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German Shrunk Cabinet

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted German Two-Door Armoire Shrunk Early 19th-century German pine two

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802

Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802

Located in Round Top, TX

This German shrunk or armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted

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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

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Vintage German Mid-Century Cabinet German Shrunk
Vintage German Mid-Century Cabinet German Shrunk

Vintage German Mid-Century Cabinet German Shrunk

Located in Pasadena, TX

Lovely example of Mid-Century German design. Maple exterior with mahogany interiors. Can be used as

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Midcentury German Modern Wilhelm Guth Mobelfabrik Teak and Birch Hutch Sideboard
Midcentury German Modern Wilhelm Guth Mobelfabrik Teak and Birch Hutch Sideboard

Midcentury German Modern Wilhelm Guth Mobelfabrik Teak and Birch Hutch Sideboard

By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This is not a typical Rockabilly German Shrunk cabinet. This piece, although authentically German

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Birch

Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet
Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet

Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet

By Karl Springer

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

An extremely rare stunning German Mid-Century Modern dry bar or entertainment cabinet by

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Hardwood

MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece
MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece

MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern German shrunk, wall unit, secretary, or liquor cabinet in beautiful

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Paint, Teak

19th Century Original Painted German Two Door Armoire Shrunk
19th Century Original Painted German Two Door Armoire Shrunk

19th Century Original Painted German Two Door Armoire Shrunk

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely painted armoire or German "Shrunk" still maintains the quality and details of the

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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

German Original Painted Armoire/Shrunk Dated 1810 With Birds
German Original Painted Armoire/Shrunk Dated 1810 With Birds

German Original Painted Armoire/Shrunk Dated 1810 With Birds

Located in Round Top, TX

This armoire displays exceptional German styling of the period and is monogramed/dated "AKB 1810

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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome
Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome

Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome

Located in Round Top, TX

This amazing original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner

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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds
19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds

19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds

Located in Round Top, TX

armoire. This original painted "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Modernist Matthew Koch German Shrunk Style Wall Unit
Modernist Matthew Koch German Shrunk Style Wall Unit

Modernist Matthew Koch German Shrunk Style Wall Unit

By Matthew Koch

Located in Southfield, MI

Giant teakwood German shrunk style wall unit, dating to the 1960s. An elegant design by Matthew

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

1950's Mid-Century Modern German Shrunk Cabinet
1950's Mid-Century Modern German Shrunk Cabinet

1950's Mid-Century Modern German Shrunk Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

Your storage options are endless in this fabulous, 1950s space-age German shrunk cabinet. Includes

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest

$712

H 21.26 in W 52.37 in D 25.2 in

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Swabian Alps. The chest is painted in a grayish-blue color and features floral decorations on the front panel. This...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

$2,500

H 21.5 in W 44 in D 22.5 in

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843

Located in New York, NY

Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...

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Antique 1840s Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

$5,285Sale Price|50% Off

H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Signs

Materials

Iron

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722
Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722

Located in Round Top, TX

Original Blue Painted and Carved Swedish Chair, Dated 1722 Early 18th-century Swedish pine chair retaining its original painted and carved decoration, dated 1722. The chair features ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard
1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard

1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard

$6,175

H 72.84 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in

1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard

Located in Vo', Veneto

Painted Tyrolean Wardrobe Technical information: Period: 1789 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Spruce Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 162 cm (178 cm with frame) 63.78 in (70.08 in with fra...

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Antique 1780s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Fir

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Lambswool, Model 1490, 1940s
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Lambswool, Model 1490, 1940s

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Lambswool, Model 1490, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing pair of Danish mid-century modern lounge chairs back and seat reupholstered in a high quality dark grey shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture to the ov...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C

By Chelsea House

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rattan, Wood

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950

Sold|$1,546

H 24.41 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This vintage pine chest from the mid-20th century is a real eye-catcher. It is richly decorated with hand-painted folkloric decorations, executed in a traditional color scheme of war...

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Vintage 1950s Romanian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

On Hold|$7,200

H 83.08 in W 45.28 in D 18.51 in

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

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Wood

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

$1,817

H 27.96 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in

Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...

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Antique 1710s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840
Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Swedish Rustic Farmhouse Painted Folk Art Corner Cabinet / Cupboard dating 1840

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This beautiful Swedish corner cabinet from 1840 is crafted from pine and still features its original decorative paint. Painted in a soft blue with red accents, it's adorned with flor...

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Antique 1840s Swedish Folk Art Corner Cupboards

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Pine, Paint

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade
Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Country English Painted Pine Trunk with Georgian House Facade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming grand country English folk art blanket chest or trunk crafted from pine. The chest features a painted Georgian manor house facade on three sides. The house is decorated with...

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20th Century English Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Folk art wedding chest from 1849
Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

$1,781

H 18.12 in W 44.1 in D 20.87 in

Folk art wedding chest from 1849

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A pine wedding chest from 1849. The illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would have been in the clean room of th...

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Antique 1840s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine

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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.

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