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19th c French Louis XVI Style Walnut Vitrine Cabinet, Marble Top
19th c French Louis XVI Style Walnut Vitrine Cabinet, Marble Top

19th c French Louis XVI Style Walnut Vitrine Cabinet, Marble Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Richly veneered in beautifully figured hardwoods and crowned with an elegant gray marble top, this impressive cabinet serves equally well as a distinguished library bookcase, china c...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Cover and Underplate
Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Cover and Underplate

Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Cover and Underplate

Located in Bradenton, FL

Tureen will also be ideal as a standout piece in a china cabinet or porcelain collection.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The text on the side roughly translates to "This is Wenwen's Dormitory" Dimensions: Height: 65" x Width: 37" x Depth: 19.25" China, 1870

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer, hand-painted golden scenes and carved apron.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850
Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These richly carved and lacquered cabinets were made over 150 year ago in China’s Shanxi Province and remain in remarkable condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Henredon Grand Provenance Burl Wood Glass China Display Cabinet
Henredon Grand Provenance Burl Wood Glass China Display Cabinet

Henredon Grand Provenance Burl Wood Glass China Display Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Henredon Grand Provenance Burl Wood Glass China Display Cabinet Dimensions : 84.5" Tall X 48" Wide X 18" Deep An impressive Henredon display cabinet, beautifully crafted in richly ...

Category

1990s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Burl

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Dark Lacquer Low Cabinet with Architecture Motifs
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Dark Lacquer Low Cabinet with Architecture Motifs

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Dark Lacquer Low Cabinet with Architecture Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark brown/black lacquer low cabinet from the early 20th century with architectural hand painted décor, red lacquered interior and patinated brass ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dining room furniture Henry II
Dining room furniture Henry II

Dining room furniture Henry II

$3,410Sale Price / set|50% Off

Dining room furniture Henry II

Located in Porto, PT

Portuguese; made of walnut wood with embossed carvings; comprising: a china cabinet; 2 sideboards; 12 chairs and a table with six planks.

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Six-Door Buffet Cabinet, Shanxi, China
Antique Six-Door Buffet Cabinet, Shanxi, China

Antique Six-Door Buffet Cabinet, Shanxi, China

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The long, low proportions and restrained panel detailing are characteristic of traditional Northern Chinese cabinetry. Subtle iron ring pulls accent the doors, while the thick frame ...

Category

Early 20th Century Qing Cupboards

Materials

Poplar

Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Located in Bradenton, FL

It can serve as a striking centerpiece on a dining or console table, or be showcased in a china cabinet or open shelving. This bowl can also be used to hold seasonal fruit or decorat...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock
Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock

Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet from Shanxi Province, with hand-painted floral and object motifs, brass hardware, and interior storage.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Bedside Cabinets with Secret Drawers
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Bedside Cabinets with Secret Drawers

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Bedside Cabinets with Secret Drawers

Located in Nottingham, GB

A floating central panel set within a broad, mitred outer frame defines the top of each Chinese-style hardwood cabinet. The rectangular top is finished with a stepped, cavetto-moulde...

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Louis XV style bronze mounted China display cabinet / vitrine with exterior inlaid design details.

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Vintage 1910s French Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Fruitwood Side Cabinets with Carved Décor, Sold Each
Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Fruitwood Side Cabinets with Carved Décor, Sold Each

Two Chinese Qing Dynasty Fruitwood Side Cabinets with Carved Décor, Sold Each

Located in Yonkers, NY

Two Chinese Qing Dynasty period fruitwood stackable side cabinets from the 19th century with carved gilt motifs, priced and sold $1,600 each.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron
Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate brass hardware and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet

18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century sideboard or side cabinet. Decorated with fine ornate relief carvings on front and drawer and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet. Original polyc...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This provincial cupboard from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Pair 19th Cent Chinese Gansu Red-Painted Cabinets w Polychrome Floral Decoration
Pair 19th Cent Chinese Gansu Red-Painted Cabinets w Polychrome Floral Decoration

Pair 19th Cent Chinese Gansu Red-Painted Cabinets w Polychrome Floral Decoration

Located in Troy, MI

Each cabinet is constructed in softwood and finished throughout in a red-painted ground with green and gilt-outlined panel borders. The upper register holds two drawers with hand-pai...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chinese Vintage Wood and Bamboo Cabinet with Double Doors and Openwork Apron
Chinese Vintage Wood and Bamboo Cabinet with Double Doors and Openwork Apron

Chinese Vintage Wood and Bamboo Cabinet with Double Doors and Openwork Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage wood and bamboo cabinet from the mid 20th century, with double doors and openwork apron.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Late Victorian Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet
Late Victorian Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet

Late Victorian Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Late Victorian Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Display Cabinet Item Code: S27-82 A striking late 19th century mahogany display cabinet in the Chinese Chippendale taste, circa 1880...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo and Sliding Panels
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo and Sliding Panels

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo and Sliding Panels

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo and Sliding Panels This antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet features a flaring silhouette showcasing two pairs of do...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900
Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

Pair Chinese Display Cabinets Mother of Pearl Inlay 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of antique Chinese display cabinets Constructed from hardwood with intricate mother of pearl inlay Circa 1900 The borders of the cabinets are also det...

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Antique Early 1900s Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An oversized late Qing Dynasty period apothecary cabinet from the early 20th century with 72 small drawers, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered f...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paper

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment
c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

Located in Dekalb, IL

Small-scale cabinet in traditional Chinese form, finished in a timeworn red lacquer with hand-painted decorative scenes now softened and partially worn through use.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th-Century Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Hardwood Tabletop Cabinet
19th-Century Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Hardwood Tabletop Cabinet

19th-Century Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Hardwood Tabletop Cabinet

Located in Toledo, OH

This is a Chinese hardwood table cabinet fashioned during the late Qing dynasty carved with raised relief figures and landscapes with deep rich patina.

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Qing-Style Elm Wood Carved Cabinet
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Qing-Style Elm Wood Carved Cabinet

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Qing-Style Elm Wood Carved Cabinet

Located in Elkton, MD

A Chinese Qing-style carved cabinet with a rectangular top, featuring two drawers beneath.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Elm

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets
Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

By Etienne Levasseur

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

They were described, Lot 311, as ‘Ebony and ormolu-mounted three-door china cabinet.  2 Boule mounted glazed doors, Boule centre panel door. 

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut cabinet with brass cleats, rosewood drawers and antique Chinese printing blocks.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet
1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet. The woodwork is beautiful.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ORIENTAL CHINESE STYLE TEAK SiDE TABLE SIZED CABINET FOR MEDIA BOX STORAGE
ORIENTAL CHINESE STYLE TEAK SiDE TABLE SIZED CABINET FOR MEDIA BOX STORAGE

ORIENTAL CHINESE STYLE TEAK SiDE TABLE SIZED CABINET FOR MEDIA BOX STORAGE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oriental style side table cabinet designed for media box / games console storage Please note t...

Category

20th Century English Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Display cabinet
Display cabinet

Display cabinet

$1,705Sale Price|50% Off

Display cabinet

Located in Porto, PT

Chinese display cabinet from the 20th century; made of sandalwood.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th C. Chinese Dongbei Elm Altar Table Console Cabinet Sideboard
Antique Early 20th C. Chinese Dongbei Elm Altar Table Console Cabinet Sideboard

Antique Early 20th C. Chinese Dongbei Elm Altar Table Console Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique Chinese altar table—crafted from solid elm wood (yumu)—showcases the rustic, minimalist beauty characteristic of traditional provincial furniture design.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet, Circa 1880, Glass Shelves
Antique Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet, Circa 1880, Glass Shelves

Antique Chinese Chippendale Display Cabinet, Circa 1880, Glass Shelves

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Chinese Chippendale style display cabinet. Beautiful detail with three glass shelves plus the bottom shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

ASIAN ORIENTAL CHINESE STANDING OR HANGING WALL MOUNT DISPLAY CABiNET
ASIAN ORIENTAL CHINESE STANDING OR HANGING WALL MOUNT DISPLAY CABiNET

ASIAN ORIENTAL CHINESE STANDING OR HANGING WALL MOUNT DISPLAY CABiNET

Located in Pulborough, GB

The cabinet features an elegant Chinese-style design with a glazed front, allowing items inside to be beautifully displayed while remaining protected.

Category

20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Mahogany Spice Cabinet with Brass Mounts 19th C
Antique Chinese Mahogany Spice Cabinet with Brass Mounts 19th C

Antique Chinese Mahogany Spice Cabinet with Brass Mounts 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Mahogany Spice Cabinet with Brass Mounts & Double Doors Opening to Interior with Drawers, 19th C Measures- 21.25''H x 30.25''W x 14.75''D This 19th-century Chinese sp...

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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

By Herbert Von Thaden

Located in Thiensville, WI

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet • As designed by Herbert Von Thaden & Donald Lewis Jordan • Manufactured by Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co. in...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Tajin Teak Painted Cabinet Chinese Hutch Armoire
Tajin Teak Painted Cabinet Chinese Hutch Armoire

Tajin Teak Painted Cabinet Chinese Hutch Armoire

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer is a rare "Tajin" cabinet or a "Mizuya Tansu" style hutch. It is commonly made from teak and features distinctive spindle or fretwork doors. The upper section has two doors ...

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Early 20th Century Bohemian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with Drawers
Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with Drawers

Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Chinese Hardwood 2 Door Wardrobe Wedding Cabinet with 2 Small Interior Drawers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany China Display Cabinet 78"
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany China Display Cabinet 78"

Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany China Display Cabinet 78"

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century English Chippendale / Georgian style China Hutch / Curio / Display Cabinet by Romweber Industries.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Style Solid Wood Cabinet Sideboard with Brass Fittings
Chinese Style Solid Wood Cabinet Sideboard with Brass Fittings

Chinese Style Solid Wood Cabinet Sideboard with Brass Fittings

Located in Nottingham, GB

A beautifully decorative Chinese-style solid wood cabinet or sideboard, combining traditional Oriental-inspired design with attractive brass fittings and characterful panelled detail...

Category

20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Wooden Cabinets, Tansu, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

The easy-to-handle size of W67.5cm makes it easy to incorporate into any space, and it can be comfortably used not only as a storage shelf but also as a china cabinet. A piece that ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Used China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used China cabinets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, all used China cabinets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used China cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used China cabinets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used China cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen and Drexel are consistently popular.

How Much are Used China Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,876, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $346,832 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.

Questions About Used China Cabinets

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Collectors repurpose them for jewelry and craft-supply storage, as a bar cabinet, or as a decorative console with plenty of small-item organization.

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