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Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Brown Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large cabinet from the 19th century, with carved apron and hidden drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this large brown cabinet fea...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 74.5 in. W 40 in. D 21.5 in.
Cabinet in Furs Brown Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a series of furniture pieces finished in leather, this unconventional cylindrical cabinet boasts a dark oak structure resting on a plinth base with a mirroring top. Versatile...
Category
2010s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
Chinese Qing 19th Century Brown Cabinet with Fretwork Doors and Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered kitchen cabinet from the 19th century with geometric fretwork motifs, doors, drawers and butterfly hardware. Created in China during the...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 72.5 in. W 43 in. D 20 in.
Square Buffet Italian Midcentury Design Solid Teak Black Laminate Brown Cabinet
By Stildomus
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square buffet Italian midcentury design solid teak black laminate brown, with internal and external drawers inside, excellent execution quality. Unfortunately there is a burn spot on...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Teak
H 42.52 in. W 54.73 in. D 17.72 in.
Late 19th Century Reddish Brown Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A medium sized late 19th cabinet from Shanxi province, China, that is made of Elm and Pine woods. The bulging brass handles are original, and this handle design is a distinct trait o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion brass hardware, carved apron and four drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 73 in. W 41.5 in. D 20.5 in.
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Accordion Doors Cabinet with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period four accordion door cabinet from the 19th century, with three drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this brown cabinet f...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 71 in. W 50.5 in. D 19.25 in.
Cabinet in Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This modern cabinet Radius has two doors and it is made of a black shell marquetry with brass trims.
The handles bring a shagreen accent.
The interior in dark wood veneer has a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Black Stone and Shagreen Cabinet by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This cabinet has two doors and it is made of black stone marquetry on top and sides. The doors are made of shagreen in a dark grey color, with casted brass handles.
The feet are in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass
Shagreen Cabinet Stelar with an Organic Shape by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Stelar cabinet is made of shagreen (our ref OLIVE).
It has an organic shape and 3 drawers with lost wax brass handles.
The feet are gilded with a powder gold leaf.
This piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Shagreen
Drink Cabinet Hydra in Genuine Shagreen and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The drink cabinet HYDRA is made of genuine shagreen with brass trims.
Its legs are in solid brushed brass.
This piece will settle very well in your living room and will magnify you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Drink Cabinet Hydra in Genuine Shagreen and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The drink cabinet Hydra is made of genuine shagreen with brass trims.
Its legs are in solid brushed brass.
This piece will settle very well in your living room and will magnify you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Cabinet in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This cabinet has two doors and three drawers and it is made of white rock crystal marquetry with brass trims.
The base is in brushed brass.
The interior with shelves is in light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass
Lava Stone and Shagreen Cabinet with Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This cabinet has three doors and it is made of lava stone marquetry on top and sides. The front is made of shagreen with brass edges.
The feet are in brushed brass.
The interior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Lava, Brass
Cabinet in Black Stone with Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This unique cabinet has three doors and it is made of various marquetries with brass trims.
The sides and the top are in natural fiber marquetry covered with gold leaf.
The white d...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass
H 37.8 in. W 52.76 in. D 15.75 in.
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 Door Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Plinth Base 2 door cabinet
This cabinet measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 19.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Brown Laminate Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brown laminate cabinet, located in NY.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Parchment and Brass Cabinet Vela by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This modern buffet VELA is made of parchment (goatskin).
It has 2 doors, the top and the base are made of brushed brass.
This piece has a very sensual and modern design.
The parch...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Buffets
Materials
Brass
Beijing Cabinet in Brown Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Beijing in brown finish, made with
solid walnut wood and solid maple wood.
With Abaca, lampakanai and natural rattan.
Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks,
if not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Maple, Walnut
Brown Brutalist Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Ottenburg, BE
Beautiful brown wooden Brutalist bar cabinet.
Stunning graphical design doors.
Eye catching and timeless piece.
Good condition.
Comes with an integrated light.
1970s ...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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 upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #15...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 79 in. W 32 in. D 18 in.
Antique English Bath Cabinet Makers Arts & Crafts Oak & Inlaid Sideboard Cabinet
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in Glasgow, GB
An unusual Arts & Crafts quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bowfront sideboard cabinet by Bath Cabinet Makers. Dating to circa 1895 this beautiful side cabinet is of neat proportions and f...
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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.97 in. W 53.94 in. D 20.48 in.
2 Vintage Davis Cabinet Co Fleming Walnut Library Bookcase Cabinets, 1790
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Davis cabinet Company library book cabinets. Made of Fleming walnut featuring rectangular form with an upper bookcase and lower cabinet. 1790. Shelves adjustable....
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Late 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 76 in. W 39.75 in. D 13 in.
Skram Piedmont Cabinet in English Brown Oak
Located in Boston, MA
The model features 3 drawers/2 doors in hand-matched longwoods (ST) or burls (LE) with solid timber inlaid corners and edges. Drawers are solid timber with cork (ST) or burl-lined (L...
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2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Oak
Cabinet Corner Swedish Stone Top Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet corner Swedish stone top brown Sweden. A low corner cabinet made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in northern Europe. Veneered in fruit wood and mahogany. Interior with she...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Rosa II Cabinet, Dark Brown Solid Wood Hand Carved Cabinet
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
Amplified in scale and blooming with elegant curves, the Rosa II Cabinet makes for a stunning addition to any entertaining space. Open the doors to display glassware against a lit an...
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2010s Turkish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1950s Brown Ash Cabinet by Paul Laszlo 'd'
By Paul Laszlo, George Nakashima
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Handsome ash cabinet designed by Paul Laszlo features six of his basket weave drawer fronts and modern shaped legs. The sideboard comes in very good original condition, professionall...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash
Henredon Asian Cabinet Armoire in Brown Wood
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning details on the vintage Henredon piece. They made allowance for a TV so the back has a removable panel. All original hard ware perfectly in tact. No chips or dents. Gorgeous ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1950s Brown Ash Cabinet by Paul Laszlo 'e'
By Paul Laszlo, George Nakashima
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
A pretty ash sideboard, designed by Paul Laszlo, with three of its wicker drawer fronts and modern shaped legs. The sideboard is in a very good original condition, professionally ref...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash
Classic Modernist Wall Unit by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wall unit / room divider designed by John Keal manufactured by Brown Saltman, two piece, top featuring 2 storage cubbies with sliding doors, a-top stylize...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Burl
Davis Cabinet Co Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Morgan, UT
Davis Cabinet Company Mid Century Modern Black Lacquered Four Drawer Dresser
Davis Cabinet Co., USA, 1950s
34 Wide x 20.75 Deep x 33 High
Mid Century Modern black lacquered ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Gradient Cabinet, Brown by Milan Pekař, Jakub Vávra
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Gradient cabinet - Brown by Milan Pekar, Jakub Vávra
Dimensions: 180 x 45 x 70 cm
Materials: Glaze, ceramic
Hand-crafted in the Czech Republic
Gradient is an original furnitu...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Tv Cabinet, Portuguese 21st Century Contemporary
Located in Porto, PT
Brown TV cabinet is a peculiar storage piece that draws inspiration from the aesthetics of 20´s marvelous design. Part of the Brown family, this TV table is stunningly produced in wo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
DAVIS CABINET Co Solid Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A sideboard in solid Mahogany by Davis Cabinet Company. Made in Nashville, Tennessee, USA in the late 20th Century. Five dovetail drawers with brass hardware. Federal style with flut...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Brass
18th Century Brown Mahogany Irish Kneehole Cabinet
Located in Dublin, GB
A rare 18th century Irish mahogany knee-hole cabinet. The superbly carved swan neck cornice with Irish sunflowers carved garlands of flowers and an egg and dart mouldings, above a si...
Category
Antique 1730s Irish George II Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Dark Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Pulls
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this cabinet has a dark brown lacquer finish with two drawers over a two door cabinet that opens to divided storage compartment with a single internal shelf on each s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Mirrored Double Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company dresser and mirror. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling with rectangular form with six drawers and faux bamboo accent mirror. Circa late 20th cent...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 30 in. W 52 in. D 18 in.
Brown Saltman Small Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful small refinished 6 drawer dresser. Platform base is well kept. All drawers work well and have no damages. Great amount of storage space. Has beautiful design on drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Davis Cabinet Company French Provincial Louis XV Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By Davis Cabinet Co.
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 60"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in. W 60 in. D 20.25 in.
Qing Dynasty 1800s Brown Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown lacquered Qing Dynasty Chinese cabinet from the early 19th century with three drawers, double doors and nicely distressed patina. Created in China during the early years...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bar or Server by Davis Cabinet Company
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid Century Modern Bar or Server by Davis Cabinet Company comprised of solid mahogany. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
Brown Tv Cabinet, Portuguese 21st Century Contemporary with Marble Top
Located in Porto, PT
Brown TV cabinet is a peculiar storage piece that draws inspiration from the aesthetics of 20´s marvelous design. Part of the Brown family, this TV table is stunningly produced in wo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 21.65 in. W 94.49 in. D 19.69 in.
Qing Dynasty Chinese Brown Lacquered Bedside Cabinet with Fretwork Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved cabinet from the 19th century, with dark brown lacquer and fretwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side cabinet feat...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 24.5 in. W 21.25 in. D 17.5 in.
19th Century Light-Brown German Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet, Walnut Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German sideboard, cabinet made of hand carved mahogany and walnut in good condition. The cupboard is composed with two doors, the frame is black lacquered, sta...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 64 in. W 38.25 in. D 16.5 in.
Matched Pair of English George III Brown Mahogany Night Cabinets
Located in Dublin, GB
A matched pair of George III mahogany night cabinets. The rectangular tray top, above a single cupboard door, resting on square legs, retaining original color and patina.
Slight var...
Category
Antique 1750s English George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Iconic Dry Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura, Brown & Beige Parchment
By Aldo Tura
Located in Arles, FR
Stunning 'Calice' (wine glass) bar cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s. This iconic, luxurious version is by far the most beautiful and also one of the most rare by this talented furni...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Reddish Brown Lacquer Display Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period display cabinet from the 19th century, with dark reddish brown lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this display cabine...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 67.75 in. W 42 in. D 20 in.
Black/Brown Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Cabinet from Shanxi, 1800-1820
Located in Nordhavn, DK
A Chinese Qing dynasty period cabinet.
Original thick black lacquer with red paint remnants from previous decorations. Lovely aged patina highlighted by a clear lacquer finish.
Fro...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
H 68.51 in. W 44.49 in. D 20.08 in.
Lovely Pair of Brown Mahogany Filing Cabinets with Green Gold Leaf Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of brown Mahogany cabinets with green leather top and gold leaf.
This pair are a very good looking timeless pieces and very we...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.3 in. W 20.08 in. D 23.82 in.
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Brown Lacquer and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century, with brown lacquer and two pairs of double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this side cabinet...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 29 in. W 46.5 in. D 19.5 in.
French Cabinet in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl gr...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 57.09 in. W 51.19 in. D 17.72 in.
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass medallion. We currently have two available, priced and sold $6,500 each. Created in C...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 75.25 in. W 37 in. D 19 in.
Rare John Keal for Brown Saltman Midcentury Vitrine Wall Unit Display Case
By John Keal, Paul Laszlo
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce Mid-Century Modern vitrine display cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1952. Mahogany and micro-screen textured glass. This unit consists of two pieces - th...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 58 in. W 40 in. D 20 in.
Antique Chinese Dark Brown Altar Shrine Cabinet with Inner Carved Gold Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese dark brown lacquer altar shrine from the early 20th century, with carved giltwood motifs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this dark br...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 26.25 in. W 23.25 in. D 10.5 in.
19th Century Wall Cabinet in Original Painted Brown Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic and rustic two-door cabinet was found in New England. It has a grungy brown surface with a wonderful chrome yellow or mustard interior. The undisturbed surface is grea...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Cabinet with Original Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original finish and Chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this cabinet features a lin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 45.5 in. W 34.5 in. D 20.25 in.
Restored Paul Frankl Combed Wood Sliding Glass Display Cabinet for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original circa 1940 early midcentury display cabinet featuring 3 glass self/glass door cabinet which rests on a single drawer cabinet. This cabinet is Designed by Paul Frankl and fea...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 65 in. W 36 in. D 19 in.
Chinese Brown Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period brown lacquered wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with hand painted motifs and two hidden drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this br...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 70.5 in. W 43.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Modern Pediment Cabinet in Scrubbed Oak on Metal by Martin and Brockett, Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Martin & Brockett Frieze cabinet is a two-door cabinet with an architectural pediment and base detail in scrubbed oak. It rests upon a modern white powder-coated pedestal. The ca...
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 72 in. W 36 in. D 20 in.
20th Century Brown Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, Chrome, 1930s, Completely Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
20th century Art Deco - Bauhaus cabinet
Completely restored
Material: Walnut and chrome.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 23.63 in. W 35.04 in. D 11.82 in.
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Brown Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic brown cabinet available at 1stDibs. A brown cabinet — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 80425 options for an antique or vintage brown cabinet now, or shop our selection of 4844 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brown cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brown cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brown cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Brown Cabinet?
Prices for a brown cabinet start at $1 and top out at $1,372,884 with the average selling for $4,173.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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