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Chinese Compound Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, hidden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Camphor Burl Compound Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These refined Qing-dynasty compound cabinets command their surroundings with grand scale and fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Chinese Qing Dynasty Compound Cabinet with Drawers and Hidden Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with doors, drawers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm Compound Cabinet with Traditional Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound elm cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking gilt lacquer compound cabinet commands its surroundings with grand scale and lavish
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
H 96 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Wooden Compound Cabinet with Doors and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm and Burl Wood Multiseason Compound Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm and burl wood compound multiseason cabinet from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty 1800s Oak Wood Compound Cabinet with Brass Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 19th century made of oakwood and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Raised Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Elm Compound Cabinets with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinets from the 19th century made of elm wood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Elm Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Massive Carved Camphor Wood Compound Cabinet, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 96in H x 47in W x 21 3/4in D Door opening: top: 21 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W Lower cabinet: 43 1
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Ming Painted Compound Cabinets, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Four Piece Chinese Stacking Cabinet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquer finish. Used as a tall compound cabinet or arranged as nightstands and side cabinets, this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Hand Carved circa 1880 Compound Cabinet Cupboard Campaign Handle
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine circa 1880 Antique Chinese hand carved stackable
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Compound Two-Part Wedding Wardrobe with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage elm compound two-part wedding wardrobe, with two sets of double doors, lower
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
. Born in China during the early 20th century, this large compound wardrobe features a small upper
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
. Born in China during the early 20th century, this large compound wardrobe features a small upper
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Studio Buzao, Null Low Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality. Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
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2010s Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Glass

Studio Buzao, Null Low Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality. Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
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2010s Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Glass

Null Blue Glass Shelf Clear Transition Color Square by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This standing shelf is made with compound glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Glass

Studio Buzao, Null Side Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass, Limited Edition
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality. Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
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2010s Chinese Shelves

Materials

Glass

Null Blue Glass Shelf Clear Transition Color Square by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This standing shelf is made with compound glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Glass

Studio Buzao, Null Side Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass, Limited Edition
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality. Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
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2010s Chinese Shelves

Materials

Glass

Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, KCIE, AM (10 February 1857 – 20 February 1940) was Commander of British Troops in South China
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

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

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Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass

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Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
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Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century with four doors, two drawers and hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs. Created in China during the Qing...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Metal

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Antique Huanghuali Document Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Huanghuali document box with original brass mounts. Features a rectangular lid with ornate cut-out brass corners, brass bound down along the outer sides and C-scroll handl...
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Brass

Antique Huanghuali Document Box
Antique Huanghuali Document Box
H 5.52 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Compound Cabinet from Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compound cabinets in this style are rare today. This is a completely authentic cabinet with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Pair Early 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
A pair of early 19th century Chinese red and black lacquer compound cabinets.
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19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood compound cabinet with brass hardware, dragon carved apron and a rich
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinet
H 98 in W 49.5 in D 26 in
Reclaimed Elm Chinese Compound Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Used as the centerpiece of a wealthy gentleman’s home, this style of Qing-dynasty compound cabinet
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Reclaimed Elm Chinese Compound Cabinet
Reclaimed Elm Chinese Compound Cabinet
H 94.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly skilled Chinese artisan constructed this pair of stacked compound cabinets. Each is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets
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Four Door Compound Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood compound cabinet with two bi-folding doors on top, two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Four Door Compound Cabinet
Four Door Compound Cabinet
H 65.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
Chinese Armoire with Compound Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive Chinese armoire is made from red lacquer over elmwood. This piece features with two
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

A Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Gilt Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent red lacquer compound cabinet originally used as a wardrobe. Decorated with writhing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
These late Ming Dynasty compound cabinets, painted with traditional figures and horses in a garden
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Large Chinese Hebei Burl Wood Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Hebei Turn of the Century burled wood two toned compound cabinet from the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Compound Wardrobe
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome square-corner cabinet has three pairs of lattice doors, each with metal lock plates
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

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Poplar

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Chinese Compound Wardrobe
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

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Located in London, GB
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Compound Wedding Wardrobe with Carved Floral Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Located in Wilton, CT
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A pair of large Chinese 19th c. black lacquer compound cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Chinese 19th century cabinets. Black lacquer over wood. At the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Tall gilded black lacquer compound cabinet.
Located in Westport, CT
Handsomely proportioned compound cabinet from Northern China. Elm wood construction. Beautifully
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Carved Walnut Compound Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty carved compound cabinet from Shanxi.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Compound Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Handsomely proportioned antique compound cabinet from Northern China. Elm wood construction
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Large 19th Century Compound Chest
Large 19th Century Compound Chest
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Jiangsu Cypress Wood Compound Cabinet
Located in Richmond, CA
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Jiangsu Cypress Wood Compound Cabinet
Jiangsu Cypress Wood Compound Cabinet
H 74 in W 32.5 in D 22 in
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Located in Sundridge, GB
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Located in Monterey, CA
These compound cabinets are made of elmwood and from China, Qing dynasty, Guangxu, circa 1875-1908
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Located in Westport, CT
A rare and beautiful cabinet from Southern China decorated with relief sculptured panels
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Compound Cabinet from Southern China
Compound Cabinet from Southern China
H 76 in W 40.8 in D 20 in
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Scarlet Compound Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Chinese Compound Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese compound cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese compound cabinet — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese compound cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese compound cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Compound Cabinet?

Prices for a Chinese compound cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,980 and can go as high as $52,980, while the average can fetch as much as $8,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Chinese Compound 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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