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Midcentury Asian Modern Burl Wood Cabinet Credenza Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous Asian inspired cabinet with beautiful detail work. It features a solid wood case, with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vienna Regulator, Grand Sonnerie Wall Clock in Walnut
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Perth, GB
In the noted horology book "Britten's Old Clocks and Watches", G.H. Baillie defines a Grand
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1924 Urushibara 10 Woodcuts After Frank Brangwyn
By Yoshijuro Urushibara
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage woodblock prints by Urushibara Mokuchu (Yoshijiro, 1888-1953) Japan, a book of 10 woodcuts
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Located in PARIS, FR
Smoking set (tabako-ire) composed of a pipe (kiseru), a pipe case (kiseruzutsu) and a tabacco pouch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
H 2 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
subtle use of certain symbol may be the telltale sign of the occasion, in this case, the tiger face. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Japanese antique small stone Buddha "Jizo Bodhisattva"/1750-1850/Rare design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
hands are in a chorus pose. In rare cases, there is also a possibility that it is a type of god called
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

A pair of 19th Century carved Foo temple dogs or Chinese guardian Lions
Located in London, GB
spread to other parts of Asia including Japan (see komainu), Korea, Philippines, Tibet, Thailand, Myanmar
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Tibetan Patinated Bronze Figure of Tara on New Black Base
Located in Hudson, NY
attributes such as a lotus stalk, the book of knowledge, etc while her face cast serenely calm with downcast
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Farmhouse Style Black Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic black bookcase with decorative glass doors. A beautiful and functional book or display case
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Style Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
book or display case. This piece has two doors with gothic era-inspired arched glass panels. This case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Country Painted Quatrefoil Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
finish. A beautiful piece for book storage and display, this bookcase console table features an openwork
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
. A stately piece perfect for book storage and display. Inspired by popular 18th-century English
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Lolah Bar Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design for Asia Award, Asia’s highest award for design. Designer's Biography Kenneth Cobonpue is a
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2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Lolah Bar Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Lolah Bar Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 76.58 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Maple Suzy Wong Buffet Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Maple Suzy Wong Entretainment Console by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Walnut Suzy Wong Entretainment Console by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Walnut Suzy Wong Buffet Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Walnut Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Maple Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Design Awards, the grand prize at Singapore International Design Competition, the Design for Asia Award
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Maple Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Maple Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 63 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful book-matched burl
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Bernhardt Credenza Dresser Sideboard
By Bernhardt Design
Located in New York, NY
Flair line. This chic sideboard features a dark stained oak case with vibrant book matched rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Vintage American of Martinsville Chinoiserie Rolling Sideboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
. Book-matched mahogany, with carved Asian details, original brass hardware, and beautiful, perfectly
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Triple Dresser, Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, USA, 1960s Book-matched walnut with burled walnut door
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 85.5 in W 85 in D 18 in
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company bookcase commode. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling with
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Teak

19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple
Located in Greven, DE
Asian-influenced fashion of historicism, in which chinoiseries, which were popular in the 18th century
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Antique Late 19th Century European Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with information about each destination in case you find yourself tempted to book a trip, Description
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Berge (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
in the slip case and it does include the CD I = Impressionist and Modern Art (Monday 23rd February
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Berge (Book)
Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Berge (Book)
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H 9.25 in W 5.75 in D 12.5 in
Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book which was published in 1994 concentrates on the use of "Galuchat" predominantly in the
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Other

Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
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H 11.66 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Atlas of Brutalist Architecture
Located in New York City, NY
This is the only book to thoroughly document the world's finest examples of Brutalist architecture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Atlas of Brutalist Architecture
Atlas of Brutalist Architecture
H 10.375 in W 9.5 in D 1.7 in
Turkish Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
case with gold stamping, this is the first book to so thoroughly showcase the diversity of Turkish food
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Turkish Cookbook
Turkish Cookbook
H 10.63 in W 7.13 in D 2 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Cotton leaf Jatropha and Hawkmoth Nr. 38
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
native to Suriname, but cultivated and growing wild in Asia and Africa. The root is used as a remedy for
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints

Materials

Paper

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
much detailed information, and was accurate up to the date of production, which in this case is the mid
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
By Spode
Located in London, GB
creamware, pearlware and stone china. Blue on white decorations were done in East Asia for many centuries
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Creamware

"Elvis/Mickey Mouse" Print by David Scheinmann, England, 2014
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has hung in the National
Category

2010s British Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Glass, Paper, Wood

"American Contemplation" by David Scheinmann, England, 2011
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Love at First Wham" by David Scheinmann, England, 2011
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Zhang Ziyi” by David Scheinmann, England 2012, Edition 3/5 and 2 APs
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

‘Water Babies - Ella 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has hung in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Water Babies - Ruby 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has hung in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Water Babies - Ella 2” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

‘Water Babies - Ruby 1” by David Scheinmann, England, 2012, 1/7 + 2 APs
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has hung in the National
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

‘Snow White” by David Scheinmann, England, 2010 Edition 1/7 '+ 2 AP'
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
work, curated by Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Spiderman" by David Scheinmann, England, 2010
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective Contemporary Art in 2010 and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Superman" photograph by David Scheinmann, England, 2010. Edition 1/7 '+ 2 AP'
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
work, curated by Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Elvis" photograph by David Scheinmann, England, 2010. Edition 1/7
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at Royal Dublin Society Collective
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Paintings

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Campbells Soup Boys" by David Scheinmann, England, 2011
By David Scheinmann
Located in London, GB
Scheinmannʼs work, curated by Centro Andaluz de la Fotografia, toured in Spain and his work was show-cased at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Gold: The Impossible Collection 'Special Edition'
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminates the halos of saints, adds brilliance to the crowns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Gold

Free Standing Octagonal Book Case
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Free standing octagonal book case.
Category

Late 20th Century English George III Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Free Standing Octagonal Book Case
Free Standing Octagonal Book Case
H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in
Large Highly Decorative Solid Teak Wood Vintage Book Case from a Tea Plantation
Located in Houston, TX
Typical of furniture made for the owners of tea plantations there is no economizing on wood and this is heavy. This was made in the first quarter of 20th century and meant to last g...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial More Asian Art, Objects and F...

Materials

Teak

Bookcase, Pair of Chinese Bookcases or Display Cases
Located in SOMIS, CA
Here we have a pair of very handsome elm wood book cases. The design is clearly of Ming origin
Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Decorative Tibetan Book Cover with Double Diamond Motif
Located in New York, NY
A single-sided “book cover” for a precious text or “pecha” (rectangular loose-leaved pages stacked
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Thai Antique Bottle 15th Century / Old Vase / Southeast Asian Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
jar when decorating flowers, just in case. The same thing was published in an art book on
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Storage Box 1800s-1860s/Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese storage box. It was used as a book case. It is an item from the Edo period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Pedestals Signed Millet A. Paris
Located in New York, NY
tops. The serpentine square breche d'Alep marble top with moulded edge, over bombe form case with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Furniture

Japanese Ancient Pottery "Haji Pottery" 300s-400s / Antique Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
excavated. (There is a small crack in the mouth.) This is rarely the case. Small pottery can be excavated
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

STUNNING ORIGINAL CHINESE CIRCA 1950's MAHJONG SET INCLUDING DICE
Located in GB
the original case which is very decorative The condition is very good for the age, I can’t fault it
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Georgian Style Partner's Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely fashioned with leather " book " binding appointments and appointed with an elegant brass
Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Partner's Desk
Georgian Style Partner's Desk
H 30.5 in W 66 in D 36 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
. A stately piece perfect for book storage and display. Inspired by popular 18th-century English
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hexagonal Burl Wood and Brass Cabinet Attributed to Henredon
By Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Asian-influenced hexagonal two-door burl wood end table or nightstand cabinet attributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Asian Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Asian book cases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Asian book cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and natural fiber. Find 15 antique and vintage Asian book cases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Asian book cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Asian book cases made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. David Scheinmann, Kenneth Cobonpue and American of Martinsville each produced beautiful Asian book cases that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Book Cases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,150, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $238,935 highest priced.