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Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Odense, DK
This striking three-bay bookcase, crafted from solid oak, features a warm, rich patina that
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Four-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist four-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Carved Oakwood Cupboard, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful chunky oakwood cupboard made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1920s. Wonderful hand carved
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Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original black lacquered lining.Two original pine with oak
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Unique Art Deco Home Office Bureau, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The item has an opening top board with metal fixers that keep it
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Oak, Marble, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 1920s Maison Jansen
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Open Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Metz Co., 1920s
By Willem Penaat 1, Metz Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Co. Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with three original solid oak
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Open Bookcase By Paul Bromberg for Pander, 1920s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original black
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Modernist Armoire or Wardrobe by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Soilid oak base with solid oak and padouk doors and drawers. Solid
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Padouk

1920 s AMERICAN PROHIBITION HIDDEN STORAGE DRINKS CABINET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1900-1920 With arts and crafts style carved panels and hidden tray table Please note the delivery fee
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered base with original solid macassar
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Maison Soubrier Louis XV Mixed Woods Burl Satinwood Marquetry Buffet, C 1920s
By Soubrier
Located in Germantown, MD
Buffet in great vintage condition, Circa 1920s. Proportionate size, convenient for medium to smaller
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl, Oak

Important Art Deco Hall cabinet / coat stand in oak, marble and mahogany, 1920 s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important Art Deco hall cabinet / coat stand hatstand /hatrack / coat rack / coat stand /hall tree
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal, Chrome

Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
C. 1920s American Oak 4 drawers bureau secretary Chest of drawers with original mirror. Mirror
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Antique 1920s French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Commode
Located in Centennial, CO
cabinet was crafted out of oak in France in the 1920s or 1930s in the style of Louis XV. The distressed
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Huge Art Deco Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
. The chest has been fully restored into a beautiful original state. Produced out of a pure oak wood
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Flemish 1920 s Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in Pine Plains, NY
This cabinet/buffet is from the Mechels district of Belgium. All the decorative carvings are hand
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Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920 s Bleached Flemish Biblioteque-Storage Cabinet
Located in Pine Plains, NY
This unusual two tier oak storage cabinet has been bleached to a light finish. There are eight
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Early 20th Century Belgian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

1920 s Flemish Bleached Single Door Buffet- Cabinet
Located in Pine Plains, NY
Decorative single door oak storage cabinet bleached to a light patina. Note all the hand carved
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Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Flemish 1920 s Double Door Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in Pine Plains, NY
Bleached oak buffet from the Mechels District of Belgium. There is a center top hidden drawer. The
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Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Spanish Revival Oak Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved Spanish Revival standing cabinet with nice storage. Measures: 62" H x 38" W x 17.5" D.
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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Bronze Marble and Oak marquetry Side board Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Roubaix, FR
Great quality Louis XVI style sideboard in oak marquetry, curved sides doors with original beveled
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Industrial Vintage Oak Filing Cabinet with Drawers, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This antique cabinet was manufactured in England in first half of the 20th century. It is made from
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920 s English Oak Limed Chest with Four Leaf Clover Pulls
Located in Nashville, TN
1920s five-drawer chest with new limed finish and four leaf clover pulls
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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Oak Newspaper Stand Magazine Stand English, circa 1920s
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming small Art Deco oak newspaper or magazine stand dating from circa 1920s. With 3 angled
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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

1920 s Art deco Three Drawer Compact Chest in Solid Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Graduated Three Drawer Chest in Oak  Discover Timeless Style: Art Deco Solid Oak
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Eclectic Gallery Cabinet (Bar) with Acanthus Ornaments, Italy 1920s/1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This eclectic gallery cabinet (bar) probably dates from Italy in the 1920s/1930s. The turned legs
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gordon Russell Arts Crafts Cotswold School oak booktable bookcase 1920s unique
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
School, circa mid-late 1920s oak bookcase/ book table by Gordon Russell of Broadway, Worcs, England
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Tea Cabinet by A.F. van der Wey for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
By A.F. van der Wey, L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amstelveen, NL
An oak with rosewood tea cabinet in the Amsterdam School style with subtle details by A.F. van der
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Jugendstil Buffet from Austria, 1920s
Located in Senden, NRW
masterpiece of craftsmanship from the 1920s and a rare cabinet!
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Buffets

Materials

Cut Glass, Oak

1920 s Amsterdam School Minimalist Oak Cabinet
By Jac van den Bosch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, minimalist oak cabinet from the Amsterdam School of the 1920s. Comparable to Art Deco in
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak file cabinet - 1920 s from Dayton, Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully made oak cabinet with twenty-six drawers and two pull out work surfaces. All the
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique oak filing cabinet, 1920 s
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Antique oak filing cabinet with 12 filing drawers. This antique filing cabinet has been
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oak Filing Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This wooden roller door cabinet / filing cabinet was made from oak in circa 1920. With properly
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Industrial oak cabinet with all original painted black metal pulls and label
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Modernist Oak Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

1920 s Slim French Solid Oak Atelier Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Slim French Solid Oak Atelier Cabinet 1920's Slim French Solid Oak Atelier Cabinet. High
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Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Enormous Oak Chest of Drawers/Cabinet, France, 1920 s
Located in Austin, TX
operation in France. 1920's.
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Wall Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist wall cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Haagse School cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the twenties. Solid oak with
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Corner Cabinet, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original black lacquered lining. Original red
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

1920 s Bleached Flemish Biblioteque-Storage Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This unusual two tier oak storage cabinet has been bleached to a light finish. There are eight
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Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Tambour Front Door Filling Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch oak Tambour front door filling Cabinet, 1920s Dutch oak filing cabinet with smoothly
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Early 20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak 57-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique oak multi-drawer cabinet Stamped "Property of the Board of Education Grand Rapids
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Flemish 1920 s Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet/buffet is from the Mechels district of Belgium. All the decorative carvings are hand
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Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

1920s Hoosier Oak Kitchen Cabinet
Located in London, GB
1920s Hoosier oak kitchen cabinet, bearing label 'SELLERS, ELWOOD, INDIANA', the top with an
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Vintage 1920s American Dressers

Materials

Oak

1920’s Mercantile French Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
60 drawers cabinet used to store buttons and threads in a French Mercantile store
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Steel

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet of drawers was designed, circa 1920s in France. The piece is made from oak
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet of drawers was designed, circa 1920s in France. The piece is made from oak
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Architectural 1920s French Oak Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Industrial oak cabinet with all original painted black metal pulls. This cabinet
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1920s French Neo-Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Built in France in the 1920s, this vintage oak cabinet takes inspiration from the medieval era to
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Oak Filing Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English Oak Filing Cabinet circa 1920s - Solid Oak - Copper flash handles and card holders
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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Wall Cabinets, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Nanninga Groningen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with oak veneer and original black
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s Belgian Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the sophistication of the 1920s with the Belgian Bleached Oak Cabinet. This exquisite
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Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1920 s Flemish Bleached Single Door Buffet- Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Decorative single door oak storage cabinet bleached to a light patina. Note all the hand carved
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Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

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1920s Oak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s oak cabinet you’re looking for. Each 1920s oak cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. Find 563 options for an antique or vintage 1920s oak cabinet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s oak cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1920s oak cabinet, those designed in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s oak cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Hendrik Wouda and Anton Lucas produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1920s Oak Cabinet?

Prices for a 1920s oak cabinet start at $199 and top out at $69,600 with the average selling for $2,657.

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.

Questions About 1920s Oak Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

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