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French Oak China Cabinet

19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak  Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch
19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak  Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch

19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

$1,580Sale Price|20% Off

H 91 in W 52 in D 21 in

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique French carved oak china cabinet and bookcase, dating to the 1870s, is a magnificent

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Antique 1870s European Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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

This elegant French Provincial bookcase and china cabinet by Auffray & Co is a remarkable piece

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid

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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet
19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet

$4,980

H 98.5 in W 59 in D 22 in

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI China Buffet is one of a pair that we found, and the twin is

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

$3,984Sale Price|20% Off

H 88 in W 52 in D 20.5 in

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine

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Antique 1880s Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Carved French oak china cabinet
Carved French oak china cabinet

Carved French oak china cabinet

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H 96 in W 53 in D 23 in

Carved French oak china cabinet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Highly carved 2 piece oak china cabinet in the late Victorian Renaissance Revival style

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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Glass

Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase
Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

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H 79 in W 51 in D 21.75 in

Vintage French Country Oak China Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Bookcase China Cabinet Hutch in oak with two green leaded glass doors in upper

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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet

French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Vitrine Breakfront China Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Typical of the style, this antique French Renaissance bookcase is decorated in elaborate hand

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Vintage 1940s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique French Art Deco Buffet China Cabinet Grapes
Antique French Art Deco Buffet China Cabinet Grapes

Antique French Art Deco Buffet China Cabinet Grapes

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H 83 in W 49.25 in D 20 in

Antique French Art Deco Buffet China Cabinet Grapes

Located in Newberry, SC

An Art Deco Buffet Server China Cabinet from France dating to 1920 in oak with charming carved

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

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H 110 in W 95 in D 47 in

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak China Cabinet
19th Century French Oak China Cabinet

19th Century French Oak China Cabinet

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H 101.2 in W 61.4 in D 20.9 in

19th Century French Oak China Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century wooden china cabinet crafted in France, standing on impressive cabriole hoof feet

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

1860s French Oak China Cabinet a Deux Corps
1860s French Oak China Cabinet a Deux Corps

1860s French Oak China Cabinet a Deux Corps

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H 105.5 in W 62.2 in L 105.5 in

1860s French Oak China Cabinet a Deux Corps

Located in High Point, NC

An impressive oak cabinet in two parts, a lower two-door buffet, and upper glass paned windows for

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Oak China Cabinet
Louis Philippe Oak China Cabinet

Louis Philippe Oak China Cabinet

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H 87.4 in W 55.1 in D 22.4 in

Louis Philippe Oak China Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

From circa 1880 France, this rustic provincial cabinet takes it’s inspiration from the elegant

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine

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Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

c.1880 Louis XV Style Oak China Cabinet
c.1880 Louis XV Style Oak China Cabinet

c.1880 Louis XV Style Oak China Cabinet

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H 98.5 in W 57.5 in D 21.5 in

c.1880 Louis XV Style Oak China Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Louis XV style oak china cabinet with beautiful basket carvings, scalloped apron, original wavy

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

c.1880 Henri II Style Oak China Cabinet

c.1880 Henri II Style Oak China Cabinet

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H 86 in W 47 in D 21 in

c.1880 Henri II Style Oak China Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique, oak, Henri II style china cabinet with its original beveled mirrored upper door with brass

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Henredon French Country Oak Lattice Door China Display Curio Cabinet Bookcase
Henredon French Country Oak Lattice Door China Display Curio Cabinet Bookcase

Henredon French Country Oak Lattice Door China Display Curio Cabinet Bookcase

By Henredon

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Henredon lattice door china display or curio cabinet, circa 1980s. Made of oak featuring

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Silk, Glass, Oak

Narrow French Brittany Lion Carved Oak Court Cupboard China Cabinet Vitrine
Narrow French Brittany Lion Carved Oak Court Cupboard China Cabinet Vitrine

Narrow French Brittany Lion Carved Oak Court Cupboard China Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

apartment in NYC. Comes as two pieces. Carved. Oak. Top has 2 glass doors containing one shelf. 2 drawers

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Large China  Cabinet
Large China  Cabinet

Large China Cabinet

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H 97 in W 49 in D 17 in

Large China Cabinet

Located in Rochester, NY

19th century French Louis XV style china cabinet. Carved solid quarter sawn oak. Interior fitted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak

French Louis XV Style China Cabinet, 19th Century Vitrine
French Louis XV Style China Cabinet, 19th Century Vitrine

French Louis XV Style China Cabinet, 19th Century Vitrine

Located in Rochester, NY

19th century French Louis XV style china cabinet. Carved solid quarter sawn oak. Interior fitted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak

Late 18th Century French Provincial Two-Door China Cabinet
Late 18th Century French Provincial Two-Door China Cabinet

Late 18th Century French Provincial Two-Door China Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

An artefact of the French countryside, in warm and light textured oak with a dramatic bright

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century French Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer-Mounted Kingwood Cabinet
18th Century French Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer-Mounted Kingwood Cabinet

18th Century French Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer-Mounted Kingwood Cabinet

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare 18th century French ormolu and red Chinese lacquer-mounted kingwood cabinet with a marble

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

White Patinated China Cabinet
White Patinated China Cabinet

White Patinated China Cabinet

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H 85.8 in W 57.1 in D 20.1 in

White Patinated China Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

France circa 1800, an ornately carved decorative motive becomes a dramatic ground for rustic painting, in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Regence Stripped Oak Hand-Carved China Buffets
Pair 19th Century French Regence Stripped Oak Hand-Carved China Buffets

Pair 19th Century French Regence Stripped Oak Hand-Carved China Buffets

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant pair of 19th century French Regence stripped oak China Buffets or Buffets a Deux Corps

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Antique 1890s French Régence Buffets

Materials

Oak

Carved Flemish China Cabinet with Iron and Carved Base
Carved Flemish China Cabinet with Iron and Carved Base

Carved Flemish China Cabinet with Iron and Carved Base

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Carved china cabinet with iron and carved base, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th century French Country Rustic Oak Cupboard China Hutch Sideboard
Antique 18th century French Country Rustic Oak Cupboard China Hutch Sideboard

Antique 18th century French Country Rustic Oak Cupboard China Hutch Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 18th century French country rustic oak cupboard China hutch sideboard Old world 18th

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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Grand China Buffet or Bookcase with Commode
18th Century Grand China Buffet or Bookcase with Commode

18th Century Grand China Buffet or Bookcase with Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Grand China buffet or bookcase with commode features beautiful and graceful lines

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Antique 1780s French Régence Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Golden Oak Wood Small Cupboard China Cabinet
Antique French Renaissance Golden Oak Wood Small Cupboard China Cabinet

Antique French Renaissance Golden Oak Wood Small Cupboard China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Golden Oak Wood Small Cupboard China Cabinet. Item features solid wood

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Louis XIII Buffet Deux Corps or China Cabinet
19th Century French Oak Louis XIII Buffet Deux Corps or China Cabinet

19th Century French Oak Louis XIII Buffet Deux Corps or China Cabinet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This beautifully hand-carved oak Louis XIII style buffet deux corps features barley twist columns

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

THOMASVILLE Solid Oak French Country China Cabinet
THOMASVILLE Solid Oak French Country China Cabinet

THOMASVILLE Solid Oak French Country China Cabinet

By Thomasville

Located in Charlotte, NC

A china display cabinet in the French Country style by Thomasville. Solid oak with brass hardware

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

A French 19th century Ebony and Oak China Cabinet
A French 19th century Ebony and Oak China Cabinet

A French 19th century Ebony and Oak China Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

With two panelled glass doors enclosing shelves. Very attractive and functional piece.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Antique French Hunting Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Antique French Hunting Bookcase China Display Cabinet

Antique French Hunting Bookcase China Display Cabinet

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Hunting Bookcase in oak with original glass doors, barley twist columns, and a carved

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Country Louis XV China Display Cabinet
Vintage French Country Louis XV China Display Cabinet

Vintage French Country Louis XV China Display Cabinet

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Louis XV style China Cabinet Hutch in dark oak with carved shell motif, cabriole

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Vintage 1950s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Red Marble Buffet China Hutch
Antique French Louis XVI Red Marble Buffet China Hutch

Antique French Louis XVI Red Marble Buffet China Hutch

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Louis XVI Style Buffet China Cabinet Hutch in oak with a marble top, beveled

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble

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$400

H 70 in W 44 in D 23.5 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century cabinet with two glazed doors above, two drawers and two doors below with solid, raised, panels. Nicely made with through-tenon construction. Great patina.

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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards

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Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

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Sterling Silver

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French Metal Canopy Bed, King

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

$11,070 / item

H 89 in W 82.5 in D 86 in

French Metal Canopy Bed, King

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

$8,389Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley
Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley

Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Italian Wood Bar Cart, End table, Bath Cart, etc. It depicts a two level cart. The first level is a rectangular in a unique light mustard color wood table with a drop leaf...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard

$6,895

H 90 in W 61 in D 19 in

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th century English painted oak housekeepers cupboard with decorative mouldings. 1840. Code: 9179 Dimensions: W: 61" (154.9 cm) H: 90" (228.6 cm) D: 19" (48.3 cm)

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

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Oak

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Danaïdes" made in smoked topaz glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful et very rare color. height : 18,5 cm...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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Linen, Velvet

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By Thonet

Located in View Park, CA

A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, designed late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau whiplash curves and real wicker caning. Made in Poland (possibly at the Radoms...

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Antique Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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

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Walnut

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

$2,681Sale Price|24% Off

H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in

Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...

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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
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$41,711

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

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By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

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Located in New York City, NY

As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna grain. The wood exhibits exquisite an...

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Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza

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$1,450

H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in

Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish. One drawer and one door with original key. Some wear to finish from age and use. Good overall condition.

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20th Century Credenzas

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4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...

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French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror

French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror

$1,650

H 52.25 in W 39.75 in D 3 in

French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 52 1/4in W: 39 3/4in D: 3in This vintage French distressed trumeau wall hanging mirror is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decor! If you look at the photos...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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French Oak China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French oak china cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each French oak china cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. There are many kinds of the French oak china cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French oak china cabinet, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a French Oak China Cabinet?

A French oak china cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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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