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Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

Find a collection of antique Qing tea tables, stools, benches, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Qing
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor. Created in China during...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, two doors, hidden drawers, carved décor and brass hardwa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of nam wood (a variety of cedar) with shelves and multiple drawers. Created in China d...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cedar

Large Cabinet in Peachwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Cabinet in Peach wood with beautiful grains. A pair of doors with metal hardware. Features double bi-fold doors and three drawers. Inside cabinet shelves. ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Large Cabinet in Peachwood
Large Cabinet in Peachwood
$2,488 Sale Price
51% Off
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Fretwork Shelf and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, open shelf and double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for general storage and the open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The exterior is darkened by a black lacquer finish and hand-painted with charming decorative motifs, including bronze censers, flower vases, scrolls, and scholars' objects. Original brass hardware secures the doors, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Side Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware, two doors and two drawers. Created in C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a traditional linear ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

20th Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with Floral Motifs and Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved wooden waisted sideboard from the 20th century, with three drawers and lower shelf. This exquisite d waisted sideboard from the 20th century features a rectangular top with ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this vibrant red coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large coffer is crafted of northern elm with straight sides, an expansive floating-panel top, and ornately-carved gilt aprons. The center apron is carved with a pierced design of ribbon-clad scholars’ objects consisting of books, scrolls, and a weiqi game...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cypress, Lacquer

Chinese Alter Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th century three drawer Elm wood Mongolian Altar or butterfly table. This table is late Qing Dynasty and has a great old crazed pai...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer is colored by a marigold-yellow lacquer finish with a wonderful crackled texture. Th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Elm Three-Drawer Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period elm kang cabinet with everted flanges, three drawers, carved spandrels and dragon motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this Chinese kang ca...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Qing Chinese Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features two doors, fitted with a bronze medallion. Four straight legs with carved apron in the front. Beautiful patina in dark...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Fine Ironwood Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This very fine 19th century cabinet from Northern China is made of ironwood. Iron wood, known in Mandarin as Tieli and prized by collectors, comes from the tallest Chinese hardwood tree and is very durable with a coarse texture and distinctive open grain. This substantial cabinet projects quiet harmony and balanced tension among its austere construction, rich timber, and thoughtfully placed handmade white brass hardware...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Toned Wooden Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this tall cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a two-toned finish. The cabinet showcases two brown wooden doors...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large elwood cabinet from the 19th century with brown lacquer, carved fretwork skirt, round medallion hardware, two exterior drawers, interior shelves w...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Kang Cabinet with Carved Scrolling Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang cabinet from the 19th century, with carved scrolling apron and five drawers. Created in China during the Qing D...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Brown Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina. Two drawers under which a pair doors with a central bar. If needed the center bar can easily be removed to make it easy to place a wider item into the cabinet From Shanxi Province...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elmwood low kang cabinet from the 19th century with everted flanges, two petite doors, scrolls and floral motifs. This exquisite...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

19th Century Qing Period Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th century Chinese alter console Qing period piece featuring two drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides. Measures: 41.5"W x 20.25"D x 31.75"H...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

40″ 19th Century Qing Gansu Painted Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
40? Antique Gansu Chinese Cabinet from the Qing Dynasty Gansu cabinet from the 19th century, beautifully detailed, hand-painted panels dipicting figu...
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1860s Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bamboo Washstand with Lacquered Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo washstand from the 19th century, with carved and lacquered panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved raised drawers, hints of a black lacquer and horse hoof...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved grapevines and meander motifs, natural finish and bro...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of n...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Late Qing Dynasty Side Cabinet with Hand Painted Flower and Bird Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century, with hand painted flower and bird décor, two doors, ornate brass hardware, carved apron and custom lacque...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Cabinet with Multiple Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the mid 19th century with drawers and doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this cabinet features a linear silho...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A one of a kind late 18th century Chinese, Qing dynasty black lacquer one door, one drawer tall tea table that has beautifully carved designs in the shelving area just above the draw...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Toned Elm Cabinet with Burl Wood Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two-toned elm wood cabinet from the late 19th century, with dragon and floral carved apron, natural color, burl wood doors and drawers. Created in China...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period two-door wooden buffet from the early 20th century, with upper removable board. Born during the early years of the 20th century, this charming late Qing Dy...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century Qing Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5? 19th Century Qing Chinese alter Console Qing period piece featuring two drawers and concealed shelving underneath. Brass medallion pull. Car...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds and ends. The charming cabinet has all the features of a traditional Chinese coffer - straight recessed legs, curving spandrels, and a floating-panel top that moves with the seasons. The small chest has a single shallow drawer...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex honeycomb lattice panels and doors carved with elaborate...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Antique Chinese Alter Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
49.5? Antique Chinese alter cabinet 2 Door red cabinet hand painted in seasonal flowers. Violets and peonies are prominent with birds intermingled on...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Antique Chinese Alter Cabinet
Antique Chinese Alter Cabinet
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
41? 19th century antique Chinese Alter console Qing period piece featuring three drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides featuring fl...
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1890s Asian Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfecting line and proportion, this cabinet’s minimalist design celebrates the natural beauty and texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet lu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large Bone-Inlaid Hardwood, Boxwood, and Ebony Chinese Cabinet Chinese, Early 20th Century Height 230cm, width 128cm, depth 55cm Featuring a pierc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood, Ebony

Late 19th Century Tall Tapered Red & Gold Carved Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A tall round corner tapered cabinet with relief carvings from the Northern Jiangsu region, commonly known as Subei region, China. The panels are carved with roundels of flowers from ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Elm

18th Century Chinese Pair of Two-Door Cabinets
Located in San Marino, CA
Very rare pair of black lacquer with cinnabar doors cabinets with handsome cast and carved brass hardware with excellent patina.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Qing case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Qing 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 Qing case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $900 and tops out at $58,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.

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