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18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of

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1740s English George III Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid

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Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid /  Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase
Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid /  Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid / Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful craftsmanship mahogany bookcase / china cabinet in the Edwardian style with a flat top

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Early 1800s English Edwardian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

20th Century Chinese Elmwood Bookcase Open Display Cabinet
20th Century Chinese Elmwood Bookcase Open Display Cabinet

20th Century Chinese Elmwood Bookcase Open Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Large elmwood display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving and eight lower drawers. Interior

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm, Paint

Anglo-Chinese Amboyna and Secretaire Bookcase
Anglo-Chinese Amboyna and Secretaire Bookcase

Anglo-Chinese Amboyna and Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine Amboyna Anglo Chinese secretaire bookcase from the first half of the 19th century. The

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Amboyna

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Anglo-Chinese Camphor and Ebony Campaign Secretaire Bookcase
Anglo-Chinese Camphor and Ebony Campaign Secretaire Bookcase

Anglo-Chinese Camphor and Ebony Campaign Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An Anglo-Chinese camphor and ebony campaign secretaire bookcase, of rectangular form in two

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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Ebony

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Amboyna Bookcase
A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Amboyna Bookcase

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Amboyna Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Anglo Chinese, circa 1860 A rare mid nineteenth century Anglo Chinese campaign amboyna and

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Amboyna

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900

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

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By Charles P. Limbert

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine

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1880s Louis XIV Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bookcase
19th Century Bookcase

19th Century Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Bookcase Round Corner Display Case Shanxi. Wonderful Round Corner Bookcase, Display

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Important Pair Antique R.J. Horner Renaissance Revival Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Important Pair Antique R.J. Horner Renaissance Revival Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Important Pair Antique R.J. Horner Renaissance Revival Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

A monumental, rare and exceptional pair bookcases / china display cabinets from the Gilded Age

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1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet - W5547
Antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet - W5547

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet - W5547

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet in very good condition. It has

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet
Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet

Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with

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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak China Cabinet, Ca. 1910
Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak China Cabinet, Ca. 1910

Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak China Cabinet, Ca. 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique Gustav Stickley China Cabinet circa 1910, made in Eastwood, NY and signed on the label

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase
Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase

Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Antique rustic scholars bookcase made of Elm wood. Beautiful rustic natural Elm wood Scholars

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Original Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Original Globe Wernicke Bookcase

Original Globe Wernicke Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

purposes, e.g., as a bookcase, display cabinet, or china cabinet. Because it is a modular system, it can be

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Mahogany

Large Early Victorian Bookcase
Large Early Victorian Bookcase

Large Early Victorian Bookcase

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

used for multiple purposes: bookcase, display cabinet for collections, china cabinet, etc. The cabinet

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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware

19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique elmwood bookcase cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers, two doors and

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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Vintage Qing Dynasty Spotted Bamboo Fretwork Etagere Bookcase
Vintage Qing Dynasty Spotted Bamboo Fretwork Etagere Bookcase

Vintage Qing Dynasty Spotted Bamboo Fretwork Etagere Bookcase

By Jeff Dayu Shi, Sir William Chambers, Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very unique solid bamboo etagere I believe to be mid to late 1800s please look at pictures for overall condition and detail feel free to message me with any details

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered bookcase from the 19th century, with four shelves, straight

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron
Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron

Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elm wood bookshelf from the early 20th century with rattan shelves and carved apron

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Elm, Rattan

19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine
19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine

19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine

By François Linke

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A handsome bookcase or china cabinet made in France in the last half of the 19th century. The case

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Berkey & Gay Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Berkey & Gay Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Berkey & Gay Antique English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By Berkey

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

China Closet Biedermeier
China Closet Biedermeier

China Closet Biedermeier

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago. Simpl...

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1890s Polish Biedermeier Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Palisander

China Closet Biedermeier
China Closet Biedermeier

China Closet Biedermeier

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago. Simpl...

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1890s Polish Biedermeier Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Palisander

China Closet Biedermeier
China Closet Biedermeier

China Closet Biedermeier

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago. Sim...

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1880s Polish Biedermeier Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Birch

China Closet Art Deco
China Closet Art Deco

China Closet Art Deco

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected and finished by hand with high gloss shellac polish. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the en...

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1920s Polish Art Deco Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Walnut

Berkey & Gay Antique English Tudor Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Berkey & Gay Antique English Tudor Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Berkey & Gay Antique English Tudor Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Jacobean or Tudor style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By Berkey

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

China Closet, Bar Secesja .
China Closet, Bar Secesja .

China Closet, Bar Secesja .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Introducing the unique custom-made shop window, the 1900 Art Nouveau bar It has been cleaned to the bare veneer, disinfected and hand finished with a high gloss shellac varnish. ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Oak

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase or china cabinet By L. & J.G

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Copper

Antique Berkey & Gay Style English Jacobean Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase
Antique Berkey & Gay Style English Jacobean Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase

Antique Berkey & Gay Style English Jacobean Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet In the manner of

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Two-Part Pitch Pine Cabinets, C. 1880
Pair of French Two-Part Pitch Pine Cabinets, C. 1880

Pair of French Two-Part Pitch Pine Cabinets, C. 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

well-suited for use as kitchen cupboards, pantry storage, dining room china cabinets, library bookcases

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Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Pine

China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala  from 1920
China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala  from 1920

China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala from 1920

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1920, designed and made by a famous designer and carperter Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the mo...

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1910s Czech Art Deco Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Walnut

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Display Shelves with Fretwork Motifs
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Display Shelves with Fretwork Motifs

Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Display Shelves with Fretwork Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

woodworking of late 19th-century, early 20th artisans. Ideal for use as bookcases, display cabinets, or

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Hardwood

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bookcase from the early 20th century with classic design, four

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Mahogany Glazed Double Door China Bookcase Display Cabinet
Federal Style Mahogany Glazed Double Door China Bookcase Display Cabinet

Federal Style Mahogany Glazed Double Door China Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Glazed Door China bookcase, display Cabinet

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase

Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase

By Beacon Hill

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase. Item features a drop

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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Paw Foot Carved Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Curio
Antique American Victorian Paw Foot Carved Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Curio

Antique American Victorian Paw Foot Carved Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian Paw Foot Carved Mahogany China Cabinet Bookcase Curio. Item features 2

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Forney, TX

(today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most impressive

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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French carved oak china cabinet and bookcase, dating to the 1870s, is a magnificent

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1870s European Louis XV Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers
Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers

Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French Burl Walnut Glazed China Cabinet, Bookcase or Bibliotheque, with awesome carvings

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase

English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200

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Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Steel

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

feet. This beautiful cabinet will draw attention in any space. Great for use as a bookcase, buffet

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Oak

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

featuring a center mirrored front prospect door, all on a bracket base. Chinese Chippendale influence. ' 96

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet
Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet

Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Spanish Colonial or English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases
Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases

Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

practical for smaller spaces. Whether used as statement bookcases, display cabinets, or conversation pieces

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

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Teak

Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850
Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850

Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850

Located in Marbella, ES

elegance. Ideal as a bookcase, display cabinet, or sculptural element in classic, eclectic, or Hollywood

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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase China Cabinet

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

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Antique Bookcase China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bookcase China cabinet you’re looking for. Each antique bookcase China cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bookcase China cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bookcase China cabinet made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Gustav Stickley, Paul Sormani and Stickley Brothers each produced at least one beautiful antique bookcase China cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Bookcase China Cabinet?

Prices for an antique bookcase China cabinet start at $850 and top out at $165,000 with the average selling for $4,500.

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 Antique Bookcase China Cabinet
  • 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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