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Asian Curio Cabinets

Vintage Asian-Inspired Rosewood Display Cabinet / Curio With Glass Doors
Vintage Asian-Inspired Rosewood Display Cabinet / Curio With Glass Doors

Vintage Asian-Inspired Rosewood Display Cabinet / Curio With Glass Doors

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant Asian-inspired rosewood curio display cabinet, beautifully crafted with clean architectural

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Vtg Oriental Chinese Asian Lacquered Figural Painted Mirrored Cabinet Curio
Vtg Oriental Chinese Asian Lacquered Figural Painted Mirrored Cabinet Curio

Vtg Oriental Chinese Asian Lacquered Figural Painted Mirrored Cabinet Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Striking & Unique Vintage Oriental Lacquered Storage Cabinet. The piece features lovely relief

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Have one to sell? Sell now Vtg Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Li
Have one to sell? Sell now Vtg Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Li

Have one to sell? Sell now Vtg Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Li

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oriental Chinoiserie Asian Mahogany Hexagonal Lighted Display Curio Cabinet. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet
Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

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H 60 in W 42 in D 22 in

Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Jupiter, FL

This is a beautiful curio cabinet. I have been using this as a display unit in my Consignment

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Jade, Metal

THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - A
THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - A

THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - A

By Thomasville

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian inspired curio display cabinet by Thomasville, from their Mystique Collection. Walnut with

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - B
THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - B

THOMASVILLE Mystique Collection Burl Walnut Asian Curio Display Cabinet - B

By Thomasville

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian inspired curio display cabinet by Thomasville, from their Mystique Collection. Walnut with

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet
Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet

Late 20th Century Asian Ming Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Ming style display cabinet, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Henredon. Nutwood

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Ebonized Brass Bound Shop Display Cabinet circa 1910 Glazed Curio
French Ebonized Brass Bound Shop Display Cabinet circa 1910 Glazed Curio

French Ebonized Brass Bound Shop Display Cabinet circa 1910 Glazed Curio

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive early 20th century French ebonized and brass bound display cabinet. The glazed

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Asian style gilded Curio Cabinet
Asian style gilded Curio Cabinet

Asian style gilded Curio Cabinet

Located in North Miami, FL

An Asian style gilt decorated curio in the style of James Mont.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style
Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

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H 70.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. Three full length drawers

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Intricate Carved Hardwood Curio Cabinet, Display
Antique Chinese Intricate Carved Hardwood Curio Cabinet, Display

Antique Chinese Intricate Carved Hardwood Curio Cabinet, Display

Located in Pomona, CA

This wonderful Chinese hand carved Treasure Curio Cabinet Shelf was made from solid rosewood in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlay Rosewood Display/Curio Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlay Rosewood Display/Curio Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlay Rosewood Display/Curio Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

made, very heavy, sturdy, normal age wear. Description: Look at this Chinese Rosewood Curio Cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Rosewood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Wall Mounted Display/Curio Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Wall Mounted Display/Curio Cabinet

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Wall Mounted Display/Curio Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This Vintage Chinese Wall Mounted Curio cabinet is hand made and hand carved with one single glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style
Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves from the Ning Bo vernacular

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet
Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet

Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet

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H 33.5 in W 32 in D 10 in

Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Thai temple form wall curio cabinet with heavy carved and gilt front and crest. The glazed doors open

Category

20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

Located in Somis, CA

A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oriental Asian Style Bamboo Rattan Hutch Buffet Display Cabinet Curio Sideboard
Oriental Asian Style Bamboo Rattan Hutch Buffet Display Cabinet Curio Sideboard

Oriental Asian Style Bamboo Rattan Hutch Buffet Display Cabinet Curio Sideboard

By Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two part nice craftsmanship decorative asian style rattan and bamboo hutch cabinet with lights from

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rattan

R.J. Horner French Style Clover Leaf Shaped Curio Cabinet
R.J. Horner French Style Clover Leaf Shaped Curio Cabinet

R.J. Horner French Style Clover Leaf Shaped Curio Cabinet

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Louis XV style hand painted curio cabinet that its wood and glass top is shaped as a clover leaf

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza
Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza

Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza

By Edward Wormley, James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

it's gold gilt trim and hand painted Asian motif panels. Both glass display cabinet are lighted and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Asian Rosewood Curio Display Cabinet
Mid 20th Century Asian Rosewood Curio Display Cabinet

Mid 20th Century Asian Rosewood Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Chinoiserie style curio display cabinet, unbranded. Solid rosewood with Chinoiserie

Category

Mid-20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Mahogany Asian Chinoiserie Curio Display Cabinet
AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Mahogany Asian Chinoiserie Curio Display Cabinet

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Mahogany Asian Chinoiserie Curio Display Cabinet

By American of Martinsville

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Chinoiserie style curio cabinet by American of Martinsville. Solid highly polished

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vitrines

Materials

Brass

James Mont Style Pair of Asian Pagoda Style Curio Cabinets
James Mont Style Pair of Asian Pagoda Style Curio Cabinets

James Mont Style Pair of Asian Pagoda Style Curio Cabinets

Located in Southfield, MI

Removed from a home in Miami decorated in 1958, this James Mont style pair of curio cabinets are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Asian inspired Mahogony Curio Table
Asian inspired Mahogony Curio Table

Asian inspired Mahogony Curio Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully detailed Asian inspired curio cabinet would make a great side table or display case.

Category

20th Century Unknown End Tables

Materials

Glass

19th Century, Qing Dynasty Curio Cabinet
19th Century, Qing Dynasty Curio Cabinet

19th Century, Qing Dynasty Curio Cabinet

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H 83 in W 41.5 in D 15.5 in

19th Century, Qing Dynasty Curio Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Expressing long life and happiness this beautifully highly reticulated Hong Mu curio cabinet is of

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

BAKER 1960's Oak Asian Style Curio Display Cabinet
BAKER 1960's Oak Asian Style Curio Display Cabinet

BAKER 1960's Oak Asian Style Curio Display Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Style curio display cabinet by Baker Furniture. Oak with a light color distressed finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The Chinoiserie display cabinet with open curio shelves is handcrafted with ribbed spotted bamboo

Category

2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer

HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet
HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet

HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian influenced china display cabinet by Henredon, from their Scene Three Collection. Black

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Asian Curio Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Asian curio cabinets available for sale. The range of distinct Asian curio cabinets — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Asian curio cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Asian curio cabinets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Modern Asian curio cabinets are of considerable interest. Henredon and R.J. Horner & Co. each produced beautiful Asian curio cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Curio Cabinets?

Prices for Asian curio cabinets start at $699 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $2,548.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Asian Curio Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a curio cabinet is to store and display decorative objects. Keeping items in a curio cabinet rather than on an open shelf allows you to still easily admire them and to protect them from dust and breakage at the same time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage curio cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curio cabinets have existed since the 16th century, where they were often found in the homes of European aristocrats and royalty. They remain popular today and always have an antique feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curio cabinet gets its name from cabinet of curiosities. A curio cabinet is a special type of cabinet predominately made of glass to display and protect your favorite collectibles and antiques. Shop a wide range of vintage curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curio cabinet is a glass display case where fine china and other collectibles can be safely displayed. Curios range in size and come in a variety of styles, including corner cabinets that fit into the corner of a room. Many also include built-in lights and mirrors to enhance the display. Shop a selection of curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.

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