19t Century German Painted Two Door Armoire / Shrunk
Located in Sarasota, FL
Handpainted German cabinet from the 1800s. Deep blues and reds are the main colors. Great vintage
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Cabinets
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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
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
Materials
Wood
Original Carved and Painted Austrian Armoire or Shrunk, dated 1836
$7,750
H 79.5 in W 24 in D 57.25 in
Original Carved and Painted Austrian Armoire or Shrunk, dated 1836
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" has beautiful carving and painted details, including
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Painted German Shrunk Armoire with Four Seasons, Dated 1802
$15,400
H 79.25 in W 70 in D 23.25 in
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
Located in Pasadena, TX
bar cabinet with lots of storage. Open glass shelving with mirrored back. Two door cabinet opens to
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Midcentury German Modern Wilhelm Guth Mobelfabrik Teak and Birch Hutch Sideboard
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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
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Birch
MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece
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H 75.75 in W 98.5 in D 22 in
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Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern German shrunk, wall unit, secretary, or liquor cabinet in beautiful
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Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet
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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
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
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...
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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Antique Large "Break Down" Armoire Shrunk From Germany with Original Polychrome
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
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Antique Authentic Swedish Country Rococo Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The door to the cabinet has shrunk a little from our modern dry air so there is a very small opening
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Original Painted Pine Armoire German Shrunk with Birds
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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
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
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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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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Shrunk Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shrunk cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and paint, every shrunk cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shrunk cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A shrunk cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular.
How Much is a Shrunk Cabinet?
A shrunk cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,225, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $6,414.
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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