$4,800
H 11 in W 15 in D 10 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 18th century small Chinese black lacquered wood cabinet decorated with a raised animal scenery in a traditional landscape design.
Brass
$725
H 28 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Dimunitive Small Side Table Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinet. Features black trimmed in gold with a geisha scene along the front. The cabinet opens to one shelf for accessory storage. Dimensions: 24" x 14" ...
Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,062
H 30.12 in W 21.86 in D 11.03 in
Original Asian-Style Small Cabinet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, China, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This charming Asian-style cabinet originates from China and dates back to the mid-19th century. It is crafted from lacquered and painted wood, adorned with rich ornaments and colors ...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$895 / set
H 18 in W 24 in D 12 in
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Low Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair.
Wood
$2,875
H 24.75 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Red Lacquer Small Cabinet with Dark Accents and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese small cabinet from the mid 20th century with red lacquer, cabriole feet and brass hardware.
Brass
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting.
Metal
$3,325
H 18.25 in W 43 in D 26.75 in
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two small doors, two small drawers and teardrop brass hardware. Step into a world of hist...
Brass
Small Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Charming low cabinet with two storage compartments and four drawers (two are interiors drawers). The red lacquer is the original finish with a black lacquered top.
Elm
Small Antique Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
The painting of this small antique Chinese cabinet is original; only a clear protective finish was applied to prevent deterioration. The well-kept painting on two front door panels p...
Wood
Chinese Black/Brown Lacquered Wood Cabinet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Small Chinese Black/Brown Lacquered Wood Cabinet decorated with coloured stone and ivory in designs of deer, birds, rockery and flowers, with two doors enclosing eight assorted, gilt...
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 16.15 in
Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This antique Shanxi black lacquer cabinet with gilt paint comes in a rare small size. A stunning piece with beautiful original patina, simply cleaned and not covered in a shiny n...
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Small Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquer small cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and two doors.
Metal
Antique Small Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
The quality of this cabinet is largely due to the exceptional lacquered finish over the original deep red paint which brings the piece to life, creating a desire to touch it. Where t...
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Small Chinese Lacquered Gold Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Chinese cabinet has gold lacquered finish and two small functional drawers over a lower cabinet with a single internal shelf and hinged doors, circa 1920s.
Wood
19th Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Small Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this red lacquer cabinet features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above two small drawers fitted with bron...
Wood
Small Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard c.1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This Chinese sideboard features two top drawers for storage and front opening doors with shelving.The superb quality of this piece is largely due to the exceptional finish. In person...
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Small Chinese Painted/Lacquered Cabinet; Shandong Province
Located in Round Top, TX
Small Chinese Painted Cabinet Shandong Province, China. The original rare color and painted floral motifs add to the beauty of this cabinet. The small size allows it to be used in a...
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa 1950
Ormolu
Sold
H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Style Small Louis XV Style Slope Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style slope top desk in red Chinese style lacquer with golden highlights on all his sides, standing on four curved legs. He has one drawer on his apron and might be openin...
Bronze
Sold
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Comelli, Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XVI Style Small Commode, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Walter Comelli, stamped. Half-moon Louis XVI style commode in black lacquer, standing on four tapered legs and opening by two door leaves in front, discovering a red lacquered com...
Bronze
Sold
H 29.06 in W 23.43 in D 16.62 in
Chinese Antique Wooden Small Storage Shelf/1800s/Simple Beautiful Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden cabinet made in China around the 1800s. The wood used is probably pine. The surface is coated with lacquer, giving it a subdued, astringent color. Many o...
Pine
Sold
H 29.73 in W 32.09 in D 16.93 in
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes. This very elegant chest of drawers is wonderfully decorated with bronze handles an...
Wood
Sold
H 55.91 in W 33.67 in D 15.95 in
Smaller Chinese Ming-Style Cabinet with Org. Red-Black Lacquer, Fujian Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant, smaller cabinet from Fujian province in elm and pine wood.
Brass
Sold
H 50.01 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
Early 20th Century rectangular China Small Cupboard, hand painted wood
Located in Milano, IT
Early 20th century China small cupboard, completely original, finely crafted and painted inside original silk, executed conservative restoration in order to maintain the spirit.
Brass
Sold
H 30.75 in W 33 in D 20.25 in
Antique Original Orange Painted Lacquered Nightstand Small Chest of Drawers, Chi
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking chest of drawers or small console will add a burst of color to any space. The remarkable orange paint is all original, but where it was worn and distressed through year...
Wood
Sold
H 21 in W 20 in D 32 in
Antique Chinese 1800s Lacquered Elmwood Bedside Cabinet With Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
The doors open up to reveal two shelves painted black, contrasting nicely with the outside of the cabinet. Thanks to its small proportions, this antique Chinese lacquered elmwood cab...
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Small Cabinet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Chinese export cabinet on stand, black lacquer and gilt painted, early to mid 19th century, China.
Softwood
Chinese Black Lacquered and Gold Small Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage Chinese black lacquered small cabinet. Features a detailed painted golden throughout the piece.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 24 in W 20 in D 11.5 in
Small 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Side Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period small red lacquered side cabinet from the 19th century, with three apothecary drawers.
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Small Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Elmwood Side Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer elm side cabinet from the 19th century with two doors, lower drawer, iron and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in th...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Chinese Antique Red Lacquer Small Cabinets with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, each of this pair of small cabinets features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a red lacquer finish.
Wood
Sold
H 18.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.25 in
Small Chinese 1900s Red Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Single Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese red lacquer cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and lower drawer.
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Vintage Small Red Lacquered Cabinet with Carved and Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese small vintage red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with golden tones and hand painted details.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Side Noodle Cabinets
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of small Chinese red lacquer noodle side cabinets from the early 20th century, with doors and hidden drawers.
Brass
Small Antique Lacquered Chinese Cupboard
Located in Port Chester, NY
A very practical cupboard is also a small Chinese antique lamp table or end table. This would also make a very nice night stand. Two charming drawers over two doors. Bright Chinese ...
Brass
Small red lacquer cabinet with rare original finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Small red lacquer cabinet from Northern China. ORIGINAL organic lacquer finish and original bronze hardware.
Small Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A small Chinese red lacquer cabinet from Shanxi province.
Elm, Lacquer
Pair of Small Chinese Cupboards
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Nice pair of Chinese cupboards in black lacquer, with two doors, two interior shelfs and one drawer each. Fittings in brass.
Elm, Lacquer
Small 19th Century Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A classic small Chinese red lacquer cabinet. From Shanxi Province, c. 1850.
Elm, Lacquer
Small 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet from Shanxi Province
Located in Santa Fe, NM
It was handcrafted in Shanxi Province in China and lacquered in red. Small in size, it could be used to store a television.
Elm
Small Red Lacquered Chinese Cabinet
Located in Sarasota, FL
Small Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet with double doors hand painted butterfly design to the front.
Korean Elmwood Small Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small Korean cabinet has been newly restored and features its original dark walnut stained and patina finish. The piece also comes with incredible iron accents throughout, two s...
Iron
$56,641
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pol...
Hardwood
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
$3,750
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 36 in
Maitland Smith Japanese Meiji Style Red Lacquered Bamboo Motif Coffee Table 48"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Japanese Meiji inspired Cocktail Table or Storage Chest by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s. Features a red-orange lacquered case designed with a golden painted bamboo shoot...
Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,775 / set
H 25.4 in W 20.48 in D 14.77 in
Pair of Light Walnut Carved Spanish Nightstands with Turned Legs and drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with carved columns and carved drawers. The pieces have a stretcher to make stability .
Walnut
$1,679Sale Price / item|40% Off
W 96.46 in L 120.08 in
8x10 ft Hand-knotted Moroccan style Rug Made of Un-Dyed Beige and Black Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Wool
$4,779
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
$2,645Sale Price|25% Off
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 15.75 in
1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish drinks cabinet dates from the 1950s and is crafted in a refined combination of beech and maple wood. The cabinet stands on slender, slightly tapered legs and fea...
Beech, Maple
$1,982Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
$3,750
H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany featuring Georgian styling with three large dovetailed drawers and a drop front that open...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
$288Sale Price|25% Off
W 24 in L 36 in
2'x3' Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk/Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Textured Wool, Mat Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Deep Indigo Blue Wool Pile 1920s Floral Nichols
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a rich, saturated indigo blue field adorned with elegant, asymmetrical floral sprays. Hand-knotted from high-quality, lustrous wo...
Wool
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Mother of Pearl and Hardstone Decorated Lacquered Side Cabinet. Protective glass top. Adjustable shelf. Measure 24" in width, 12" in width and 32 in height.
Stone
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
Pine
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.
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