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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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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

By Chesterfield

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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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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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Early 20th Century American Rancho Monterey Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

1930s Wounded Monterey Prohibition Bar/Cabinet
1930s Wounded Monterey Prohibition Bar/Cabinet

1930s Wounded Monterey Prohibition Bar/Cabinet

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H 34 in W 34.25 in D 21.25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet
Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet

Prohibition Era Philco "Radiobar" Cabinet

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H 48 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

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

Prohibition Era Art Deco Bar Cabinet

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H 37 in W 27 in D 17 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

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

1930s Period Monterey Prohibition Bar

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H 66.5 in W 69.25 in D 49 in

1930s Period Monterey Prohibition Bar

Located in Pasadena, CA

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

Materials

Wood

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

By Monterey Sculpture Center

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Copper

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French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of five coordinated pieces crafted from richly marbled Bakelite in warm amber, caramel,...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in London, GB

A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...

Category

20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,715Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

$88,500

H 85 in W 35 in D 21.75 in

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer

Art Deco Luxury Vanity Console in Walnut, Ebony and Marble
Art Deco Luxury Vanity Console in Walnut, Ebony and Marble

Art Deco Luxury Vanity Console in Walnut, Ebony and Marble

Located in Antwerp, BE

High-end walnut and ebony vanity table This eclectic and exuberant piece shows a beautiful form with stunning details such as the hand carved claw feet and flower motives Th...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Marble

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

By Louis Delanois

Located in Göttingen, NI

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style
Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style

Vintage Decorative Gramophone Horn, Wood and Metal, Industrial Style

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Decorative gramophone horn in wood Antique - Decoration - Phonograph Materials : Wood - Metal Wear consistent with age and use : See photos please

Category

20th Century Industrial Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Sword Cane
20th Century Sword Cane

20th Century Sword Cane

$2,300

H 35 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

20th Century Sword Cane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...

Category

20th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Located in Doha, QA

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton

Located in London, GB

‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet
Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Massive Early 20th Century Oak 13-Drawer Flat File Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This monumental oak flat file cabinet stands as a commanding example of early 20th-century drafting storage, boasting sixteen wide drawers set into a solid quarter-sawn oak frame wit...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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