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Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Wood
Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Wood

Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Wood

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery

Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

China bookcase in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Asian Two-Part Bookcase
Asian Two-Part Bookcase

Asian Two-Part Bookcase

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Asian carved two part bookcase, circa 1980s. The width measured from the front feet is 35". The

Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Lighted Glass Door Walnut China Hutch Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Lighted Glass Door Walnut China Hutch Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Lighted Glass Door Walnut China Hutch Cabinet

By American of Martinsville, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Exquisite American made walnut China hutch server. The piece packs a wallop with storage capability

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood
Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood

Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

Sun at Six is a Brooklyn design studio. We work with traditional Chinese joinery masters to

Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood
Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood

Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Bookcase in Oak Wood

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery

Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of pristine bookcases with adjustable shelves in waxed Scandinavian oak designed by Maa. Børge

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie
Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie

Karges Oriental Bubble Glass China Cabinet Breakfront Secretary Desk Chinoiserie

By Karges Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Karges. This stately two part cabinet features bubble glass, hand-painted oriental scenes, drop front

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Limbert School Arts & Crafts Oak 2-Door China Cabinet c1920
Antique Limbert School Arts & Crafts Oak 2-Door China Cabinet c1920

Antique Limbert School Arts & Crafts Oak 2-Door China Cabinet c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

School Arts & Crafts Oak 2 Door China Cabinet Unsigned C1910 Measures - 59 1/2" x 43 3/8" x 12 1/4

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of China Bookcases in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Pair of China Bookcases in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

Pair of China Bookcases in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of pristine bookcases with adjustable shelves in teak and solid oak frame, designed by Maa

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Satinwood English Adams Style China Cabinet Breakfront Vitrine Circa 1910
Rare Satinwood English Adams Style China Cabinet Breakfront Vitrine Circa 1910

Rare Satinwood English Adams Style China Cabinet Breakfront Vitrine Circa 1910

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Peach Wood Bookcase From Jiangsu Province, 1840-1860
Peach Wood Bookcase From Jiangsu Province, 1840-1860

Peach Wood Bookcase From Jiangsu Province, 1840-1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bookcase made in peach wood. Pair of doors, 2 drawers and 2 shelves. From Jiangsu Province 1840

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Qing Dynasty Tall Three Shelved Bookcase with Carved Accents
Qing Dynasty Tall Three Shelved Bookcase with Carved Accents

Qing Dynasty Tall Three Shelved Bookcase with Carved Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Qing Dynasty antique cabinet that beautifully displays clean, long lines and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Yellow Lacquered Bookshelf
Chinese 19th Century Yellow Lacquered Bookshelf

Chinese 19th Century Yellow Lacquered Bookshelf

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bookcase made from solid elmwood and covered in a light yellow lacquer on the outside and black

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Barzilay Sliding Glass Door Bookcase or Display
Barzilay Sliding Glass Door Bookcase or Display

Barzilay Sliding Glass Door Bookcase or Display

By Barzilay

Located in Denton, TX

Rare Barzilay bookcase or China cabinet with sliding glass doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase in oak
Large antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase in oak

Large antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase in oak

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Eindhoven, NL

. Cabinets can be used for multiple purposes. As a bookcase, display cabinet, china cabinet, etc. Because the

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

L & JG Stickley Chinoiserie Etagere Bookcase Console Having Brass Gallery
L & JG Stickley Chinoiserie Etagere Bookcase Console Having Brass Gallery

L & JG Stickley Chinoiserie Etagere Bookcase Console Having Brass Gallery

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Stickley Brothers

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful multifunctional J & G Stickley Etagere, Bookcase or Console Table having carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelves
Pair of Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelves

Pair of Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

These contemporary bookcases are modeled after the tall freestanding shelves used in traditional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

timeless design of these bookcases holds its own in a contemporary office or living room. Additional

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bookshelf
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bookshelf

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bookshelf

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of bookshelfs from c. 1850 in Northern China. These bookshelfs are made of lacquered elmwood

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Pair of Tiki Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Etagere Faux Bamboo Bookcase Shelf
Pair of Tiki Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Etagere Faux Bamboo Bookcase Shelf

Pair of Tiki Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Etagere Faux Bamboo Bookcase Shelf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage bamboo rattan (not faux) Hollywood Regency / Chinese Chippendale Style Étagères

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Plexiglass

Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, this pair of two-drawer collector's shelves is seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. Rounded edges soften the angular frame and ref...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts bookcase, display cabinet, or china cabinet In the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

China Closet Art Deco from 1940
China Closet Art Deco from 1940

China Closet Art Deco from 1940

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1940 It has been cleaned to bare veneer, disinfected and finished by hand with high gloss shellac polish. Ever...

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut China Cabinet or Bookcase
Vintage Walnut China Cabinet or Bookcase

Vintage Walnut China Cabinet or Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American walnut sliding door china cabinet with two display shelves. Please confirm item location

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Teak China Display Cabinet Bookcase
Mid Century Teak China Display Cabinet Bookcase

Mid Century Teak China Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern cabinet which could be used for china, display or as a bookcase. Teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Glass

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball & Claw Bookcase / Cabinet
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball & Claw Bookcase / Cabinet

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball & Claw Bookcase / Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1950s Chinese chippendale style bookcase or display cabinet. It has ball and claw feet

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Faux Bamboo Étagères
Pair of Faux Bamboo Étagères

Pair of Faux Bamboo Étagères

By Bombay Furniture Co.

Located in Hamburg, PA

are versatile and would work as a decorative shelving unit, bookcase, or room divider. Dimensions

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Faux Bamboo

English Two Part Burl Mahogany China Cabinet / Bookcase
English Two Part Burl Mahogany China Cabinet / Bookcase

English Two Part Burl Mahogany China Cabinet / Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Display Cabinet or Bookcase, a piece of furniture that marries sophistication and functionality. The upper

Category

Antique 1860s English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Matched Pair of Mahogany Midcentury China Cabinets or Bookcases
Matched Pair of Mahogany Midcentury China Cabinets or Bookcases

Matched Pair of Mahogany Midcentury China Cabinets or Bookcases

Located in Milford, NH

A fine matched pair of mahogany midcentury china cabinets or bookcases, each with a single glass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Baker Georgian Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Flame Mahogany Baker Georgian Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

Flame Mahogany Baker Georgian Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, very shallow. The breakfront is a one piece cabinet and does not come apart and will need professional

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Topeka, KS

breakfront China hutch, bookcase, or display cabinet comprised of two pieces including a top cabinet and

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Scandinavian Modern Adjustable 2 Piece Display Cabinet Bookcase China Hutch
Scandinavian Modern Adjustable 2 Piece Display Cabinet Bookcase China Hutch

Scandinavian Modern Adjustable 2 Piece Display Cabinet Bookcase China Hutch

By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern adjustable 2-piece display cabinet, bookcase, or china hutch

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit or China Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit or China Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit or China Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

cabinet can be used as a china cabinet, bar cabinet, bookcase, storage or display cabinet, etc. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Style Sculpted Walnut Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
Broyhill Brasilia Style Sculpted Walnut Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet

Broyhill Brasilia Style Sculpted Walnut Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the style of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Baker Furniture Fruitwood Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase, or Server
Baker Furniture Fruitwood Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase, or Server

Baker Furniture Fruitwood Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase, or Server

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Milford, NH

A Fine example of a two part fruitwood breakfront china cabinet, bookcase, or server, its upper

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece China Hutch Cabinet Bookcase
Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece China Hutch Cabinet Bookcase

Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece China Hutch Cabinet Bookcase

By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. Scandinavian Modern teak china hutch cabinet, display

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

19th Century Chinese Display Bookcase
19th Century Chinese Display Bookcase

19th Century Chinese Display Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

19th century Scholars display case, bookcase, with 3 lower drawers. Very good condition. Nice

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vitrines

Materials

Elm

Arts & Crafts Mission Two Door China Display Cabinet Bookcase Stickley Bros 1910
Arts & Crafts Mission Two Door China Display Cabinet Bookcase Stickley Bros 1910

Arts & Crafts Mission Two Door China Display Cabinet Bookcase Stickley Bros 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous two door display china/bookcase cabinet with 3 full length shelves. Created around 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Copper, Iron

Custom Mahogany Ten Drawer China Cabinet / Bookcase for Beacon Hill by Kaplan
Custom Mahogany Ten Drawer China Cabinet / Bookcase for Beacon Hill by Kaplan

Custom Mahogany Ten Drawer China Cabinet / Bookcase for Beacon Hill by Kaplan

By Kaplan Furniture

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful custom Georgian style china cabinet or bookcase in figured mahogany veneer by Kaplan

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

secretary china cabinet or bookcase with pierced pediment top, glass door fronts with mullions & true

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Period Swedish Empire Bookcase Cabinet Cabinetmaker's Sample
Period Swedish Empire Bookcase Cabinet Cabinetmaker's Sample

Period Swedish Empire Bookcase Cabinet Cabinetmaker's Sample

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Use as a bookcase, vitrine, curio cabinet, china cabinet or breakfront. Upper shelves are fixed

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Bookcase China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bookcase China cabinets available for sale. Each of these unique bookcase China cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and glass. There are 266 antique and vintage bookcase China cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookcase China cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bookcase China cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bookcase China cabinets over the years, but those made by C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen and Leighton Hall Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bookcase China Cabinets?

Bookcase China cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,722, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $165,000.

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 Bookcase China Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.

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