1930s Kitchen Cabinet
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Bakelite
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Burl
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Cabinets
Oak, Pine, Plywood
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Iron
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Cabinets
Birch, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Beech, Macassar
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Elm, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Satinwood
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Finding the Right Cabinets for You
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Considering 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021Corner kitchen cabinets tend to be bigger than regular cabinets. Using corner cabinets to store larger items, such as blenders, rice cookers and slow-cookers, is an efficient way to put these furnishings to work.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Modular kitchen cabinets can be made out of any material, but wood, steel and fiberboard are the most common materials.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
- 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
- 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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