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Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Asian display cabinet. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie detail with a chic
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Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Velvet, Paint

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
$1,850
H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Hand Painted / Decorated Chinoiserie Scene Red Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this luxurious mid-20th-century chinoiserie cabinet, a masterpiece of
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Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1920's Chinoiserie Painted Side-Chest Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century pair of smaller-sized wooden cabinets with chinoiserie embellishments
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1920's Chinoiserie Painted Side-Chest Cabinets
Pair of 1920's Chinoiserie Painted Side-Chest Cabinets
$7,280 / set
H 40 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
Antique Chinoiserie Hunt Style Buffet Sideboard Server Hand Painted Cabriole Leg
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Antique Hunt style buffet, sideboard, cabinet, or server comprised of Chinoiserie hand
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Early 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Desk feature lacquered wood with hand-painted scenes with Chinese figures and Asian landscapes, horses
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
$3,400
H 86 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
spaces, or entry halls. Keywords: Theodore Alexander commode, painted commode cabinet, brass gallery
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2010s Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe. The desk features a knee hole style case with a slightly
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Modern Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Four-Door Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
sophistication to a variety of interiors. In good condition, Small paint touch up to the top & with minor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, and sides painted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

Delft - Pair of Delftware garniture bowls, 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
A pair of 18th-century Dutch Delftware bowls, hand-painted in cobalt blue on tin-glazed white
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Large 19th C. Imari Temple Jar. center piece Cover vase on a Stand Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with what looks like Gold stars and patterns. Intricately hand-painted floral panels pattern and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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Small Antique Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
shelves. This small chinoiserie cabinet can also be an excellent accent table, coffee table, or end table
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Black Lacquer Cabinet
Small Antique Black Lacquer Cabinet
H 24 in W 20 in D 34.3 in
Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Located in Bamberg, DE
and painted with gallant chinoiserie scenes. As both the insides of the doors and the fronts of the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
H 15.36 in W 18.12 in D 12.21 in
Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Small Asian Chinoiserie painted cabinet, late 19th century. Silk lined drawers and interior of
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Furniture

Materials

Paint

Large Swedish Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted in a Chinoiserie style, which was popular in the late 1800 and early 1900's, showing Asian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Cabinets

Large Swedish Chinoiserie Cabinet
Large Swedish Chinoiserie Cabinet
H 101.5 in W 62.25 in D 25 in
Georgian Style, Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet, Japanned
Located in Manhasset, NY
Japanned, Georgian Style Chinoiserie, Beige Secretary Desk, Bureau Cabinet This is a highly
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1990s Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Asian Style English Bamboo Hall Cupboard or Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 English bamboo hall stand / cupboard features Asian style painted details with birds
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Asian-Inspired Art Deco Lacquered Wardrobe, France, circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb red lacquered Art Deco cabinet / wardrobe decorated with scenes of Far Eastern inspiration
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Tall Secretary with Original chinoiserie 'Inside Too!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A English George III tall secretary, with its original chinoiserie painted exterior and interior
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Made of black lacquered wood with refined hand painted decorations a floral taste. The top is the true
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Vintage 1920s French Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of dressers with Louis XV Style chinoiseries, 1910 – France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
small Louis XV Chinoiserie chests of drawers, made around 1910 in France. Each features a stunning black
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Vintage 1910s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III Chinoserie Large French Box with Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
that chinoiserie did not come directly from Asia, but was an imaginative European interpretation of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Small Asian chinoiserie painted black cabinet with two doors and brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Paint

Chinoiserie Asian 4 Panel Silk Byobu Folding Screen or Wall Hanging Brass Accent
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Asian or Chinoiserie four panel silk Japanese byobu, folding screen, or wall
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinosarie Lacquered Wood Small Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
20th century lacquered wood small cabinet This beautifully detailed small piece is a perfect
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet/Etagère
Located in San Francisco, CA
a cabinet with glass doors. Small cabinet below with bird and floral painted lacquer doors and two
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

1984 Chinoiserie Drexel ET Cetera Line Petite Entertainment or Storage Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Et Cetera Collection petite entertainment or storage cabinet
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Folio 10 Chinoiserie Entertainment Storage Armoire Painted Scenic Desig
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late 20th Century Chinoiserie entertainment storage cabinet or armoire with painted
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
The sweetest Jr Secretary by Jasper Cabinet Co. is 60s chinoiserie in design and nearly perfect in
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
1960s Jasper Jr Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
H 75 in W 29.5 in D 17.75 in
A Rare and Fine George III 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
characteristic of chinoiserie furniture. Multiple small drawers are adorned with meticulously painted images of
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Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Pine, Lacquer

Pair of Small Italian Florentine Yellow Floral Painted Bombe Commode Side Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Great for many decors including Asian chinoiserie, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or traditional.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Small Italian Florentine Green Painted Bombe Commodes Chests Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
each with brass pulls. Great for many decors including Asian chinoiserie, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Georgian Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
finish. The two-part case is decorated in the Chinoiserie revival style with idyllic Asian scenes of
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Maddox Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer Secretaire Desk with Drop-Front
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
, and hand-painted with Asian Motifs. An ornately decorated drop-front (Key provided) with extending
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Bernhardt Flair Division Shibui Collection Asian Inspired Credenza Buffet Chest
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Asian inspired credenza, buffet or chest of drawers from Bernhardt Furniture’s Flair
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Black Asain Style Side Cabinet
By Permacraft
Located in Troy, MI
Asian-style cabinet by Permacraft of Sanford, NC, circa 1960s. Smaller, cabinet has single internal
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Anglo-Indian Black and Gold Lacquered Spice Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive black and gold lacquered Anglo-Indian spice cabinet. This is a small version, 18.75
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Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Asian Tansu Matching Hand Painted Cabinets
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and vibrant pair of matching Chinese tansu small chests with one drawer at top and a large
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Mid-20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Asian Chinoiserie Framed Gold Leafed Paper Two Panel Screen or Wall Hanging
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous two panel screen or wall hanging with Asian Chinoiserie hand painted designs on gold
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Asian Hand Painted Bamboo Cabinets, circa 1950s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Twin Asian chinoiserie cabinets feature hand painted floral scenes and bamboo detailing. Dovetail
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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

BAKER Collectors Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style block front bachelor chest by Baker Furniture, from their Collector's
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian Hand Painted Bamboo Cabinets, circa 1950s
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Twin Asian chinoiserie cabinets feature hand painted floral scenes and bamboo detailing. Dovetail
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Illuminated Display Cabinet
By John Widdicomb
Located in Geneva, IL
Chinoiserie display cabinet by luxury furniture brand John Widdicomb. This 2 piece cabinet is in
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Asian Side Board with Jade Figurines
Located in Jupiter, FL
Small side unit both for a look and functionality. Functional and the jade inlay is in great shape
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk by Drexel Heritage, from their Et Cetera Collection
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE Blonde Walnut Asian Inspired Triple Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Charlotte, NC
center two door cabinet revealing three smaller vinyl lined drawers, flanked on either side by three
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Brass

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style secretary desk, unbranded, similar in quality to Drexel. Solid wood with
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed patina. Born in Italy in the mid-20th cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
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2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
$15,325
H 35 in W 16 in D 5 in
Vintage Iron Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco period forged iron chandelier with six arms. This traditional piece has a green tone to the metal, and a strong appeal with curved elements holding the bobeches . This fixtu...
Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Chandelier
Vintage Iron Chandelier
$2,350
H 28.5 in Dm 25.5 in
Pair Antique Mahogany carved Pedestal Cupboards
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Large Mahogany carved Bowfront Pedestal Cupboards, circa 1920s Shaped tops with carving around, Each with single bowfront Drawer, bowfront cupboard beneath, open to reveal sin...
Category

Early 20th Century British Adam Style Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Antique Mahogany carved Pedestal Cupboards
Pair Antique Mahogany carved Pedestal Cupboards
$892 Sale Price
64% Off
H 48.04 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted Queen size bed , cabriole legs, circa 1950. Interior Dimensions: 55.5"W x 77"D This bed is smaller than todays queen size. Often times old "quee...
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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$84,171
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Iron Oak Leaf Metal & Wood Five Arm Chandelier with Burlap Shades
Located in Malibu, CA
Five Arm Greige Metal Chandelier with Fluted Wood Cups. Vintage Italian rustic five arm wood & metal chandelier. Metal Floral arms with walnut tone wood base & candle holders...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1920, super rare and collectable, bleached Walnut, Chinese Chinoiserie bedstead frame wi...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming, hand-painted, Louis XV style, Italian writing desk or dressing table from the early 20th century depicting floral motifs with Rococo flourishes and gilded highlighting.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made hand painted distressed Victorian kitchen cupboard with bookcase top, cupboard base and single cutlery drawer A beautiful ex...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted in solid oak. This exceptional ensemble features an artful blend of both curved an...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
$7,800 / set
H 38.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful 19th Century Italian religious textile banner with beautifully colored Our Lady Of Sorrows Mary, Mother of Jesus oleograph, original backing, rod, rope, fringe and tassel...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono Gold Brocade with Flying Cranes
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk

Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton- Ching Louis XVI Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Commode.
Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

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Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small Asian chinoiserie painted cabinet you’re looking for. Each small Asian chinoiserie painted cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and lacquer. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small Asian chinoiserie painted cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small Asian chinoiserie painted cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Theodore Alexander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Asian Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet?

Prices for a small Asian chinoiserie painted cabinet start at $1,595 and top out at $7,280 with the average selling for $2,460.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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