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Manuscript Cabinet

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Antique Flemish / Dutch Walnut Marquetry Royal Manuscript Cabinet, circa 1680
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Flemish / Dutch walnut marquetry Royal Manuscript cabinet, circa 1680. The cabinet
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Monastery Manuscript Trunk
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Early 20th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Pine

Manuscript Trunk
Manuscript Trunk
H 27 in W 32 in D 22 in
Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet
Located in Fossano, IT
A very fine siamese manuscript storage cabinet. Trapezoidal shape, made with hard wood and painted
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Furniture

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Hardwood

Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet
Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet
H 64.57 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
Manuscript Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Thai Manuscript Cabinet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Cabinets

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Teak

Manuscript Cabinet
Manuscript Cabinet
H 65 in W 32 in D 21 in
Thailand Manuscript Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet is made of teak wood with painted gold leaf over black
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Cabinets

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Teak

Thailand Manuscript Cabinet
Thailand Manuscript Cabinet
H 73 in W 37 in D 31 in
Fine Thai Black Lacquer Manuscript Cabinet.
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine Thai black lacquer and gilt decorated two door manuscript cabinet. Of tapered rectangular
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Cabinets

Fine Thai Black Lacquer Manuscript Cabinet.
H 64.25 in W 31.75 in D 30.63 in
Manuscript Temple Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Teakwood manuscript cabinet from temple in northern Thailand.
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20th Century Thai Cabinets

Manuscript Temple Cabinet
Manuscript Temple Cabinet
H 68 in W 61 in D 34 in
Burmese Manuscript Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous manuscript chest is from Burma and is made from gilt wood and beautiful glass inlay.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

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Giltwood

Burmese Manuscript Chest
Burmese Manuscript Chest
H 25.5 in W 42.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Chinese Manuscript Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this pair of two-drawer collector's shelves is seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. A dark finish adds graphic impact to the angul...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

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Walnut

A Burmese Carved and Gilt Buddhist Manuscript Chest (Sadaik)
Located in Austin, TX
lacquered decorations, and richly gilt. Originally used to house and protect Buddhist manuscripts.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Teak

Burmese Manuscript Chest with Red Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive manuscript chest is from Burma and made from teakwood, red cinnabar lacquer, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Gold Leaf

Teak Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf Manuscript Chest
Located in Tulsa, OK
19th century teak Burmese manuscript chest. Made from teak and lacquered red with gold leaf
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Gold Leaf

Admiral Bingham’s naval cabinet from HMS Sceptre, 1806
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
bracket feet. With an undated manuscript note stating: ‘Satinwood cabinet made on board Admiral Bingham’s
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Antique Early 1800s English Cabinets

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Satinwood

Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean wood cabinet dated to the Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The cabinet was known
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Thai Manuscript Cabinets of Lacquer and Gold Leaf, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of mid 20th century Thai manuscript cabinets, with a tapered teak wood body and
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Thai Gold and Lacquer Decorated Teak Manuscript Cabinet, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Thai black lacquer and gold leaf decorated teak wood manuscript cabinet, mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Thai Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Monastery Manuscript Cabinet Two Doors and Two Drawers From the Estate
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Antique 19th Century Thai Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf

Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
manuscripts. Removable top lid (no hinges)
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Manuscript Trunk
Manuscript Trunk
H 20.5 in W 41 in D 24 in
Pagoda Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet for manuscripts from Thai pagoda. Painted wood with gold details.
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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pagoda Bookcase
Pagoda Bookcase
H 44 in W 30 in D 20 in

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Located in Casteren, NL
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Located in Houston, TX
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 1890s Thai Trunks and Luggage

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Teak

19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
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Manuscript Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic manuscript cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each manuscript cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer manuscript cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each manuscript cabinet bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Manuscript Cabinet?

The average selling price for a manuscript cabinet at 1stDibs is $7,280, while they’re typically $3,000 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

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