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Bar Cabinet Japan

Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s
Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s

Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco wood and green marble bar cabinet Japanese style painting 1940s Mobile bar with

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Giorgio Collection Absolute Japanese Tamo Burl Bar Table and Cabinet
Giorgio Collection Absolute Japanese Tamo Burl Bar Table and Cabinet

Giorgio Collection Absolute Japanese Tamo Burl Bar Table and Cabinet

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Giorgio collection absolute Japanese Tamo burl bar table and cabinet. Bar in moka Japanese Tamos

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2010s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Bentwood, Burl

Art Deco Bar Cabinet Designed by Serge De Troyer
Art Deco Bar Cabinet Designed by Serge De Troyer

Art Deco Bar Cabinet Designed by Serge De Troyer

By Serge de Troyer

Located in North Bay Village, FL

This beautiful Bar Cabinet is made of Rosewood and handmade in Japan. only 5 made. This masterpiece

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside
Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Bar Trunk Chest Electric Lift Shelf Inside

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely painted vintage Oriental chest equipped with an electric up and down power bottom or shelf. When button is pressed the bottom raised up or down hiding or exposing the con...

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20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800S JAPANESE MARQUETRY GAMES TABLE CABiNET ON STAND
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800S JAPANESE MARQUETRY GAMES TABLE CABiNET ON STAND

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800S JAPANESE MARQUETRY GAMES TABLE CABiNET ON STAND

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London An exceptional and highly refined example of 19th century Japanese

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20th Century British Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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Mid-20th Century Walnut Cocktail Cabinet on Stand
Mid-20th Century Walnut Cocktail Cabinet on Stand

Mid-20th Century Walnut Cocktail Cabinet on Stand

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H 57.09 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in

Mid-20th Century Walnut Cocktail Cabinet on Stand

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A fabulous finely carved and pierced walnut cocktail cabinet, circa 1930. The pair of well figured

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Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar
1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar

1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar

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H 72.45 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in

1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar

Located in London, GB

A 1920s French red lacquer display cabinet or bar, with Japanese style, designs of birds and sea

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Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets

Show Stopper Large Chinoiserie and Japanned Bar
Show Stopper Large Chinoiserie and Japanned Bar

Show Stopper Large Chinoiserie and Japanned Bar

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chic Mid-Century chinoiserie and japanned bar in beautiful shade of coral. Mirrored interior and

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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Japanese Malachite Green & Gilded Chinoiserie Faux Painted Bar Cabinet
Japanese Malachite Green & Gilded Chinoiserie Faux Painted Bar Cabinet

Japanese Malachite Green & Gilded Chinoiserie Faux Painted Bar Cabinet

Located in Southampton, NY

Japanese Malachite Green & Gilded Chinoiserie Faux painted bar cabinet A fabulous looking piece

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20th Century Unknown Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

20th Century Art Deco Japanese Style Pinewood Circular Cocktail Cabinet
20th Century Art Deco Japanese Style Pinewood Circular Cocktail Cabinet

20th Century Art Deco Japanese Style Pinewood Circular Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An early-20th Century Art Deco cocktail cabinet dating back to the 1930's. Totally restored and

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20th Century British Other Dry Bars

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Glass, Pine

Vintage Knight Bar, 1960s
Vintage Knight Bar, 1960s

Vintage Knight Bar, 1960s

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H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Vintage Knight Bar, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

This is a rare and unusual, detailed and well-produced bar set containing 6 shot glasses and a

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Medieval Dry Bars

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Metal

Vintage Knight Bar or Decanter Set, 1960s
Vintage Knight Bar or Decanter Set, 1960s

Vintage Knight Bar or Decanter Set, 1960s

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H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Vintage Knight Bar or Decanter Set, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

This is a rare and unusual, detailed and well-produced bar set containing 6 shot glasses and a

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rattan Bar with Laminate Top and Pull-Out Chopping Board
Vintage Rattan Bar with Laminate Top and Pull-Out Chopping Board

Vintage Rattan Bar with Laminate Top and Pull-Out Chopping Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

SOLD AS PART OF A SET ... This bar unit is part of a collection of pieces brought to

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design
Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted 'Kimono' Design

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This exquisite cabinet, crafted from indigenous hardwood originating in Madagascar, showcases a

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted Depicting A 'Geisha'
Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted Depicting A 'Geisha'

Japanesque Style Cocktail Cabinet Handpainted Depicting A 'Geisha'

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Behold this exquisite vintage cocktail cabinet, a meticulous reproduction of the Queen Anne style

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20th Century Japanese Dry Bars

Materials

Pine, Paint

Japanese Hardwood & Brass Tonsu Bar Cabinet 20th C
Japanese Hardwood & Brass Tonsu Bar Cabinet 20th C

Japanese Hardwood & Brass Tonsu Bar Cabinet 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Japanese Tonsu bar cabinet offers hardwood construction with drop down door opening to storage

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20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

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H 46.25 in W 50 in D 17.75 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Beautifully Finished Teak Cabinet with Drop Down Bar, Partitioned Drawers

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cabinet-Bar in Black Lacquer from Japan, 19th Century
Cabinet-Bar in Black Lacquer from Japan, 19th Century

Cabinet-Bar in Black Lacquer from Japan, 19th Century

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H 52.76 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in

Cabinet-Bar in Black Lacquer from Japan, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cabinet-bar in black lacquer from Japan made in early 19th century opening with two door panels on

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Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Cabinets

Vintage Drexel Serving Bar
Vintage Drexel Serving Bar

Vintage Drexel Serving Bar

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H 34 in W 55 in D 19 in

Vintage Drexel Serving Bar

By Drexel

Located in Annville, PA

A very unusual Vintage Drexel Serving Bar featuring amazing hand painted decorative designs that

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Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND
STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Delightful himitsu bako secret puzzle box from the Hakone region of Japan,Late 19th Century to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Rare and Elegant Asian Motif Dry Bar Cabinet, Five Drawers
Rare and Elegant Asian Motif Dry Bar Cabinet, Five Drawers

Rare and Elegant Asian Motif Dry Bar Cabinet, Five Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Italian rosewood bar cabinet with Japanese motif. Measurements: 14" H foot, 18.5" D on the top.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition
MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition

MahJong Game Set in Cabinet Box, N.Y.K. Fleet Ocean Liner Edition

Located in Austin, TX

A fine boxed Mahjong (or Mah Jong) set from early 20th century Imperial Japan, complete with brass

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Early 20th Century Japanese Games

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Italian Illuminated Dry Bar Cabinet in Japanese Style
Exquisite Italian Illuminated Dry Bar Cabinet in Japanese Style

Exquisite Italian Illuminated Dry Bar Cabinet in Japanese Style

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dry bar cabinet, silk fabric, rosewood, glass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite dry bar cabinet

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Silk, Glass, Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Cabinet Bar with Japanese Figures as Decorative Motifs
Art Deco Cabinet Bar with Japanese Figures as Decorative Motifs

Art Deco Cabinet Bar with Japanese Figures as Decorative Motifs

Located in New York, NY

English Art Deco cabinet dry bar, having a mirrored interior, and hand painted Japanese figures etc

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

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Mirror, Wood

Rolls Royce Grill Bar Cabinet
Rolls Royce Grill Bar Cabinet

Rolls Royce Grill Bar Cabinet

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H 18 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Rolls Royce Grill Bar Cabinet

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE - one week only. No further discounts. 15 Nov 2019 Very rare tabletop bar cabinet

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanned Chinoiserie Lacquer Cocktail Cabinet on Stand
Japanned Chinoiserie Lacquer Cocktail Cabinet on Stand

Japanned Chinoiserie Lacquer Cocktail Cabinet on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic chinoiserie red lacquer cocktail cabinet or dry bar on stand featuring a gilt Japanned

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Shop Counter
19th Century Japanese Shop Counter

19th Century Japanese Shop Counter

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H 38 in W 36 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Japanese Shop Counter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edo period, unusual Japanese chest. Sides pop out on two sides to reveal interior drawers and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Dry Bars

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Wood

MidCentury Japanese Deco Inspired Dry Bar
MidCentury Japanese Deco Inspired Dry Bar

MidCentury Japanese Deco Inspired Dry Bar

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H 27 in W 34 in D 15.5 in

MidCentury Japanese Deco Inspired Dry Bar

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid Century Japanese Deco Inspired 2 Door Bar with Metal Trim and Carved Finishes

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Dry Bars

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Tin

Pastoe, Cees Braakman Cabinet Dry Bar Cu Series Japanese Series, 1950s
Pastoe, Cees Braakman Cabinet Dry Bar Cu Series Japanese Series, 1950s

Pastoe, Cees Braakman Cabinet Dry Bar Cu Series Japanese Series, 1950s

By Cees Braakman

Located in The Hague, NL

Beautiful CU-06 'Japanese Series' cabinet / buffet / desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The interior

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Japanned Sewing Cabinet

Japanned Sewing Cabinet

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H 11 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

Japanned Sewing Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Fabulous Cream Japanned Sewing Cabinet superbly decorated over all with Chinoiserie figures

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Antique Late 18th Century British Boxes

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By Munna Design Studio

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Bar Cabinet Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bar cabinet Japan you’re looking for. Each bar cabinet Japan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 46 options for an antique or vintage bar cabinet Japan now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bar cabinet Japan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bar cabinet Japan made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bar cabinet Japan over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bar Cabinet Japan?

The average selling price for a bar cabinet Japan at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $542 on the low end and $100,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bar Cabinet Japan
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar cabinet is called a cellaret or cellarette. It is a small structure that is often used to store bottles of wine or liquor. Traditionally, this cabinet was positioned under a side table, and when it was time to pour drinks, it was rolled out for use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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