Cabinets

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand. Japanese circa 1690 Provenance A private Scottish collection This outstanding cabinet is a fascinating fusion of east and west. The cabinet itself would have been made in Japan, c.1690, and is decorated to the outside with hiramaki-e lacquer. This technique involves the use of sprinkled gold powder which adheres to the lacquer surface. On the best pieces, as with this example, many layers are added in order to create areas of high relief and give depth to the surface decoration. The taste of the Japanese workshops in this period was often for quite restrained pieces with plenty of the black background visible, unlike some of the busier Chinese lacquer or European japanned examples produced around the same time. The Japanese makers seemed content to rely on the outstanding quality of the lacquer itself, regarded by most experts as the finest lacquer ever produced, and did not see the need to cover every surface believing that less was more in this respect. The lacquer here is used to produce a mountainous scene with buildings on the bank of a river, the other side of the river with more buildings and a contrasting flatter and forested landscape. The fine perspective achieved is the result of the clever use of raised and flatter areas in the lacquer itself in combination with the drawing of the design itself. Another remarkable aspect of this piece is the fine metalware throughout, but particularly the lockplate / hasp, hinges and foot mounts to the front. This is all beautifully cast and engraved contrasting against the black background. Interestingly another cabinet on stand with near identical metalwork was advertised in the Burlington Magazine, November 1913, with the dealer W. Williamson and Sons of Guildford. The lacquer on that piece is similarly refined and it seems likely that both pieces came from the same workshop. The European influence in our piece can be seen in both the later ebonised stand and in the japanned decoration which has been applied to the inside of the doors and is also very fine indeed. This consists of two panels with birds of prey perched on branches in colours set against a golden background. The cabinet has a recent Scottish provenance and so it is likely that the ebonised stand was made in Britain though such pieces were made throughout Europe as a way of quite literally elevating these imported pieces of eastern lacquer as in Japan these would have been used on the floor. Inside the cabinet there is a combination of more Japanese lacquer and lock plates and European drawer handles. Most of the lacquer drawer fronts incorporate mountainous scenes and birds in combination, with a few purely one or the other of the two subjects. Again the lacquer is in excellent condition and is of exceptional quality with multiple layers of relief used in one single scene in many cases. As mentioned above, Japanese lacquer is the most technically brilliant of the eastern lacquers and, as such, was highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs throughout Europe when this piece was made. The acquisition of such pieces would only have been possible for a small group of incredibly wealthy individuals, largely royal or high ranking courtiers or merchants connected with the East India trade...

Handsome Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome tall dresser. The front of the piece is veneered rosewood with chrome accents and hardware. The top and sides are lacquered white. ...

Mid-Century Modern sideboard with black polished finish and blonde wood trim. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).    

This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern mast...

The dovetail audio rack is the perfect pairing to the dovetail vinyl storage cabinet. The audio rack system includes five shelves to display an entire s...

Impressive rare hand carved teak cabinet from the island of Madura. The beautiful patina and thickness of the wood is incredible. This unique cabin...

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table cabinet, metal, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, th...

Frattini graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1953. He opened his professional studio in Milan, after working in the studio of his teacher and mentor Gio Ponti. Hi...

French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice. Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color. Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key. 18th century Provence cabinets...

Natura straw marquetry wood cabinet RUDA Studio Summer is a time of fulfillment, fertility and wealth. Exactly this time we present our first i...

18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining throughout. The crown sits atop gorgeous wide bac...

Classic French Art Deco cabinet by Henri Rapin, 1925, in cherry, rosewood, burled mahogany, ebony, and silvered metal. Finished interior with shelves. 31.5...

Italian mid-century cabinet made by Paolo Buffa in cherry wood, circa 1930s. Dimension: W102 x D40 x H153 cm.  

Original and rare teak cabinet attributed to early Ikea, proof that they certainly "don't make 'em like they used to!" In the 1950s, Ikea held their own with fine modern furniture ma...

A Late 20th Century Oak Two-Drawer Letter Size Filing Cabinet with lock. Will hold legal size and letter size file folders. Come with two keys. Measures 16" w x 16"D x 27.5"H.  

This elegant Art Deco cabinet comes from Czechoslovakia from the early 20th century. Made of blockboard veneered with walnut, it impresses with its timeless design and precise crafts...

An extraordinarily rare collector's cabinet by Hobbs & Co., in most distinctive zebrawood, with side-locking mechanism, and interesting provenance! London, England, late 19th centur...

Vintage Ceylonese British Colonial Style Satinwood Ebony Mahogany Hutch Cupboard Cabinet. Item features beautiful satinwood, ebony, and mahogany wood, 3 dovetail constructed drawers,...

RARE Antique French Country Louis XV Style Oak Table Top Cabinet with Carved Door, Crown and Key~~ c.1920s This is a unique example of antique classic French Country decor~~hard to ...

This bonheur du jour cabinet, in blue and green lacquered wood with gold accents, was crafted in the early 1920s by Paul Follot, and beautifully embodies his refined sense of eleganc...

This small locking cabinet from the late 19th century has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. Crafted of pine with a burgundy lacquer finish, the two-door cabinet has a ...

A substantial pair of Italian buffets, circa 1910, milled from fruitwood and carved with dramatic ebonized detail. Paneled doors and sides are tastefully outlined in ebonized trim, w...

Commanding in proportion yet intricate in detail, this Spanish sideboard is an ode to vernacular grandeur. The front elevation is composed of deeply carved panels in geometric relief...

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from different ...

Rare Painted Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1880. Nice original black paint and hardware. Great patina and use.

Designed by Alessandro Masturzo Like the hard metal sheets that identify the armor of a samurai, the scales on the skin of this piece define its appearance. A dynamic shape, taking on the evocative strength of Art Deco furnishings, plays with the essentialism of an ellipse and modular repetition, balanced between minimalism and marvel. With a natural oak frame covered in De Castelli...

19th Century Dutch safe from F.J.P. Trousselot Rotterdam, ca 1880 A Dutch safe from F.J.P. Trousselot Rotterdam in stained imitation wood on cast lion legs with two safe doors and t...

A walnut dresser designed by Gio Ponti and produced by M. Singer & Sons, New York, America, 1950s. Labeled.

Brok Cabinet by Pastform Dimensions: D 42,5 x W 190 x H 46 cm Materials: Stained and varnished wood. The furniture in the picture is made in Natura. Available in different wood colo...

Italian Art Deco Sideboard in wood with metal handles, 1920s Rectangular-based sideboard with rounded front corners, in light and dark wood. On the top there is a raised shelf, also ...

A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, en...

French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand Late 19th century Walnut bedside table One drawer and one trapdoor Hand-carved with vegetal and floral motifs. Good condition. Shipping...

Rare vintage cabinets designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès. The cabinet offers plenty of storage space for coat hangers and has the c...

Wonderful Mid Century Cabinet in Bamboo 1960s This is a fantastic small sized mid century cabinet entirely made out of bamboo. A joyful cabinet, this is. Great proportions and use...

This 1920s French metal cabinet exemplifies early 20th-century industrial design with a raw, utilitarian aesthetic. Crafted from solid sheet metal with a naturally aged, oxidized fin...

A rare and exquisite example of George Katsutoshi Nakashima’s deep reverence for natural materials and bespoke craftsmanship, this “Free Edge” cabinet was specially commissioned in 1...

Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size. Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...

For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

A very large and important 19th Century French counter in walnut. This is a freestanding item with cupboards both sides and eight doors on each side. Finished all the way around with...

The Alambra suspended display case designed by Giuseppe Bavuso is equipped with an exclusive invisible mechanism for the opening of the flap door, specifically designed for this refi...

This is a highly unique hand-painted and inlaid Egyptianesque collector's cabinet that pays homage to ancient Egyptian motifs. The cabinet features a rounded top and bottom, and open...

Rare Victorian display cabinet or shop counter, crafted in the late 1800s by F. Maund & E. Berg Showcases Ltd, London. This antique piece features a solid oak frame with original gla...

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A fine exhibition quality 'New Art' Arts and Crafts display cabinet. A well executed design with such fine a...

Studio B.B.P.R. (Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto Nathan Rogers), library, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, late 1960s. This wonderful bookcase is designed b...

This cabinet of curiosites is one of the flagship pieces in the Baker Hesseldenz Studio collection of luxury artisan made furniture. Drawing inspiration from the minarets atop the m...

A unique and artistic vintage wine storage cabinet designed in the shape of a bottle. Standing 73 inches tall with dimensions of 24 x 24 inches, this piece features a hand-painted ex...

Tall standing dresser in teak by Thomasville Furniture. Four wide drawers and cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

18th Century Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Walnut Cabinet. Beautiful cabinet features inlaid bone that creates contrast and texture while mother-of-pearl with it's iridescen...

Spectacular circa 1930s Art Deco fruitwood cabinet attributed to French designer and sculptor André Arbus. Featuring stunning gold leaf Verre Églomisé detail on the central panel whi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Flamed Mahogany record player cabinet that can also be used as a drinks cab...

This handsome piece dates to the 19th century. It is most probably a Biedermeier display cabinet, characterized by its structured simple ge...

Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Cabinet with Drawer and Key~~c. 1890s Highly carved lion's head door with upper drawer and three interior adjustable/removable shelves...

Early 19th century shepherds cupboard with dovetail joint details.

An unique addition to any space, a stunning wall cabinet, perfect as a getting ready perch or a tv cabinet. Each of these pieces is hand made by artist and designer Joseph Ellwood, ...

Container with glass door from the profile system collection of Flötotto with a special decor. A very simple and functional design. The container comes from the Profilsystem collect...

Lovely pair of hanging wall cabinets with glass doors and glass sides. The cabinets also have two shelves inside.

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival parquetry and ormolu mounted breakront vitrine, circa 1860 in date. This beautiful cabinet has exquisite parquetry and crossbanded ...

The sideboard is provided with mirror polished stainless inox steel sides and with adjustable bar. Finishings and fittings like New Concepts sideboards. Lighting system CE standard, ...

Luxe Record Stands elegantly display record cover art while providing easy access to as many as 525 records. All of our cabinets are hand-built in the Uni...

Antique French Regency Style Mahogany China Display Cabinet Buffet Sideboard. Item features a working lock and key, two swing doors with brass lattice, two drawers, upper curio shelv...