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1980s China Cabinet

Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s
Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s

Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Hamburg, PA

Stunning vintage 1980s French Provincial china cabinet vitrine by Auffray & Co., in the style

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s
A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

$7,619 / set

H 98.43 in W 59.06 in D 18.71 in

A Pair of Impressive Chinese Bookcases China 1980s

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Pair of Impressive and elegant Bookcases China 1980s. In Yumu ( chinese elmwood ), beautiful

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet USA, 1980s Carved solid

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Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1980s Asian Two Drawer & Two Door Mahogany Console Table w/ Bronze Handles
1980s Asian Two Drawer & Two Door Mahogany Console Table w/ Bronze Handles

1980s Asian Two Drawer & Two Door Mahogany Console Table w/ Bronze Handles

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Asian two drawer and two door mahogany console table with bronze handles.    

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Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet
Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet

Circa 1980s Chinese Table Top Jewelry Chest or Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1980s Chinese table top jewelry chest or cabinet. Doors revealing 4-silk lined drawers above

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Jade, Brass

Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display Cabinet, circa 1980s
Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display Cabinet, circa 1980s

Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display Cabinet, circa 1980s

By Century Furniture

Located in Savannah, GA

Century Chin Hu.a by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display cabinet, Circa 1980s.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet
Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet

Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

"Circa 1980s Union National China Cabinet. Made from hardwood with green and black lacquer finish

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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Vintage John Widdicomb Walnut French Provincial Country China Cabinet Cupboard
Vintage John Widdicomb Walnut French Provincial Country China Cabinet Cupboard

Vintage John Widdicomb Walnut French Provincial Country China Cabinet Cupboard

By John Widdicomb

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1980s John Widdicomb china cabinet. Made from walnut with serpentine shape, mesh / wire doors

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Oriental Sideboard, 1980s
Vintage Oriental Sideboard, 1980s

Vintage Oriental Sideboard, 1980s

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H 33.86 in W 79.53 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Oriental Sideboard, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Eye catching sideboard with oriental design influences. Beautiful wood grain with nicely 'woven' wooden inserts on the doors. The brass handles add a nice detail. The sidebo...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal

18th Century Italian Rococo Pine Wall Brackets
18th Century Italian Rococo Pine Wall Brackets

18th Century Italian Rococo Pine Wall Brackets

$12,500 / set

H 21 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

18th Century Italian Rococo Pine Wall Brackets

Located in San Marino, CA

Pair of 18th century Italian Venetian Rococo painted and gilt pine wall brackets.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$3,200Sale Price|28% Off

H 50.01 in W 61.42 in D 29.93 in

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

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Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

$2,513Sale Price|30% Off

H 61 in W 58 in D 81 in

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available) Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h Footboard: 39”h. Inside dimensions...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Early English Marsh Jones Gribb & Co Jacobean Maple & Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet
Early English Marsh Jones Gribb & Co Jacobean Maple & Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet

Early English Marsh Jones Gribb & Co Jacobean Maple & Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet

By John Marsh and Edward Jones

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early English bench made cabinet by Marsh, Jones, Cribb & Combany. It would make a great bar and does have two glass shelves. This manufacturer has been in business since...

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Brass

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

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$2,021 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

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Located in London, England

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A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

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Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...

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Mahogany, Burl

19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront

19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront

Located in Sheffield, MA

English Sheraton style 19th century country pine breakfront bookcase cabinet with lattice center doors and open sides shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmhouse st...

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1980s China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1980s China cabinet for your home. Each 1980s China cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1980s China cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1980s China cabinet bearing Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1980s China cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Century Furniture and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1980s China Cabinet?

The average selling price for a 1980s China cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $318 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About 1980s China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.

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