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Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
H 87.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 75.75 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The display cabinet is handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hardwood, featuring three
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Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

18th Early 19th Century Georgian China or Book Press
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet was designed to command the room, plus house and
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. Note: Please have a look on the matching cabinet and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
cabinet and small book case in our collection.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan & Grass Mat China Cabinet/Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Grass mat Glass China Cabinet/Etagere. The Etagere features a top breakfront with 2 glass doors and 3
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
inimitable rich finish. Like many low cabinets from this era, the chest sits up on a platform designed to
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese side cabinet. Small Elm wood side cabinet with two upper drawers and a lower
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Side Cabinet
Antique Side Cabinet
H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid Century Modern Burl Wood China Cabinet by Lane Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Burl Wood China Cabinet by Lane Furniture. Attributed to Roland Carter, in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Limited release, one of one. This is the only one in existence. Handcrafted using all solid black walnut and hand finished. Solid black walnut Our tenna oil finish is resistan...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
H 36 in W 32 in D 14 in
20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Book Shelf/Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This wonderful Chinese Vintage hand carved Book Shelf was made from solid hardwood in about 1950's
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional George II design Chinese Chippendale mahogany open fret cabinet, suitable as a
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Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinese Chippendale style open bookcase with a walnut finish and with open fretwork trellis sides
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, opening to reveal a drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Book Case System by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
the matching cabinets and l book cases in our collection.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Bureau Cabinet After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Irish bureau cabinet was crafted based on a design for a desk and bookcase drawn
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Rise Bookstand by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Book Stand or Bookcase in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
Rare and outstanding example of an early 19th century Anglo-Chinese export amboyna and ebony
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Desks

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
chrome body, this étagère offers an elegant way to present everything from objet d'art to Fine china and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Bookcase with Red and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large bookcase from the 19th century with red and dark brown lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Iron

English 1900s Bamboo Cabinet with Faux Books Façade and Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese-influenced motif on its upper rail, this English bamboo cabinet circa 1900 will bring an exotic
Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Display Cabinet? Yes! What about a stunning Bookcase? Yes! Could it be a wonderful China Hutch? Also, YES
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet
H 33.75 in W 42.25 in D 29 in
STUNNING VINTAGE CHINESE CHINOISERIE GEISHA GIRLS LACQUER SiDE CABINET SOAPSTONE
Located in GB
Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and decorated in the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bernhardt Credenza Dresser Sideboard
By Bernhardt Design
Located in New York, NY
Flair line. This chic sideboard features a dark stained oak case with vibrant book matched rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
in burr walnut-figured book veneers framed in broad cross-banded borders edged with feather-banding
Category

Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
carved motifs of the antique cabinet to gain prominence. The intricately carved chapeau de gendarme crown
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Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Buffet à Deux Corps or Bibliotheque
Located in Birmingham, AL
reveal three shelves for displaying china, glassware, a priceless book collection, family heirlooms, or
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Brass

Charles Locke Eastlake Arts & Crafts Oak Dresser with Shelves and Carved Florets
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
book "The Victorian Home" by Ralph Dutton published by Batsford, 1954 which shows the dresser displayed
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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Oak

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
“bible” of furniture design of its day. The book contained over 161 plates with an astounding range of
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
H 32.75 in W 42.75 in D 24.25 in
Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
took the art of cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialised in designs for
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs
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Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Teapot in Plaid Japan rare Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
gilding as illustrated on page 157 of Mason's pattern book published by the Mason's collectors club. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Coffee Pot in Gold Rose Japan pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
157 of Mason's pattern book published by the Mason's collectors club. The piece is unmarked but is
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Neo-Greek Cigar Cellarette, C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet & J. Brandely, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in PARIS, FR
Paris, he exhibited a jardinière with china columns and a liqueur cabinet at the Industrial Arts
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in PARIS, FR
realized thanks to the collaboration of ornemanist J. Brandely, sculptor E. Frémiet and cabinet-maker C.-G
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Dressing Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
house condition. See additional images for drawing taken from the 1754 book by Thomas Chippendale
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dressing Chest
Dressing Chest
H 78 in W 44 in D 22 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Teapot in Fence Japan Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
as illustrated on page 89 of Mason's pattern book published by the Mason's collectors club. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine pair of antique Chamberlains Worcester cabinet plates having a pleasing Asian design of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Neo-Greek Pedestals. C.G. Diehl & J.Brandely, France, circa 1867
By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau, Jean Brandely, Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in PARIS, FR
: These ornaments are emblematic of the collaboration between the ornemanist J. Brandely and cabinet-maker
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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Pedestals

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Scroll Painting of Diplomat Takeaki Enomoto, Meiji, Late 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
a Chinese style table upon which a globe, painted in white gofun and a book bearing a coat of arms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely rare Chamberlains Worcester Cabinet or Wall Plate of Museum quality. Second
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ormolu

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! A lovely Chinese lacquered scholar's cabinet used for book storage
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Shanxi 2 -drawer cabinet, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
); the artist and book illustrator Walter Crane (1845-1915). Back in Belgium, father Franck involved
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Gilt Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Table
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
'buying and selling, exchanging and valuing china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc.' From 1832-1837 he is
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Important English George iv Brazilian Rosewood Library Table
By George Smith
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
illustrated on plate CXVIII in George Smiths, 1826, “The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide: being a
Category

Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Giltwood

Mrs Rudd's Dressing Table, the Most Complete George III Dressing Table Made
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
which was carried in the "Cabinet-Makers' London Book of Prices" and also described as “Rudd’s
Category

Antique 1770s British Hepplewhite Vanities

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Harewood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Group of 12 Late 18th Century Satirical Prints of Women and Their Wigs
Located in London, GB
a partner, Edwards, he issued A New Book of Chinese Designs, which was intended to minister to the
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Antique 18th Century British George III Prints

Materials

Abalone

Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
Attribution to John Gordon: This picturesque chair pattern is attributed to the Westminster cabinet-maker
Category

Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Chinese Book Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese book cabinet for your home. Each Chinese book cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. If you’re shopping for a Chinese book cabinet, we have 33 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Chinese book cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese book cabinet, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Century Furniture and Sun at Six each produced at least one beautiful Chinese book cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Book Cabinet?

The average selling price for a Chinese book cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Book Cabinet
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.

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