French Neoclassical Style Painted Bibliotheque or China Cabinet
Located in Houston, US
French Neoclassical Style Painted Bibliotheque or China Cabinet with a handpainted finish in white
Wood
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 86 in W 85 in D 19 in
1990s John Widdicomb Neoclassical Double China Cabinet No 5588
By John Widdicomb
Located in North Canton, OH
crown that finishes off the piece brilliantly. Incredible details. The cabinet features a plinth base
Birch, Cherry
Vintage Regency Painted China Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interiors with this stately Vintage Regency Painted China Cabinet, a piece that
Wood
Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a
Brass
Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet Beautiful 20th century hand painted
Glass, Satinwood
$3,717
H 80 in W 71.25 in D 15.28 in
Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Cookeville, TN
Elevate your dining room or library with this extraordinary Karges hand-crafted china cabinet, a
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 94 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Puerto Rico Cedar Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The cabinet has an open arched pediment with a carved crest adorned with a top fleur-de-lis with a
Cedar
$3,995
H 88 in W 49.5 in D 14.5 in
Baker Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Vitrine Display China Cabinet Vitrine
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Baker Furniture Venetian Italian paint decorated vitrine cabinet is a masterful
Walnut
$28,875 / item
H 36 in W 46.25 in D 15.75 in
French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and Exceptional French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sideboards in Chinese red lacquer
Wrought Iron
$9,800
H 74.25 in W 73.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Italian China Cabinet or Vitrine with Inlaid Doors and Turned Legs
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Elegant Italian mid-century display cabinet, circa 1950s, featuring finely book-matched exotic wood
Brass
Chinese Style Carved Teakwood Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19th Century) large carved teakwood 3 door armoire cabinet with oval mirror
Mirror, Teak
Bernhardt Mahogany Neoclassical Bowfront Illuminated China Curio Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bernhardt walnut china cabinet, measures: 86”. Features a bow front with neoclassical
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 63 in W 46 in D 19.75 in
Antique Neoclassical French Renaissance Mahogany China Cabinet Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical French Renaissance china cabinet offers mahogany and burl construction with
Mahogany, Glass
Sold
H 86.5 in W 74.5 in D 17.5 in
Century Furniture Neoclassical Maple Breakfront China Display Cabinet Cupboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Century Furniture illuminating breakfront. Made of maple featuring French Neoclassical
Glass, Maple
Sold
H 89.5 in W 15 in D 68 in
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet 90"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company China Cabinet, circa early 2000s. Inspired by English Regency
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 85 in W 61 in D 18 in
Alexander Julian Home Colours Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
doors. The base has a central drawer with felt lining and is flanked by two outer cabinets with shelves
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 80 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Karges French Neoclassical Style Regency Mahogany Curio China Cabinet, a Pair
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Karges French Neoclassical style Regency mahogany Curio China cabinet - a Pair. Item features cast
Brass
19th Century Neoclassical French Walnut China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
This stately antique French China buffet was handcrafted in the manner of Louis XVI out of
Walnut
Grand 19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th century French walnut neoclassical China buffet soars to 111 inches high and features
Walnut
Sold
H 101 in W 59 in D 24 in
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted China Buffets ~ Priced Each
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of 19th century Louis XVI painted china buffets provide display via the nine glazed panes
Oak
Sold
H 83.75 in W 63.75 in D 19 in
Custom Quality "Baker" Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
A custom quality Hollywood Regency baker cream and gilt distressed china cabinet oak lined. This
Sold
H 81 in W 58.5 in L 81 in
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 56 in W 46 in D 18 in
Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet
By Hickory White
Located in Dayton, OH
The perfect sized bookcase by Hickory White. Traditional styling in their spice finish. Medium wood tone with one fixed interior shelf. Room for 2 additional shelves. 23351-23. Measu...
Glass, Hardwood
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H 80 in W 78.75 in D 18.25 in
Exceptional Paint Decorated French Directoire style or Louis XVI China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Louis XVI or Directoire paint-decorated china cabinet embodies neoclassical
Walnut
Sold
H 91 in W 56 in D 23 in
EJ Victor Monumental Bird's-Eye Maple Dome Display Cabinet China Curio Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive EJ Victor bird's-eye maple dome display cabinet China Curio bookcase 91" EJ Victor out
Birdseye Maple
Antique Louis XVI Walnut Painted China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegantly ingenious answer to three important requirements, the French china buffet has endured
Oriental Cupboard, Possibly China, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
traditional Chinese art, made in gold on a red or gold background on a dark background; in the center there
Metal
Sold
H 29.73 in W 32.09 in D 16.93 in
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes
Wood
Vintage marble topped Empire style credenza by Thomasville
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome four-door marble topped credenza by Thomasville. This credenza features a brown marble top with cream colored veining. This credenza has drawers at the top and fou...
Wood
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H 76 in W 17 in D 38 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Satinwood China Display Cabinet Curio Cupboard 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century Italian Neoclassical china cabinet or cupboard. Made of satinwood
Glass, Satinwood
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H 87 in W 86 in D 17.5 in
Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 93 in W 60 in D 17 in
Pair Large Faux Marble Painted Neoclassical Italian Bookcases China Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
too and also in good condition. These bookcases can be used as china cabinets and they come apart into
Walnut
Sold
H 93 in W 68 in D 25.5 in
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut China Cabinet ~ Cupboard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut China Cabinet ~ Cupboard is a definitively French
Bronze
French Louis XV School Flame Mahogany Inlaid and Ormolu China Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XV school flame mahogany locking china display cabinet features crossbanded and inlaid
Ormolu
Sold
H 84.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Églomisé Glass and Mirrored Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian églomisé glass and mirrored panel breakfront / sideboard or China cabinet. This
Sold
H 83.75 in W 63.75 in D 19 in
Custom Quality Baker Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined Two-Piece
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
A custom quality Hollywood Regency baker cream and gilt distressed china cabinet oak lined. This
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive breakfront or china cabinet in the Neoclassical / Directoire style. The
Bronze
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical China Cabinet
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A china display cabinet in the neoclassical style by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their
Brass
China Trade Camphor Wood and Red Leather Trunk, circa 1850
Located in Louisville, KY
Engraved plaque for 'Mary Otis,' top, sides, and back covered in leather with brass tacks; similarly styled brass hardware, raised on bracket style feet.
Leather
Antique Campaign Camphor Wood Chest, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
Rectangular case with brass braces; raised on bracket stylized feet.
Brass
Sold
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
1950-1970 Shelf Maison Baguès Lacquer of China Bamboo Model in Gilt Brass
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
lacquer of China, circa 1950-1970 good condition.
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abundance during the Napoleon III...
Carrara Marble
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive cabinet in original dry-scraped cream/grey paint, consisting of a wonderful overhanging baroque arched cornice on a two door cupboard with single adjustable shelf above...
Wood
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 57 in D 22 in
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
Oak, Paint
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$3,897
H 84.26 in W 79.53 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase / Display Cabinet 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase / display cabinet, dating from the mid 20th Century and the rear bearing the makers label for the ren...
Mahogany
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
$2,150
H 101 in W 45.75 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Burl Walnut Glazed China Cabinet, Bookcase or Bibliotheque, with awesome carvings, 2 locking lower drawers, and black accents. This beautifully crafted Burl Walnut Bo...
Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece it really could be used in many ways and in a...
Pine
$5,865 / item
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...
Wood
Pine Two Door Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pine armoire has considerable presence, having a lovely color and attractive grain pattern combined with interesting design features, including a creative use of hardwo...
Pine
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High.
Oak
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless charm of this Classic Venetian Style Italian Polychrome Lacquered Hand-Painted two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. Th...
Wood, Paint
Massive Custom Provincial French Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully crafted four door/ four drawer Cabinet with a remarkable overall layered paint treatment in Cream and Pale Blue. There are four key handle drawers on top surmounting two ...
Wood
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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.
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.