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Calcite with Hematite From China
Located in New York, NY
Fengjiashan Mine, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China A large cabinet size calcite coated
Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Calcite with Hematite From China
Calcite with Hematite From China
H 11 in W 16 in D 9 in
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Purple Fluorite from De Ann Mine, Jiangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
from De Ann Mine, Jiangxi, China Superb cabinet sized specimen of gem translucent purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Green Fluorite from Taolin Mine, Linxiang, Hunan, China
Located in New York, NY
Large cabinet specimen of transparent rich emerald green fluorite crystal cluster on matrix with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar cabinet from the 19th century, with natural finish, everted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Vintage Natural Elmwood Console Cabinet with Removable Top and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage natural elmwood console cabinet from the mid-20th century, with removable top
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Vintage Natural Wood Finish Cabinet with Two Doors and Hidden Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage natural wood finish cabinet from the mid 20th century with two doors and hidden
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Natural Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period natural elm cabinet from the 19th century, with carved apron and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Wulfenite from Jianshan Mine, Kuruktag Mountains, Ürümqi, Shanshan County, Xinji
Located in New York, NY
From Jianshan Mine, Kuruktag Mountains, Ürümqi, Shanshan County, Xinjiang Uygur Region, China
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Chinese cabinet with original lacquer. Two doors, fitted with traditional central hardware
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet
Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet
H 86.62 in W 68.9 in D 26.78 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet
Located in CABA, AR
Chinese cabinet, imported from France and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Made with parchment
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet
H 57.09 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Ballena in Black & Natural Rug
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Ballena is big
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Tortuga Rug in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, the Tortuga rug
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Caracol Rug in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Tigre is a
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Tigre Rug in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Tigre is a
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Trucha Rug Small in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Trucha injects
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Trucha Rug Large in Natural & Black
By Schumacher, Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Trucha injects
Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

THREE VINTAGE CHINESE HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DRINKS CABINET DRAWERs
Located in GB
three, Chinese Rosewood, Military Campaign style bookcases with drawers than can be used as drinks
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century sideboard or side cabinet. Decorated with fine ornate relief carvings on front and
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
sides. With its clean lines and natural patina, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese compound cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquer Altar Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar cabinet with original red lacquer, with natural age-related
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tall Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Wooden Cabinet with Chinoiserie Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
panels. Created in China, this cabinet is made of natural wood with beautifully carved and lacquered
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Two-Piece Storage Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period two-piece storage cabinet from the 19th century, with natural
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Tall Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Wooden Cabinet with Chinoiserie Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet is made of natural wood with beautifully carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Cabinet with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese natural wood finish cabinet from the early 20th century with hand-painted black
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Four-Door Low Wooden Cabinet with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century four-door wooden low cabinet with hand-painted scenes. This long low cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ORIENTAL CHINESE STYLE TEAK SiDE TABLE SIZED CABINET FOR MEDIA BOX STORAGE
Located in GB
style side table cabinet designed for media box / games console storage Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Toned Elm Cabinet with Burl Wood Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned elm wood cabinet from the late 19th century, with dragon
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Natural Lacquer Side Table with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese natural lacquer side cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak China Cabinet or Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak lighted china cabinet or display case wall unit was
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Buffet with Paneled Doors, Hidden Drawers and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese buffet from the mid-20th century, with paneled doors and hidden drawers. Discover
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Brass

Masterpiece, French Hand-Carved Walnut China Cabinet of Unbelievable Quality
Located in Chicago, IL
purposely not to restore the China Cabinet and only applied a thin cost of natural beeswax. There are a few
Category

Antique 1870s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Sideboard with Three Drawers and Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese sideboard from the early 20th century, with natural finish, three drawers and brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan & Grass Mat China Cabinet/Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Grass mat Glass China Cabinet/Etagere. The Etagere features a top breakfront with 2 glass doors and 3
Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

LARGE VINTAGE ORIENTAL CHiNESE CARVED SOLID HARWOOD BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABINET J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Oriental Chinese Carved Solid Hardwood Display Cabinet
Category

20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with natural color and two
Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
, natural patina and dovetail construction. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
painted figural scenes featuring warriors on the top, change on every side with natural elements and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
H 21.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Antique Elm Wood Round Corner Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
hue has a natural somewhat organic sensibility that is very pleasing. This cabinet is a great size
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Tessalated Travertine Cabinet, Late 20th C
Located in South Salem, NY
. With its artful combination of natural stone, impeccable geometry, and classic design, this cabinet
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Travertine

Antique 18Th Century Cabinet Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
classic Chinese scenes of women, trees, pavilions etc. Naturally beautiful natural age-related patina
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique 18Th Century Cabinet Shanxi Province
Antique 18Th Century Cabinet Shanxi Province
H 81.5 in W 43.71 in D 24.41 in
Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations, which time has given a beautiful natural original
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty cabinet from the 19th century with brass butterfly hardware, two drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sideboard, Shandong Province China
Located in Kastrup, DK
polychrome lacquer colours. Natural beautiful age-related patina. Shandong Province 1850 - 1870.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Sideboard, Shandong Province China
Sideboard, Shandong Province China
H 32.68 in W 67.72 in D 20.87 in
Provincial Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
minimalist design with rustic appeal. The square corner cabinet is decorated with a simple carved apron and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880
Chinese Four Door Herdsman Coffer, circa 1880
H 36.5 in W 89.25 in D 17.75 in
Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large elwood cabinet from the 19th century with brown lacquer, carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The warm tones and active grain of natural pine wood are the focus of this unusually articulated
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Sage Painted Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
showcases a graceful antiqued sage-painted base and a natural finished wood top, lending it a serene country
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Stunning Solid Oak Stained Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning cabinet, masterfully crafted from solid oak with an exquisite stain that showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stunning Solid Oak Stained Cabinet
Stunning Solid Oak Stained Cabinet
H 64.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique White Painted Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
showcases a graceful antiqued whitewash-painted base and a natural finished wood top, lending it a serene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING AND VERY HIGH QUALITY 19C English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Buffet or
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color. In Chinese medicine
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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China Cabinets Natural For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the China cabinets natural you’re looking for. A China cabinets natural — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer China cabinets natural, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right China cabinets natural, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a China Cabinets Natural?

A China cabinets natural can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,100, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

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, 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 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.

Questions About China Cabinets Natural
  • 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
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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
    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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