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Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

English Edwardian Satinwood Inlay Bowed Curved Glass China Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Edwardian satinwood inlay bowed curved glass China display cabinet curio. Item
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20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mahogany

Arthur Brett George III Style Crotch Mahogany Curved Corner China Curio Cabinet
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
A petite English corner cabinet by Arthur Brett, circa 1980s. Features a curved form made from
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1980s George III Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mahogany

Art Deco American of Martinsville Burlwood Mirror China Cabinet
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco American of Martinsville burlwood mirror China cabinet Stunning Art Deco American of
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and side panels, curved glass upper doors, four adjustable glass shelves, four lower cabinet doors
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

WHITE OF MEBANE Mid 20th Century French Country China Display Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
, curved glass side panels and six adjustable plate grooved glass shelves. Lower cabinet has two dovetail
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency 2 Pc China Hutch Cabinet Tamerlane by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
you love this vintage Tamerlane Collection 2 Piece China Hutch or Cabinet by Thomasville we have the
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Metal

Louis XV French Style Reproduction Bombe Curio China Cabinet Vitrine with Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figural bronze ormolu, upholstered interior, bombe form, four curved glass exterior panels, painted scenes
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Bronze

Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
81 1/4" tall x 19" deep. The lower cabinet measures 25 1/4" tall. The china hutch display measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Burl

Art Deco French Wood Black Glass Buffet Sideboard Commode
Located in Valladolid, ES
that tend towards geometrization, in this case curved shapes that make this sideboard a very special
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco French Wood Black Glass Buffet Sideboard Commode
Art Deco French Wood Black Glass Buffet Sideboard Commode
No Reserve
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Italian Writing Desk with Drawers and Chair, in Bamboo Cane & Wicker
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
frame of the desk top blocks a glass top that protects the wicker weave and is more convenient for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass

Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
Located in Hanover, MA
Grand scale European Art Deco sideboard buffet china cabinet, circa 1930, with curved ends
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Burl

Vintage Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
Bohemien Functionalist Sideboard Bar
H 60 in W 102 in D 26 in
French Art Deco Dressing table Vanity Table Wood bronze
Located in Valladolid, ES
created that goes unnoticed, with a very curved surface, which has a lock and key. Inside, veneered with
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Bronze

French Art Deco Dressing table Vanity Table Wood bronze
French Art Deco Dressing table Vanity Table Wood bronze
No Reserve
H 62.6 in W 61.82 in D 15.36 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Stainless Steel

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Showcase briar wood glass deco 60' years
Located in Arezzo, IT
Beautiful deco display case in briar and wood, with double shelf and double glass doors of Italian manufacture from the 1960s. The display case has been thoroughly cleaned and polis...
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1960s Italian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Showcase briar wood glass deco 60' years
Showcase briar wood glass deco 60' years
H 55.12 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Spruce

Brass and Glass Etagere / Display Shelves
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brass and glass etagere / storage / display shelves. Signs of wear and loss of brass finish. Overall a very nice vintage appearance.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Brass and Glass Etagere / Display Shelves
Brass and Glass Etagere / Display Shelves
H 71.5 in W 30.25 in D 14 in
Large and Impressive Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A large and impressive empire style ormolu and malachite center table With a circular malachite-inset top with floral-cast bronze border rim, above a conforming frieze applied wit...
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20th Century French Empire Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Malachite, Ormolu

Finely Carved Mahogany Four Post King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved mahogany and figured mahogany rice bed, the serpentine arched and molded edge headboard flanked by acanthus leaf and rice carved baluster turned posts with urn finial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Mahogany

Table Showcase / Display Cabinet - In Pine. Original paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Explore timeless elegance with our exquisite Table Showcase / Display Cabinet, a captivating piece from Denmark dating back to 1880-1900. Meticulously crafted in pine, the original ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Other Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Pine

Antique Quality Mahogany & Painted Decorated Bow Fronted Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany and painted decorated bow fronted corner display cabinet having a moulded cornice above a quality painted frieze above a single glazed bow fronted ...
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1880s English Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Other

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1900 solid mahogany dwarf open bookcases with brass gallery rail, single drawers and original castors A v...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Low Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Victorian burr walnut and tulipwood double door low display cabinet, circa 1860 in date. It has been accomplished in the very best quality burr walnut with fabul...
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1860s English Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany and inlaid display cabinet, the shaped cornice above an inlaid frieze, two glazed doors below opening to reveal two glass shelves inside, the bottom of each doo...
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1890s British Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Mahogany

Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape With Glass Insert Etagere / Bookshelf's Painted White
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Metal

French Glass Display Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
French Glass Display Cabinet, Circa 1940. Original paint with three shelves and glass doors on both sides. Key Included. Maker's label on the front.
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1940s European Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bowed Front China Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts bowed front China Display cabinet Curio. Item features front door with bowed plexiglass panel, side panels are glass, rolling casters, beautiful woo...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Plexiglass, Oak

Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and folding open to reveal an interior with pigeon holes and a leather writing surface above ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Wood

Small Campaign Desk
Small Campaign Desk
H 34.75 in W 29 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Cathedral Display Cabinet with Cabriole Legs, Vitrine, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Superb 1930s Art Deco walnut cathedral display cabinet. Gorgeous mid to light tone walnut veneers, still with original working key and two glass shelves. Generously spaced interior, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The display cabinet is handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hardwood, featuring three-tiered open shelves with lattice railings, above a drawer and a pair of doors decor...
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Early 2000s Chinese Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Bamboo, Hardwood

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1980 Romweber Buffet / China Cabinet; Circassian Walnut Veneer
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Geneva, IL
Striking sideboard/buffet with china cabinet top by high-end maker Romweber. Made in 1980, the
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1980s American Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Antique RJ Horner School Carved Oak and Curved Glass China Cabinet, circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique china cabinet in the manner of R.J. Horner offers oak construction with carved egg and
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20th Century American Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

National Mt. Airy Maple Biedermeier Style Curved Glass Breakfront China Cabinet
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dayton, OH
and brass hardware. Includes bowed outer cabinet, adjustable glass shelves with plate groove
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Maple

Antique Carved Oak & Curved Glass Mirror Back Paw Foot China Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian china cabinet features oak frame with single glass door flanked by Corinthian
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20th Century American Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Rare Curved Hand-Blown Glass Figured Walnut Beacon Hill China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted curved glass Georgian style china cabinet or bookcase by Beacon Hill
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

French LXVI Flame Mahogany China Cabinet/Bookcase w/Curved Ends
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamorous petite vintage French Louis XVI style crotch or flamed mahogany china cabinet with curved
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass

Curved Front China / Display Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
China / display cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Mahogany China Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A Louis XVI-style mahogany vitrine with a curved and shaped marble top above glazed doors and an
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1940s French Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Marble

Mahogany China Cabinet
Mahogany China Cabinet
H 64 in W 57 in D 15 in
Bar / Liquor Cabinet with Antique Chinese Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese doors and drawer (19th century), curving legs with block feet made for shelves, either glass of
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

Asian Chinoiserie Two-Sided Redwood China Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
side. Top and bottom cabinet doors reveal storage from either side. Three glass shelves in étagère
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1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

c.1940 French Mahogany China Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A Louis XVI-style mahogany vitrine with a curved and shaped marble top above glazed doors and
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1940s French Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Marble

c.1940 French Mahogany China Cabinet
c.1940 French Mahogany China Cabinet
H 64.75 in W 57.5 in D 17 in
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Display Cabinet, China Cabinet, Scotland 1900, H076
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian inlaid walnut display cabinet, China cabinet, Scotland 1900, H076 Scotland 1900
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20th Century Scottish Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique RJ Horner School Oak China Cabinet, 20th Century
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique china cabinet in the manner of R.J. Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with
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20th Century American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Metal

1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid-century bow front china cabinet, made by Bassett Furniture in the 1950s as part of
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Mid-20th Century Federal Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique RJ Horner School French Style Double Serpentine China Cabinet circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique RJ Horner School French style china cabinet offers flame mahogany construction with
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20th Century American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Two Piece Display/China Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous display cabinet features 4 arched top glass panel doors and Stunning two-piece china/display
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Wood, Burl

Dyrlund Scandinavian Modern 2-Piece Teak Buffet with China Hutch Display Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome 2-piece Scandinavian Modern teak buffet with china hutch display cabinet top. This duo is
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Teak, Glass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Buffet Display China Cabinet Laurits M Larsen
By Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Danish Modern teak buffet with hutch. Curved top contrasted by bow front bottom
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Teak

Milo Baughman Style China Hutch Cabinet Burl and Brass Hollywood Regency by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Pierre Cardin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
glow over six, mint condition glass display shelves. The curved arches on top of the cabinet doors help
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Small Stanley China Hutch
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern walnut Stanley display hutch / china cabinet in a unique compact size. . This
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

Boltinge Danish Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Sideboard Credenza Library Unit
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning vintage Boltinge Danish modern 2 pc china cabinet credenza features upper portion with
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Felt, Glass, Teak

Vintage John Stuart Two Piece Breakfront
By John Stuart
Located in Annville, PA
section has a door with curved glass in the door while the crown molding is bold and beautifully shaped in
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1950s American American Classical Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Biedermeier Walnut Ebonized Harrods Chest of Drawers, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
popular in 19th century Vienna. Biedermeier furniture was characterised by simple, graceful curving lines
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1980s English Biedermeier Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Walnut

Dining Suite by BF Huntley
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
dining table, one leaf extension, 2 Captains chairs and 4 side chairs and the china cabinet with cupboard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Birch, Walnut

Dining Suite by BF Huntley
Dining Suite by BF Huntley
H 29 in W 72 in D 40 in
Vintage Harrods Biedermeier Dining Table & 10 Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Saddlers) * The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (China and Glass) The store occupies a 5-ACRE
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1980s Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Damask, Wood

Antique R.J. Horner School Carved Oak & Curved Glass Mirrored China Cabinet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique R.J. Horner School china cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with curved glass
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20th Century American Late Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Oak, Glass, Mirror

Antique R.J. Horner School Carved Oak and Curved Glass Mirrored China Cabinet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique R.J. Horner School china cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with curved glass
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20th Century American Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Oak, Glass

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Oak China Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
with flanking foliate and scroll decoration surmounting curved glass cabinet with reeded columns having
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20th Century American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Oak, Glass, Mirror

Vintage Italian Blue Distress Painted Tall Narrow Corner Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features tall narrow corner cabinet form, bowed front, curved glass, hand painted scenes, blue distress
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

Antique Carved Oak Serpentine RJ Horner Mirrored China Cabinet, circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique china cabinet by R. J. Horner features quarter sawn oak construction in serpentine form
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20th Century American Victorian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Custom Mahogany Ten Drawer China Cabinet / Bookcase for Beacon Hill by Kaplan
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful custom Georgian style china cabinet or bookcase in figured mahogany veneer by Kaplan
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard with China Cabinet by Young Mfg
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Curved Front Walnut Sideboard with China Cabinet topper is now
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

China Display Cabinet by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Mastercraft china cabinet or display cabinet in high gloss white lacquer with brass fenestration
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1970s American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Bridport, CT
1940s black lacquered with gold decoration breakfront cabinet. Brass fittings and glass detail
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1940s American Chinoiserie Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

Black and Gilt Metal Asian China Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
, opening to two glass shelves, cabinet base with two doors, on short curved legs.
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Black and Gilt Metal Asian China Cabinet
Black and Gilt Metal Asian China Cabinet
H 76.25 in W 60.25 in D 16 in
Paldao China Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
As described in the Herman Miller company catalog of 1940, the No. 4190 china cabinet was part of
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1940s American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Brass

Spectacular 70's Chinese Chippendale Style Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Really over the top chinese chippendale influenced cabinet, breakfront. Curved glass top and sides
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1970s American Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Glass

Burlwood China/Bar Cabinet Designed by Milo Baughman
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
hinges and shelf supports. Graceful arched side cabinets flank the center cabinet with curved glass doors
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1970s American Modern Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Burl, Glass, Maple, Mirror

Mid Century Italian Art Deco Style Maple China Cabinet/ Display
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Mid Century Italian Art Deco Style China cabinet/display in maple wood. Curved features, glass
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet

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Wood, Glass

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Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage curved glass china cabinet for your home. Each vintage curved glass china cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage curved glass china cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage curved glass china cabinet bearing Art Deco, louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. American of Martinsville, Jasper Furniture Company and John Stuart each produced at least one beautiful vintage curved glass china cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Curved Glass China Cabinet?

The average selling price for a vintage curved glass china cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1,586 on the low end and $75,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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