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Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s
Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Small Japanese Wooden Cupboards 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a wooden cupboards which was made in Japan around 1970s in Showa era.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Lymington, GB

An English early-eighteenth century red japanned bow-front corner cupboard, or cabinet, George II-period, circa 1730.

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Antique 18th Century English George II Corner Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English "Anglo-Japan" Victorian Hand Painted Bamboo Cupboard/ Étagère
Antique English "Anglo-Japan" Victorian Hand Painted Bamboo Cupboard/ Étagère

Antique English "Anglo-Japan" Victorian Hand Painted Bamboo Cupboard/ Étagère

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine quality antique English "Anglo-Japan" Victorian hand painted lacquer and bamboo single door cupboard/ étagère with embossed panel sides; "tortoise shell" shaded bamboo; fabulous...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Hinged Doors and Drawers, Meiji Period

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This refined antique Japanese cabinet, dating to the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century), reflects the restrained craftsmanship and functional elegance characteristic of t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912
Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912

Japanese Antique Black Urushi Glass Cabinet (Two Sections), Meiji Era “1868–1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This stacking glass cabinet was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Finished in black urushi lacquer, it has a calm, composed presence with a balanced, architectural form. The cab...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cupboards

Materials

Copper

Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet
Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet

Heals, Attributed an Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Corner Cabinet

By Ambrose Heal

Located in London, GB

Heals, attributed. An Anglo-Japanese aesthetic movement corner cabinet with shaped uprights and open fretwork with butterfly motifs, an open mirror backed display area which has risi...

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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere
Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An antique English 3 tier corner etagere of burnt bamboo and black Japanned panels. Each shelf is fan-shaped and Japanned In black, with a red chinoiserie design of birds and flowers...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror. Vivian mirror is a mirror with a jewelry shelf. An elegant and precious complement...

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2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet
English 19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet

English 19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English black and gold corner cabinet from the 19th century, with paneled glass doors, three middle drawers and Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Cupboards Showa Period
Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Cupboards Showa Period

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Cupboards Showa Period

Located in Vienna, AT

Kiri wood, painted in oxblood color / metal applications. Rectangular body on a foot frame. Structured double sliding door and 3 drawers. Inside 1 shelf, 1 small compartment and 1 dr...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Softwood

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display This monumental Pine wood cabinet is a masterpiece of functional scale, seamlessly blending Taisho-era architectural c...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Kitchen Cabinets, Cupboard, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Grand Pine Apothecary Cabinet with 25 Drawers and Glass Display (Left Configuration) This monumental Pine wood cabinet stands as a rhythmic wall of history, offering unparalleled sto...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"
Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Japanese Elm Tansu Step Cabinet Chest Cupboard Double Sided Fretwork 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Meiji style Tansu step chest, etagere or storage cabinet. Made from beautiful elm with traditional staircase form. The cabinet is double sided with intricate pierced fretwor...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gillows & Co, Thomas Jeckyll Attr An Anglo-Japanese Marquetry Corner Cupboard
Gillows & Co, Thomas Jeckyll Attr An Anglo-Japanese Marquetry Corner Cupboard

Gillows & Co, Thomas Jeckyll Attr An Anglo-Japanese Marquetry Corner Cupboard

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

Gillows & Co of Regent St. London., An Anglo-Japanese corner cupboard with open upper shelf and exquisite Marquetry door panels with opposing butterflies and various Japanese style ...

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Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"
Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Late Meiji Japanese Cha Tansu Tea Chest Display Cabinet Cupboard 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Meiji era Cha Tansu Tea Cabinet. Features a burled frame. Features a central display portion with etched glass covering shelves and upper and lower cupboard with sliding...

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century
French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

"""The essence of beauty lies in imperfection."" — Japanese Proverb "**French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century** ""La matière a une âme, il faut savoir l’écouter."" — Pierre Chapo A...

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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Cherrywood and Burr Ash Enfilade
18th Century French Cherrywood and Burr Ash Enfilade

18th Century French Cherrywood and Burr Ash Enfilade

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

There are ormolu capital mounts to the top of the columnar pilasters. The hinges on the cupboard doors are japanned and decorated in gilt.

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Antique 18th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows

Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A pair of Louis XIV style gilt-bronze mounted calamander breakfront side cabinets, the Algerian brèche sanguine marble tops above a cupboard door incorporating Japanese lacquer panel...

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Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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German Japanned Oak Hall Cupboard, Darmstadt Style, circa 1910
German Japanned Oak Hall Cupboard, Darmstadt Style, circa 1910

German Japanned Oak Hall Cupboard, Darmstadt Style, circa 1910

Located in Cremorne/Richmond, Victoria

Lovely japanned oak hall cupboard with pediment top and brass detailing to front and both sides.

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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Cupboards

Materials

Brass

George II Japanned Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard
George II Japanned Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard

George II Japanned Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard

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H 36.25 in W 23 in D 15 in

George II Japanned Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard

Located in Wells, ME

English George II Japanned bowfront hanging corner cupboard with the original pierced butterfly hinges, black ground with original polychrome decoration.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Corner Cupboards

George I White-Japanned Hanging Corner Cupboard
George I White-Japanned Hanging Corner Cupboard

George I White-Japanned Hanging Corner Cupboard

Unavailable

H 42 in W 26.5 in D 14.5 in

George I White-Japanned Hanging Corner Cupboard

Located in New York, NY

A very fine corner cupboard, japanned in one of the rarest colors, in white, and decorated in polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie scenes.

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Antique 1720s English George I Corner Cupboards

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)
Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

Unavailable

H 72 in W 107.5 in D 21 in

Massive Japanese Kyushaku Mizuya (Kitchen Chest)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese massive kyushaku mizuya, kitchen pantry storage chest from the Kyoto area. Originally used in a large residence or traditional inn. The two sectional chest of keyaki (zelkov...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cupboards

19th Century Japanese Ivory Inlaid Curio Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Ivory Inlaid Curio Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Ivory Inlaid Curio Cabinet

Unavailable

H 80 in W 57 in D 18 in

19th Century Japanese Ivory Inlaid Curio Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Japanese curio cabinet with carved moulding and pierce carved side and back panels, the asymmetrical interior featuring sliding doors and cabinet style doors with mother...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cupboards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s In good vintage condition. Teak veneer cabinet with black metal feet. The white doors have been profe...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal

George II Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet
George II Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet

George II Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 9.5 in

George II Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A charming George II period English corner cabinet, ca. 1740-1760, with a shaped crest, finely decorated with gilt and raised painted and gilded chinoiserie figures in landscapes. Fo...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Period Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet. English, Circa 1710
Queen Anne Period Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet. English, Circa 1710

Queen Anne Period Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet. English, Circa 1710

Located in New York, NY

Queen Anne Period Black Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet with all original gilt chinoiserie figural decoration and brasses. Mirror plate replaced. English, circa. 1710

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Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Corner Cupboards

Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Cupboard, circa 1900
Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Cupboard, circa 1900

Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Cupboard, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 12.01 in

Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Cupboard, circa 1900

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

This tea cupboard once again shows the Japanese quality, it is perfectly tailored.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Cupboard / Tansu Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Cupboard / Tansu Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Cupboard / Tansu Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese cupboard. It is thought to date to the Meiji period (1868-1912).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

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H 51.19 in W 35.01 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Crafted with a framework of chestnut and Japanese cedar, the cabinet exudes a sense of timeless elegance.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

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H 57.09 in W 36.93 in D 17.33 in

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage cupboard was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage cupboard was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage glass sliding door cupboard was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Wood

George I Black Japanned Hanging Bowfront Corner Cupboard

George I Black Japanned Hanging Bowfront Corner Cupboard

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

See A Bowett, Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740, plate 366, for a closely comparable japanned corner cupboard with the trade label for John Belchier, who worked in St.

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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Corner Cupboards

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Weight :61lbs(27.7kg) Shipping Information We ship from Japan. I will provide my own shipping quote. Please ask.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Mizuya Tansu /Cabinet Cupboard 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It is an old Japanese cupboard called "Mizuya Tansu". "Mizuya" means a place that deals with water, a kitchen.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

Early 18th Century Queen Anne/George I Japanned Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard
Early 18th Century Queen Anne/George I Japanned Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard

Early 18th Century Queen Anne/George I Japanned Chinoiserie Corner Cupboard

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A very atmospheric and original Queen Anne to George I black japanned chinoiserie corner cupboard. England, circa 1720-1740 The exterior is decorated in naive chinoiserie scenes d...

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey

18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey

By Giles Grendey

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early 18th century George II scarlet japanned chinoiserie wall hanging corner cupboard.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Corner Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet
Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

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H 53 in W 41.75 in D 16 in

Japanese Mizuya Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese "mizuya", cabinet for storing utensils. Meiji period (1868-1912) Made from Hinoki and Keyaki wood

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese Painted Chest on Stand
Japanese Painted Chest on Stand

Japanese Painted Chest on Stand

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H 45 in W 36 in L 45 in

Japanese Painted Chest on Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

This three-piece, painted and lacquered chest in a rich umber color features birds and botanical foliage on four exterior sides and a deep black lacquer on the interior. The colorful...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Japanese Vintage Capboard with Drawers, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Capboard with Drawers, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Capboard with Drawers, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage cupboard was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926-) This dish cupboard, crafted in the early Showa era, combines timeless design with practical functionality.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

20th Century Century Japanese Sliding Glass Door Shop Cabinet
20th Century Century Japanese Sliding Glass Door Shop Cabinet

20th Century Century Japanese Sliding Glass Door Shop Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Japanese 19th century sliding glass door display cabinet in two pieces. Top portion is all display with one interior shelf. Bottom portion is display with one shelf and four...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (A)
Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (A)

Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (A)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage stacking glass cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Built in Japanese pine (matsu), it has a quiet, beautiful presence—light in tone, with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (B)
Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (B)

Japanese Vintage Stacking Glass Cabinet, Pine, Early Showa 1926– (B)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage stacking glass cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Built in Japanese pine (matsu), it has a quiet, beautiful presence—light in tone, with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Japanese Vintage Oak Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–1940s”
Japanese Vintage Oak Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–1940s”

Japanese Vintage Oak Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period “1926–1940s”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique cupboard was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–1940s).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Glass

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Japanese Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese cupboard available at 1stDibs. A Japanese cupboard — often made from wood, metal and lacquer — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese cupboard, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese cupboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese cupboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Cees Braakman, Maison Jansen and Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri each produced at least one beautiful Japanese cupboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Cupboard?

Prices for a Japanese cupboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,105.

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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