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Chinese Wedding Armoire

Antique Lacquer Enamel Gilt Coromandel Armoire or Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lomita, CA
The handcrafting, gilt painting and sculptural elements make this cabinet somewhat breathtaking in different lights. The kimono-clad figures are graceful and the gold background pale...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride and likely given
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Chinese woven wedding four drawer traveling chest signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese woven wedding four drawer traveling chest signed 12x20
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20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Elm Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular
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Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Paired 19th Century Wedding Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 19th century tapered gilt painted wedding cabinets. Very good condition
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm, Lacquer

Vintage Elm Wood Compound Two-Part Wedding Wardrobe with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers and brass hardware. This mid-20th-century large Chinese elm wedding wardrobe beautifully marries
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This wedding wardrobe in two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
constructed frame, simple flat door panels with natural wood grain on the front. This wedding wardrobe in two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe With 100s Kids
Located in Pomona, CA
Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty wedding cabinet elaborately
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
H 78 in W 42 in D 20 in
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Brass

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Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
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Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Closet of great quality brings 2 mirrors in the center, the doors are rounded and finely inlaid with veins of rosewood selection, geometric designs, create a luxurious optical effect...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Inlaid Rosewood Wardrobe from Dassi, 1950s
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H 72.84 in W 112.21 in D 24.81 in
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Giltwood

1970s Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Colonial Armoire
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful stylized Mediterranean Armoire. Deep raised tufted panels and scrolled pulls. Ample storage with extending hanging rod.
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20th Century Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

French Empire Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome solid walnut Empire armoire, made in France during the 19th Century. This armoire features a pair of large bookmatched and paneled doors on hidden hinges, flanked by colum...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Empire Solid Walnut Armoire
French Empire Solid Walnut Armoire
H 92 in W 64.25 in D 26 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Meiji Periode
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu cabinet (also known as Mizuya Dansu) crafted in pine and elm burl. The top section consist of sliding doors and drawers in elm wood. Lower ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Sideboard with Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani
By Fratelli Turri, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian mahogany sideboard with onyx top and mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for "Mobilificio Fratelli Turri", 1950s The mirror measures cm. 232 x 5 x H 102 This sideb...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.  
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
H 51.19 in W 52.76 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinets with Butterfly Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer bedside cabinets from the 19th century, with hand painted golden butterfly and floral décor, two doors over two drawers. Created in ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

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Brass

Chinese Export Lacquered Six Panel Coromandel Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered patina Chinese export lacquered coromandel screen with six double sided panels. The screen features a mountain landscape on one side and an idyllic pavilion lan...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Asian Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Enamel Eight-Panel Court Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Eight-Panel Court Screen. Comprised of 8 lacquered coromandel panels, this Chinese folding screen is intricately designed and expertly cra...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Enamel

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
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 traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine sil...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further information please call D...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Chinese 18th Century Carved Front Cabinet Armoire in Elmwood
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chinese 18th century Qing Dynasty highly carved front wedding cabinet or armoire depicting
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wedding cabinet with black lacquer and gold foiling over linen. This piece is made from yumu wood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
H 74 in W 49 in D 22 in
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Painted Wedding Cabinet with original brass fittings. 2 pieces available. PRICED AS INDIVIDUAL
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
H 78.5 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted wedding cabinet with original brass fittings. One piece available only. Priced as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
H 78.5 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Painted Wedding Cabinet w/ Brass fittings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
H 69 in W 46 in D 20 in
Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted wedding cabinet with brass fittings. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
H 69 in W 46 in D 20 in
Chinese 19th century chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet or armoire in red lacquer with gilt decoration depicting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Chinese 19th Century Chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century chinoiserie and black lacquer wedding cabinet. with decorated court yard scene
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Carved and Painted Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
. Description: This beautiful antique Chinese Wedding Armoire features a lot 3D raised/open carving works and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental red over black lacquered Chinese cupboard, circa 1880s. Made from Elm with an artistic
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This armoire originates from the Shanxi Province. It is decorated with paintings of various urns
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Louis XV solid Walnut wedding Armoire from Lyon
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XV wedding armoire in solid, hand carved walnut, from Lyon. This extraordinary
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Iron

Large Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Brass Hardware from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet with metal hardware from the 19th century. This Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark lacquer Chinese wedding cabinet from the 1800s. This Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Bronze

Antique Red Wedding Cabinet with Rabbit Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red Chinese wedding cabinet with rabbit medallion from the 19th century. This antique Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Black Asian Wedding Cabinet with Heavy Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful antique Asian wedding cabinet with a rich patina.
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in northern China during the mid-19th century, this tall cabinet was likely part of wedding
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
H 73.5 in W 45 in D 21.25 in
Antique Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese Red Wedding Cabinet with Round Medallion Hardware and Hidden Double Drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Antique Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
Antique Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
H 64.5 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in
20th Century Chinese Green Lacquer Painted Two-Door Cabinet or Entry Piece
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Chinese green lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn scenes in
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Early 20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th century chinoiserie wedding cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century Black lacquer and decorated chinoiserie cabinet, with court yard scenes.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Chinese Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press
Located in West Hartford, CT
An extraordinary Chinese red lacquered Wedding Cabinet with a stunning, intricately carved original
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Linen Presses

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Metal

Large Antique Chinese Armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Elm Wood Wedding Cabinet with Round Medallion Hardware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Large Antique Chinese Armoire
Large Antique Chinese Armoire
H 76.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Antique Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Butterfly Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Qing dynasty wedding cabinet. Made from elm with red lacquer finish over
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Antique 19th Century Qing Linen Presses

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Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Antique Mongolia Lacquered Painting Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Chinese hand painted armoire/wardrobe has about 150 years history with lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Tall Chinese Painted and Partial Gilt Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall Chinese painted and partial-gilt wedding chest, serves as an armoire, cabinet, bar or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet Fujian Province c 1880.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquer wedding armoire. Top is richly carved with pierced foliate, crown
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Cypress

Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful large antique Chinese red armoire wedding cabinets with plenty of storage and style for
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
Chinese Red Armoire Wedding Cabinet
H 86.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Compound Wedding Wardrobe with Carved Floral Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming dynasty style two-section compound wedding wardrobe, with carved floral skirt, two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Chinese Vintage Dark Green Wedding Cabinet with Two Doors and Drawers, 1950s
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming dynasty dark green wedding cabinet from the mid-20th century, with two doors
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Gilt Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet made with black lacquered wood and gilt painting. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
hidden drawers. Born in China in the last years of the Qing dynasty, this wedding cabinet features two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
Located in Washington, DC
Red Lacquered Namwood Wedding Cabinet with Traditional Round Hardware in Brass. Cabinet has three
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
H 70 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Red Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Wedding Chest from Shanxi province. Features bi-fold doors. RC1-255010
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Red Armoire
Red Armoire
H 77.125 in W 46.125 in D 23 in
19th C. Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Red Qing Wedding Cabinet of Fir wood from the south of China. Retail price: $2,900.00
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

19th C. Wedding Cabinet
19th C. Wedding Cabinet
H 68 in W 54 in D 23 in
Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Wedding Cabinet w/ Red Hues
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Elm

Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
Elmwood Painted Wedding Cabinet
H 56.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
19th C. Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
Early 19th Century Jumu Red Tall Cupboard of Beechwood from the south of China with original etched
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

19th C. Wedding Cabinet
19th C. Wedding Cabinet
H 86 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Wedding Dowry Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty green lacquered wedding dowry armoire with brass hardware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cypress

19th Century Qing Dynasty Four Door Red Painted Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century Qing Dynasty Four Door red painted Wedding Cabinet of Oak from the Zhejiang Province
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Large 19th Century Compound Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Handsomely proportioned antique compound cabinet from Northern China. Elm wood construction
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Large 19th Century Compound Chest
Large 19th Century Compound Chest
H 94.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Tall gilded black lacquer compound cabinet.
Located in Westport, CT
Handsomely proportioned compound cabinet from Northern China. Elm wood construction. Beautifully
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Elm Wood Wedding Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful elm wood armoire with 2 doors and 2 drawers. Ample storage space for clothing or
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Elm Wood Wedding Chest
Elm Wood Wedding Chest
H 75 in W 43.75 in D 21.125 in
Antique Chinese Red Wedding Cabinet with Original Lacquer, Shanxi Province
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Late 19th century Chinese two-door wedding armoire from Shanxi province. The Asian cabinet has
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

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Chinese Wedding Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wedding armoire you’re looking for. A Chinese wedding armoire — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese wedding armoire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese wedding armoire, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Wedding Armoire?

Prices for a Chinese wedding armoire start at $2,800 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $5,500.

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 Wedding Armoire
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Chinese wedding basket is a beautiful red structure made of bamboo painted red that is used to hold a wedding gift. They are beautiful enough to be kept as a remembrance of the day.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    More than just a place to sleep, a Chinese wedding bed is a work of art. It is utilized for sitting and social interaction. These beds are intricate, and some of them even look like garden gates. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Chinese wedding beds from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, Chinese wedding baskets were filled with gifts and necessities and given to the bride on her wedding day. The basket was tiered, and made out of woven material. You can shop a collection of Chinese wedding baskets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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