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Japanese Lacquered Cabinet ‘Shodana’ from the Arashiyama Museum, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquered Cabinet ‘Shodana’ from the Arashiyama Museum, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquered Cabinet ‘Shodana’ from the Arashiyama Museum, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Panels are painted with gold lacquer with landscapes from the Genji monogatari; handles reproduce a sho, a rare antique musical instrument used for the gagaku, the Japanese imperial ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870
Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 55.52 in W 34.65 in D 13.39 in

Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870

Located in East Sussex, GB

A small Japanese hardwood Meiji period Shibayama inlaid cabinet (shodana) dating from circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Very Unusual Japanese Cabinet - Shodana - From Meiji Period
Very Unusual Japanese Cabinet - Shodana - From Meiji Period

Very Unusual Japanese Cabinet - Shodana - From Meiji Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Japanese work . End of 19th century . Lacquered wood . Gilded bronze . Lacquered on each side, center rotary part with boxes is very unusual

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet
Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Large Softwood Ebonised Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Shodana (Display Cabinet) of exhibition quality. Whether to display your items or as bookcase this piece will definitely s...

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Softwood

Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana Cabinet
Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana Cabinet

Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

An early 20th century Japanese red lacquered decorative freestanding shodana (cabinet).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Gold Lacquered and On-Laid Shodana Meiji Period
Japanese Gold Lacquered and On-Laid Shodana Meiji Period

Japanese Gold Lacquered and On-Laid Shodana Meiji Period

Located in Darwen, GB

A Japanese gold lacquered and on-laid shodana Meiji Period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

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H 4.75 in W 11 in D 3.88 in

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel
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Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel

$6,081

H 83.47 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in

Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel

Located in London, GB

This beautiful artist’s easel was created in England in circa 1900, in the early 20th century. The easel is of tripod form, being set on three supports. Its feet and top are scrolled...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Easels

Materials

Wood

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

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Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish
Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

$8,700Sale Price|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 38.5 in D 0.25 in

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist cast aluminum door in antique bronze finish in the style of Billy Joe Mccarrol and David Gillespie or Paul Evans. This is just the panel that can be cut / modified to be at...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase

Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase

By Andre Delatte

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp
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Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.75 in W 17 in D 17 in

Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp

By Degué

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand painted half moon shaped glass paste shade lamp mounted in a wrought iron stem branches of roses and leaves. The half moon shade depicts an orange and royal blue color...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Towering Skyscraper Storage Cabinet by Maitland Smith 1980s
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By Tony Duquette

Located in Dallas, TX

This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern masterpiece and boasts a hand-finished f...

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Vintage 1980s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Floral Décor, Doors and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Floral Décor, Doors and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Floral Décor, Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period hand-painted cabinet from the early 20th century with hand-painted floral décor, two doors and six drawers. This Qing Dynasty period cabinet is a captivati...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi precious stones retaining the original tufted...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan

$36,403

H 31.5 in W 135.04 in D 120.48 in

Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan

Located in Tilburg, NL

Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 5-piece Cloverleaf Sofa. Seats at least 9 people in a very interesting and creative fashion. Desi...

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Materials

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Purple Polished Amethyst White Calcite Grey Agate Decorative object Sculpture

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$24,000Sale Price|76% Off

H 55.12 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in

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Located in London, GB

This is an extraordinarily complete geode, split in two and mounted atop a custom metal Stand. This piece celebrates the visual phenomenon of the geode in its entirety, with some par...

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Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

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19th Century Large Chinese Lacquer Wedding or Travel Box

19th Century Large Chinese Lacquer Wedding or Travel Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century large Chinese lacquer wedding or travel box from the Qing dynasty. Beautiful intricate designs all-over with images of ancient Chinese people on top.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Silver, Rose Quartz and Malachite Model of an Eagle by Cervone
Italian Silver, Rose Quartz and Malachite Model of an Eagle by Cervone

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By Luigi Cervone

Located in London, GB

Italian silver, rose quartz and malachite model of an eagle by Cervone Italian, c. 1970 Height 71cm, width 53cm, depth 32cm This Italian silver sculpture depicts a majestic eagle a...

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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Metal, Silver

Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sideboards, c. 1870-1880
Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sideboards, c. 1870-1880

Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sideboards, c. 1870-1880

$8,114Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 37.01 in W 48.43 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sideboards, c. 1870-1880

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This stunning pair of lacquered wood sideboards from the Qing Dynasty (circa 1870-1880) are reminiscent of Chinese temples with their architectural form, evoking the grandeur of trad...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

$78,500

H 3.13 in W 2 in D 2 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss telescope is an item of exceptional luxury. The Swiss creation not only provides a magni...

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Materials

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Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

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