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Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.5 in W 67 in D 23 in
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China. Elm and dark
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Mid-19th Century Asian Ming Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Antique Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
$1,739
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 in
Chinese Lacquer Sideboard Chinoiserie Cabinet 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful English mahogany side cabinet after Chippendale Features the trademark Chippendale
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1920s Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Lacquer Sideboard Chinoiserie Cabinet 1920
Chinese Lacquer Sideboard Chinoiserie Cabinet 1920
$2,335
H 30.5 in W 46.45 in D 23 in
Antique French Regency Style Mahogany China Display Cabinet Buffet Sideboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Style Mahogany China Display Cabinet Buffet Sideboard. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Mahogany

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (18th Century) rosewood (Hongmu) coffer sideboard with 3 drawers over a Pair of doors
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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
$49,500
H 33 in W 74 in D 21 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique George III mahogany slant front secretary bookcase with molded cornice, glazed doors with geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior f...
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Mid-19th century elm Chinese sideboard finished in clear matte lacquer over reddish brown well
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard
19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard
$4,822
H 33 in W 70 in D 22 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Rustic sideboard. Timeless design clean lines and lots of usable storage
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboard
$5,400
H 37 in W 62 in D 19 in
Chinese Herdsman's Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
single shelf. Ideal as a sideboard or credenza, the square corner cabinet is simply decorated with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Pine

Antique Chinese Herdsman's Sideboard, c. 1900
Chinese Herdsman's Sideboard, c. 1900
$7,880
H 39.25 in W 104.75 in D 19 in
Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
Located in Marseille, FR
Sideboard in carved Chinese rosewood, dimension 102 x 99 depth 46 cm. Additional information
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
$2,271
H 18.12 in W 40.16 in D 38.98 in
19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Large Unique Sold Walnut French Louis XV Carved China Cabinet Sideboard C1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a dazzling piece of French furniture. The piece has a unique design and is very massive. 2 piece. Carved wood. Top piece has 4 shelves on each side. One glass door in center...
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Walnut

19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870. Large and fine quality Chinese export
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Hardwood

19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
$4,539
H 35.75 in W 80.3 in D 17.75 in
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard circa 1890. Made from from oriental softwood, with 3
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Softwood

Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
$1,784
H 32.3 in W 39.5 in D 20.75 in
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dongbei sideboard. Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this table was once used to honor
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Pine

Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
$6,480
H 35.25 in W 89 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale influenced sideboard.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Magnificent Chinese Chippendale style mahogany sideboard, having carved scrolling pagoda
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale influenced sideboard.
19th Century Chinese Chippendale influenced sideboard.
$48,223
H 74.02 in W 105.12 in D 27.56 in
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Metal

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
$3,850
H 26 in W 49.75 in D 21 in
Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted by an artisan in northern China during the late Qing dynasty. Popular in China since ancient times
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900
Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900
$6,880
H 33.5 in W 76 in D 26 in
Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin. Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Ancient Cedar Sideboard
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Chinese Ancient Cedar sideboard. Two drawer, two door cabinet in spectacular ancient
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19th Century Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Cedar

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard / Low Center Table / Four Drawers
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful red-lacquered Chinese sideboard / low center table was made from reclaimed pine wood with
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard / Low Center Table / Four Drawers
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard / Low Center Table / Four Drawers
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 52 in D 18.5 in
19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING AND VERY HIGH QUALITY 19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood sideboard from the early 20th century, with carved spandrels and bronze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Bronze

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 SIMULATED HARDWOOD CHINESE CHINOISERIE BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Simulated Rosewood Chinoiserie Breakfront library sideboard Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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1810s Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Hardwood

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 SIMULATED HARDWOOD CHINESE CHINOISERIE BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 SIMULATED HARDWOOD CHINESE CHINOISERIE BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD
$5,456 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 46.07 in D 18.12 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This early 20th-century Chinese elm wood sideboard features a stunning natural patina, showcasing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina
Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Wood Sideboard with Stunning Patina
$7,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 69.5 in D 17.25 in
19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Bronze

Stunning Chinoiserie Marble Topped Sideboard in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning hand painted marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Marble

Stunning Chinoiserie Marble Topped Sideboard in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
Stunning Chinoiserie Marble Topped Sideboard in the Chinese Chippendale Taste
$2,748 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.32 in W 37.6 in D 20.87 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Sideboard with Three Drawers and Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese sideboard from the early 20th century, with natural finish, three drawers and brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Chinese Antique Elm Wood Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood sideboard from the early 20th century, with carved spandrels and bronze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Bronze

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Sideboard with Raised Panels, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood sideboard from the early 20th century, with raised panels and three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930 Measures - 38 5/8" x 69 3/4" x 21 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.75 in W 69.75 in D 21.5 in
George II Style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Huntboard Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing English George II style mahogany hunt board or sideboard featuring a Chinese Chippendale
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19th Century English George II Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Carved Hand Painted Red Green Chinese Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, red and green painted sideboard
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Mid-19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Original 19thC Large Chinese Tibetan Hand Painted Lacquered Cupboard Sideboard
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Asian Jumu Wood Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Asian Jumu Wood Sideboard with four drawers and two pairs of doors with inside storage
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Asian Jumu Wood Sideboard
Asian Jumu Wood Sideboard
$3,800 Sale Price
34% Off
H 37.5 in W 80.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Solid wood construction, Well balance, sturdy
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
19th Century Antique Chinese Ming Style Cabinet/Sideboard
$1,250 Sale Price
21% Off
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Venetian Early 20th C. Eclectic Credenza China Cabinet by Testolini & Salviati
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s precious and refined Venetian eclectic credenza sideboard with china cabinet by Testolini
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Crystal

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina. Two drawers under which
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Metal

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
$1,643
H 34.65 in W 43.71 in D 17.72 in
Speckled Pine Gobi Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
has been updated with a single shelf for additional storage and is ideal today as a sideboard or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Pine

Speckled Pine Gobi Sideboard, c. 1900
Speckled Pine Gobi Sideboard, c. 1900
$6,280
H 35.5 in W 81 in D 17.75 in
Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in elm wood from Shandong province in China. Black lacquer, with two pair of doors in
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
Decorative Lacquered Sideboard From Shandong Province
$2,229
H 34.65 in W 67.33 in D 20.08 in
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet/Buffet Table, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
39in W Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Late 19th Century Chinese Mongolia Cabinet/Buffet Table, Sideboard, Credenza
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Chinese Hand Painted Credenza is from Mongolia, China. It has about 150 years history
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard, Qing style from the late 18th century. Elm wood with burgundy lacquer, natural age
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
$4,627
H 37.8 in W 89.77 in D 21.66 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Lacquer Painted Altar Cabinet, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
, solid wood construction, sturdy, normal age wear. This Chinese Altar Cabinet/Buffet Table was made from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Polychrome painted Altar cabinet with drawers depicting Deers & Potted plants This is a very good looking
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
$4,195 Sale Price
30% Off
H 40.16 in W 45.08 in D 13.39 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Color Painted Black Twin Cabinet, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese antique color painted shan xi twin cabinet has about 130 years history. You can easily
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

20th Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with Floral Motifs and Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved wooden waisted sideboard from the 20th century, with three drawers and lower shelf. This
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Altar Cabinet, Buffet Table, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
This Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet/Buffet Table was made from solid Elm wood with red lacquered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century, with natural finish, carved
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 86 in D 19.75 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Carved Floral Vases, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard with carved floral vases, drawers, removable panels and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

A C. 1900 Beijing Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Original Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a classic example of a “Beijing” or Tianjin” sideboard, so-called because of their origin
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Elm

A C. 1900 Beijing Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Original Lacquer
A C. 1900 Beijing Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Original Lacquer
$4,200 Sale Price
25% Off
H 34.75 in W 62 in D 19.5 in
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard in Honey Lacquer with Four Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty sideboard from the early 20th century in warm honey brown lacquer, blending
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Four Drawers over Four Doors and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period natural elmwood sideboard from the 19th century, with four drawers
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Brass

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors. From Hebei, circa 1880-1900. This
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Wood

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
$2,216
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 26.78 in
19th Century English Sheraton Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
magnificent bookshelf in the library, study or office, stepped china cabinet or buffet sideboard in the dining
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Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet

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Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Chinese sideboard cabinet you’re looking for. Each antique Chinese sideboard cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese sideboard cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese sideboard cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique Chinese sideboard cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kem Weber are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Sideboard Cabinet?

Prices for an antique Chinese sideboard cabinet start at $1,250 and top out at $49,500 with the average selling for $5,500.

Finding the Right Sideboards for You

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.

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