th century Materials and
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Timeless Art Deco side table
Timeless Art Deco side table
$2,126
H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Art Deco sideboard with fine Santos rosewood
Located in Greven, DE
This beautiful Art Deco sideboard with its very elegant Santos rosewood veneer and frame is a
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Copper

Art Deco sideboard with fine Santos rosewood
Art Deco sideboard with fine Santos rosewood
$5,954 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
1930s Art Deco walnut and burl walnut display case
Located in Premariacco, IT
Antico mobile anni '30 Art Decò di origine tedesca con struttura doppio corpo in radica di noce e
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1930s Art Deco walnut and burl walnut display case
1930s Art Deco walnut and burl walnut display case
$2,941
H 65.36 in W 47.64 in D 19.3 in
Herman Miller by Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Four Door 10 Drawer Buffet
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco burl mahogany sideboard buffet - the classic Burl buffet
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20th Century German Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Steel

Enfilade Sideboard, German, circa 1930
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant sideboard from the 1930s, featuring an anthracite finish. The front is adorned with silver-patinated oval frames and decorative elements, adding a distinctive touch to the...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Enfilade Sideboard, German, circa 1930
Enfilade Sideboard, German, circa 1930
$2,835
H 35.44 in W 53.94 in D 23.43 in
Inlaid and Stained Birch Berlin Deko Cabinet
Located in Petershagen, DE
An exceptional Berlin Art Deco style cabinet, circa 1925, veneered in flamed birch stained green
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Maple

Inlaid and Stained Birch Berlin Deko Cabinet
Inlaid and Stained Birch Berlin Deko Cabinet
$6,200
H 57.88 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Elegance Perfected: Art Deco Sideboard with High-Gloss Piano Finish
Located in Greven, DE
superior craftsmanship. Height: 80cm Width: 160cm Depth: 40cm Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Elegance Perfected: Art Deco Sideboard with High-Gloss Piano Finish
Elegance Perfected: Art Deco Sideboard with High-Gloss Piano Finish
$5,186 / item
H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Black Vitrine or Low Board with Around Edges Glass Top
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco black vitrine or low board with around edges one glass shelf and black glass top.
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fritz August Breuhaus German Expressionist Library
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1
Located in Petershagen, DE
. Hömig, Hönningen in Western Germany. It features a veneer in burled walnut and includes nine drawers
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Fritz August Breuhaus German Expressionist Library
Fritz August Breuhaus German Expressionist Library
$78,000
H 71.26 in W 79.14 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco sideboard with high-gloss piano lacquer and chrome fittings
Located in Greven, DE
This exquisite Art Deco sideboard combines timeless elegance with modern functionality and is an
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco sideboard with high-gloss piano lacquer and chrome fittings
Art Deco sideboard with high-gloss piano lacquer and chrome fittings
$10,672 / item
H 37.41 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
Located in Greven, DE
perfection. Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany Period: mid-20th century Materials and techniques
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Macassar

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
$6,184 / item
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Located in Greven, DE
: 120cm Depth: 50cm Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany Period: mid-20th century Materials and
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar, Lacquer, Mahogany

Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
$5,730 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
with a lot of love and perfection. Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany Period: Mid-20th century
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
$4,080 Sale Price / item
34% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Customized Art Deco Streamline Four-Door Sideboard in High Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin, Rudolf Vichr
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door sideboard, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless...
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Customized Art Deco Streamline Three-Door Wardrobe in High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin, Rudolf Vichr
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timele...
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2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Custom Made Four-Door Sideboard in High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By Rudolf Vichr, GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door sideboard, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless...
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Nickeled Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass in the Art Deco Style
Located in Ulm, DE
Contemporary nickeled brass bar cart with black glass in the Art Deco style. Dimensions: width 90
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2010s German Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Three-Door Lacquered Berlin Deko Cabinet with Medieval Motifs
By Max Wiederanders
Located in Petershagen, DE
An exceptional three-door lacquered cabinet attributed to Max Wiederanders, Munich, circa 1919
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Bruno Paul Mahogany Shelf Cabinet Étagère
By Bruno Paul
Located in Munich, DE
The chique bookcase – étagère– was designed by Bruno Paul ( 1847-1968 ) in circa 1915-1920. It is made out of mahagony.
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bruno Paul Mahogany Shelf Cabinet Étagère
Antique Bruno Paul Mahogany Shelf Cabinet Étagère
$5,789
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Semi-Circular-Bar with reel wood veneer and marble top, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
A Masterpiece of Art Deco Elegance Step back into the golden age of design with this remarkable
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer and timeless handle
Located in Greven, DE
with a lot of love and perfection. Style: Art Deco Place of origin: Germany Period: Mid-20th century
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
$3,799 Sale Price
44% Off
H 39.38 in W 64.97 in D 22.05 in
Attributed to Max Wiederanders, Small Drawer Cabinet, 1920
By Max Wiederanders
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The furniture is built in two parts. A corpus with a slanted flap and inside with five drawers stands on a base. The drawers are lined with velvet. A very high quality workmans...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Bar Cabinet _ Art Deco Style Whiskey Cabinet in Macassar and Copper
By Andre
Located in Greven, DE
A piece of bar furniture for your favorite spot. The noble materials such as Makassar and polished copper are intended to reflect the character of the noble drops and to remind you o...
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2010s German Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Copper

Bar Cabinet _ Art Deco Style Whiskey Cabinet in Macassar and Copper
Bar Cabinet _ Art Deco Style Whiskey Cabinet in Macassar and Copper
$7,525 Sale Price
35% Off
H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 15.36 in
Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of Art Deco or Bauhaus bathroom accesories by Ditmar Urbach from late 1920s. Two wall lamps
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s
Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s
$2,439 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 6.3 in W 24.41 in D 5.52 in
Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
Located in Hanover, MA
Grand scale European Art Deco sideboard buffet china cabinet, circa 1930, with curved ends
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Glass, Burl

Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
$7,900
H 60 in W 102 in D 26 in
1950s walnut feather low sideboard with interior shelves and drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Small early 1950s sideboard of German origin, made of walnut feather with shelves and a double drawer inside. It comes with linear and contained measurements, perfectly adaptable to...
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sideboard with New Hand-Painted Design, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant two-door sideboard from the early 20th century featuring a newly applied, skillfully hand-painted finish. The decorative pattern of dark, flowing lines with oval ornaments co...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Modernist Four Door Sideboard, Veneered Wood, Chrome Plated Metal, Customizable
By Rudolf Vichr, GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist four-door sideboard, veneered wood, chrome plated metal.
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2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bespoke Modernist Four Door Sideboard in Walnut Veneer and Chrome Plated Metal
By GMD Berlin, Rudolf Vichr
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door sideboard, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timele...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"BAR FOURAGE" 60s inspired house bar by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
The "BAR FOURAGE" by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO is inspired by a house bar from the 1960s and was produced for Milan Design Week 2023. It was presented here for the first time at the ALCO...
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2010s German Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe in High-Gloss Lacquered Wood, Hand Crafted
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized three-door wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless...
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2010s German Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Modernist Chest of Drawers by Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
, Germany, late 1920s This chest of drawers was produced by Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, one of the most
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

straight huge baroque oak dome top chest ar. 1750 very heavy dovetail joints
Located in Landshut, BY
""~!~** STRAIGHT **~!~** Baroque round-lidded chest, also known as a dome top chest, solid oak, with heavy fittings, around 1750. The chest is in a "refined for the home condition...
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Antique 1750s German Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unrestored Amboina armchair duo with black leather seats
Located in Greven, DE
for socializing or as a stylish addition to your living area. Style: Art Deco Place of origin
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Unrestored Amboina armchair duo with black leather seats
Unrestored Amboina armchair duo with black leather seats
$6,852 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
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German Art Deco Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German art deco cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A German art deco cabinet — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage German art deco cabinet now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a German art deco cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right German art deco cabinet, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one German art deco cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Paul, Eckehard Weimann and GMD Berlin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a German Art Deco Cabinet?

Prices for a German art deco cabinet start at $620 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,783.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.