Lacquer Wedding Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
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Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer
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Wood
Early 20th Century Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
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Elm
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
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Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
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Brass
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Iron
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Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
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Wood
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Wood
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Chinese George III Furniture
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers
Giltwood, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Desks
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Antiquities
Wood
2010s Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
2010s Brazilian Other Cabinets
Wood
2010s Brazilian Other Dry Bars
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1850s Chinese Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
- What are lacquered cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
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