1930s Carved Cabinet
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1930s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Dry Bars
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Bronze, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Maple, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets
Zinc
Vintage 1930s Spanish Moorish Dry Bars
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Paper, Plywood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Vintage 1930s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Dressers
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Dressers
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century Tudor Blanket Chests
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
Vintage 1930s Swedish Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
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