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Davis Cabinet Company Lighted China Display and Buffet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Monumental solid wood reverse breakfront hutch by Davis Cabinet Company features ornate pediment top, raised moldings and adjustable glass shelves. Original floral hardware. Gallery ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Cabinets
H 84 in. W 79 in. D 20 in.
Chinese Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually configured 19th century collector's cabinet from Northern China, has nine compartments—each finely carved with a unique decorative frame. Originally, these compartment...
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
H 43 in. W 40 in. D 16 in.
Antique Chinese Display Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique Chinese display cabinet in Hong-Mu wood (or rosewood), with nicely-carved panels. From the late 19th-early 20th century. A shallow depth makes it a versatile piece throughout...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 59 in. W 29.5 in. D 11 in.
English Pine China Display Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for displaying fine china or a tea-cup collection, this English pine cabinet features 8 drawers, 3 large cubbies for display of serving platters, 3 shelves with rails to supp...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 81.5 in. W 65 in. D 18 in.
Antique Display Cabinet, Walnut Display, China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, B1501
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique display cabinet, walnut display, China cabinet, Antiques Furniture, Scotland 1920, B1501
Scotland, 1920
Solid walnut with original finish
Dentil cornice
Fretwork frieze abov...
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 84 in. W 61 in. D 20 in.
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.
The central section with pair of foldaway carved paneled doors enclosed shelving, ...
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 66.07 in. W 93.55 in. D 29.53 in.
19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet, circa 1890
Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
H 77 in. W 43.5 in. D 15 in.
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Greek Key Pagoda China Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pagoda top with Greek key motif. Glass doors with Chinese Chippendale wood fret design on doors. Brass detailed pulls. 4 Newly cut adjustable glass shelves. Lights up ...
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 84 in. W 38 in. D 17 in.
Spectacular Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet by D.Hibbert, England
Located in Milford, NH
Chinese Chippendale display cabinet in mahogany. The pierced and arched rocaille, foliate carved and scrolling bonnet surmounts a cabinet with glazed door flanked with beveled mirror...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 86 in. W 58 in. D 19 in.
Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Display China Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis XVI style with bronze mounted detail mahogany wood china display cabinet / vitrine with upholstered back interior design and glass shelves. The cabinet / vitrine is in good con...
Category
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 78 in. W 40 in. D 16 in.
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis XV style bronze mounted China display cabinet / vitrine with exterior inlaid design details. The interior of the cabinet has two glass shelves and lined with gold patterned bro...
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Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 67 in. W 33 in. D 16 in.
Antique Tiger Oak Cabinet, Bow Front China/Display Cabinet, American 1910, B2085
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak cabinet, bow front china cabinet, display cabinet, American 1910, B2085
American 1910
Solid oak
Cabinet has been refinished on the outside to a golden oak colo...
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Vintage 1910s American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 62 in. W 37.5 in. D 16 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Ebonized Chippendale Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good quality Chippendale revival display cabinet in black lacquer, designed for Chinese porcelain. With a lower vase stand, single frieze drawer with silver lion mask handles and t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 60.24 in. W 29.53 in. D 14.97 in.
Pair of Exceptional Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Display Cabinets, C 1870
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of display/vitrine cabinets in the Chinese Chippendale taste, finely
Crafted by a gifted cabinet maker in mahogany. Highly stylized and carved
With pagoda carved finials at t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 72 in. W 32 in. D 21 in.
Antique Victorian Oak Curve Glass Display Curio China Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Antique Victorian oak curve glass display Curio China cabinet. Black oak antique Victorian carved display china cabinet finished in a hand polished satin ebonized lacquer.
Price i...
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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 64.5 in. W 42 in. D 18 in.
Louis XVI Style Gilt Gold / Mahogany Display China Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Louis XVI style with ornate gilt gold design details mahogany wood display china cabinet / vitrine with double door and three interior glass shelves. The cabinet is in great conditio...
Category
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Gold
H 80 in. W 44 in. D 18.5 in.
Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese hardwood display cabinet or vitrine. Having beautifully hand-carved scrolling vine leaves and faux bamboo to the show wood. Having a glazed d...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vitrines
Materials
Hardwood
H 74.81 in. W 37.8 in. D 14.18 in.
Pair of Antique Chinese Display Cabinets with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese tall display cabinets from the 19th century, with hand-painted Chinoiserie décor depicting people and traditional architectures in a landscape. Born in China during...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 45 in. W 33.5 in. D 21.5 in.
Century Furniture Chin Hua Burl Wood Oriental China Display Cabinet Hutch
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture Chin Hua burl wood oriental China display cabinet hutch bookcase. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, 2 part of construction, 4 glass swing...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 83.5 in. W 72 in. D 17 in.
Antique Chinese Display Cabinet with Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Open Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century antique display cabinet with hand painted chinoiserie scene, open shelf, two doors and carved accents. Born in China in the 19th century, this exquisite display ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 45.5 in. W 34.5 in. D 20 in.
Antique English George III "Chinese Chippendale" Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous quality antique English George III diminutive size, carved and fretted mahogany "Chinese Chippendale" bookcase or display cabinet
Please note superbly "blind fretted" and c...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 73.25 in. W 31.25 in. D 19 in.
Thomasville Bogart Collection "Bel Air" Mahogany Curio China Display Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning mahogany curio cabinet by Thomasville from the Bogart Collection, "Bel Air". This beautiful cabinet features heavy serpentine plate glass doors with a wheel cut design, ad...
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20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 88 in. W 45 in. D 19 in.
Drexel Heritage French Country Provincial Narrow Curio China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage French Country Provincial narrow bonnet top curio China display cabinet. Item features beautiful floral painted accents, bonnet top, glass doors and sides, lighted in...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 76 in. W 33 in. D 15.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Breakfront China Display Cabinet Sideboard Credenza Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, true Mid-Century Modern period piece where top as pierced Lattice work wooden sliders that open and close. Plenty of storage space above and below. Bottom portion has accordi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 75.5 in. W 60 in. D 20 in.
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie / Oriental style three piece display cabinet by Jasper Cabinet Company. Item features high quality solid wood construction, red painted finish with gold trim, han...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 74 in. W 78 in. D 18 in.
Maison Jansen 1890s Mahogany French Directoire China Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19th century Maison Jansen Directoire style China cabinet with bronze mounts. The top has two doors containing two shelves and three open shelves on each side. The bottom has three d...
Category
Antique 19th Century Directoire Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 75 in. W 57 in. D 20 in.
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany china / display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Triple breakfront rectangular cornice above a paneled frieze of vitruvian scroll
Centering a classical mask with blossoming cornucopia over a fluted
Corinthian colonette flanked by ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 96.75 in. W 69.5 in. D 20.25 in.
Chinese Mid-Century Carved Elmwood Glass Front Lighted Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Chinese two-piece lighted display cabinet over three drawers
Mid-20th Century
Solid carved elmwood, with glass front and sides.
Measures: 42"W x 19.88"D x 7...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Elm
H 77.88 in. W 42 in. D 19.88 in.
Antique English Georgian Style Mahogany Corner China Cabinet Display Case Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian style mahogany corner China cabinet display case curio. Item features individual panes of glass, pencil inlay, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain,...
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 82.5 in. W 35.5 in. D 18.5 in.
English Edwardian Satinwood Inlay Bowed Curved Glass China Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Edwardian satinwood inlay bowed curved glass China display cabinet curio. Item features satinwood inlay, curved glass sides, individual pieces of glass to front door,...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 68 in. W 43 in. D 15 in.
Large Italian Regency Cream and Gold Gilt Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Italian Regency cream and gold gilt breakfront China display cabinet. Item features 2 piece construction, cream and gold gilt distressed finish, beveled glass doors, 12 adjusta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
H 96 in. W 90 in. D 17 in.
Large Italian Regency Cream and Gold Gilt Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Italian Regency cream and gold gilt breakfront China display cabinet
Details: 2 piece construction, cream and gold gilt distressed finish, beveled glass doors, 12 adjust...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
H 96 in. W 90 in. D 17 in.
Chin Hua Collection China Display Cabinet or Book Case by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous china cabinet, display cabinet or bookcase from the Chin Hua collection by Century Furniture, circa 1970. This great cabinet is lighted and in wonderful vintage condition. S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 81.625 in. W 58.125 in. D 16 in.
Pair of Mahogany Arched Narrow Glass Italian-Made Vitrine China Display Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Made for Bloomingdales, these fantastic vitrines are made of solid mahogany with a rather unique design, featuring a rare arched glass top. This kind of glass is very rare and imposs...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 81 in. W 24 in. D 19 in.
Wynwood Flex Steel Empire Carved Cherry Wood Glass Display Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wynwood Flex steel empire carved cherry wood glass display curio china cabinet. Item features carved wood backsplash, spiral carved columns, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 63.5 in. W 52 in. D 19 in.
Mid-Century Modern German Atomic Era Large China Display Cabinet Bar Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern German atomic era large china display cabinet bar unit. Item features an interior bar section with mirror back, 2 part construction, 5 swing doors, working lock an...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 61.5 in. W 87 in. D 16.25 in.
Pair of Solid Brass Directoire Style Vitrines China Display Cabinets circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very, very rare pair of French solid brass not tubular hollow brass, vitrines. The vitrines are in superb antique condition and have solid, hearty construction and build qu...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 64 in. W 27 in. D 12 in.
Large Chin Hua China Display Cabinet Bookcase by Raymond K. Sobota Century Furn
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous large Chin Hua china display cabinet or bookcase by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture comprised of white ash burlwood with ebonized maple accents, brass hardware, glas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 81.5 in. W 58 in. D 16 in.
Antique Louis XVI Style English Mahogany Curved China Display Cabinet circa 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Louis XVI style English mahogany curved China display cabinet, circa 1890. The cabinet having gilded bronze mounts and oval gilded bronze paterae to the top, below having cor...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 52 in. W 48 in. D 14 in.
Chinese Chippendale Astral Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chinese Chippendale astral glazed display cabinet
This is a very attractive piece, it is made in mahogany, the cabinet has 2 astral glazed doors and is shelved inside
The base of...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
H 71 in. W 41 in. D 18 in.
Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex honeycomb lattice panels and doors carved with elaborate scrollwork. Unlike fretwork ma...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 72 in. W 44.25 in. D 17.75 in.
Horner Style China/Display Cabinet
By J. Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Horner style china or display cabinet with North Wind Face on wheels. Shelves are not photographed, but we do have them.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 68.75 in. W 58 in. D 16 in.
Mid-Century Danish Modern Two Pc Teak Buffet China Display Cabinet by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful Mid-Century Danish modern teak two-piece display cabinet by Dillingham. The top portion of this cabinet has an interior light and three glass doors. The two doors on the ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
H 77.5 in. W 74 in. D 19 in.
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 paneled doors enclosed shelving and storage and raised on carved bracket feet.
Complet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 58.86 in. W 47.29 in. D 17.72 in.
Mid Century Oak China Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern natural oak cabinet which could be used for china or display. One side with sliding glass doors and adjustable shelves, the other side with double doors conceal...
Category
Vintage 1950s Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 34 in. W 53.25 in. D 12 in.
Randal Tysinger Modern Ebonized China Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This modern display cabinet is designed by Randal Tysinger. Composed of ebonized wood, the cabinet has a top section with two glass doors and three glass shelves inside with drawers ...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 98 in. W 51.5 in. D 21 in.
Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Display Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood display curio cabinets or bookcases. Featuring a lattice open fretwork design of cracked ice. Intricately carved on three sides having two o...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 60 in. W 37 in. D 15 in.
Custom TV Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This TV display cabinet is from China and was made from elmwood and lacquer, circa 2019. The piece features open display shelves and doors for additional storage space. Comes in two ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
H 94 in. W 119 in. D 15 in.
Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale Style Tall Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale style cabinet has a pagoda shaped top surmounting the one glass door case with latticework over the two-drawer over one door that opens to storage....
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 72 in. W 11 in. D 15.5 in.
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Display Cabinet Turn of the Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arched top with carved wood detailing. Late century 19th century to early 20th century mahogany Chinese Chippendale style display cabinet. Four glass shelves. After market light fixt...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
H 86 in. W 54 in. D 20 in.
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China Cabinet Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the China cabinet display cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each China cabinet display cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and hardwood. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage China cabinet display cabinet now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer China cabinet display cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A China cabinet display cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made China cabinet display cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Buzao, Century Furniture and Jasper Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a China Cabinet Display Cabinet?
Prices for a China cabinet display cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $598 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,770.
Finding the Right Storage Case Pieces for You
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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