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Chinese Vintage Four-Drawer Chest with Caramel Patina and Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A beautiful Chinese vintage four-drawer dresser chest from the mid 20th century with warm caramel
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel, Brass
Chinese Ebonized Wood Diminutive Chest
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ebonized wood diminutive cabinet with two doors opening to revealing two shelves. 13.75" H
Category
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Wedding Chest.
Located in Nantwich, GB
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ningbo red lacquered four door wedding cabinet from 19th century, with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Locking Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Keep your throw blankets stored neatly inside this late 20th Century wedding chest. The hand
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from China, produced circa 1900. Managing a willowy body while standing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Country Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Early 20th Century Low Chest with Drawers, Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique low chest from the early 20th century, with doors and drawers. Created in China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Carrying Chest with Lateral Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period antique carrying chest from the 19th century, with ornate patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 15 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.75 in W 36.5 in D 23.25 in
2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
H 30 in W 11 in D 23.25 in
Antique Chinese Shanxi Ming Red Lacquer Elm Carved Chest Storage Trunk Sideboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Qing Dynasty red lacquer Storage Chest or sideboard. Made in Shanxi North Eastern China, circa
Category
Antique 1880s Ming Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
H 32 in W 40 in D 20 in
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this low locking chest celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood & Brass Tansu Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a sense of timeless adventure with this fantastic Asiatic burl wood tansu style chest
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1950s small Chinese cabinet has four small drawers at the top, chow style feet and an
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
38.5″ Antique Qing Dynasty Paneled Chinese Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
38.5? Antique Chinese paneled cabinet
Fujian China
Richly patinaed cabinet with hand painted
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
distinctive winged profile. With its refined proportions and rich oxblood patina, this Qing Dynasty side chest
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lattice Kitchedn Cabinet with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese furniture is known for its practicality, beauty, and sturdy construction. This storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Four Door Steppe Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the style of Mongolian storage coffers, this early 20th-century herdsman's chest has a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Chinese Cabinet, Wardrobe in Dark Elm wood.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Old Chinese storage cabinet in elm wood, 19th century
very good and old patina
two
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
or toy chest.
Additional dimensions:
Upper compartment: 22" W x 13" D x 18.5" H
Upper shelf: 22
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest.
Additional
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Small 19th Century eastern elm table top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890.
Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Two-Toned Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage side chest from the mid-20th century, with horse hoof feet and two-toned finish. This mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
double doors. This late Qing Dynasty Chinese side chest encapsulates the refined craftsmanship and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Chinoiserie Commode Chest Drawers, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French shaped legs.
The frieze being of a shaped form.
Featuring 2 doors with Chinese chinoiserie
Category
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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 Altar Coffer with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved altar coffer from the 19th century, with two drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 31.75 in W 40.5 in D 18.25 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Mule Chest with Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
, whether it's fine china, collectibles, or books.
The top two drawers are ingeniously designed to function
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Chest
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular large sideboard chest, buffet, or credenza featuring hand painted parcel gilt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Sarreid Ltd American Country Farmhouse Pine Kitchen Island Harvest Table Cabinet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
company expanded into side tables, coffee tables and its signature brass chests of drawers.
In 1965
Category
Late 20th Century Country Console Tables
Materials
Pine
H 34.25 in W 70 in D 30 in
Chinese Blonde Hide Storage Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Yin-Yang Chest Drawers Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
body (Yin)
These two chest drawers are Maison Dada’s geometrical interpretation of the Chinese
Category
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Yin-Yang Chest Drawers Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
body (Yin)
These two chest drawers are Maison Dada’s geometrical interpretation of the Chinese
Category
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie Craquelure Drinks Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
cabinet decorated with Chinese figures and Chinoiserie with a black craquelure finish.
Painted designs to
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Tall Jewelry Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A functional octagonal gilt and lacquered multi drawer Jewelry chest. The chest contains eight
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Chests
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large sideboard chests, buffets, or credenzas featuring hand-painted parcel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date.
The upper section
Category
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Annes Altar – Collector's Chest of Drawers Cabinet
By Jiri Krejcirik
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
: chest of drawers unit
dimensions: 1260 x 560 x 2140 mm
material: solid ash wood, root veneer, brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Chest Chinoiserie 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
work showing Chinese figures, pagodas and foliage
Great interiors look very Shanghai surprise
Circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
An Exceptional 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand With Important Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A Superb and Rare 18th Century European Japanned Chinoiserie Chest on Stand with important
Category
Antique 1780s English Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
H 66 in W 44 in D 24 in
Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet
Offered for sale is a fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Split Reed China Cabinet and Dresser Set - 1970's
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long Hollywood Regency Split Reed Bamboo 6 Drawer Low Dresser Chest of Drawers
A Hollywood Regency
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
H 83.5 in W 56.5 in D 19.25 in
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf inside the cabinet. This piece is available as pictured.
Jim Rose
Two Door Chinese Coin Quilt
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38.25 in W 53.88 in D 21 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Lovely Chinoiserie Bar Linen Cabinet Hand Painted
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand painted linen chest or bar cabinet. We love the deep red lacquer finish
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Kitchen Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese kitchen chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese kitchen chest — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Find 179 options for an antique or vintage Chinese kitchen chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese kitchen chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese kitchen chest bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Kitchen Chest?
Prices for a Chinese kitchen chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $31,852, while the average can fetch as much as $2,780.
Finding the Right cabinets for You
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.
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