Skip to main content

André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French, 1903-1969

French architect, sculptor and designer André Arbus was destined to become one of the 20th century’s finest furniture makers. According to him, the craft was in his blood. “I come from an old family of cabinetmakers,” he once said. “From father to son for a very long time. In other words, I was born in a cabinet-making workshop.”

Born in Toulouse in 1903, Arbus spent his childhood working in his father’s business which sold reproductions of 18th century French furniture. He later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse under sculptor Henry Parayre. 

After graduating, Arbus returned to work with his father as the business’s artistic director. When his father retired, Arbus transformed the company from selling furniture reproductions to one that produced his own formidable designs, including cocktail tables, sofa tables and floor lamps that merged neoclassicism with Art Deco and featured alluring modernist characteristics.

In 1925, Arbus exhibited at several shows, including the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, Salon d’Automne, the Gallery L’Epoque and won a medal at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which brought the Art Deco style to the global stage.

Arbus moved to Paris in 1932, won the prestigious Premier Prix Blumenthal in 1934 and opened his own gallery in 1935. His sconces, chandeliers and dining room tables attracted a steady clientele of some of Paris’s wealthiest. Arbus exhibited at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York and, throughout the 1940s, received numerous notable commissions. The French government gave many of his pieces as gifts to visiting foreign heads of state. He furnished several luxury ocean liners, collaborated with Maison Veronese on a line of lighting fixtures and was tasked to build a jewel cabinet for Princess Elizabeth.

In 1946, Arbus participated in the refurbishment of the Élysée Palace and the Château de Rambouillet with fellow French architects and designers Louis Süe and Jean-Charles Moreux

Arbus focused on sculpture throughout the 1950s until he died in 1969, drawing inspiration from eminent sculptors such as Vadim Androusov and Sylva Bernt. Today, Arbus’s works can be found in museums around the world.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage André Arbus lighting, tables and seating.

15
1
to
2
10
6
16
16
16
12
1
15
1
14
5
6
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
14
7
4
4
3
15
15
53
377
314
296
194
Creator: André Arbus
André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
Category

1950s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small sideboard or cabinet by André Arbus- France 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Girona, ES
Small sideboard or cabinet in solid wood (oak and cherry) and cherry veneer, fine mahogany rods on the doors, polished bronze “doves” medallion on the central door, polished brass ha...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of André Arbus wardrobes is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed by André Arbus in the late 1930s. Made out of solid oak wood, each wardrobe is decorated with André Arbus celadon green lacquer signature. The orientalist mirror frame is covered with gold leaf. The large bronze rope handle is also gilt, as well as the frieze. All the details are a wonderful example of the French neoclassicism of André Arbus. Each wardrobe features inside three oak wood shelves, with one drawer. The large central and side mirrors make these wardrobes suitable as bedroom or dressing armoires...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

circa 1950s Sycamore Sideboard in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
Lovel Sycamore Sideboard by French Artist Andre Arbus Lovely Shaped Sycamore Structure Amazing Attention To Detail Top has been Repolished and Sideboard is now in lovely Condition...
Category

Mid-20th Century French André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Sycamore

Art Deco Buffet/Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus, Vadim Androusov
Located in Miami, FL
This Art Deco 2-door buffet/cabinet with cleaned designed lines was constructed in 1937 by Andre Arbus in solid Rosewood with a signed Androussov's Bronze Medalion lock of "The Head ...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet with vitrine. Rosewood with beveled glass sliding doors and bronze mounts, circa 1938.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus and Vadim Androusssov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Frenh Art Deco period mahogany cabinet secretary by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov decorated with a bronze patinated bronze cartouche of a female figure. France: circa 1940 Provena...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Art Deco Period Mahogany Buffet by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine French Art Deco period mahogany buffet enfilade by André Arbus, polished and bleached mahogany on oak carcasse. The patinated bronze female figure at the front and center of the...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Parchment Covered Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
This cabinet was commissioned for the Minister de L’Agriculture of France in 1936 by fellow ministers Léon Blum Vincent Auriol and others at the occasion of the birth of his child. T...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper

Parchment & Lacquer Commode Designed by Andre Arbus, circa 1935
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant chest of drawers in parchment, ivory (now replaced with faux ivory) and gold lacquer 1935 Similar model presented at the salon of decorative artists 1935 Examples of th...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper

Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer
By André Arbus, William Switzer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burl wood (Pommele Sapele) console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer, licensed re-edition of the original masterwork. The break...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' Boat, France, 1951
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' boat - France, 1951.
Category

1950s French Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Obelisk Display Vitrines by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Obelisk display Vitrines by genius French designer and iconic decorator of 1940s Andre Arbus (1903 - 1969).
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Mid-Century Lacquered Armoire, by Andre Arbus & Gilbert Poillerat
By André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...
Category

1940s French Other Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Armoire by Andre Arbus and Vadim Androusov
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional armoire by great French designer of 20th century Andre Arbus (1903-1969) with a sculptural bronze keyhole by Vadim Androusov (1895-1975) Documented in Yvonne Brunhamme...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Mahogany Desk by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Mahogany desk by André Arbus and Vadim Androussov decorated with a patinated bronze cartouche representing a female face France: circa 1940 Provenance: this secretary was pa...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Related Items
Customized Modernist Three-Door Wardrobe, Brass Hardware, Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom made three-door wardrobe / armoire, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a...
Category

2010s German Modern André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fabulous Original Art Deco Buffet, Spectacular
Located in Oakland, CA
Outrageous Amboyna burl wood buffet with a 1940s point of view. Great looking piece, must be original design with great interior storage all with working storage drawers etc. French design on unusual S shaped angled legs. Beautiful French polish finsih. Three bookmatched wild grain doors. Could be great in a dining room, study or movie room...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna, Wood

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930. Credenza buffet walnut and marble with chrome brass chopsticks. Two doors and six drawers. The buffet has been made in three parts. The top o...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist Art Deco wardrobe with mirror by Vezzani (Pescia), 1930s. Its lines recall the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. Walnut, walnut root and maple structu...
Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
Art Deco Rationalist Wardrobe by Vezzani, 1930s
H 78.75 in W 77.56 in D 22.05 in
1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco period burr walnut wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is a great size and is of exceptional quality. There are amazing bur...
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian Sideboard Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Sideboard Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Sideboard Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
H 58.27 in W 89.77 in D 20.08 in
Sideboard "Bar Buffet" in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Measures: H 37.41 in. x W 70.87 in. x D 19.69 in. H 95 cm x W 180 cm x D 50 cm.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco freestanding oak compact wardrobe Featuring a hanging rail and shelves
Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
H 44.89 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Original Green Bauhaus Wardrobe, by Hynek Gottwald, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with being the pioneers of metal furniture. This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

British Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco birdseye maple wardrobe Featuring two hanging rails, a shoe rail and a shelf This wardrobe can be dismantled into 2 halves.
Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

British Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1930s
British Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wardrobe, 1930s
H 72.05 in W 48.43 in D 20.08 in
British Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe from Aw Lyn, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut wardrobe from the quality furniture makers Aw Lyn   - circa 1930's Fitted out with a clothes rail
Category

1920s British Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Previously Available Items
André Arbus Desk
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic moderne desk was acquired from a New York collector, and is attributed to Andre Arbus. The piece is fabricated in mahogany wood venee...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

André Arbus Desk
André Arbus Desk
H 29.75 in W 86.5 in D 39.25 in
French Modern Neoclassical Cherry Inlay Sideboard/ Console/ Bar by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French modern neoclassical inlaid cherrywood sideboard / buffet / console / bar / cabinet by Andre Arbus with solid brass details. The piece resembles a work of architect...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Maison Arbus Oak and shagreen panelled Sideboard
By André Arbus
Located in Somerton, GB
A stunning oak sideboard with diamond patterned parquetry on its central door. Inside is a shelf and two small drawers, and double doors clad with shagreen panels...
Category

1940s French Other Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Shagreen, Oak

Sideboard by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
This timeless and sophisticated chest was created by celebrated 20th century sculpter and architect André Arbus. A master of simple elegance, Arbus worked most with natural materials...
Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Sideboard by André Arbus
Sideboard by André Arbus
H 35.83 in W 63 in L 35.83 in
André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare console sideboard, 1940 Awarded to André Arbus Solid light oak The top, doors and drawers are covered with original stingray. Both doors have a square medallion in carved oa...
Category

1940s French Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940
André Arbus Console Sideboard, 1940
H 39.38 in W 81.11 in D 20.87 in
Andre Arbus, large Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, circa 1935
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Andre Arbus, large Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, circa 1935, opening with two doors et three drawers.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1940s Table Desks Designed by André Arbus for 'La Cité Universitaire'
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table desks part of the furniture for the 'Sorbonne- Cité Universitaire' in Paris designed by André Arbus in 1946. They are in very light ...
Category

1940s French Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Bronzework depicting Medusa by Androusov.
Category

1950s French Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Cabinet by André Arbus
Cabinet by André Arbus
H 70.9 in W 49.2 in D 18.5 in
1940's Sycamore and Parchment Sideboard, Signed Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
1940's sideboard signed by French designer Andre Arbus. The piece rests upon eight bronze sabot feet and is composed of bleached sycamore wood parchment veneered at the site of its t...
Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

André Arbus Bar/Cabinet
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Neoclassical bar with a very chic structure in mahogany
Category

1940s French Vintage André Arbus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

André Arbus Bar/Cabinet
André Arbus Bar/Cabinet
H 34.26 in W 56.7 in D 17.33 in

André Arbus case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

André Arbus case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of André Arbus case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by André Arbus were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Maxime Old, Maurice Dufrêne, and Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique. Prices for André Arbus case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,664 and can go as high as $145,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $38,800.

Recently Viewed

View All