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Edwardian Mahogany Hand Painted China Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an Edwardian mahogany hand painted china cabinet, having painted decoration to the shop
Category

Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Hand Painted China Cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Hand Painted China Cabinet
H 70.08 in W 35.83 in D 11.82 in
Swedish Blue Painted China Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Blue Painted China Cabinet, circa 1800, in two pieces, of slightly rounded form, the bonnet
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Minton, A. D. Holland, Hand Painted China Cabinet Plate, U.K, circa 1950's
By Minton
Located in Chatham, ON
MINTON - Arthur Dale Holland (Artist/Painter, 1896-1979) - Fine and rare vintage bone china cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century British Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Hand Painted Cabinet/Side Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-567 hand painted Chinese cabinet/side table.
Category

Vintage 1960s Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very large black painted Chinese cabinet in two parts... locks are not original.... Two-piece item
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Cabinet
H 98.5 in W 49.75 in D 21 in
Chinese Chippendale Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-painted Chinese Chippendale style side cabinet with two blind fret carved frieze drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Cabinet
Chinese Chippendale Painted Cabinet
H 34 in W 48 in D 15.75 in
19th C. Chinese Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
with intricate hand-painted imagery, showcasing traditional Chinese artistry. The aged yellow and red
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th C. Chinese Painted Corner Cabinet
19th C. Chinese Painted Corner Cabinet
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 14.57 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest. Additional
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Chinese Hand Painted Black Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the traditional elegance of this Chinese Hand Painted Black Pedestal Cabinet, a
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered, the tall cabinet provides the perfect blank canvas for an artist’s painted embellishments. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Painted Medicine Cabinet Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, medicine cabinet you could hope to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Black Lacquered and Hand Painted Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand Painted Demi Lune Cabinet. Its elegant demi lune shape, enhanced with a rich black lacquer and
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
china cabinet. The cabinet / vitrine features a double top front door with two attached wood framed
Category

Antique 1880s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning and rare black lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Shoe Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Cabinet. Adorned with detailed carvings and hand-painted scenes from Chinese culture, this cabinet is not
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Cabinets with Reverse Painted Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of antique Chinese cabinets in elmwood with reverse painted glass planels depicting the four
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Adams Style Paint Decorated Display Cabinet China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
style curio cabinet vitrine is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provided, you will
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Butterfly Red & Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Chinese red and black lacquer cabinet with hand painted Butterfly detail and brass
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Display Cabinet with Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Open Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century antique display cabinet with hand painted chinoiserie scene, open shelf, two
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vtg Oriental Chinese Asian Lacquered Figural Painted Mirrored Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking & Unique Vintage Oriental Lacquered Storage Cabinet. The piece features lovely relief
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Four-Door Low Wooden Cabinet with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century four-door wooden low cabinet with hand-painted scenes. This long low cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
H 72.75 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war to still lifes. The
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Fir

Chinese Early 20th Century Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique cabinet from the early 20th century, with hand-painted décor and hidden double
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cabinet Armoire, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The superb quality of this Chinese cabinet is largely due to the exceptional finish. The old brown
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Cabinet Armoire, circa 1860-80
Chinese Cabinet Armoire, circa 1860-80
H 69 in W 50.25 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Asian Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Vintage Asian Hand-Painted Cabinet
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hand Painted Cabinet
H 73.5 in W 47 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
The superb quality of this Chinese elmwood cabinet is largely due to the exceptional finish. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Paint

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Display Cabinet
H 66.5 in W 62.25 in D 22.5 in
English Georgian Green Distress Painted Queen Anne Corner China Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian green distress painted Queen Anne corner China cabinet Curio. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Red Hand Painted Wardrobe Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
crafted, sculpted and painted wardrobe storage cabinet. The ultra rare wardrobe gives an air of culture
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Paint

Superb Figural Paint Decorated French Louis XV Carved China Liquor Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic paint decorated French china cabinet or liquor bar. The cabinet is painted with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Low Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair. Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Painted Gansu Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This late 19th-century hand-painted Gansu Tibetan cupboard features a front adorned with intricate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Painted Gansu Tibetan Cabinet
19th Century Hand Painted Gansu Tibetan Cabinet
H 34.06 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
Fine Satinwood Paint Decorated English Adams Vitrine China Cabinet Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
lined shelves and interior add a touch of class too. The china cabinet measures 77 tall x 62 wide x 16
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted open bookcase with two blind fret-carved frieze drawers having
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
H 36 in W 72 in D 15.75 in
Rare Adams Paint Decorated Burled Walnut and Satinwood China Cabinet Bar
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous cabinet made perhaps in Illinois or Michigan and is of the highest possible
Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Qing Style Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A unique Chinese Cabinet in Red Lacquer and gilt finish with beautiful butterfly hardware. This
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Dragon Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking Vintage Asian Hand-Painted Dragon Cabinet. Featuring a bold
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Dragon Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hand Painted Dragon Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 18.5 in
Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Hand Painted Landscape, 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Standalone black lacquered with red ornamentation Chinese cabinet with hand painted landscape, 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
an opulent black lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand with detailed gilt landscape
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Corner China Cabinet Cupboard Blue Painted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pine wood Primitive Rustic corner China cabinet cupboard blue painted interior. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine, Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its commanding scale and simple silhouette, this tall Qing-dynasty cabinet offered the perfect
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Rare Satinwood Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Adams Style Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted English-made Adams style cabinet. The case is a two-piece case and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Lovely Chinoiserie Bar Linen Cabinet Hand Painted
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand painted linen chest or bar cabinet. We love the deep red lacquer finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty dressing wardrobe cabinet
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
H 78 in W 42 in D 20 in
Lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet w/ Brass and Painted Accents
Located in Pasadena, TX
Small black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet features hand painted motif of birds and flowers on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty brown / dark red wooden side cabinet from the 19th century, with painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer and hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality chinese
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Desks

Materials

Alabaster

Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A diminutive chinoiserie cabinet consisting of acid-etched and enameled panels of brass and pewter
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Commodes an...

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
H 36 in W 42 in D 20 in
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage
Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Early 20th Century Cabinet with Ink-Decorated Panels under Glass
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese cabinet from the early 20th century, with ink decorated panels behind glass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Painted China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painted China cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each painted China cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Find 430 options for an antique or vintage painted China cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a painted China cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted China cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Brendan Bass, Hickory White and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful painted China cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Painted China Cabinet?

Prices for a painted China cabinet start at $410 and top out at $98,000 with the average selling for $3,838.

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 Painted China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.

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