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Inlaid Chinese Cabinet

Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet
Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet

Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet Chinese, Early 20th Century Height 230cm, width 128cm, depth 55cm Featuring a pierced and carved door panel to the fro...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood, Ebony

Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty
Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty

Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Chinese late-19th-century inlaid black lacquer cabinet (Qing dynasty) – a magnificent example from the Canton region of China.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront Dimensions : 72" Wide X 19" Deep X 96" Tall This gorgeous breakfront was made by Kindel furniture in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Monumental French Inlaid Rosewood Bronze Figured Vitrine China Cabinet
Monumental French Inlaid Rosewood Bronze Figured Vitrine China Cabinet

Monumental French Inlaid Rosewood Bronze Figured Vitrine China Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent monumental French vitrine china cabinet showcases the grandeur and refinement of 19th century European design.

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Antique 1890s Romanian Empire Revival Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Display China Cabinet Vitrine Waring Gillow
Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Display China Cabinet Vitrine Waring Gillow

Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Display China Cabinet Vitrine Waring Gillow

By Samuel James Waring

Located in Portland, OR

A fine, elegant antique Edwardian Art Nouveau display cabinet vitrine, with elements of Sheraton Revival, mahogany with inlaid marquetry, by S. J. Waring of London and Liverpool, cir...

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany, Satin, Glass, Satinwood

Rarer Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Baroque China Cabinet Vitrine
Rarer Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Baroque China Cabinet Vitrine

Rarer Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Baroque China Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare Dutch marquetry inlaid walnut and satinwood Baroque china cabinet vitrine is an extraordinary example of 18th-century inspired craftsmanship, blending grandeur with exquisi...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Satinwood, Walnut

Outstanding Inlaid Edwardian China Cabinet or Vitrine Attr. Edwards and Roberts
Outstanding Inlaid Edwardian China Cabinet or Vitrine Attr. Edwards and Roberts

Outstanding Inlaid Edwardian China Cabinet or Vitrine Attr. Edwards and Roberts

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This outstanding inlaid Edwardian china cabinet or vitrine, attributed to Edwards and Roberts, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty for which the famed London ca...

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Blown Glass, Walnut

Antique Two-Toned Cabinet with Inlaid Calligraphy Motifs and Drawers
Antique Two-Toned Cabinet with Inlaid Calligraphy Motifs and Drawers

Antique Two-Toned Cabinet with Inlaid Calligraphy Motifs and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique cabinet from the 20th century, with inlaid calligraphy motifs, inner shelves and drawers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Regency Louis XVI Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
French Regency Louis XVI Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

French Regency Louis XVI Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Chelsea House

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, console, or bar cabinet By Chelsea House Circa Late 20th Century Inlaid flame mahogany and satinwood, with hand painted and go...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Louis XVI Sideboards

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Paint

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest
Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Unusually large with a rectangular top with brass edge which continues throughout the whole case. Two drawers over three long drawers all with brass inlay and recessed handles, origi...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Regency Revival Display China Hutch 1890
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Regency Revival Display China Hutch 1890

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Regency Revival Display China Hutch 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique late 19th century Regency Revival inlaid mahogany china hutch cabinet in excellent condition, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Vitrines

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Mahogany, Satin, Glass, Ebony, Satinwood

Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC
Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC

Chinese Ebonized & Gilt Credenza With Inlaid Figural & Floral Soap Stone 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This Chinese ebonized credenza, dating to the 20th century, features intricate gilt decoration and exquisite soapstone inlay, presenting a sophisticated example of Asian furniture cr...

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20th Century Credenzas

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Wood

A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet
A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet

A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet. This marvelous piece showcases a harmonious fusion of artistry and craftsmanship, exuding timeless elegance and allure.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Very Rare 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet Cupboard Drawers
Very Rare 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet Cupboard Drawers

Very Rare 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet Cupboard Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original circa 1820 Chinese Mother of Pearl inlaid cabinet A very rare and collectable piece, it has two cupbo...

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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An impressive pagoda form carved hardwood display cabinet with bone and boxwood inlay, crafted for the Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) community in Southeast Asia, mostly likely Malaysia...

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Vintage 1910s Asian Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood

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Low Edwardian Inlaid Display Cabinet
Low Edwardian Inlaid Display Cabinet

Low Edwardian Inlaid Display Cabinet

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H 56.11 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in

Low Edwardian Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4481 Stunning Edwardian, mahogany and inlaid china cabinet, having shaped and inlaid upstand, moulded cornice above neoclassical inlays to frieze, single glazed door enclosing shel...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines

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Mahogany

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany
Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

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H 75.984 in W 30.315 in D 18.11 in

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5467 Fine quality Edwardian mahogany and inlaid china cabinet, having swan neck pediment above shallow, satinwood crossbanded frieze and a paid of astragal glazed door fitted with ...

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Early 20th Century English Vitrines

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Mahogany

William & Mary Burr Walnut China Cabinet, Late 17th Century
William & Mary Burr Walnut China Cabinet, Late 17th Century

William & Mary Burr Walnut China Cabinet, Late 17th Century

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H 90.56 in W 82.68 in D 16.93 in

William & Mary Burr Walnut China Cabinet, Late 17th Century

Located in Werkendam, NL

A unique well-figured William & Mary burr-walnut and inlaid china-cabinet (circa 1690) with bookmatched burr-walnut veneers of the finest quality.

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch William and Mary Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Early 21st Century Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Early 21st Century Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet

Early 21st Century Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style breakfront china cabinet, unbranded. Mahogany with inlays and brass hardware. Upper cabinet features three lighted adjoining compartments with two adjustable plat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Walnut Display China Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H1001
Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Walnut Display China Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H1001

Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Walnut Display China Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H1001

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Inlaid Art Nouveau Walnut Display China Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H1001 Solid walnut + veneers Original Finish Curved inlaid cornice on top Pair of original glass doors Flanke...

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Vintage 1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Walnut

Chinese Antique Bone Inlaid on Rosewood Cabinet, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Bone Inlaid on Rosewood Cabinet, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Bone Inlaid on Rosewood Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

This exceptional piece is an authentic 19th century antique cabinet from Ning Bo province. The use of two toned woods is a traditional approach. The darker wood is single panel rosew...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s
Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s

Asian Hanging Shelf with Inlaid Mother of Pearl, circa 1930s-1940s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Asian hanging shelf with inlaid mother of pearl, circa 1930s-1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany
Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

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H 62.205 in W 36.22 in D 20.472 in

Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

This antique china cabinet retains its original finish, soft colour and patina, all in home ready condition. c1900 H62" W36" D20.5" H158cm W92cm D52cm

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Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Inlaid China Cabinet
Antique Walnut Inlaid China Cabinet

Antique Walnut Inlaid China Cabinet

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H 71 in W 45 in D 20 in

Antique Walnut Inlaid China Cabinet

Located in Annville, PA

From Niagara Furniture, an Antique Walnut Inlaid China Cabinet in overall great original condition.

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Inlaid Chinese Cabinet
Late 19th Century Inlaid Chinese Cabinet

Late 19th Century Inlaid Chinese Cabinet

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H 51.5 in W 36.5 in D 16.6 in

Late 19th Century Inlaid Chinese Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Decorative Chinese cabinet inlaid and made from softwood, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your home with this exquisite Chinese Mother Pearl Inlay China Cabinet. Crafted from black lacquered wood with intricate mother of pearl inlays depicting delicate floral patt...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Flemish Dutch Marquetry Inlaid China Cabinet Bookcase Vitrine, Circa 1820s
Rare Flemish Dutch Marquetry Inlaid China Cabinet Bookcase Vitrine, Circa 1820s

Rare Flemish Dutch Marquetry Inlaid China Cabinet Bookcase Vitrine, Circa 1820s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very rare antique Flemish or Dutch marquetry cabinetv with red velvet lined interior, wavy glass and even lighted inside. The lighting is from the early to middle 1900s era...

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Antique 1820s European Dutch Colonial Vitrines

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet Vitrine
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet Vitrine

English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Elegant English-made Edwardian Sheraton style inlaid china cabinet or vitrine in mahogany with satinwood banding to the drawers and case, and standing on square-tapering legs with sp...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vitrines

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Mahogany

Chinese Stone Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Stone Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Stone Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet

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H 30.25 in W 23.25 in D 11 in

Chinese Stone Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese black lacquered wooden cabinet with two doors, brass pulls, and hardstone inlay decoration of flowers and birds, upon four legs. Dimensions: 30.25" H x 23.25" W x 11" D. D...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English inlaid mahogany china cabinet, circa 1910. Clean, classic lines on this beauty.

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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Hardstone Inlaid Cabinet
Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Hardstone Inlaid Cabinet

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Hardstone Inlaid Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality early 19th century Chinese black lacquered hardstone inlaid cabinet in fantastic condition, profusely decorated all over this really is a magnificent piece, having a...

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Antique 1820s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Teak Wood Side Cabinet
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Teak Wood Side Cabinet

Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Teak Wood Side Cabinet

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese teak wood mother of pearl inlaid cabinet features floral and bird design.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Chinese Inlaid Cabinet or Sideboard
Early 20th Century Chinese Inlaid Cabinet or Sideboard

Early 20th Century Chinese Inlaid Cabinet or Sideboard

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H 36.75 in W 34.75 in D 19.25 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Inlaid Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Chinese export cabinet, circa 1910. Profusely inlaid with bone depicting animals and floral.

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Vintage 1910s Asian Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet or Vitrine
English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet or Vitrine

English Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet or Vitrine

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pretty English inlaid mahogany china cabinet with floral inlay to the top and boxwood and ebony inlaid stringing throughout.

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This stunning Chinese Lacquered Display Cabinet features black lacquered wood with intricate mother of pearl inlays. Detailed designs and a unique monkey handle enhance its beauty, w...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Ebony and Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet
French Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Ebony and Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet

French Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Ebony and Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French Ormolu mounted and brass inlaid ebonized and chinese lacquer cabinet or MEUBLE D'APPUI.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Ebonized Antique French Inlaid Brass Bookcase or China Cabinet
Ebonized Antique French Inlaid Brass Bookcase or China Cabinet

Ebonized Antique French Inlaid Brass Bookcase or China Cabinet

Located in Highwood, IL

Unique antique French ebonized cabinet with stylish broken scroll pediment as well as a sophisticated brass marquetry design. Unlike anything we've ever seen, this fine cabinet was c...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Councill Craftsman Immense Mahogany Inlaid China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
Councill Craftsman Immense Mahogany Inlaid China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard

Councill Craftsman Immense Mahogany Inlaid China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard

By Councill

Located in West Hartford, CT

Councill mahogany inlaid breakfront featuring stunning arch pediment with scroll ends and fretwork over dentil molding, four glass doors, illuminated interior with glass shelves. Bas...

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Early 2000s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet Shapland & Petter for Liberty
Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet Shapland & Petter for Liberty

Antique Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany China Cabinet Shapland & Petter for Liberty

By Shapland & Petter, Liberty of London

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany China cabinet by Shapland & Petter for Liberty of London, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Fruitwood

Antique Sheraton Regency Revival Inlaid Display Case China Cabinet Hutch 1900
Antique Sheraton Regency Revival Inlaid Display Case China Cabinet Hutch 1900

Antique Sheraton Regency Revival Inlaid Display Case China Cabinet Hutch 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine & elegant antique inlaid mahogany Edwardian Sheraton, Regency Revival china cabinet, hutch, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Display Case China Pier Cabinet, Victorian Inlaid Mahogany, circa 1900
Antique Display Case China Pier Cabinet, Victorian Inlaid Mahogany, circa 1900

Antique Display Case China Pier Cabinet, Victorian Inlaid Mahogany, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasing original Victorian display pier cabinet presented in very good antique condition With desirable inlaid marquetry to the perimeter of the central door Original interior l...

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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Edwardian Style Inlaid and Carved Oak China Cabinet, circa 1920
Antique English Edwardian Style Inlaid and Carved Oak China Cabinet, circa 1920

Antique English Edwardian Style Inlaid and Carved Oak China Cabinet, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Edwardian style china cabinet offers oak construction with double doors having upper scroll and foliate inlaid panel surmounting panel with shield form carved deco...

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20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tall Inlaid Carved Walnut French Louis XV China Cabinet Bar Circa 1920
Tall Inlaid Carved Walnut French Louis XV China Cabinet Bar Circa 1920

Tall Inlaid Carved Walnut French Louis XV China Cabinet Bar Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautifully designed cabinet in the Louis XV cabinet in solid and inlaid walnut. The cabinet has its orginal finish and will show craquelure in the finish of the doors and ...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Inlaid Chinese Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the inlaid Chinese cabinet you’re looking for. Each inlaid Chinese cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an inlaid Chinese cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An inlaid Chinese cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made inlaid Chinese cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Councill, Liberty of London and Shapland & Petter are consistently popular.

How Much is a Inlaid Chinese Cabinet?

An inlaid Chinese cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $875 and the highest can go for as much as $98,000.

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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