1930s Carved Cabinet
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Elm, Plywood
20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Ash, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Cupboards
Velvet, Mirror, Burl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gothic Dry Bars
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Japonisme Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Sideboards
Vintage 1930s Italian Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Dressers
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Bookcases
Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Silver
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Linen Presses
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
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 1930s English Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Bronze, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
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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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