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Mid century chinoiserie black lacquer cabinet with 8 drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
, two cabinet doors with Chinese imagery in gold paint and brass, eight dovetail drawers, and brass
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Black and Gold and Hand Painted Armoire/Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the exquisite charm of this Chinese Hand-Painted Black and Gold Armoire
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black lacquered dowry chest with polychrome ceremonial figures and iron hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Chippendale Style Tole Pagoda Wall Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are wonderful. It is a Chinese chippendale style tole and glass painted wall shelf. The frame
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in NYC, NY
The cabinet is profusely decorated throughout with Chinese Foo dogs and birds within foliage, as
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Barbara Barry Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Mirrored Wardrobe Cabinet Armoire
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture 2 pc. black lacquer china cabinet with quatrefoil
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Early 2000s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique armoire originates from China, circa 1900. Features interior shelf and in tact
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Blanket Chest with Hand Painted Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black lacquer rectangular blanket chest from the 19th century, with underglaze
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

20th Century Chinoiserie Pagoda Glass Front Cabinet Beverly Hills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s. 3 drawers and 3 cabinets on buffet base. Also makes a fabulous Chinese opium style library
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Other

Massive Old Chinese Wood Server/ Credenza
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With impressive large size and really pleasing deep all-over patina. Deep stained interior, doors above and drawers below, all with hand fashioned Primitive iron pulls. A great piece.
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Antique Chinese Intricately Carved Hardwood Desk, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Monumental antique Chinese hardwood desk. These desks were made in China specifically for export to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood altar coffer with three drawers and two doors with brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Chippendale English Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th c. diminutive size three-piece pedestal painted desk featuring Chinoiserie design, leather top insert and original bat wing brass pulls. The top lifts off the pedestals fo...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Desks

Chinese Lacquer Bar with Carved Hardstone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual vintage Chinese liquor cabinet or bar, the deep black lacquer finish embellished with
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar s Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Evincing the austere attitude of Ming-dynasty aesthetics, this 19th century cabinet is minimally accented
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Shanxi Solid Elm Clothes Cupboard or Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Tired of wrinkly clothes? This Chinese clothes cabinet from Shanxi which is a province in the
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Antique 1880s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese Black Lacquer Prosperity Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic mid-19th century cabinet hits all the right notes. Bringing the austere, Minimalist
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple and refined black lacquer chest with brass fitting, pair of doors, shelf inside.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple and refined black lacquer chest with brass fitting, pair of doors, shelf inside. We carry
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Yellow-Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chests with Black Splatter
Located in Yonkers, NY
century, with distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the mid-century period, each of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Two Door Five Drawer Wu Fu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A coffer from Tianjin Province, China made of Chinese Northern Elm. This chest features two doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Early 20th Century Chinese Five-Drawer, Two-Door Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful coffer from Tianjin Province, China. This c. 1900 piece is made of Chinese Northern Elm
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Simple and Elegant Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer chest with pair of open doors and shelves inside. Elegant form and beautiful
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Kitchen Cabinet Armoire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Chinese kitchen cabinet armoire fronted by two large doors with wooden hinges. The doors
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XV Style Commode, circa 1950
By Faubourg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
on angles, four drawer pulls, two lock entries, apron bracket and shoes. Black Chinese style lacquer
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1960s Chinese Export Wicker Elephant Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Chinese export wicker elephant dry bar, a rare and wonderful, fully functional dry bar. Of
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Dry Bars

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors and four drawers inside, brass fitting
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Credenzas

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquered Apothecary Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
These apothecary chests are from the Guangzhou province of China and made from Elm Wood. They
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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinets, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in China's Shanxi province, these striking, early 19th century cabinets take their name
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers. Very elegant, simple form, beautiful color.
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with four drawers and two pair of doors, shelves inside. Simple and
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Refined Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, with four drawers and a pair of bifold doors, brass
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Chinoiserie Black and Gold Pagoda Shaped Hanging Shelf Bracket
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking pagoda shaped chinoiserie painted tole and iron hanging wall etagere in black and gold
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with two pairs of doors and four drawers inside, brass fitting
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
balance. Each cabinet is minimally decorated save for its black lacquer finish and the soft glimmer of its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Refined Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, with four drawers and a pair of bifold doors, brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinets with Hardstone Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of black lacquer cabinets with elaborate hard stone inlay of birds, trees and flowers and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair Monumental Chinese Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Painted Cabinets
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering. The pair of extraordinary black lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie cabinets with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asia Modern Chinese Style Server by Landstrom
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Nice diminutive server in the Chinese Style, two doors open to Revel two drawers and open storage
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Gilt Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet made with black lacquered wood and gilt painting. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Open Cabinets
Located in Martlesham, GB
Chinese style, the black lacquered cabinets with gilt decoration, having decorative pagoda tops with bells
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers and two pair of doors. Fine and elegant piece, simple
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Tall Vintage Chinese Decorated Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ebonized with double doors paint decorated with figures and an elephant in palatial scenes, opening to a single interior shelf and two drawers. A lower painted panel with a river lan...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard/Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard / Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Black Twin Cabinet/Buffet Table, Siderboard
Located in Pomona, CA
, normal age wear. ? Description: Look at This Chinese Antique Gilt Black Shan Xi Twin Cabinet. It has
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and refined black lacquer sideboard, three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Tapered Cabinets. Bedside tables, night stands, or side tables. Very
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers and Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine black lacquer sideboard with drawers and doors, brass pulls and shelf inside.
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Credenzas

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Drawers and Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard or Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard or Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by square legs and joined by
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

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Black China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black China cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each black China cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and hardwood. There are 552 variations of the antique or vintage black China cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black China cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right black China cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one black China cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, Drexel and Naihan Li produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black China Cabinet?

The average selling price for a black China cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,809, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $346,832 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Black China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.

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