1940s Mahogany Sideboard
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Maple, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Leather, Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Silver Leaf
French Sideboards
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Vintage 1940s American Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany, Oak, Sycamore
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Nickel
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Sideboards
Glass
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Brass
20th Century Sideboards
20th Century Sideboards
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Nickel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Satinwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Sideboards
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Oak, Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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