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.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant
Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Sideboard Cabinet circa early 20th Century
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular hand crafted and painted sideboard cabinet from Tibet.
5 drawers total with a roomy double door cabinet space.
Ancient wooden sides and top. A wonderful piece of functio...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
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
20th Black Lacquer and Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Golden Tortoise Bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique tortoise bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere bookshelf. Bamboo rods and woven wicker shelves make this etagere shelving unique. This Boho c...
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19th Century American Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
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
Vintage Boho Burl Fretwork Etagere - A Pair
By Thomasville
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your space with this stunning pair of vintage boho burl fretwork etageres. Featuring intricate lattice fretwork along the sides, these open-...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Open Altar Table or Sideboard with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This incomparable chinoiserie black lacquer sideboard depicts figures in various typical traditional scenes. What more can you as...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Style Carved Fruitwood and Chinoiserie Sideboard / Credenza / Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style fruitwood credenza or sideboard with a lovely chinoiserie pastoral scene painted throughout all surfaces. It has three felt lined drawer. The feet are optional...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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.
Originating from the esteemed restaurant and private collections of Margaret and Warren Kuo.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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
Vintage Asian Medallion Burl Wood Low Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of refined exoticism to your space with this vintage Asian-inspired burl wood low credenza, featuring striking brass medallion hardware and richly grained veneer. The sym...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Hand carved chinoiserie style motifs adorn this substantial red lacquered armoire. Accented by brass metal hardware, the cabinet has a regal presence. The gilt gold painted reliefs ...
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1980s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Carved Hand Painted Red Green Chinese Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, red and green painted sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to find. Outstan...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
English Ebonized Three-Tiered Shelf with Chinoiserie Decor and Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English ebonized three-tiered freestanding shelf from the turn of the century, with chinoiserie decor and gilded accents. Born in England around 1900, this exquisite ebonized thre...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
Large Chinoiserie Cellarette or Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Chinoiserie Cellarette or Drinks Cabinet on Stand
This lovely piece is in the style of a Georgian cellarette, it has wonderful lacquer decoration showing an underwater view w...
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1920s Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Oriental Style Carved Corner Etagere with Cupboard and Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Style Carved Corner Etagere with Cupboard and Drawer
A superb piece with 3 pierced gallery shelves over a bow front 2 drawer cabinet and drawer
The carved galleries have a ...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet. Item features green and gold distress painted finish, decorative figures/scenes throughout, ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Amazing Burled Amboyna Brass Mastercraft Two-Piece Tall Dresser Chinoiserie
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing burled amboyna and brass two-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft tall dresser. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning two-piece...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Encoignures
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of late 19th century French bronze-mounted Chinoiserie Encoignures , shaped breche d'Alep marble tops, conforming cases, 2 doors, foliate mounted stiles, sabots, H. 36 in., W....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Elm Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese elm cabinet, circa 1930.
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1930s Asian Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Display Cabinet attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique cabinet came out of a north shore estate that had the entire dining room done in pieces from Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker. The family said the owners pu...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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
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
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
Oriental Carved Open Dresser or Hall Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, 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
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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