Chinese Scholar Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Wood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Soapstone
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Elm
20th Century Chinese Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Softwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 1890s Qing Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Cypress, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Iron
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Shell, Softwood
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Night Stands
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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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.
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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