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Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French carved oak china cabinet and bookcase, dating to the 1870s, is a magnificent

Category

Antique 1870s European Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase

English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Seldom Seen "China" Two-tone Bookcase/Cabinet in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen
Seldom Seen "China" Two-tone Bookcase/Cabinet in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen

Seldom Seen "China" Two-tone Bookcase/Cabinet in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom Seen "China" Two-tone Bookcase/Cabinet in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen.. They're are two

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century Asian Art - Antique Decoration

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet USA, 1980s Carved solid

Category

Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinese Elm Display Cabinets / Bookcases
Vintage Chinese Elm Display Cabinets / Bookcases

Vintage Chinese Elm Display Cabinets / Bookcases

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chinese Elm display cabinets / bookcases These elm sliding glass cabinets that have a

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century George III Chinese Chippendale Mirrored Secretary Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

featuring a center mirrored front prospect door, all on a bracket base. Chinese Chippendale influence. ' 96

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet
Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet

Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Spanish Colonial or English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases
Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases

Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

practical for smaller spaces. Whether used as statement bookcases, display cabinets, or conversation pieces

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850
Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850

Chinoiserie Bookcase with Bamboo Frame and Asymmetrical Design, 1850

Located in Marbella, ES

elegance. Ideal as a bookcase, display cabinet, or sculptural element in classic, eclectic, or Hollywood

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET
SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

SUBLIME ANTiQUE CHINESE CIRCA 1900 PAGODA TOP DISPLAY CASE BOOKCASE CABINET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Pagoda top, display cabinet which dates to the early 1900's depicting Bats and Yuanbao Lucky gold coins

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Dresser Bookcase Hardwood Circa 1850 Cabinet
Antique Chinese Dresser Bookcase Hardwood Circa 1850 Cabinet

Antique Chinese Dresser Bookcase Hardwood Circa 1850 Cabinet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning antique Chinese dresser in hardwood Great for the kitchen with the marble top and

Category

Antique 1850s Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft
Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft

Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Bold but elegant, these eye-catching Vitrines, bookcases or china cabinets designed and produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Queen Anne Double Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Double Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Double Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century

Located in London, GB

cabinets. Bookcases and secretaries were also designed in the Queen Anne style. Marquetry, inlay, veneering

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad
Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad

Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Detroit, MI

display cabinet, china cabinet, bookcase, bar cabinet, etc. Two cabinets retain Hundevad logo and are

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut & Rosewood Cabinet & Bookshelf 271-62/63
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut & Rosewood Cabinet & Bookshelf 271-62/63

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut & Rosewood Cabinet & Bookshelf 271-62/63

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

dining or living room, especially with the rarely seen china/bookcase top. This cabinet exudes

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase 2 Shelves and 4 Doors

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

cabinets. Bookcases and secretaries were also designed in the Queen Anne style. Marquetry, inlay, veneering

Category

Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Secrétaire with Bibliothèque
18th Century French Louis XV Secrétaire with Bibliothèque

18th Century French Louis XV Secrétaire with Bibliothèque

Located in Winter Park, FL

constructed in two parts. The large bookcases, or china cabinet, has the original hand-blown glass paned doors

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Iron

1960’s MCM Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table
1960’s MCM Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table

1960’s MCM Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table

Located in Topeka, KS

. They manufactured Mission & Colonial style bookcases, desks, China cabinets, tables, buffets, and other

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash

Pair R. J. Horner End Tables, Side or Pedestal Tables, Carved, Inlaid, Rare
Pair R. J. Horner End Tables, Side or Pedestal Tables, Carved, Inlaid, Rare

Pair R. J. Horner End Tables, Side or Pedestal Tables, Carved, Inlaid, Rare

By Henderson & Horner Bros

Located in Stamford, CT

, hall trees, bookcases, tables, china cabinets, servers, sideboards, parlor sets, clock cases, benches

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s
Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s

Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s

By Jitona, Up Závody

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / Liquor Cabinet, by Jitona Sobeslav for Up Zavody, c. 1960’s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase
Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Bookcase China Cabinet Hutch in oak with two green leaded glass doors in upper

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / BOOKCASE by Rajmund Halas for Jarocinska
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / BOOKCASE by Rajmund Halas for Jarocinska

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / BOOKCASE by Rajmund Halas for Jarocinska

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / Bookcase by Rajmund Halas for Jarocinska, Made in Poland, c

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine Quality Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet Bookcase
Fine Quality Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet Bookcase

Fine Quality Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

tapered legs terminating in spade feet. This antique bookcase/ china cabinet is in home ready condition

Category

Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Satinwood

Chinese Lacquer Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet Oriental
Chinese Lacquer Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet Oriental

Chinese Lacquer Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet Oriental

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Chinese lacquered glazed bookcase. The flared cornice above astragal glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase
Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase

Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Need something to display your fine collectibles? Then this vintage bookcase with glass shelves is

Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

China Cabinet
China Cabinet

China Cabinet

Unavailable|$11,500

China Cabinet

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in New Haven, CT

Extremely fine French mahogany biblioteque with exquisite ormolu mounts, by A. Beurdeley, Paris. The Beurdeley family were a flourishing dynasty of three generations of fine quality ...

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A fine quality mahogany bookcase in Chinese Chippendale style with overall relief floral carving

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase
Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase

Located in Woodbury, CT

Dating from the early 20th century Edwardian period, a contoured sofa-back Chinese Chippendale

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s
Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an absolute knockout piece. Very rare, Chinese Scholar's cabinet, made from walnut wood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Illuminated Mid-Century Modern White Washed Two-Piece China Cabinet
Illuminated Mid-Century Modern White Washed Two-Piece China Cabinet

Illuminated Mid-Century Modern White Washed Two-Piece China Cabinet

Located in Bronx, NY

Stunning signed, illuminated Mid-Century Modern whitewashed two-Piece China cabinet, with fluting

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Walnut Three Door Bow Front China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376
Vintage Walnut Three Door Bow Front China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376

Vintage Walnut Three Door Bow Front China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage walnut three door bow front China cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376 Scotland 1920 Solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Marco, Chinese Cabinets and the Roaring 20’s Art Deco Column Pattern
Marco, Chinese Cabinets and the Roaring 20’s Art Deco Column Pattern

Marco, Chinese Cabinets and the Roaring 20’s Art Deco Column Pattern

Located in Bangkok, TH

Marco was inspired by antique Chinese cabinets and the roaring 20’s Art Deco column pattern. The

Category

2010s Thai Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market
Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market

Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market

Located in Woodbury, CT

A carved padouk (A rosewood subspecies, sometimes called the "Blonde Rosewood") Chinese export

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Padouk

Pair of Vintage Black and Red Painted Wood Bookcases
Pair of Vintage Black and Red Painted Wood Bookcases

Pair of Vintage Black and Red Painted Wood Bookcases

Located in Livingston, NJ

Unique pair of vintage painted wood bookcases. Asian style, black with a red base. Solid wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider

By Studio MVW

Located in Paris, FR

brushed bronze surfaces, and oxidized bronze with an intense brown patina. This limited edition bookcase

Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780
George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having an architectural broken pediment over a

Category

Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The display cabinet is handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hardwood, featuring three

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Late 19thC Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Slatted Bamboo Kitchen Cabinet
Late 19thC Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Slatted Bamboo Kitchen Cabinet

Late 19thC Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Slatted Bamboo Kitchen Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty split bamboo open kitchen storage cabinet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Display Cabinet Case TV Bookcase
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Display Cabinet Case TV Bookcase

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Display Cabinet Case TV Bookcase

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive large Chinese glazed display case. Constructed from thick cuts of Chinese rosewood

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Sheraton China Cabinet Bookcase
Antique Edwardian Sheraton China Cabinet Bookcase

Antique Edwardian Sheraton China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning antique Edwardian china cabinet or bookase in the Sheraton manner. Lovely delicate design

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cabinets

English Bookcase, Curio, China, Display, Vitrine Cabinet, 19th century
English Bookcase, Curio, China, Display, Vitrine Cabinet, 19th century

English Bookcase, Curio, China, Display, Vitrine Cabinet, 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome William IV display cabinet or bookcase of mahogany and crotch mahogany with single

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

English Sheraton Breakfront
English Sheraton Breakfront

English Sheraton Breakfront

Unavailable|$25,000

English Sheraton Breakfront

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Sheraton burled walnut breakfront or bookcase or China cabinet featuring urn inlays on the four

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

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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 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
    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 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 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 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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