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Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet
Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet

Chinese Red and Gold Distress Finish Armoire/Cabinet

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Chinese Red Gold Distress Finish Armoire – bold lacquer, gilt detailing and ample storage merge to

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Early 2000s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, distressed finish, and robust construction, this antique-style china cabinet is both functional and

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Silver Leaf Bombe Form Distressed  Wire Mesh Door Vitrine China Cabinet
Silver Leaf Bombe Form Distressed  Wire Mesh Door Vitrine China Cabinet

Silver Leaf Bombe Form Distressed Wire Mesh Door Vitrine China Cabinet

$2,316Sale Price|20% Off

H 81.5 in W 41.5 in D 20.75 in

Silver Leaf Bombe Form Distressed Wire Mesh Door Vitrine China Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Distressed Vitrine China Cabinet. Showcasing an exquisite bombe silhouette, this stunning vitrine combines

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors
Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors

Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage painted sideboard from the 20th century with distressed patina and three drawers over two

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20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors

Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina

Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll handles. This antique brown leather bound wooden trunk, a relic of another era, stands a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

by traditional Chinese medicine cabinets, they feature a structured silhouette softened by timeworn

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Custom Quality "Baker" Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined
Custom Quality "Baker" Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined

Custom Quality "Baker" Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Manhasset, NY

A custom quality Hollywood Regency baker cream and gilt distressed china cabinet oak lined. This

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Large Chinese Black Distressed Cabinet

Large Chinese Black Distressed Cabinet

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H 35 in W 75 in D 17.5 in

Large Chinese Black Distressed Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1890 long Chinese cabinet has a black painted and distressed finish with three

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Distressed Black Painted China Display Cabinet Hutch
Large Distressed Black Painted China Display Cabinet Hutch

Large Distressed Black Painted China Display Cabinet Hutch

Located in West Hartford, CT

Large painted china cabinet in a distressed black finish and consisting of two parts, a top and a

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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif
Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif

Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming vintage Chinese lacquer console cabinet in gorgeous shades of ochre, blue, white, red

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif
Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif

Vintage Chinese Distressed Lacquer Storage Cabinet Console With Floral Motif

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming vintage Chinese lacquer console cabinet in gorgeous shades of ochre, blue, white, red

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

1900s Chinese Distressed Wooden Buffet
1900s Chinese Distressed Wooden Buffet

1900s Chinese Distressed Wooden Buffet

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H 34.8 in W 87.6 in D 26.6 in

1900s Chinese Distressed Wooden Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This distressed wooden buffet was crafted in China during the turn of the century. A five-drawer

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20th Century Chinese Country Buffets

Materials

Elm

Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet
Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet

Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet

By Hickory White

Located in Dayton, OH

The perfect sized bookcase by Hickory White. Traditional styling in their spice finish. Medium wood tone with one fixed interior shelf. Room for 2 additional shelves. 23351-23. Measu...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Coastal Distressed Woven Rattan Pagoda Fretwork Chippendale Style Cabinet
Coastal Distressed Woven Rattan Pagoda Fretwork Chippendale Style Cabinet

Coastal Distressed Woven Rattan Pagoda Fretwork Chippendale Style Cabinet

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Presenting a stunning woven rattan fretwork Chippendale-style armoire cabinet, featuring an elegant

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood, Plywood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Brown Lacquer Cabinet With Original Finish
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Brown Lacquer Cabinet With Original Finish

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Brown Lacquer Cabinet With Original Finish

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Qing Dynasty distressed cabinet. We have

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Distressed Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Bronze Hardware
Vintage Chinese Distressed Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Bronze Hardware

Vintage Chinese Distressed Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Bronze Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Created in China during the midcentury period, this blanket chest features a distressed red lacquered

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze

Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish

Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charming apothecary

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Asian Distressed Hand Painted Red Étagères
Pair of Asian Distressed Hand Painted Red Étagères

Pair of Asian Distressed Hand Painted Red Étagères

Located in West Hartford, CT

and storage. Hard to find a matching set like this. All dimensions are below. Coveted distressed look

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Shelves

Materials

Wood

Custom Quality Baker Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined Two-Piece
Custom Quality Baker Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined Two-Piece

Custom Quality Baker Cream and Gilt Distressed China Cabinet Oak Lined Two-Piece

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Manhasset, NY

A custom quality Hollywood Regency baker cream and gilt distressed china cabinet oak lined. This

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Irish Distressed Wood China Cabinet
Vintage Rustic Irish Distressed Wood China Cabinet

Vintage Rustic Irish Distressed Wood China Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning vintage Irish Rustic China cabinet. Hand made from a rustic distressed wood with a deep

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs

Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese red lacquered armoire from the 19th century with distressed gold floral motifs

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Fretwork and Floral Motifs
Chinese Antique Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Fretwork and Floral Motifs

Chinese Antique Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Fretwork and Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique distressed lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with carved fretwork

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Side Cabinet with Distressed Orange Lacquer
Antique Chinese Side Cabinet with Distressed Orange Lacquer

Antique Chinese Side Cabinet with Distressed Orange Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

Origin: China Age: 100 Years +/- Gansu 15.5"L x 37"W x 36.5"H Antique Chinese Side Cabinet

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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Domain Home Fashions French Country Provincial Green Distress Painted Cupboard
Domain Home Fashions French Country Provincial Green Distress Painted Cupboard

Domain Home Fashions French Country Provincial Green Distress Painted Cupboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Domain Home Fashions French Country Provincial style green distress painted cupboard cabinet hutch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Country Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century distressed lacquered armoire
19th Century distressed lacquered armoire

19th Century distressed lacquered armoire

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H 70.87 in W 44.1 in D 17.72 in

19th Century distressed lacquered armoire

Located in London, GB

A Chinese 19th century armoire with earlier lacquered panel doors. decorated with flowers and birds

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood
beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood

beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

perfect for displaying books and antiques. Distressed finish with traces of black and red lacquer hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

A Carved and painted Hutch
A Carved and painted Hutch

A Carved and painted Hutch

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H 95 in W 67 in D 18 in

A Carved and painted Hutch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A carved and painted in a distressed blue/gray library/china cabinet; with glass doors above and 2

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

HENREDON Polo Ralph Lauren Distressed Pine Chippendale Style China Cabinet
HENREDON Polo Ralph Lauren Distressed Pine Chippendale Style China Cabinet

HENREDON Polo Ralph Lauren Distressed Pine Chippendale Style China Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style china cabinet by Henredon, for Polo Ralph Lauren. Distressed pine with brass

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Late 20th Century Mexican Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

$6,793

H 87 in W 68 in D 23 in

Early 19th Century Dutch Painted Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 19th century painted and glazed oak Dutch cabinet. 1820. Code: 8827 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 87" (221 cm) D: 23" (58.4 cm)

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

$1,596Sale Price|46% Off

H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase

$12,183

H 83.08 in W 74.41 in D 19.69 in

Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa Mid-20thC Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet sku 1318 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own worksh...

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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Outstanding Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Portoro Marble Sideboard Buffet
Outstanding Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Portoro Marble Sideboard Buffet

Outstanding Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Portoro Marble Sideboard Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This outstanding Venetian Rococo-style sideboard buffet is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and opulence of 18th-century Venetian design. The painted deco...

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Antique 1880s Italian Rococo Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard
English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

$7,493

H 84 in W 79 in D 22 in

English Bleached Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840. Internal top depth is 12.5". Reference: 7823 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) Wide 22 inch...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish

Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish

$3,432Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 96 in W 60 in D 18 in

Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Black Dimensions: 60″W x 18″D x 96″H custom sizes available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Reclaimed Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard
French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard. Hand-crafted in France in the mid-20th century, excellent quality, exceptionally executed in timeless 18th cent...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890

19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890

Located in Encinitas, CA

19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and apron, skillfully hand-carved details, thic...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina

1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware, natural patina and dovetail construction. Created in China during the first quarter of...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli
Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

$74,836Sale Price|25% Off

H 92.52 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

This Trumeau has been handmade using the technique of Venetian art. In the 18th century in Venice the fashion of lacquering spread. Using small prints, cut out and then glued on the ...

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20th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

By Union National

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Scale Union National Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase. Hand-painted and signed by artist. Union National was a prestigious high-end furniture company in Jamestown,...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.5 in W 92.5 in D 26 in

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack has three display shelves above f...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina
Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period storage trunk from the 19th century made of red lacquered leather with distressed patina, Ming style brass hardware and lateral C-scroll handles...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet
Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet

Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet

$8,161 / item

H 85 in W 88 in D 17 in

Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that are tapered and encase the bottom shelf. Crown moldin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Distressed Chinese Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the distressed Chinese cabinet you’re looking for. Each distressed Chinese cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the distressed Chinese cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one distressed Chinese cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Auffray Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Distressed Chinese Cabinet?

The average selling price for a distressed Chinese cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $777 on the low end and $21,942 for the 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.

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