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What is the purpose of a china cabinet?

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What is the purpose of a china cabinet?
A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century French Oak China Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite 19th Century French Oak China Cabinet exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak China Cabinet
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid-Century Modern sculpted oak china cabinet. Item features a beautiful wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Glass

Superb Quality Quarter Sawn Oak Serpentine Glass American Victorian Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very beautiful and original American Victorian solid oak china cabinet or vitrine
Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a gorgeous Baker solid oak china
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

TROSBY Burlwood & Oak Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet by Trosby Furniture. Burlwood & oak with a slightly
Category

Late 20th Century English Chippendale 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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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