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Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard
Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

Chinese Ming Style Alter Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet or sideboard from Shanxi province, China.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Ming Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench
19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

19th C. Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Chinese Ming Style Elm Coffer / Low Cabinet / Bench Measures 45" in width, 15" in depth and 17" tall.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet
Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A striking vintage Asian Modern cabinet or chest-on-stand inspired by classic Ming Dynasty forms, featuring an green lacquered finish accented with warm brass trim and sculptural har...

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay
Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Ming style (but later) black lacquered double door cabinet, finished in black lacquer, with handpainted gold details, and inlaid with hardstones such as soapstone, jade (or...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"
"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"

"Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, 2000s, Pair"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of the Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish with Antiqued Brass Hardware Fully Assembled Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, Two Doors with One Removable Shelf and Two Drawers at Bottom f...

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2010s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet
Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Chinese Antique Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Elm wood Side Cabinet. Ming style clean lines side cabinet night stand. Elmwood Side cabinet with shelf inside. Traditional timeless design with a modern sensibility. This is...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron
Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate brass hardware and carved apron.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes
Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes

Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Gilt Carved Court and Work Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors, two drawers, carved giltwood motifs and red accents.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching
18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

18th C Style Chinese Ming Chinoiserie Cabinet by Burton-Ching

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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered console cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and double doors.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Buffets

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges
Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its elegant lines and lovely patina make it suitable for various interior styles, adding a touch of historical elegance and the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship to your space. Whether...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Elm

18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

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 chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty using solid Elm wood with bl...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty

Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scenes of figures and horses in a ga...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s
Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Located in Pomona, CA

Description: This beautiful vintage cabinet has beautiful traditional Ming style simple plain design on the front.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves
Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves

Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

Lightweight and open, these elegant nanmu shelves are crafted in the Ming style with simplicity of form and thoughtful detail. Tall bookcases such as this were traditionally given pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century Asian Art - Antique Decoration Vintage lacquered elm bookcase Ming style, with two drawers.. Measures : 103x43cm H:1...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Shelves

Materials

Wood

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting. The original...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer
Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer

Ming Style 2 Door Wood Cabinet with Carved Drawer

Located in Pasadena, TX

This wooden 2-drawer 2-door cabinet is a striking example of antique Chinese craftsmanship, featuring solid wood construction and intricate hand-carved floral panels on the top drawe...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet
Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet

Massive Chinese Tapering Armoire Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Chinese one piece wardrobe cabinet with tapering form, solidly constructed with peg joinery. Paneled and trimmed with brass lock as shown. The doors open to reveal vertical slat back...

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20th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Such cabinets were integral to traditional Chinese interiors.

Category

Early 20th Century Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Sideboard
Black Lacquer Sideboard

Black Lacquer Sideboard

$3,500Sale Price|36% Off

Black Lacquer Sideboard

Located in Greenwich, CT

Elegant black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors, Two pairs of drawers and shelves inside, metal fitting

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Linen Chest Curio Cabinet Glass Door with Carved Wood
Linen Chest Curio Cabinet Glass Door with Carved Wood

Linen Chest Curio Cabinet Glass Door with Carved Wood

Located in Somis, CA

An elegant apron under the door is flanked by Ming style carved legs. Solid construction and material.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers
Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers

Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Ming Dynasty style natural wood two-door cabinet from the mid-20th century, with floral décor and hidden drawers. This mid-century cabinet, crafted in the style of the Ming...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950
Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950

Chinese Ming Style Altar Cabinet, Red Lacquered Elmwood, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinese Ming style hand painted red and brown lacquered cabinet with carved sides, drawer and doors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

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Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet
Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 37.41 in D 10.24 in

Mid Century Chinese Ming dynasty style hardwood low cabinet

Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB

An exquisite and unique ming dynasty style Mid Century Chinese hardwood low cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets

Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets

Located in Wilmington, DE

A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th century. One wardrobe measures approximately 42" W x 23.25" D x 68.25" H and the o...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ming Style Cabinets
Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Unavailable

H 38.25 in W 36.5 in D 18.25 in

Pair of Ming Style Cabinets

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Ming style cabinets of lacquered elmwood construction with original brass hardware. Gracious and simple styling with three-quarter style edge and top detail. Very versatile s...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets
Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets

Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets

Unavailable

H 102 in W 55 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Ming Dynasty Pearwood Chest on Chest Cabinets

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with a pair of short cabinets above tall cabinets and above an apron raised on block feet. Original brass hardware, interior fitted with shelves and drawers. Beautiful warm col...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Pearwood

Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet
Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet

Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet

Unavailable

H 73.5 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

Chinese Antique Ming Cabinet

Located in SOMIS, CA

This extraordinary piece demonstrates all the wonderful characteristics of Ming dynasty furniture. Simple, honest design, strong, elegant lines with the removal of frivolous decorati...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Ming Chest
Ming Chest

Ming Chest

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 52 in D 19.75 in

Ming Chest

Located in New York, NY

Ming Elm Chest with restored drawers.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Chinese Ming tapered round corner cabinet with central removable stuile
Antique Chinese Ming tapered round corner cabinet with central removable stuile

Antique Chinese Ming tapered round corner cabinet with central removable stuile

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

FINE TAPERED ROUND CORNER CABINET The cabinet with protruding molded edge, supported by rounded side posts, a pair of paneled doors with central stile, opening to reveal three shelv...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Ming
Antique Ming

Antique Ming

Unavailable

H 16 in W 38 in D 14 in

Antique Ming

Located in Northbrook, IL

Primitive antique Chinese Ming Altar cabinet traditionally used for Meditation.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee
Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

Unavailable

H 36.13 in W 51.5 in D 17.75 in

Chinese Hardwood Credenza by George Zee

By George Zee and Co

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine Chinese Ming style cabinet made by George Zee Furniture Company.

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 40 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese black lacquer two door buffet cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted
Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted

Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted

Unavailable

H 72.05 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in

Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

Old and elegant black lacquered Chinese cabinet in elm from the mid 19th century. The hand-forged iron hardware is clearly visible and the two doors that offer access to spacious i...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, open...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood
Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood

Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood

Unavailable

H 72.25 in W 43.9 in D 20.48 in

Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood

Located in CILAVEGNA, IT

Beautiful cabinet with two doors, shelves with two drawers inside. Painted really fine and full of details. A tipical chinese wardrobe in very good conditions. Suitable to be combine...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Elm

Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding
Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding

Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The wonderful pair of square corner cabinets, carved with lipped moulding on the front posts, two doors decorated in sections with carved embossed cartouches within the carved lipped...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood
Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood

Chinese Late Ming Style Tapered Cabinets in Oakwood

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese late Ming style oakwood tapered cabinets, the doors with brass pulls opening onto a five-shelf interior, above two side-by-side short drawers.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Ming Dynasty Cabinet
Ming Dynasty Cabinet

Ming Dynasty Cabinet

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H 84 in W 41 in D 24.5 in

Ming Dynasty Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Armoire has coveted White Lacquer and hales from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets on Ming Style Stands

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet
Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet

Midcentury Asian Ming-Style James Mont China Cabinet

By Thomasville, James Mont

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful Ming-style china cabinet. This piece was made by James Mont for Thomasville in the 1940s-1950s.

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Cabinets

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style
Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

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H 70.48 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in

Etagere Cabinet, Ming Style

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant etagere cabinet in Ming style. Made in walnut with burgundy lacquer finish Frame with elegant profiles.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860
Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860

Chinese Ming Style Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, 1840-1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful elmwood cabinet with perfect original red lacquer. Conical body with pair of doors fitted with metal hardware that opens to shelf storage area fitted with two drawers. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors
Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors

Chinese Ming Style Elm Altar Cabinet with Carved Sides, Drawers and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges, two drawers over double doors and carved sides.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet

White Furniture Mahogany & Burl Mandarin Ming Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

1987 White Furniture Ming dynasty styled Mandarin China Cabinet, 330-31 Rectangular form with mahogany and burlwood paneling.

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Vintage 1980s Ming Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Burl

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style
19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

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H 75.2 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Elm Cabinet , Ming style

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cabinet, Ming style made in Jumo (Elm) wood. From Suzhou China, located close to Shanghai.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet Armoire Wardrobe

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Ming style wedding cabinet / cupboard / armoire / wardrobe.

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Late 20th Century Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet
Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet

Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This expansive cabinet has a central stile and a hidden compartment. Inside the five paneled doors there are two shelves; the second shelf having two drawers. The false-bottom has a ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese red lacquer console table, circa last quarter 20th century. A rectangular form made from elm with three cabinets for storage over traditional feet. Features brass moon hardwa...

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Late 20th Century Ming Buffets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Red Elm Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard Ming Wedding Wardrobe Linens
Antique Chinese Red Elm Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard Ming Wedding Wardrobe Linens

Antique Chinese Red Elm Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard Ming Wedding Wardrobe Linens

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Chinese Kitchen cabinet or cupboard. Made from Elm with intricate fretwork and finish in red, circa late 19th century. Features mortise and tenon joints, 3 drawers, adjustabl...

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Late 20th Century Ming Linen Presses

Materials

Elm, Paint

Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet

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H 87 in W 24 in D 21 in

Chinese Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sleek Chinese tall black lacquer cabinet made in the Ming style fronted by two narrow doors, made with wood hinges.

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20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations
Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations

Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations. Time has given this early 19th century Ming style cabinet a beautiful natural original patina, highlighted by a clear lacq...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

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H 102 in W 44 in D 20 in

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

These late Ming Dynasty compound cabinets, painted with traditional figures and horses in a garden landscape, are from China's wealthy Shanxi Province.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

China Cabinet in Black Lacquer
China Cabinet in Black Lacquer

China Cabinet in Black Lacquer

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H 72.05 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in

China Cabinet in Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

China cabinet, black lacquer, with stunning natural patina. The cabinet is from Shanxi Province from 1780-1820.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer
Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer

Vintage Chinese Black Ming Style Modern Sideboard Buffet Console Cabinet Coffer

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century chinoiserie elm sideboard. Features a rectangular form finished in black with brass hardware. Includes two central drawers flanked by outer cabinets with interior s...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel
Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel

Ming Dynasty Style Elm Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Removable Panel

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood antique cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, drawers and lower removable panel.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830
Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830

Pair of Cabinets Made of Jumu Wood, Ming Style, C 1800-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of cabinets in Ming style, early 19th century. Made in the beautiful wood Jumu, also called southern elm (Looks some what like walnut wood in its structure and veining).

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets
Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

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H 31.11 in W 30.91 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets in Ming Style, Fujian Province, 1880-1900 A pair of elegant black lacquer cabinets featuring paneled doors with patinated brass hardware. Behind the d...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet
Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet

Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet

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H 86.62 in W 68.9 in D 26.78 in

Large Antique Chinese 19th Century Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A large Chinese cabinet with original lacquer. Two doors, fitted with traditional central hardware, open to reveal inner shelves.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet

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H 66.5 in W 62.25 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

The superb quality of this Chinese elmwood cabinet is largely due to the exceptional finish. The old brown finish has slight red undertones and is accentuated by a hand buffed finish...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Paint

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves

Located in Kastrup, DK

Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly tapered cabinet features two bottom drawers with ring pull handles. The doors open...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Two-Door Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Two-Door Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Two-Door Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Two Door flat panel black lacquer Elm wood cabinet with rich walnut undertones from Northern China. 19th century solid brass medallion.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table

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H 31.5 in W 72.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese courtyard home--the display of antiques, flowers, incense or books. It is designed with n...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Teak Desk and Matching Chair Lovely Rare Pair Office

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Ming style solid teak desk and matching stick back chair A lovely decorative pair naively cut in the Ming Dynasty style, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Desks

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19th Century Chinese Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer

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19th Century Chinese Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cabinet with original red lacquer on front, original black lacquer on sides and top. Beautiful, natural patina. From Jiangsu province, China, 1800-1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

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Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.
Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

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H 82.29 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of elegant and beautiful black polished cabinets in Ming style. Pair of doors with oblong brass fittings. Behind doors, fixed shelves and 2 drawers. Jiangsu Province, c. 1840. ...

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Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860
Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

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Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

This well-preserved Ming-style cabinet, dating from around 1860. It is crafted from elm wood and retains its original red lacquer, which has developed a beautiful natural patina over...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

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Metal

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Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Ming Style

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Located in Somis, CA

A Ming style solid wood cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. Three full length drawers provide additional storage. Carved thin lines on the top reflect Ming influence. Bea...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Chinese Ming style entertainment unit made from solid elmwood with retractable doors The basic model in this range costs £1350 wit...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet
Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

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H 26 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Medicine Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional and detailed Chinese counter-top medicine cabinet from a Chinese apothecary shop in Korea. Korean influences may be seen in the heavy and elaborate brass strap hinges. Ch...

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20th Century Korean Ming Apothecary Cabinets

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Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet exemplifies the clean lines of Ming-dynasty forms.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

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19th Century Chinese Ming Form Flanked Top Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Flanked Top Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent example of a Ming form flanked top altar from Shanxi Province. Solid Northern Elm carved with auspicious lingzhi symbols on each side panel and dramatic beaded ruyi carving...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm

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19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard

19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Round Top, TX

The red lacquered polished finish on this Chinese sideboard or console provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting. The original red painted finish wa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

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Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Hand Painted Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Duck Scene

Located in Dayton, OH

A quaint 20th century chinoiserie Ming style lacquered wardrobe / tv cabinet. Features a beautiful hand painted scene along the front with two ducks amidst a flowery meadow. The hard...

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20th Century Ming Cabinets

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Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors

Asian Ming Style Bookcase with Lattice Doors

Located in Somis, CA

Exquisite bookcase is made of solid elm wood. Four lattice doors are elegant and refined. The entire lattice work is made with joinery, the geometric, eternity patterns demonstrate e...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Bookcases

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Wood

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Chinese Antique Round Corner Cabinet, Red Lacquered Ming Style

Chinese Antique Round Corner Cabinet, Red Lacquered Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A highly sophisticated, beautiful early 19th century round corner cabinet in russet cinnabar. A miter, tenon and mortise construction creates the top which four round, vertical posts...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

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Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

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Chinese Mid 19th Century Qing Dynasty Kang / Low Table

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$581

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Chinese Mid 19th Century Qing Dynasty Kang / Low Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

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Chinese Cabinet Ming For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese cabinet ming for your home. Each Chinese cabinet ming for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese cabinet ming — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese cabinet ming is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese cabinet ming that is appealing in its simplicity, but James Mont, Thomasville and Tomlinson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Cabinet Ming?

The average selling price for a Chinese cabinet ming at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $399 on the low end and $56,000 for the highest priced.

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.