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Art Deco Sideboard in Burled & Bookmatched Amboyna Wood w/ Black Lacquer Detail
Art Deco Sideboard in Burled & Bookmatched Amboyna Wood w/ Black Lacquer Detail

Art Deco Sideboard in Burled & Bookmatched Amboyna Wood w/ Black Lacquer Detail

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and exquisitely made Art Deco Sideboard in Burled and Bookmatched Amboyna Wood W/Black Lacquer Detailing and Plinth Base originates from France, Circa 1935. Features a w...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Marble Top Chest
Marble Top Chest

Marble Top Chest

Located in London, England

Narrow marble top chest in walnut with rose marble top. Circa 1930 H 94cm x W 41cm x D 31cm

Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Philco Radio Bar
Philco Radio Bar

Philco Radio Bar

By Radiobar Corp. and Philco

Located in Fulton, CA

Art Deco Philco Radiobar dry bar and Am radio. Circa. late 1930's. Original, unrestored condition

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware

French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware

Located in New York City, NY

A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

French art deco showcase
French art deco showcase

French art deco showcase

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

walnut veneers, showcasing a stunning, symmetrical grain pattern.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s
Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s

Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Dillon USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful book-matched burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers

Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fantastic Italian bombe Rococo sideboard buffet showcases the dramatic curves, ornate decoration, and timeless elegance associated with the Rococo period. The serpentine bombe f...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Sideboard from 1940s
Sideboard from 1940s

Sideboard from 1940s

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present a beautiful timeless sideboard from 1940 They were made from walnut wood, which was

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode

Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Style Marquetry Inlaid Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

Transition style Louis XV-Louis XVI marquetry inlaid commode with sarrancolin marble top and bronze mounts.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small deco chest of drawers, 1930s, walnut burl
Small deco chest of drawers, 1930s, walnut burl

Small deco chest of drawers, 1930s, walnut burl

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Small Art Deco chest of drawers dating from the 1930s characterized by curved lines and clean geometries typical of the period. The frame is made of wood veneer in walnut burl, know...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble Top, France, 1930s
Art Deco Sideboard with Marble Top, France, 1930s

Art Deco Sideboard with Marble Top, France, 1930s

Located in Greding, DE

veneered in expressive burl wood, whereas the remainder of the case is crafted in walnut. Profiled edges

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. . :)

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Dining Room Set
Art Deco Dining Room Set

Art Deco Dining Room Set

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art Deco dining room set consists of small cabinet 109x120x60cm, big cabinet 156x220x73cm and

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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top
Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top

Sophisticated French Directoire Style 1930s era French Vitrine Marble Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

detail, the cabinet features a sleek rectangular form accented by clean classical lines, embodying the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Directoire Vitrines

Materials

Carrara Marble

Art deco showcase
Art deco showcase

Art deco showcase

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art deco walnut showcase in very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era
Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era

Pair Fine Large Italian Painted Marble Top Rococo Commodes Dressers 1930s Era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

ornate flourishes. Perfect as bedside chests, entryway cabinets, or statement storage pieces, this pair

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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk
Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk

Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. Buffet after professional manual renovation!.   

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Figural French Art Deco Buffet (Dominique)
Figural French Art Deco Buffet (Dominique)

Figural French Art Deco Buffet (Dominique)

By Travail Francais

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A walnut and marble buffet from circa 1930s, beautifully carved in relief with a colonial African

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art deco showcase by Lingel
Art deco showcase by Lingel

Art deco showcase by Lingel

By Lingel Workshop

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art deco showcase by Lingel in excellent original condition. The first Hungarian wooden furniture factory was founded in 1864 by Karóly Lingel under the name Lingel Karóly and Son...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Art Deco Sideboard Credenza Bakelite Handles
French Art Deco Sideboard Credenza Bakelite Handles

French Art Deco Sideboard Credenza Bakelite Handles

Located in New York, NY

Rare early Art Deco, walnut sideboard/credenza. Lovely walnut grain, original bakelite handles and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Sideboard by Rene Prou
Fine French Art Deco Sideboard by Rene Prou

Fine French Art Deco Sideboard by Rene Prou

By René Prou

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco walnut and burled walnut sideboard by René Prou, in collaboration with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. Buffet after professional manual renovation!.  

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala
Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala

Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. J.Halabala . :)

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s

Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This gorgeous Louis XV style commode dresser, circa 1930s, beautifully captures the charm and romance of French provincial design. Finished in a distressed crème paint, the piece exu...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet or Lamp Table Bath, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet or Lamp Table Bath, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet or Lamp Table Bath, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A vintage walnut bedside table or side table from Bath Cabinet Makers. Circa 1930's. There's a

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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

1930s Open Bookcase in Neoclassical Carved Valnut, by Bassano's Ebanistery
1930s Open Bookcase in Neoclassical Carved Valnut, by Bassano's Ebanistery

1930s Open Bookcase in Neoclassical Carved Valnut, by Bassano's Ebanistery

By Bassano's Ebanisteria

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Pretty 1930s open bookcase in neoclassical style in carved walnut, having 2 Shelves and a shaped

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Wood Ebonized Shelf
French Art Deco Wood Ebonized Shelf

French Art Deco Wood Ebonized Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black ebonized bookshelf, circa 1930s. Continental US In-Home Delivery - 3 Weeks $ 400

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Sideboard with 5 Drawers Rounded Doors Chrome Handles Mustache Foot
Art Deco Sideboard with 5 Drawers Rounded Doors Chrome Handles Mustache Foot

Art Deco Sideboard with 5 Drawers Rounded Doors Chrome Handles Mustache Foot

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco sideboard with 5 drawers rounded doors chrome handles mustache foot has one shelf on each side . Elegant and sophisticated with black highlights

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece
Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece

Gordon Russell Bureau Desk, 1938, Stunning Original and Unique Piece

By Gordon Russell

Located in London, GB

Gordon Russell, c. 1938 Bureau (desk, secretaire) Walnut with brass and chrome fittings

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Déco Sideboard by Michel Dufet. France 1930s. Produced by "Le Boucheron".
Art Déco Sideboard by Michel Dufet. France 1930s. Produced by "Le Boucheron".

Art Déco Sideboard by Michel Dufet. France 1930s. Produced by "Le Boucheron".

By Michel Duffet

Located in Köln, NW

Art Déco Sideboard by Michel Dufet in modernist style. France circa 1931. Produced by "Le Bucheron". Salon D´Automne 1931 With signature. Central open interior shelves compartments. ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Nickel, Chrome, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French Louis XV style marble top commode chest of drawers is a refined example of 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing exquisite marquetry and ormolu-mounted detailing...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.
A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.

A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.

By Radiobar Corp. and Philco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

cabinet and complete original glassware. Original Radiobar Glassware including a rare ice bucket. Plus 12

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard
Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Art Deco Hall Bench
Italian Art Deco Hall Bench

Italian Art Deco Hall Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Cassapanca hall bench from the 1930 s. Walnut base and veneer . The bottom of the bench is

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A pair of matching Art Deco bedside cabinets dating to 1930. These beautiful cabinets have lovely

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

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

Art Deco style with the practicality of a secret bar. The cabinet opens to reveal a fully functional

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Small Bar
Fine French Art Deco Small Bar

Fine French Art Deco Small Bar

Located in Long Island City, NY

In walnut, with two niches, two bottom doors that open on an mirrored interior and one top up and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

1930s Art Deco Entry Cabinet Console Table with Mirror in Walnut
1930s Art Deco Entry Cabinet Console Table with Mirror in Walnut

1930s Art Deco Entry Cabinet Console Table with Mirror in Walnut

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Art Deco entry cabinet console table with mirror in walnut. Measures cm: H 130, W 110, D

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers
Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers

Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile Art Deco console or commode with drawers. Made of African burl walnut and African

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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Commodes by the Esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Commodes by the Esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Commodes by the Esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

walnut. The markings on these particular examples are so dramatic that it almost feels like an Organic

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

High Chest of Drawers
High Chest of Drawers

High Chest of Drawers

$5,580Sale Price|40% Off

High Chest of Drawers

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Machine Age deco skyscraper chest of drawers in walnut and burl; in the style of Deskey, circa

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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Hamptons of Pall Mall, London 1930s
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Hamptons of Pall Mall, London 1930s

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Hamptons of Pall Mall, London 1930s

Located in London, GB

An English four over two walnut chest of drawers, made by the renowned company Hamptons of Pal Mall

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian
1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian

1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian

Located in London, GB

and walnut marquetry. The piece is designed in the Rococo style, characterised by its elegant curves

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo

Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Gaetano Borsani, with shaped top and rounded shapes with 4 drawers, made of veneered walnut. Golden brass

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935
Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935

Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

bookmatched black walnut. The original chrome over solid brass hardware has miraculously aged to create a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Restored Vintage Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, c 1935
Magnificent Restored Vintage Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, c 1935

Magnificent Restored Vintage Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, c 1935

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

crafted Walnut case construction finished in black lacquer. The elegant bookmatched Blonde Mahogany

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933
Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933

Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Unique and important Art Deco four-door cabinet in walnut with lacquered doors and nickel-plated

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk
Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk

Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk

By Donald Deskey

Located in New York, NY

Rare desk in walnut and banded copper-plated aluminum, designed by Donald Deskey and produced by

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Copper

Walnut Cabinet, Art Deco – 1930
Walnut Cabinet, Art Deco – 1930

Walnut Cabinet, Art Deco – 1930

Located in HÉRIC, FR

This walnut veneer armoire, dating from the Art Deco era of the 1930s, is a true masterpiece of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Cabinet in walnut circa 1930
Art Deco Cabinet in walnut circa 1930

Art Deco Cabinet in walnut circa 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco Cabinet in walnut circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Vienna, Austria  1930's Walnut  Cabinet
Vienna, Austria  1930's Walnut  Cabinet

Vienna, Austria 1930's Walnut Cabinet

By H. Heinrich

Located in New York, NY

Walnut Cabinet with three drawers, two pull outs surfaces and brass hardware by H. Heinrich. It

Category

Vintage 1940s Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet, Scotland 1930, H396
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet, Scotland 1930, H396

Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet, Scotland 1930, H396

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet, Scotland 1930, H396 Scotland 1930 Solid Walnut

Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

1930's Modernist Drink Cabinet
1930's Modernist Drink Cabinet

1930's Modernist Drink Cabinet

Located in Brno, CZ

An original Art Deco drinks cabinet from the 1930s. This item has elegant proportions with it’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Walnut Cabinet 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic walnut cabinet 1930 available at 1stDibs. Each walnut cabinet 1930 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 2994 options for an antique or vintage walnut cabinet 1930 now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a walnut cabinet 1930 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each walnut cabinet 1930 bearing Art Deco, Georgian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made walnut cabinet 1930 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co, Jindrich Halabala and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much is a Walnut Cabinet 1930?

Prices for a walnut cabinet 1930 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $154 and can go as high as $535,856, while the average can fetch as much as $3,219.

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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