Chinese Moon Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the late 19th century, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Burl
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Tall Chinese Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
elemental elegance of Chinese furniture. Beyond its' refined presence, the cabinet provides household
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 88 in W 63 in D 20 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Cabinet
Located in Nantwich, GB
Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet.
This beautifully restored altar
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Shandong Ming Style Elm Painted Money Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
have brass latches allowing them to be locked while lower cabinet has classic Chinese moon hardware
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Antique 1870s Ming Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm, Paint
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Chinese Shandong Ming Style Red Lacquer Elm Carved Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Elm Trunk. Made in Shandong East China, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Ming Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
H 26 in W 38 in D 29 in
Pair of Chinese Ming Painted Compound Cabinets, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
, complemented by brass moon and dagger hardware. Used to store garments, the compound cabinet stacks a small
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Bronze-Mounted Red Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
On later stands, each fitted with a pair of cabinet doors opening to shelves. Loose translation of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
H 60.5 in W 36.25 in D 24 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
of cabinet making that characterizes this furniture are testimony of a wealthy client and the
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
2 Antique 18th Century Qing Dynasty Shanxi Elm Wood Storage Chests Trunks Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of early Chinese Qing Dynasty chests on stands from the Shanxi Provenance, Circa
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Antique 1750s Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
H 22 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar
Black lacquer (60 coats)
Copper base
Hand repousse
Lacquer is a laborious and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars
Materials
Copper
Monumental Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Altar Coffer Sideboard Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
with shelves. Features carved and pierced serpents on each side of the cabinet and classic brass moon
Category
Antique 1870s Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 40 in W 100.5 in D 20.5 in
Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts
Kyoto, Edo period
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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H 23.82 in W 24.02 in D 18.31 in
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
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Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Located in El Cerrito, CA
This stunning Chinese country vintage or antique wedding cabinet has all the wear and patina one
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18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Polychrome Cassetone Piccolo, Lowboy
Located in San Francisco, CA
under a smiling moon, above a rarely seen singular drawer, featuring the keyhole (and original key) set
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George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
The paneled door inserts and drawer fronts feature dramatically contrasting wood grain and moon
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Located in Chicago, IL
This red lacquer chest honors the clean lines and balanced proportions of classic Chinese furniture
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19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
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Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Oxblood Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese storage chest dates to the late 1800s. The paneled door inserts and drawer fronts
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese side cabinet from the early 20th century, with two drawers over two doors and brass
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Located in Chicago, IL
A highly skilled Chinese artisan constructed this black lacquer cabinet over 150 years ago with
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Vintage Chinese Reg Lacquer Elm Ming Style Console Table Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
elm with three cabinets for storage over traditional feet. Features brass moon hardware along the
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Square Corner Six Door Six Drawer Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
can only develop through use and the passage of time. Even the ring pulls and moon-hinged cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX
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Peachwood Wedding Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
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19th Century distressed lacquered armoire
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, and a black painted interior.
With Chinese style moon lock with key.
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Viardot Dragon Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
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Elaborately
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Chinese Moon Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese moon cabinet you’re looking for. Each Chinese moon cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a Chinese moon cabinet, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese moon cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese moon cabinet bearing neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Robert Kuo each produced at least one beautiful Chinese moon cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chinese Moon Cabinet?
Prices for a Chinese moon cabinet start at $2,750 and top out at $290,093 with the average selling for $12,800.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Moon Cabinet
- What is a Chinese moon flask?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese moon flask, also known as a baoyueping, is a porcelain flask with a flat round shape. Baoyueping directly translates to “embracing the moon” and was often used to carry holy water and oils. Highly coveted by home decor enthusiasts, the hand-painted flasks often include intricate and symbolic designs. Browse a selection of Chinese moon flasks on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Yes, 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
A 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.
- 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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