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Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

$380

H 9 in W 4 in D 3 in

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

Petite Chinese Lacquered Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century
Petite Chinese Lacquered Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century

Petite Chinese Lacquered Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century

$2,880

H 38.25 in W 29.25 in D 11.5 in

Petite Chinese Lacquered Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage lacquered storage chest was crafted in the mid-19th century to a streamlined shape that follows traditional Chinese cabinetry designs. This type of tapered cabinet is kn...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

$780

H 14.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

$2,680

H 50.5 in W 36.75 in D 18 in

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This type of tapered cabinet is known as a "miantiao gui," or noodle cabinet, named for the rounded, noodle-like molding of the legs and frame.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet

$1,917Sale Price|35% Off

H 73 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful Chinese antique carved round corner Armoire/Noodle cabinet features large copper hardware on the front doors with beautiful carving works on it.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Wood

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Red Lacquer Antique Noodle Cabinet
Red Lacquer Antique Noodle Cabinet

Red Lacquer Antique Noodle Cabinet

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H 73 in W 20.5 in D 37 in

Red Lacquer Antique Noodle Cabinet

Located in Merrimack, NH

This lovely and elegant Chinese red armoire cabinet was called “noodle cabinet” because the round moldings surrounding the cabinet resemble round shaped noodles.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Noodle Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Noodle Cabinet

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H 88 in W 53 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese cabinet with two doors with brass hardware and an interior shelf with two drawers. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAF041 Keywords: Armoire, cabinet, cupboa...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

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H 9.25 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture—at only nine inches tall—is perfectly constructed down to the ti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Petite Chinese Noodle Cabinets
Pair of Petite Chinese Noodle Cabinets

Pair of Petite Chinese Noodle Cabinets

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H 36.25 in W 19 in D 15 in

Pair of Petite Chinese Noodle Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Called “noodle” for the rounded wood molding that outlines its doors and frame, the cabinets have an austere beauty, with a clean shape to showcase the warm color and textured grain ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Tall Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Early 19th Century Tall Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Early 19th Century Tall Chinese Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A circa 1800 tall two-door cabinet from Shanxi Province, China made of Chinese Northern Elmwood with a beautifully worn patina.                  

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Wooden Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Wooden Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Wooden Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese late Qing Dynasty period noodle cabinet from the early 20th century with two doors, tapered lines, brass hardware, lateral carved aprons, hidden drawers on the inside as well...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Narrow Noodle Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Narrow Noodle Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Narrow Noodle Cabinet

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H 72.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Chinese Narrow Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A master craftsman from China’s Shanxi Province made this narrow cabinet over a hundred and fifty years ago.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tall Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pair of tall Elmwood cabinets from Northern China. These cabinets are from c. 1850 and feature two doors that open to a large storage space with two shelves.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Brass Hardware

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period natural elm noodle cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware and drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Grand Noodle Cabinet
Chinese Grand Noodle Cabinet

Chinese Grand Noodle Cabinet

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H 88.25 in W 58.25 in D 26.25 in

Chinese Grand Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This cabinet gets its descriptive name from its rounded moldings, which resemble Chinese noodles. 150 years-old, it is dramatic in its simplicity, with clean lines that sweep upward ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood noodle cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware, tapering lines and hidden drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Noodle Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Noodle Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This 150-year old Elmwood cabinet from Northern China has a dramatic beauty with simple, clean lines that sweep upward, brass hardware, and rounded moldings that resemble noodles and...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 65.75 in W 33.5 in D 18.75 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-19th century two door cabinet from China's Hebei province is still coated in a lustrous black lacquer finish after nearly two centuries of use.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Narrow Red Noodle Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Narrow Red Noodle Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Narrow Red Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Constructed in China's Hebei province, this early 20th century noodle cabinet is unusual for its tall, narrow stature.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Narrow Noodle Cabinet
19th Century Narrow Noodle Cabinet

19th Century Narrow Noodle Cabinet

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H 59 in W 24 in D 12 in

19th Century Narrow Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A master craftsman from China’s Hebei Province made this narrow cabinet over a hundred years ago.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Pair of Corner Cabinets
19th Century Chinese Pair of Corner Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Pair of Corner Cabinets

Located in Yonkers, NY

Origin: China Age: 19th Century 20"L x 34"W x 74"H Pair of Original Finish Chinese Corner Cabinets with Noodle Top. 2 Shelves 2 Doors with Storage

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Retrofitted Interior
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Retrofitted Interior

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Retrofitted Interior

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood noodle cabinet from the early 20th century, with four hidden graduated drawers and light brown lacquer.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Console Table with Lattice Shelf, circa 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Console Table with Lattice Shelf, circa 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Console Table with Lattice Shelf, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

An unusual design element for Chinese tables, the splayed legs of this console are reminiscent of the tapered A-frame of large Chinese noodle cabinets.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Dark Molding
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Dark Molding

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Noodle Cabinet with Dark Molding

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood noodle cabinet from the late 19th century with dark accents.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Side Noodle Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Side Noodle Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Side Noodle Cabinets

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of small Chinese red lacquer noodle side cabinets from the early 20th century, with doors and hidden drawers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in China's Shanxi province, these striking, early 19th-century cabinets take their name from their elegant, rounded wood frames. Austere in their simplicity, the cabinets hon...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Noodle Cabinet with Drawers
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Noodle Cabinet with Drawers

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Noodle Cabinet with Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this elm noodle cabinet features a tapering silhouette perfectly adorned with bamboo slats on the doors.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Noodle Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Two-Door Noodle Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Noodle Cabinet

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H 91 in W 58.25 in D 23 in

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Noodle Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking mid-19th century cabinet made in Shanxi province takes its name from the elegant rounded wood detail that outlines its doors and frame. Austere in its simplicity, the c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Ming Style Noodle Cabinet Rust Cinnabar Finish
Antique Chinese Ming Style Noodle Cabinet Rust Cinnabar Finish

Antique Chinese Ming Style Noodle Cabinet Rust Cinnabar Finish

Located in Somis, CA

Exceptional value! An elegant Ming style Noodle cabinet in beautiful rust red lacquer. This is a piece that strictly followed the Ming furniture making's principle and style. The en...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Created in China's Shanxi province, these striking, early 19th century cabinets take their name from their elegant, rounded wood frames. Austere in their simplicity, the cabinets' ri...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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$4,800

H 76.5 in W 53.3 in D 23 in

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Located in Bensalem, PA

Amazing red lacquered Qing Dynasty style cabinet with lots of storage and hidden compartment please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any questions

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Brass

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Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th centur...

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Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

$2,480

H 67.75 in W 41.5 in D 24.25 in

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the mid-19th century, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine silk...

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Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer 19th Century Cabinet with Gilded Hand-Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and hand-painted décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet captures our at...

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Located in Austin, TX

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Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
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$4,880

H 71.5 in W 45.5 in D 28.5 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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Located in Pomona, CA

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$288 / item

H 8 in W 4 in D 2 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Chinese Noodle Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese noodle cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every Chinese noodle cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese noodle cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese noodle cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Noodle Cabinet?

The average selling price for a Chinese noodle cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,680, while they’re typically $318 on the low end and $25,800 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.

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