Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
CHINOISERIE STYLE
Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Antique Jacobean William and Mary Greek Key Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean William and Mary Green Key Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Desk. Item features carved "chinoiserie" details, turn carved spiral legs and s...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Swedish-made Chinoiserie Drinks Cabinet with Carved Panels
Located in London, GB
This elegant Chinese-style drink cabinet from the 1950s offers a beautiful blend of traditional craftsmanship and mid-century design. Original deep red painted wood, the cabinet is a...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Fine Carved Two Drawers Carved Chinoiserie Console Sideboard MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Maitland Smith Fine Carved Two Drawers Carved Chinoiserie Console Sideboard MINT
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A chinoiserie vitrine.
Extensively decorated in the chinoiserie manner in giltwork and polychromes; rising from a plinth base, having canted sides, a central door to the lower secti...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Eglomise Mirrored Cabinet, Sideboard or Bar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous 1930s art deco Italian chinoiserie cabinet featuring four reverse painted Asian figures on a silver foil background, two cabinet doors in front with bronze seashell hardwar...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Edwardian Chinoiserie Cupboard
Located in Lymington, GB
Late Edwardian/early Victorian chinoiserie lacquered cupboard.
Retaining its warm, sunburnt red/orange colour with decorative stencilled images on each door.
With original door handl...
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1890s Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Circa 1880 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED GILT AND BLACK LACQUER COMMODE
BY EMMANUEL ZWIENER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880
The bombé commmode with eared black porter marble top above a central scene of chinoiser...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
English Regency Chinoiserie Trunk Hamper
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Chinoiserie lacquered and decorated slant top floor trunk (hamper) with pearl inlaid trim.
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19th Century British Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This stunning piece is expertly crafted and made in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from iconic Chinoiserie style, this bookcase ex...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Elegant Chinese Style Nightstands with Polished Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of Chinese style nightstands. Elegant raised edges, heavy, solid brass newly polished hardware (brushed satin lacquered finish). ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic mid-century Chinoiserie/Tansu chest combining eastern aesthetic influences with western construction & craftsmanship. Taking plentiful nods from Michael Taylor's Far East ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Chippendale Black Lacquered Lowboy with Chinoiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Chippendale black lacquered lowboy with beautiful hand-painted Chinoiserie design.
Lovely!
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19th Century English Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console Small Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Nailhead Cowhide Red Mini Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite small sideboard cabinet, dating back to the 19th Century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunn...
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Chinoiserie Fretwork Fret Mirrored Credenza Buffet Sideboard Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage wood credenza, buffet, sideboard with mirrored doors and fretwork. Each pair of doors open to reveal one adjustable shelf on ea...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with th...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English 1900s Bamboo Freestanding Shelf with Rattan Accents and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo freestanding shelf from the early 20th century, with rattan accents and single drawer. Created in England at the Turn of the Centu...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Oriental Carved Open Dresser or Hall Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental carved open dresser or hall cupboard
A very unusual piece, this is an open dresser with 2 drawers below and a shelved cupboard beneath
The s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Miniature chest of drawers.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$567 / item
Bespoke Media Cabinet With Hand Painted Oriental Silk Print
Located in Basildon, London
An intriguing cabinet, crafted in wood with solid brass handles. There is brass detailing on the edges framing the dark wood.
A special technique of hand printed silk on its doors featuring Chinoiserie style landscape. The softness and sensibility of nature represented through these beautiful plants creating a calming sensation.
With three push catch drawers there is plenty of storage. There is a perfect space for a television up to 42" with cable management...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silk, Wood
$5,635 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chinese Style Cabinet in Black, Red and Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large cabinet opening by three door leaves in black lacquered wood with a red lacquered decor and gilt highlights. Rectangular body in carved and bla...
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1880s European Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Modern Ming 48" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$4,050 / item
Modern Ming 60" Sideboard
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Shiitake
The Modern Ming collection exemplifies sleek modern style rooted in traditional Asian design. "Hoof-leg" and mitered apron details showcase the collection's e...
Category
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$4,550 / item
Chinoiserie case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, and Century Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $105,293 while the average work can sell for $3,608.
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