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 finish with a unique and colorful background.
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
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 bar cabinet with lots of storage. Open glass shelving with mirrored back. Two door...
Glass, Oak
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H 75.75 in W 98.5 in D 22 in
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 teak veneer.
Grasscloth, Paint, Teak
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H 79 in W 76 in D 22.5 in
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 to "break down" into 4 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all res...
Wood
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 original hand-painted finish.
Wood
Antique Original Red Painted One Door Armoire Cabinet from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
The interior hanging rods with small carved wood pegs attached were traditional elements as well. This German shrunk is sold as is, how we found it in Europe.
Wood, Paint
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H 55.38 in W 88.63 in D 14.63 in
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, is clearly Scandinavian inspired.
Teak, Birch
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" on the top. Note the floral and bird motifs and carved diamond detailing of the lowe...
Wood
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-door armoire ("Shrunk") retaining its hand-painted finish.
Wood
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H 57 in W 16.25 in D 63 in
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 Qualitasmobel. The cabinet is jaw dropping with sleek and handsome Mid-Century Modern detail...
Hardwood
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H 76.75 in W 61.75 in D 24 in
19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all resting on large bun feet.
Pine, Paint
Large Original Painted "Break Down" Armoire Dated 1793 from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
Such is the case with this lovely original hand-painted armoire or shrunk from Germany. Beautiful floral and vine motif with soft colors of green, cream, teal and brown.
Wood
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.
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 center glass sliding doors with glass shelves, lock door cabinets on either side re...
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1833 Original Hand-Painted Pine One-Door Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-painted pine armoire dated 1833, retaining its wonderfully aged folk art finish. A traditional faux wood painted background is accented with teal panels and hand-painte...
Pine, Paint
$3,950
H 61.5 in W 41.75 in D 16 in
Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted Swedish two door cabinet dated 1771, crafted in pine with a dark aged patina. The original painted finish features yellow flowers and green vines set against a ...
Pine, Paint
$4,400
H 66.93 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
Antique Danish Painted Cabinet with Floral Motifs, Folk Art, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rare antique Dansih "Almue" cabinet, beautifully decorated in the tradition of Scandinavian folk art. The piece features a soft green painted surface with hand-painted...
Wood
$6,214
H 74.81 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in
Exceptional Rare Upper Austrian Painted Peasant Cabinet / Bauernschrank
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Austria, 1766A rare Upper Austrian painted peasant cabinet (Bauernschrank), dated 1766 and preserved in complete original condition. The two-door cupboard is constructed in softwood ...
Wood
$6,553
H 69.69 in W 62.21 in D 26.78 in
Phenomenal South German Painted Folk Cupboard with Floral Paintings, Dated 1814
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Painted peasant cupboard (Bauernschrank), South German / Bavarian, dated 1814. Softwood case with two doors. The door panels are veneered in herringbone and painted with oval reserve...
Wood
Original Hand Painted Swedish Cabinet dated 1798
Located in Round Top, TX
Painted cabinets were a traditional element of Swedish country homes, this one is particularly lovely as it still maintains the original hand-painted finish with floral bouquet and f...
Wood, Paint
Rare 19th Century Brazilian Painted Armoire Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship from Minas Gerais, this painted armoire exudes rustic charm and historical significance. The piece features a striking combination of...
Wood
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...
$4,745
H 72.25 in W 60.24 in D 25.99 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
$11,950
H 67.25 in W 44.5 in D 19.25 in
Tyrolean Late 18th Century Painted Pine Armoire with Original Folk Art Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late eighteenth-century Tyrolean armoire of solid pine, bearing its original hand-painted folk art finish and dated 1793, placing its creation precisely in the final decade of the ...
Pine
$5,100
H 71.75 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Break-Down Armoire with Flowers, Austria
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Venetian Painted Armoire
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century Venetian painted armoire, the single door with a scene of classical ruins by the water inside blue rocaille scroll and trellis borders, with floral sprays on the friez...
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish tall pine cabinet built in two sections with original painted finish. Blue painted panels remain visible throughout, with much of the surface worn down to ...
Pine, Paint
Italian 18th Century Painted Wardrobe in Folk Art Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An 18th century painted wardrobe from northern Italy, displaying a particular Tyrolean-Germanic folk art style of marriage furniture, hence the charming illustrations to celebrate th...
Iron
$6,418
H 72.835 in W 49.213 in D 23.622 in
Restored 19th Century Folk Art Painted Wardrobe Antique Hand Painted Armoire
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This antique folk art painted wardrobe is a rare nineteenth-century hand-painted armoire featuring romantic courtship scenes and exceptional European craftsmanship. Anyone who has no...
Pine, Paint
$9,197
H 80.32 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Provincial Rococo Cabinet in Rare to Find Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A 19th Century Provincial Rococo cabinet in its original blue paint. With a deep decorative carved pediment, and below two doors opening to useful storage. Below two doors opening t...
Wood
1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930's French bronze hand design sconces with crystal backplate, one light
Crystal, Bronze
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books
By Alfonso Maria De Liguori, Vivien, R.P. Michael
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Three 18th Century Vellum Sunday Sermon Books. 1.) Sermoni Per Tutte Le Domeniche Dell' Anno (Sermons for all the Sundays in a Year) by Monsignore Alfonso Maria De Liguori. Na...
Paper, Animal Skin
Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in cobalt blue color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a team...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.
Wrought Iron
Swedish 3 Door Cabinet - Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish three-door sideboard or cabinet, circa 1950s. The cabinet features clean lines and a balanced interior layout behind two doors, opening to separate compartments. One compar...
Birch, Paper
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Schwarzwald'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding color and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra seat. Eac...
Velvet
$5,680 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in
Alexander and Jones Coastal Shark Daybed in Oak & Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Coastal Shark Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from solid oak with a cream bouclé upholstered mattress a...
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$892 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in
Country Crystal Vase with Easter Rabbit Decor in Blue Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase in blue with a country style easter design. Hand-carved by Bavarian glass artists . A rich garland of trees and flowers with rabitts all around. One rabbit sit...
Crystal
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight lacquered cones 'orbiting' a large central globe. The colorful cones are attached by double...
Aluminum, Brass
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.
Wood, Paint
Vintage Coastal Bamboo Full Canopy Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with tropical charm and relaxed sophistication with this Vintage Coastal Bamboo Full Canopy Bed. Expertly handcrafted from natural bamboo, this striking piece captu...
Bamboo
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.