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Chinese Lacquer Breakfront

Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront
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Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Drexel Et Cetera liine china cabinet circa 1978. Features Chinoiserie japanned black
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye cathching lacquered breakfront bookcase Features a plethora of hand painted Chinoiserie on all
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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Important English 19th C. Chinoiserie Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
", W. 110” D. 19” (Center p) 18" on the ends Condition: There are some age-related Lacquer, Paint and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wire

19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
interpretations of Japanese and Chinese lacquer. In this fine commode we therefore see a successful fusion of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
other Boulle patterns of the time can be related to Japanese and Chinese lacquer work. For instance the
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood Regency split reed bamboo dresser. This dresser is long and rectangular and created from wood. the top and sides are decorated with split reed bamboo in a geometric diamo...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Fine Satinwood Baker Furniture Company Crown Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

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Blown Glass, Satinwood

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

A Tall British Colonial Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-Indian ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

A Tall British Colonial Bookcase
A Tall British Colonial Bookcase
H 93.5 in W 69 in D 17 in
Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order reconstructed four poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative front posts. Our skilled craftsmen construct a four poster bed in the same style as the origi...
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats

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Wood

Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...

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Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors
Claydon Pier Mirrors
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1986 Mahogany, with satinwood banding, mullioned glass front doo...
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Company French Directoire Style Walnut and Leather Top End Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice Baker end table with a bookcase interior and leather top. The top has signs of use and stains but nothing significant. The table dates to the 1950s and measures 22.25 ...
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Vintage 1950s American Directoire End Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Biedermeier Style Library Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant library cupboard in Biedermeier style. Veneer on solid pinewood. Architectural structured front crested with neo-Gothic elements. Over straight pedestal highly r...
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20th Century Biedermeier Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Pine

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Birch Bookcase by Smf Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century Scandinavian birch bookcase by smf Bodafors, circa 1950. Stunning burr birch low bookcase with rich golden colour. Shaped top with 2 drawers below the top surface...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Vintage Bookcase in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 1950s Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage Bookcase in lacquered and gilded wood, with painted faux green marble and gold-finished molure, built in the 1950s in Italy. It has a base with closed doors and open shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Poplar

"Faux Bamboo" Frame With Six English Botanical Prints By James Sowerby
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. The fra...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Prints

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Wood, Paper

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19th Century Chinese Yellow Lacquer Breakfront Dresser
Located in Kastrup, DK
Breakfront dresser with original yellow lacquer and beautiful patina. Lower part with 2 pairs of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Dressers

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Elm

Chinese Breakfront in Carved and Lacquered Wood with Mirrored Back
Located in New York, NY
Chinese breakfront cabinet in carved and partially giltwood with lacquered finish and mirrored back
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
"The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards

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Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Chippendale Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
Raised black lacquered English chinese Chippendale breakfront. Scenes of oriental life designed
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Chippendale Breakfront
Chinese Chippendale Breakfront
H 93 in W 110 in D 18.5 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78'
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
lacquer) hand painted motif with gold detail showing a landscape of florals / flowers, animals / birds
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

HICKORY Asian Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style breakfront china display cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing Co. Maple hardwood with
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Black Lacquer and Gold Leafed Chinoiserie Breakfront 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental custom ordered in the 1970s for a prestigious Houston Estate. This massive breakfront is
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

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Gold Leaf

Chinoiserie Black Japanned Lighted Breakfront China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
George III style chinoiserie black lacquered two-part breakfront with gold gilt painted scenery and
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Colonial Manufacturing Company treasure house breakfront, circa mid-20th century. Made from pine
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very decorative chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet. This was made in
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Lacquer

Chin Hua Century Dining Set by Raymond Sabota
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Rio Vista, CA
" wide armchairs. A matching Chin Hua breakfront china cabinet is also available.
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

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Wood

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
Located in London, GB
influence from China and Japan inspired the use of bamboo, wood carved to resemble bamboo, and lacquered
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

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Rosewood

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with a garden motif
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquer and Gilt China Display Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite and highly ornate Chinoiserie cabinet with glossy black lacquer, hand painted
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Enamel

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood
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Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires

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Glass, Wood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English chinoiserie breakfront china cabinet or bookcase- 2 part cabinet with
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Dutch Baroque Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Baroque Chinoiserie style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Burl, Lacquer, Glass

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite antique 19th century Qing Dynasty gilt and black lacquered painted cabinet with double
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Heavily Carved Front Walnut Two Part Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding mid-century Danish modern heavily carved breakfront or china cabinet. Excellent vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice trapezoid shape rosewood china cabinet or breakfront in excellent condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Rosewood

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Chiffonier Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
influence from China and Japan inspired the use of bamboo, wood carved to resemble bamboo, and lacquered
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Chinese Black Lacquered Breakfront
Located in Sarasota, FL
Teakwood breakfront hand painted with gold leaf breaks down into 2 pieces lighting in across top
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Teak

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquer Chinoiserie breakfront with Chinese garden scenes. Featuring pagodas, figures
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Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront
H 93.5 in W 92 in D 21.5 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Bridport, CT
1940s black lacquered with gold decoration breakfront cabinet. Brass fittings and glass detail
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Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront Low Cabinet by Hille, England, circa 1920
By Hille
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A red lacquered breakfront low cabinet by Hille. With fine lacquer and gilt chinoiserie decoration
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Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 40's Modernage breakfront secretary, or bookcase, generally believed to be a design by Ben
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

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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.

Questions About Chinese Lacquer Breakfront
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.

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