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Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Art Deco Cabinet made of walnut and ebonized wood with brass hardware, glazed doors and interior
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Early 20th Century Antique Deco Cabinet

Antique Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet
H 75 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in
Incredible French Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Seaford, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Deco Cabinet one of the best we have ever seen. It
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Incredible French Art Deco Cabinet
Incredible French Art Deco Cabinet
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Art Deco Cabinet in Oak 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Cabinet in Oak, Sweden, 1940s. Very distinct Art Deco cabinet with glass sliding doors
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Swedish Art Deco Cabinet in Oak 1940s
Swedish Art Deco Cabinet in Oak 1940s
H 36.23 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Art Deco cabinet dates from the 1930s. This piece features a wide ovoid
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Maple, Palisander

Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
"COLUMN-BOX" cabinet made of oak veneer and curved upper part w/ebonized columns (w/influence of
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Early 20th Century Antique Deco Cabinet

Antique Art Deco  Cabinet
Art Deco  Cabinet
H 90 in W 43 in D 22 in
French Art Deco Cabinet in the Style of Christian Krass
By Christian Krass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic French art deco cabinet dates to the 1930s-1940s and is very much in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Bronze

Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
"Column-box" palisander veneer and polished. Made in the surrounding of J. Danhauser's workshop, 1780-1915, Vienna. Some small restorations and additions done after WW2 for a private...
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Early 20th Century Antique Deco Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet
H 84 in W 42 in D 22 in
Small French Art Deco Cabinet in the Style of Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Köln, NW
Small french Art Deco cabinet / nightstand. Wood, pear wood, fine hand carved woodwork, probably
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Marble

Norwegian Art Deco Cabinet in oak with relief doors, Oscar Nilsson style
Located in Hägersten, SE
Norwegian Art Deco cabinet made during the 1920-30s. Made from oak with brass details. Heavy
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1920s Norwegian Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Brass

1925 Art Deco Cabinet-Showcase, Can Be Dismantled, Mahogany, Marble - France
Located in Girona, ES
Large Art Deco cabinet-showcase, wood structure that can be completely dismantled. Central block
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

20th Century Art Deco Cabinet Vienna, Austria in the manner of Wiener Werkstätte
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Impressive Art Deco cabinet in the manner of Otto Prutscher of Wiener Werkstätte with 2 sidedoors
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Brass

Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Dronten, NL
Period Dutch Art Deco secretary in wonderful burl walnut veneer in symmetrical pattern. Cut-glass
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl

Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
Burl Walnut Art Deco Cabinet
H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Art Deco Cabinet, Model "Margareta", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare mint blue pastel painted Art Deco Cabinet in birch. Designed by Swedish Designer Axel
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Birch

Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by Napoleon Le Grand for 't Modelhuis N. Legrand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco cabinets. Design by Napoleon Le Grand for 't Modelhuis N
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1920s Antique Deco Cabinet

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Padouk

Pair of Art Deco Cabinets or Armoires in the Manner of Sue et Mare
By Sue et Mare
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding pair of Art Deco cabinets or armoires in the manner of Sue et Mare. These examples of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Bronze

Rosewood and Shagreen Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
Rosewood and Shagreen Art Deco drop front cabinet.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Shagreen

Rosewood and Shagreen Art Deco Cabinet
Rosewood and Shagreen Art Deco Cabinet
H 52.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Art Deco Cabinet, Model "Roma" Made by Bodafors, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Bodafors
Located in Odense, DK
A decadent rare Art Deco cabinet in flamed birch. Designed by Swedish Designer Axel Einar Hjorth
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Deco Cabinet

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Birch

Biedermeier Style Vitrine Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Asheville, NC
Biedermeier style Art Deco vitrine, bowed front with two hinged doors with key escutcheons, arched
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

Maison Gouffé Art Deco cabinet, France 1920s
By Maison Gouffé
Located in London, GB
Bold and striking, this open cabinet exudes the charm of the Art Deco movement. Designed by the
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Wood

Maison Gouffé Art Deco cabinet, France 1920s
Maison Gouffé Art Deco cabinet, France 1920s
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco mini makeup cabinet/table in macassar ebony with elaborately inlaid lemon wood and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Deco Cabinet

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Ebony, Macassar

Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet
H 38 in W 32 in D 16 in
Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare dining cabinet attributed to Eliel Saarinen (father of Eero Saarinen) designed before his
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Birch, Burl

Art Deco Cabinet in the Manner of Alban Chambon
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Mahogany, walnut, ebony and brass cabinet with nickel-plated steel hardware. This piece is in the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Deco Cabinet

Art Deco Cabinet, Vintage 1930's Cabinet. Art Deco Wooden Cabinet Eclectic Style
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a beautiful item. This cabinet is an eclectic piece of furniture. This small cabinet is made
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Wood

Period French Art Deco Cabinet in Plum Pudding Mahogany and Bronze Doré
By Haentges Freres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frères, Immeubles Industriels. Between 1913 and 1923, Art Deco standard-bearer Jacques Emile Ruhlmann
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Bronze

Burl Walnut Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Lucie Renaudot
By Lucie Renaudot
Located in Montreal, QC
Burl walnut Art Deco cabinet bar cabinet on stand by Lucie Renaudot with polished nickel locks.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Walnut

Art Deco Burl Cabinet 1920s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small Burl Art Deco Radio cabinet .1927 Holland Manufactured and signed by A
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Burl

Art Deco Burl Cabinet 1920s Holland
Art Deco Burl Cabinet 1920s Holland
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
20th Century French Art Deco Macassar Cabinet/Buffet, High Gloss Lacquer, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
20th century Art Deco cabinet. Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Makassar Source
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Wood, Lacquer, Macassar

Early Art Deco Sezession Cabinet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Sezession Cabinet – early Art Deco cabinet upper section with vitrine, mirror and marble. Lower
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Early 20th Century Antique Deco Cabinet

Early Art Deco Sezession Cabinet
Early Art Deco Sezession Cabinet
H 77 in W 49 in D 18 in
Vintage Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique small scale Art Deco Cabinet with high gloss veneer. Has a small pull out shelf for making
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Wood

Vintage Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Vintage Art Deco Bar Cabinet
H 59.5 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Jacques Émile Ruhlmann French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Deco cabinet is attributed to Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture designer
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Oak and Glass Cabinet with Drawers and a Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Art Deco cabinet in solid oak has a trapezoid shape, with two large drawers beneath a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Metal

Tiger Oak Art Deco Display Cabinet With Shelves by Herbert E. Gibbs 1930s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Tiger oak Art Deco cabinet with glass doors and side shelves. Beautiful design with hand carved
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Swedish Art Deco Glass Front Cabinet Marquetry Early 20th Century Vitrine
Located in LONDON, GB
Beautiful Swedish antique Art Deco cabinet in quilted gold birch veneers with carved detailed on
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Birch

DIM 'Joubert et Petit' 1926 Modernist Cabinet
By René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco cabinet by DIM (Joubert et Petit) in rosewood and mahogany, with Bakelite
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Mahogany, Rosewood

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

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Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
H 25.79 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Cabinets
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Pair of French Art Deco Macassar ebony cabinets An opposite pair of exceptional quality Art Deco
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Ebony

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Cabinets
Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Cabinets
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Oak Glazed Display Cabinet with Glass Shelves
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning English Art Deco cabinet. The glazed antique cabinet has glass shelves for displaying
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1920s Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

French Art Deco Palisandre Tall Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Jules Leleu
Located in Troy, MI
of pearl inlay is attributed to Jule Leleu. Unusual to find a Deco cabinet in this size and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Nickel

Oak Art Deco Modernist 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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1920s Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet, 1920s
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Satin Birch Veneered Gentleman's Cabinet by Betty Joel
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cabinet by Betty Joel. Upper cabinet section opens to reveal a hanging rail with six
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Satinwood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking Dutch design
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Exquisite French Art Deco Coromandel & Birdseye Maple Drinks Cabinet w. Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning small size Art Deco cabinet with silvered bronze handles on the drawers. When it comes to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Bronze

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with Gold Leaf Doors, circa 1930s, Restored
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored art deco cabinet features gold leaf double doors, trim and base detailing with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Gold Leaf

Sue et Mare Cabinet in Rosewood with Gilt Bronze
By Sue et Mare
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco cabinet/buffet/server by Sue et Mare, circa 1925, in black rosewood and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Barristers Wellington Filing Cabinet by Shannon
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Barristers Wellington filing cabinet by Shannon. This unusual filing cabinet is made by Shannon
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Walnut

Henri Rapin 1925 Paris Exposition Model Cabinet
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco cabinet by Henri Rapin, 1925, in cherry, rosewood, burled mahogany, ebony
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Tea Cabinet
Located in Weesp, NL
Tea cabinet Art Deco made of stained Jatoba wood. Designed by P.E.L. Izeren (1886-1943) and
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Macassar, Walnut

Art Deco Tea Cabinet
Art Deco Tea Cabinet
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco rosewood cabinet A French art deco rosewood two door cabinet flanked by shelves
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
H 33.08 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Epstein Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A Demi lune, fluted, Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry and Lou Epstein. In figured walnut with a
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Walnut

Art Deco Epstein Cocktail Cabinet
Art Deco Epstein Cocktail Cabinet
H 68.71 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An excellent quality French cabinet, produced in the 1920’s with crisp carving to the center
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
H 51.58 in W 33.47 in D 13.78 in
Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Walnut

A French Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco cocktail cabinet opening with cupboard door to the front, with inset grey stone
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Marble

A French Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
A French Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 13 in
French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DISPLAY CABINET A French Art Deco display cabinet ( vitrine ) in rosewood produced in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood
French Art Deco Display cabinet in Rosewood
H 64.18 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
French Art Deco Marquetry Vitrine / Cabinet, Buffet, Jewelers Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
French Art Deco Marquetry vitrine / cabinet, buffet, rosewood, walnut, polished A magnificently
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Bronze

Oak Art Deco Modernist Corner Cabinet, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist corner cabinet. Design in the style of Jan Brunott
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Corner Cabinet, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Corner Cabinet, 1920s
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 24.61 in
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Cabinet, 1920s
H 29.14 in W 21.07 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Cadbury’s Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco cadbury’s sweet shop display cabinet This a small but charming cadbury’s sweet shop
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Glass

Art Deco Display Cabinet, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare design Art Deco display cabinet from the early 20th century in Austria. This architectural
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Fruitwood

Fine Art Deco Three Door Large Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco three door sideboard. Palisander with parchment top and details, brass
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Deco Cabinet

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Brass

Fine Art Deco Three Door Large Cabinet
Fine Art Deco Three Door Large Cabinet
H 45.25 in W 80.25 in D 19 in
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Antique Deco Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique deco cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique deco cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage antique deco cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique deco cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique deco cabinet made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made antique deco cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minty of Oxford, Bruno Paul and Casa Botelho are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Deco Cabinet?

Prices for an antique deco cabinet start at $453 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,548.

A Close Look at art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as 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.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Antique Deco Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.