Chinese Cabinet Inlay
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Bone, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Bone, Glass, Stained Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s George III Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Bone
Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
2010s Organic Modern Sideboards
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Antique 1850s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Desks
Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020A 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.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 AnswerLotus 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 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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