Chinese Compound Cabinet
Antique Large Late 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinet with Decorative Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately late 19th-century Chinese compound cabinet, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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H 104 in W 51 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, hidden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Spruce Compound Kitchen Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th-century cabinet exemplifies the perfection of line and proportion that makes
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Materials
Spruce
Pair of Chinese Camphor Burl Compound Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These refined Qing-dynasty compound cabinets command their surroundings with grand scale and fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Compound Cabinet with Drawers and Hidden Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with doors, drawers and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking gilt lacquer compound cabinet commands its surroundings with grand scale and lavish
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Late Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Raised Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 79.25 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Reddish Brown Lacquered Compound Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period compound elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown lacquer
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 75.5 in W 36.75 in D 19 in
Large Qing Dynasty 1800s Oak Wood Compound Cabinet with Brass Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 19th century made of oakwood and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty two-tone burl and elmwood compound cabinet with doors and drawers. This
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Elm and Burl Wood Multi-Season Compound Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm and burl wood compound multiseason cabinet from the 19th century, with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 86.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Late Qing Dynasty Period Wooden Compound Cabinet with Doors and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Late Qing Dynasty wooden compound cabinet from the early 20th century, this stately piece exudes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 92.5 in W 43 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Massive Carved Camphor Wood Compound Cabinet, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 96in H x 47in W x 21 3/4in D
Door opening: top: 21 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W
Lower cabinet: 43 1
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Brass
LACQUERED ANTiQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 COMPOUND CABINET CUPBOARD DRAWERS
Located in GB
-1940 Antique Chinese Export hand carved compound cupboard with twin internal drawers and Chinoiserie
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 74.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in
Four Piece Chinese Stacking Cabinet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquer finish. Used as a tall compound cabinet or arranged as nightstands and side cabinets, this
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Hand Carved circa 1880 Compound Cabinet Cupboard Campaign Handle
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine circa 1880 Antique Chinese hand carved stackable
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 70.08 in W 30.71 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 75.25 in W 37 in D 19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Elmwood Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors, lower
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Vintage Elm Wood Compound Two-Part Wedding Wardrobe with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage elm compound two-part wedding wardrobe, with two sets of double doors, lower
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
. Born in China during the early 20th century, this large compound wardrobe features a small upper
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
. Born in China during the early 20th century, this large compound wardrobe features a small upper
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Studio Buzao, Null Low Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality.
Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
Category
2010s Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Glass
Null Blue Glass Shelf Clear Transition Color Square by Studio Buzao Customizable
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This standing shelf is made with compound glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Materials
Glass
H 59.06 in W 25.6 in D 18.67 in
Studio Buzao, Null Side Shelf Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass, Limited Edition
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating an absolute reality.
Hot pink, can form only by compound light, belonging to non-spectral color
Category
2010s Chinese Shelves
Materials
Glass
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, KCIE, AM (10 February 1857 – 20 February 1940) was Commander of British Troops in South China
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 23.04 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
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Located in Hoddesdon, GB
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By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
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Japanese Two Panel Screen, Chrysanthemums
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful white chrysanthemums are emphasized by heavy gold on a soft floral landscape, while gold clouds create a striking and dream-like floral scene. Gold leaf and gofun with min...
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Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and large scale Flemish early 19th century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, ivory, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by...
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H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Cabinet with Doors and Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, four drawers, large brass medallion hardware and carved apron. We currently have two cabinets ...
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the 19th century with two large doors, bronze medallion hardware, carved apron and inner shelves with hidden drawers. Created in C...
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H 77.75 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Large Two Section Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Late 19th Century. Interior bottom section has been modified to accommodate a TV. Part of the back bottom section has been removed for the o...
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood compound cabinet with brass hardware, dragon carved apron and a rich
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood compound cabinet with two bi-folding doors on top, two
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Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive Chinese armoire is made from red lacquer over elmwood. This piece features with two
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Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent red lacquer compound cabinet originally used as a wardrobe. Decorated with writhing
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Chinese Compound Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese compound cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese compound cabinet — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese compound cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese compound cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Chinese Compound Cabinet?
Prices for a Chinese compound cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,980 and can go as high as $52,980, while the average can fetch as much as $8,500.
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 Compound Cabinet
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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