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Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina

$2,500Sale Price|79% Off

H 86 in W 67 in D 49 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Flemish / Dutch Walnut Marquetry Royal Manuscript Cabinet, circa 1680
Antique Flemish / Dutch Walnut Marquetry Royal Manuscript Cabinet, circa 1680

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.
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.

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
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Manuscript Trunk

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H 27 in W 32 in D 22 in

Manuscript Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Monastery Manuscript Trunk

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet
Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet

Siam Lacquered Manuscrit Cabinet

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H 64.57 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 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

Materials

Hardwood

Manuscript Cabinet
Manuscript Cabinet

Manuscript Cabinet

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H 65 in W 32 in D 21 in

Manuscript Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Thai Manuscript Cabinet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Thailand Manuscript Cabinet
Thailand Manuscript Cabinet

Thailand Manuscript Cabinet

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H 73 in W 37 in D 31 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

Materials

Teak

Fine Thai Black Lacquer Manuscript Cabinet.

Fine Thai Black Lacquer Manuscript Cabinet.

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H 64.25 in W 31.75 in D 30.63 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

Manuscript Temple Cabinet
Manuscript Temple Cabinet

Manuscript Temple Cabinet

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H 68 in W 61 in D 34 in

Manuscript Temple Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Teakwood manuscript cabinet from temple in northern Thailand.

Category

20th Century Thai Cabinets

Burmese Manuscript Chest
Burmese Manuscript Chest

Burmese Manuscript Chest

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H 25.5 in W 42.5 in D 26 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.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Manuscript Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Manuscript Shelves, circa 1900

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A Burmese Carved and Gilt Buddhist Manuscript Chest (Sadaik)
A Burmese Carved and Gilt Buddhist Manuscript Chest (Sadaik)

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Burmese Manuscript Chest with Red Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf
Burmese Manuscript Chest with Red Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Gold Leaf

Teak Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf Manuscript Chest
Teak Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf Manuscript Chest

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...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Admiral Bingham’s naval cabinet from HMS Sceptre, 1806
Admiral Bingham’s naval cabinet from HMS Sceptre, 1806

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

Materials

Satinwood

Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty
Small Korean Storage Headside Cabinet Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Thai Manuscript Cabinets of Lacquer and Gold Leaf, 20th Century
Pair of Thai Manuscript Cabinets of Lacquer and Gold Leaf, 20th Century

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet
19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet

19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet

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H 76 in W 39 in D 33 in

19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Monastery Manuscript Cabinet Two Doors and Two Drawers From the Estate

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Gold Leaf

Manuscript Trunk
Manuscript Trunk

Manuscript Trunk

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H 20.5 in W 41 in D 24 in

Manuscript Trunk

Located in New York, NY

manuscripts. Removable top lid (no hinges)

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Pagoda Bookcase
Pagoda Bookcase

Pagoda Bookcase

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H 44 in W 30 in D 20 in

Pagoda Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Cabinet for manuscripts from Thai pagoda. Painted wood with gold details.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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$5,053

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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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.

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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