Retro Chinese Cabinets
1970s Chinese Retro Chinese Cabinets
Gold, Brass
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Renaissance Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Chinese Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Maple
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Plywood, Wood
1960s American Chinoiserie Retro Chinese Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Chinese Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Art Deco Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Retro Chinese Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass
Mid-20th Century Georgian Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Retro Chinese Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Laminate
Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Retro Chinese Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Teak
1970s Retro Chinese Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Birch
Late 20th Century English Georgian Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Victorian Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1960s Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1950s English Chippendale Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Empire Retro Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Biedermeier Retro Chinese Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Other Retro Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Chinese Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chinese Cabinets
Burl
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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.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Yes, 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 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 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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