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Chinese Butterfly Cabinet

18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet

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 Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet c. 1800s
Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet c. 1800s

Antique Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet c. 1800s

Located in Westfield, MA

cabinet features a butterfly motif in its form, symbolizing longevity and happiness in Chinese culture

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors
Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors

Antique Side Cabinet with Large Butterfly on Doors

$4,150

H 34.25 in W 38.75 in D 22.25 in

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

butterfly hardware. Created in Eastern China during the Qing Dynasty, this wedding cabinet captures our

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with gilt

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20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage

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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Asian Black Lacquered Side Cabinets With Hand Painted Butterflies, a Pair
Asian Black Lacquered Side Cabinets With Hand Painted Butterflies, a Pair

Asian Black Lacquered Side Cabinets With Hand Painted Butterflies, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Asian black lacquered side cabinets with hand painted butterflies.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels
A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels

$3,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.5 in W 40.5 in D 19 in

A Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet With Carved Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Provincial-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

$3,800

H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

expected on pieces from this part of China. Given the uniqueness of the piece, further restoration will be

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully painted Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilded butterflies. Hand crafted and hand

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

Qing Dynasty style butterfly cabinet is a great focal point in any home, particularly in an entry.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs
ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

ANTIQUE LATE QING DYNASTY BUTTERFLY CHEST ELM WOOD WITH DRAWERs

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Dreamily beautiful and elegant antique Chinese altar table made of solid elm wood, sealed with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware
Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware

Midcentury Side Chest with Three-Drawers and Traditional Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

mid-20th century Chinese side chest merges traditional aesthetics with functional design, making it a

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

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H 62 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in

Antique Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in SOMIS, CA

cabinet with more butterflies repeated on the lower section. Butterflies are found again on the top poem

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard
Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Butterfly Cabinet, Shanxi Sideboard

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

a captivating late 19th-century Chinese butterfly cabinet, a traditional altar coffer originating

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Butterfly Cabinets
18th Century Chinese Butterfly Cabinets

18th Century Chinese Butterfly Cabinets

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H 69.5 in W 44.25 in D 20.25 in

18th Century Chinese Butterfly Cabinets

Located in San Marino, CA

Chinese one of a kind pair of black lacquered tall cabinets. Features butterfly detailing along

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood, circa 19th

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina
Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Qing Dynasty Chinese Butterfly Cabinet with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty butterfly cabinet is from Shandong, China and was made from elmwood and lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet
c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet

c.1900 Chinese Red Lacquer 2pc "Butterfly" Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautifully hand painted Chinese red lacquer two piece cabinet with a butterfly motif and two

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood cabinet with exaggerated proportions and

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage Chinese red and black lacquer cabinet with hand painted Butterfly detail and brass

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Hand Painted Butterfly Chinese Oriental Cabinets, Pair
Vintage Black Lacquer Hand Painted Butterfly Chinese Oriental Cabinets, Pair

Vintage Black Lacquer Hand Painted Butterfly Chinese Oriental Cabinets, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage black lacquer hand painted butterfly chinese oriental cabinets - a pair. Item features hand

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels
Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels

Butterfly Style Storage Cabinet with Carved Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Ming-style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key
Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key

Antique Side Cabinet with Drawers, Shelf & Butterfly Key

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Butterfly Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press
Antique Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Butterfly Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press

Antique Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Butterfly Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Qing dynasty wedding cabinet. Made from elm with red lacquer finish over

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Antique 19th Century Qing Linen Presses

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

large butterfly hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wedding cabinet features two

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina
Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina

Qing-Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with Original Lacquer and Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome Qing-Dynasty “Butterfly Cabinet” is from China was made from elmwood and lacquer

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Asian Style Green Lacquer Cabinet Bar Armoire Butterfly and Fish Motif
Asian Style Green Lacquer Cabinet Bar Armoire Butterfly and Fish Motif

Asian Style Green Lacquer Cabinet Bar Armoire Butterfly and Fish Motif

Located in West Hartford, CT

Asian style armoire in a beautiful green lacquer with metal butterfly and fish hardware. Two front

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer
Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer

Qing Dynasty Butterfly Cabinet with a Pair of Doors and a Drawer

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully aged Qing dynasty cabinet from Shandong, China made from elmwood, circa 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique Chinese red lacquer cabinet, with original traditional figural brass hardware, butterfly

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

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H 34.26 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Her nan, China is made of elm wood and dates to the mid-1900s (during the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest
Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

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H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in

Late Qing Dynasty Butterfly Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest from Shandong, China is made of elm wood and dates to the late Qing dynasty

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood circa late Qing dynasty. The

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Chinese Orange Locking Chests Cabinets with Brass Butterfly Hardware

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful pair of Chinese cabinets on stands with brass accents and butterfly hardware with working

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Shandong, China and made from elmwood, circa late Qing dynasty. The

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Red Chinese Lacquered Cabinet/Armoire with Ornate Butterfly Hardware
Antique Red Chinese Lacquered Cabinet/Armoire with Ornate Butterfly Hardware

Antique Red Chinese Lacquered Cabinet/Armoire with Ornate Butterfly Hardware

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning cabinet has an amazing butterfly hardware on the front, inner and outer drawers, and

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Armoire Wtih Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Black Lacquer Armoire Wtih Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Black Lacquer Armoire Wtih Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

butterfly motif on the pair of doors, brass fitting. there are 2 shelves and 3 drawers with brass pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina
Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Late Qing Dynasty Small Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome side chest is from Shanxi, China and made from elm wood, in the late 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with fine hand painted butterfly motif in gold

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Fine Black Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined and elegant black lacquer armoire with gold gilt butterfly motif, brass fitting

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small Chinse coffer, called a butterfly cabinet, features a floating panel top sitting

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Rare C. 1850 Qing Storage Cabinet with Carved Dragon Spandrels
Rare C. 1850 Qing Storage Cabinet with Carved Dragon Spandrels

Rare C. 1850 Qing Storage Cabinet with Carved Dragon Spandrels

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Qing wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Qing Style Lacquer Painted Trunk with Butterfly Motifs
19th Century Qing Style Lacquer Painted Trunk with Butterfly Motifs

19th Century Qing Style Lacquer Painted Trunk with Butterfly Motifs

Located in San Marino, CA

This 19th century lacquer painted Chinese trunk is designed with stunning butterfly motifs along

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Armires With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer armoires with muted gold gilt butterfly motif on the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina
C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

C. 1800 Butterfly Style Side Chest with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small coffer, features a floating panel top sitting above three drawers, each and fitted with boldly-scaled rectangular brass hardware and a curved handle. Beneath the d...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina
Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome chest is from Henan, China and made from elmwood, circa middle Qing dynasty. The

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Butterfly Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very refined black lacquer chests with gold gilt butterfly motif and brass fitting. View

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold

Chinese Gilt Butterfly Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Butterfly Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Butterfly Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With clean lines and a dark lacquer finish, this small square corner cabinet provides the perfect

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

19th Century Chinese Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese red lacquered wedding cabinet decorated with large brass backplate in shape of a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Qing Chinese Red Lacquer Hexagonal Console Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Qing Chinese Red Lacquer Hexagonal Console Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Qing Chinese Red Lacquer Hexagonal Console Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts

Located in Kastrup, DK

Hexagon shaped console cabinet from Fujian, situated at China's southeast coast. Elm wood with

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Turquoise Butterfly Asian Cabinet Night Stand
Turquoise Butterfly Asian Cabinet Night Stand

Turquoise Butterfly Asian Cabinet Night Stand

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H 23.5 in W 15.75 in D 12.5 in

Turquoise Butterfly Asian Cabinet Night Stand

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful hand painted turquoise lacquered cabinet, night stand. Cabinet is hand painted with

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings
Chinese Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings

Chinese Butterfly Chest with Carved Wings

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive Chinese butterfly chest is from Henan China and is from the late Qing dynasty. It

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Ming Dynasty Style Butterfly Cabinet with Carved Spandrels and Doors
Ming Dynasty Style Butterfly Cabinet with Carved Spandrels and Doors

Ming Dynasty Style Butterfly Cabinet with Carved Spandrels and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Gilt Butterflies
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Gilt Butterflies

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Gilt Butterflies

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet made with black lacquered wood and gilt painting. This

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinets with Butterfly Décor
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinets with Butterfly Décor

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinets with Butterfly Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer bedside cabinets from the 19th century, with hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Red Butterfly Chest
Red Butterfly Chest

Red Butterfly Chest

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H 59 in W 37 in D 19 in

Red Butterfly Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red and gold painted butterfly chest from China. c 1890s

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Black Lacquer Butterfly Chest
Black Lacquer Butterfly Chest

Black Lacquer Butterfly Chest

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H 65.75 in W 40.325 in D 20 in

Black Lacquer Butterfly Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese black lacquer chest with painted gold butterflies. From the Shanxi province.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Charming Handpainted Butterfly Chest
Charming Handpainted Butterfly Chest

Charming Handpainted Butterfly Chest

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H 24 in W 15.75 in D 12 in

Charming Handpainted Butterfly Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary pair of charming handpainted butterfly chests with one drawer and 2 doors. Available

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Butterfly side chest
Red Butterfly side chest

Red Butterfly side chest

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 16.5 in

Red Butterfly side chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique painted Chinese red butterfly side chest. 106111-88510

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet, 19th Century
Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet, 19th Century

Red Lacquer Butterfly Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Washington, DC

Unique Chinese cabinet with original lacquer finish and charming brass butterfly closure.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Located in Austin, TX

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Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...

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Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China
Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China

Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China

$1,200Sale Price|36% Off

H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in

Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, 19th Century China

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels
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H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 13.25 in

Antique Chinese Console Table with Carved Figural Panels

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The console in old black paint, now worn. The frieze on front and sides set with elaborately carved figural panels in gilt with red backgrounds and details. Most of the panels with v...

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Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
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Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

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Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dazzling Chinese export lacquered four-panel coromandel screen featuring a flora and fauna waterscape with stylized cranes. The carved lacquer panels are embellished with vivid color...

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Located in Greenwich, CT

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Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
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Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

$11,538 / set

H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard
Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard

Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1900's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard decorated with gold leaf butterfly's to be used for folded lin...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table
Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table

Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early Anglo-Indian with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and carved and pierced details. The wood is most likely teak. I think it could work well from wall to table.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty, crafted in the early 20th century, retaining its original dark brown/black lacquer and hand-painted decoration. The rectangular form is ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood

Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs
Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs

Pair Antique Ming Style Chinese Qing Carved Hardwood Gilt Lacquer Throne Chairs

Located in Portland, OR

A fine pair of antique late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese Ming style carved, lacquered & gilt throne armchairs, Qing dynasty, circa 1900. This very attractive pair of antique carve...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Chinese Butterfly Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese butterfly cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, elm and hardwood, every Chinese butterfly cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese butterfly cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese butterfly cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Butterfly Cabinet?

Prices for a Chinese butterfly cabinet start at $395 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $3,250.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Butterfly Cabinet
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.

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