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Prohibition Cabinet

1920's AMERICAN PROHIBITION HIDDEN STORAGE DRINKS CABINET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
1920's AMERICAN PROHIBITION HIDDEN STORAGE DRINKS CABINET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

1920's AMERICAN PROHIBITION HIDDEN STORAGE DRINKS CABINET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, American Prohibition hidden storage drinks armchair with Chesterfield tufted ...

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Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar c. Early 1930s
Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar c. Early 1930s

Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar c. Early 1930s

By Radiobar Corp. and Philco

Located in Westfield, MA

This Rare Early Prohibition Art Deco RadioBar, crafted in the early 1930s, was specifically built during Prohibition to discreetly store and hide alcohol.

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Antique Monterey "Prohibition" Bar Cabinet by Mason Manufacturing of California
Antique Monterey "Prohibition" Bar Cabinet by Mason Manufacturing of California

Antique Monterey "Prohibition" Bar Cabinet by Mason Manufacturing of California

By Monterey Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

An absolutely exceptional example of an antique Monterey "Prohibition" Bar cabinet by Mason Manufacturing of California, circa early 1930s.

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Art Deco Bar Cabinet with Revolving Bottle Compartment

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American Art Deco furniture of the 1930s emphasized modernity, motion, and streamlined geometry, often incorporating curved architectural forms, metallic accents, and specialized ent...

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1930s Wounded Monterey Prohibition Bar/Cabinet

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1930s Wounded Monterey Prohibition Bar/Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Signed Barker Brothers Monterey cabinet. Was once a prohibition bar and later converted to a side cabinet.

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Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet

Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet

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Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

There is also a locked side storage cabinet for extra liquor storage. The cabinet displays strongly, and should be a welcome addition to any interior.

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Prohibition Era Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Prohibition Era Art Deco Bar Cabinet

Prohibition Era Art Deco Bar Cabinet

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Prohibition Era Art Deco Bar Cabinet

Located in Oakland, CA

This original, prohibition era bar is full of surprises! One trend in the 1920s and early 1930s was to design home furniture that had “secret bars” within them.

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Prohibition Era "Radiobar"
Prohibition Era "Radiobar"

Prohibition Era "Radiobar"

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H 49 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

Prohibition Era "Radiobar"

Located in North Hollywood, CA

There is also a locked side storage cabinet for extra liquor storage. The cabinet displays strongly, and should be a welcome addition to any interior.

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1930s Period Monterey Prohibition Bar
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1930s Period Monterey Prohibition Bar

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Hard to find Monterey bar by the Barker Brothers Cie. Manufactured by the Mason Manufacturing Co. Circa 1930's. Original finish, signed Monterey with colorful paintings by Juan Duran...

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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Cabinets

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Rare Signed Monterey "Prohibition" Tiled Server
Rare Signed Monterey "Prohibition" Tiled Server

Rare Signed Monterey "Prohibition" Tiled Server

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H 42.25 in W 37.25 in D 18 in

Rare Signed Monterey "Prohibition" Tiled Server

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Located in Pasadena, CA

Extremely rare and original server by Monterey, made in California by the George Mason Manufacturing Co. and topped with colorful California tiles. Wonderful "old wood" finish and he...

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Art Deco Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar"
Art Deco Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar"

Art Deco Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar"

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H 48.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

Art Deco Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar"

By Radiobar Corp. and Philco

Located in North Hollywood, CA

There is also a locked side storage cabinet for extra liquor storage. The cabinet displays strongly, and should be a welcome addition to any interior.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

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Rare and Exceptional Signed Monterey Prohibition Bar
Rare and Exceptional Signed Monterey Prohibition Bar

Rare and Exceptional Signed Monterey Prohibition Bar

Located in Pasadena, CA

An absolutely exceptional example of the classic Monterey "prohibition bar" crafted c. 1929 by Mason Mfg of California.

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Early 20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

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