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Antique White Wash Cabinets

Tall Bleached White Wash Painted Walnut Marble-Top French Sideboard Console
Tall Bleached White Wash Painted Walnut Marble-Top French Sideboard Console

Tall Bleached White Wash Painted Walnut Marble-Top French Sideboard Console

Located in Rockaway, NJ

French circa 19th century white paint wash marble-top sideboard console. Standing 36" tall on

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Marble

Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Breakfront
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Breakfront

Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Breakfront

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fabulously proportioned and well sized two-part painted Pine English bookcase/cabinet from the late

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Late 19th Century English Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Carved White-Washed Walnut Vitrine
19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Carved White-Washed Walnut Vitrine

19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Carved White-Washed Walnut Vitrine

$12,950Sale Price|29% Off

H 100.5 in W 51 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Carved White-Washed Walnut Vitrine

By Maison Forest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine 19th century Louis XV style country French - Provincial carved white-washed walnut bombé

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and White-Washed Commode
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and White-Washed Commode

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and White-Washed Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Very nice 19th century French Louis XVI carved and white-washed commode. Beautiful clean lines and

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet
18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century French Louis XVI white washed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the

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1790s French Louis XVI Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Swedish Gustavian Style White Washed Cabinet Bed Side Tables
Vintage Swedish Gustavian Style White Washed Cabinet Bed Side Tables

Vintage Swedish Gustavian Style White Washed Cabinet Bed Side Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Vintage Swedish, Gustavian Style Cabinet Bedside Tables with one key.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early English White Wash Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Base
Early English White Wash Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Base

Early English White Wash Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Base

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early English white wash corner cupboard with scalloped base. The inside is large with three

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Late 19th Century English Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch White Wash Pine Linen Press Cabinet
Antique Dutch White Wash Pine Linen Press Cabinet

Antique Dutch White Wash Pine Linen Press Cabinet

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

century Dutch Louis XV style white washed pine armoire has a richly carved cornice and three-shaped lower

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Carved and White Washed Oak Cabinet
19th Century French Carved and White Washed Oak Cabinet

19th Century French Carved and White Washed Oak Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French carved and white washed oak cabinet. Exceptional carvings and a very

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19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Anglo Indian Carved and White Washed Wood Cabinet or Server
Antique Anglo Indian Carved and White Washed Wood Cabinet or Server

Antique Anglo Indian Carved and White Washed Wood Cabinet or Server

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable 19th century Anglo Indian white washed server or chiffonier handcrafted in

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Teak

19th Century French Bleached and White-Washed Buffet
19th Century French Bleached and White-Washed Buffet

19th Century French Bleached and White-Washed Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Sensational 19th century French bleached and white-washed carved two-drawer, three-door buffet

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19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique 2 Door White Washed Louis XIV Knock Down Armoire
Antique 2 Door White Washed Louis XIV Knock Down Armoire

Antique 2 Door White Washed Louis XIV Knock Down Armoire

Located in Sheffield, MA

Well proportioned double door cabinet. Can be used in any room of the house. Ask us about custom

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique White Wash Cabinets

18th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and White Washed Commode
18th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and White Washed Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and White Washed Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous 18th century French Louis XVI style carved and white washed commode. Beautiful intricate

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood

Unique Primitive Solid Teak White Washed Tribal Trunk Blanket Chest TV Stand
Unique Primitive Solid Teak White Washed Tribal Trunk Blanket Chest TV Stand

Unique Primitive Solid Teak White Washed Tribal Trunk Blanket Chest TV Stand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

tell me what you see? The piece is white-washed teak and heavy and has a single pair of doors in front

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1850s Unknown Tribal Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Teak

French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century

French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French white washed oak dresser of Bombay shape, 4 drawers, 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

a shade of white washed pale blue. Restored, this cabinet (built in two sections) is stable and

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Glass, Pine, Paint

A French Neoclassical white washed and carved oak commode, C. 1850.
A French Neoclassical white washed and carved oak commode, C. 1850.

A French Neoclassical white washed and carved oak commode, C. 1850.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Shabby Chic Elegance with Old World Charm! Bring timeless beauty into your home with this antique French neoclassical commode, a stunning blend of elegant refinement and rustic charm...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Oak

18th C. Italian Cabinet
18th C. Italian Cabinet

18th C. Italian Cabinet

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H 38 in W 32 in D 16 in

18th C. Italian Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Italian white washed walnut cabinet with beautiful patina. There are two drawers and two

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted English Cabinet
19th Century Painted English Cabinet

19th Century Painted English Cabinet

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H 79 in W 47.25 in D 13 in

19th Century Painted English Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

detailing just above the doors. The finish is a washed grayish white. This cabinet would look great in a

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Early 20th Century English Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Mahogany

Pair 19Th French Cabinets Pedestals one door Mirrored
Pair 19Th French Cabinets Pedestals one door Mirrored

Pair 19Th French Cabinets Pedestals one door Mirrored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Free Standing White Washed oak One Door Cabinet each Fitted with Mirror and Chicken Wire on

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19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Mirror

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Chestnut Jelly Cabinet from Brittany
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Chestnut Jelly Cabinet from Brittany

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Chestnut Jelly Cabinet from Brittany

Located in Dallas, TX

excellent condition and has a light, patinated white wash finish. This versatile, compact cabinet would make

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Chestnut

Antique Rustic Pine Sideboard With White and Gray Paint
Antique Rustic Pine Sideboard With White and Gray Paint

Antique Rustic Pine Sideboard With White and Gray Paint

Located in Centennial, CO

This charming antique pine farmhouse cabinet is white washed and accented with gray decorative

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gustavian Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Gustavian Style, Painted Pine Armoire
Antique Gustavian Style, Painted Pine Armoire

Antique Gustavian Style, Painted Pine Armoire

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century European painted pine wardrobe with pocket doors. Cabinet is white washed. Large

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19th Century Gustavian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Pine

Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase

Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fabulously proportioned and well sized two-part painted Pine English bookcase/cabinet from the late

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Late 19th Century English Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Antique French Buffet C1700's in Natural Washed White Oak and Opening Lid Top
Antique French Buffet C1700's in Natural Washed White Oak and Opening Lid Top

Antique French Buffet C1700's in Natural Washed White Oak and Opening Lid Top

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

, the antique French white oak buffet is really quite stunning, with its washed natural oak finish. The

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1790s French Louis XIII Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Steel

Antique Hand-Carved White Washed Teak Cabinet with Scrollwork and Paneled Doors
Antique Hand-Carved White Washed Teak Cabinet with Scrollwork and Paneled Doors

Antique Hand-Carved White Washed Teak Cabinet with Scrollwork and Paneled Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

An early 19th century teakwood cabinet white washed, hand-carved in natural wood in Indonesia. This

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Early 19th Century Indonesian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Brass

White Washed Cabinet
White Washed Cabinet

White Washed Cabinet

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H 75 in Dm NaN in

White Washed Cabinet

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Glass Cabinet Doors, Drawers on the bottom as well as two cabinets. White Washed With Carved

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Early 20th Century English Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Hardwood

Rustic Heart Pine Cabinet
Rustic Heart Pine Cabinet

Rustic Heart Pine Cabinet

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H 56 in W 48 in D 19 in

Rustic Heart Pine Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rustic Italian heart pine white washed cabinet having two upper drawers and two lower doors with a

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19th Century Italian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Paint, Wood

Early American White Washed Shelf
Early American White Washed Shelf

Early American White Washed Shelf

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H 88 in W 50 in L 88 in

Early American White Washed Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American white washed shelf with twenty four cubbies. The lower portion offers four cubbies

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Early 20th Century Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

White Washed Antique Sideboard: 1890
White Washed Antique Sideboard: 1890

White Washed Antique Sideboard: 1890

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H 36 in W 56 in D 22 in

White Washed Antique Sideboard: 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

knobs with molded designs stand out nicely against the securely closed cabinet doors and contrasting

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1890s French Antique White Wash Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique White-Washed Sideboard
19th Century Antique White-Washed Sideboard

19th Century Antique White-Washed Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning, extra long antique sideboard in distressed buttermilk finish. This narrow sideboard has an enormous amount of storage in the eight sliding cupboards presented counter style...

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19th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood

White Washed French Bookcase with Chicken Wire
White Washed French Bookcase with Chicken Wire

White Washed French Bookcase with Chicken Wire

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H 89.5 in W 55.5 in D 14.25 in

White Washed French Bookcase with Chicken Wire

Located in Fairhope, AL

Beautifully white washed French bookcase with chicken wire doors and painted blue interior. The

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Early 20th Century French Antique White Wash Cabinets

19th Century French Corner Cabinet
19th Century French Corner Cabinet

19th Century French Corner Cabinet

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H 84 in W 40 in D 24 in

19th Century French Corner Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th Century French white washed pine corner cabinet with three shelves in the top and one in the

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19th Century French Rustic Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Metal

French Continental Pickled White Wash Breakfront
French Continental Pickled White Wash Breakfront

French Continental Pickled White Wash Breakfront

Located in Geneva, IL

Late 19th century, 3 sectioned breakfront Hand chamford with original wavy glass. Minor damage, small broken pieces, have all.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique White Wash Cabinets

Georgian Style White Washed Pine Bookcase or Breakfront
Georgian Style White Washed Pine Bookcase or Breakfront

Georgian Style White Washed Pine Bookcase or Breakfront

Located in Atlanta, GA

Georgian style white washed pine bookcase or breakfront, of diminutive proportions, with carved

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Pine

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$2,820 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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English Painted Breakfront Bookcase

English Painted Breakfront Bookcase

$13,561

H 91 in W 81.5 in D 20 in

English Painted Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...

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19th Century English William IV Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables
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Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables

$5,700Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 33 in W 53.5 in D 24.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables

Located in Bradenton, FL

Fine pair of 19th century Italian rococo console tables, fine breche marble tops over scalloped sides and molded edge with carved gilt shell in center of aprons, which each have a si...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Marble

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

$6,771

H 87 in W 68 in D 23 in

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)

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19th Century Dutch Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Oak

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 Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,087Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Burl, Poplar

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,923 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Linen

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...

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French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Sideboard / Enfilade

French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Sideboard / Enfilade

Located in Bradenton, FL

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Walnut

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,574Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Birmingham, AL

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

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1860s French Directoire Antique White Wash Cabinets

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Wood

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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Pine

French Bleached Oak Sideboard
French Bleached Oak Sideboard

French Bleached Oak Sideboard

$5,427

H 36 in W 61.5 in D 31 in

French Bleached Oak Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very unusual French early 19th C bleached oak sideboard with 3 internal drawers. 1830. Reference: 8175 Dimensions 61.5 inches (156 cms) Wide 31 inches (79 cms) Deep 36 inches (91 c...

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Oak

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Antique White Wash Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique white wash cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, brass and hardwood, all antique white wash cabinets available were constructed with great care. Antique white wash cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XV, Georgian and Louis XVI antique white wash cabinets are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique White Wash Cabinets?

Antique white wash cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,593, while the lowest priced sells for $2,400 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

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.

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