What is Chinese wood carving?

A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.

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Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Ottoman, Coffer, Blanket Chest

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H 20 in W 41 in D 20 in

Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Ottoman, Coffer, Blanket Chest

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A very good carved Chinese camphor wood chest, carved on all sides, very good color and condition, can be used as a coffee table. Measure: 41" length 20" depth 20" high.

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$1,364Sale Price|50% Off

H 41.34 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in

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Located in Porto, PT

Chinese piece of furniture; from the early 20th century, made of camphor wood lacquered black with gold accents; bone and mother-of-pearl inlays; depicting plant and bird motifs. Int...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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$4,320

$6,397

H 50.01 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in

Marte D5 High Dresser, Red Wine Lacquered Wood, Glossy Finish, Italian Design

By ULTRAMOBILI

Located in Pesaro, IT

Marte D5 High Dresser, Red Wine Lacquered Wood, Glossy Finish, Italian Design DESIGNER: ULTRAMOBILI // MATERIALS: Lacquered in Red Wine Glossy finish // ORIGIN: Italy, 2026 // COND...

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2010s Italian Dressers

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Wood

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972

$11,400

H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” sofa by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless despite...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Wood

Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890

$3,195

H 53 in W 51 in D 28 in

Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet

$4,079

H 57.49 in W 40.95 in D 14.18 in

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stunning mid-19th Century English red lacquered cabinet painted in the Chinoiserie manner. In good untouched original condition. Circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Lacquer

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Chinese Wood Carved Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese wood carved cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all Chinese wood carved cabinets available were constructed with great care. Chinese wood carved cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chinese wood carved cabinets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Chinese wood carved cabinets over the years, but those made by Hickory White, Century Furniture and George Zee are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Wood Carved Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,533, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $98,000 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.

Questions About Chinese Wood Carved Cabinets

What is Chinese wood carving?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.

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