Chinese Wood Credenza
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Credenzas
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Credenzas
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Slate, Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Maple, Glass
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Credenzas
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Palisander
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Credenzas
Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings
Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Naugahyde, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Baroque Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Bamboo, Reed
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Prints
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Plexiglass, Wood, Parchment Paper
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Burl
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How Much is a Chinese Wood Credenza?
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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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