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Vintage Chinese Chippendale Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Greek Key Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie rattan and bamboo display cabinet. Pagoda top, 2
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Tall Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated China Cabinet Bookcase, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This cabinet measures 78 tall x 41 wide x 15 inches deep. These are hard to find with so much
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Ebonized China or Curio Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XVI vitrine, china, or curio cabinet made in France from mahogany during the mid-1900s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Vintage American China Closet or Hutch Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An American mahogany China closet or hutch, circa 1930s with bubble glass front door with keys
Category

Vintage 1930s American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1960 s Chinoiserie China Cabinet from Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Hartville, OH
Hand Carved and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Display Cabinet from Romweber. Intricate details in
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquer Ming Style Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets in Ming Style, Fujian Province, 1880-1900 A pair of elegant black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Zitan Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
crisply carved and then black lacquered, I am unsure of the timber but the cabinet is very heavy almost
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards

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Zitan

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer and Gilt Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small Asian two-door black lacquer cabinet with hand-painted gilt landscape scenery to the front
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Very Unusual and Rare 18th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of unusually beautiful cabinets in black lacquer with well-preserved original decorations in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Double Black Lacquer Cabinet With Coromandel Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully carved and hand painted Chinese scenes embellish the doors of this black lacquer double
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presented here is an exquisite vintage chinoiserie-inspired illuminated display cabinet. Adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered desk, circa 1880. Comprising of 3 parts, 2 pedestals and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized China Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French Louis XVI style curio or china cabinet. Our old plank workshop thoroughly restored
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Shanxi Painted Lacquer Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning and rare black lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Glamorous Black Laquer Pagoda Style Bar Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational high gloss black laquer custom cabinet having pagoda style top, Chinese inspired design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Export Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Tall and Narrow Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood cabinet with two doors, two drawers and brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Cabinet With Gold Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant black lacquer cabinet with fine hand painted landscape motif in gold gilt on the pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Gold

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered desk circa 1880. Comprising of 3 parts, 2 pedestals and top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair Of Elegant Black Polished Cabinets In Ming Style.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of elegant and beautiful black polished cabinets in Ming style. Pair of doors with oblong
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Chinese Black Lacquered Step Back Cupboard with Golden Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Chinese black lacquered step back cupboard with golden decorations.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Original Black Lacquer Cabinet with Traces of Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original black lacquer cabinet with traces of decorations. Time has given this early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquered Chest from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chinese black lacquered chest from the 1940s. The chest is in great antique condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Dark Brown Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Fretwork Doors the Late 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese kitchen cabinet with fretwork doors above, solid doors below and a pair of drawers in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Hand-Painted Gold Leaf Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Display Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in China black lacquered display cabinet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Art Deco Lower Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese art deco elmwood sideboard having black lacquer. A double door with large round metal
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Corner Cabinet in Black Lacquer with a Chinese Decor, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style corner cabinet in Chinese style black lacquer opening with two drop leaves in front
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark lacquer Chinese wedding cabinet from the 1800s. This Chinese 19th century wedding cabinet is
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet with Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese cabinet is from the Henan province of China and made from Elm Wood. It features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair, Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of interesting Chinese antique apothecary chests. Each having 20 individual pull out deep
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Bookcase with Irregular Shelves and Two Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage black lacquer bookcase from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese Sideboard Painted Black with Red Trim
Located in Round Top, TX
look of the gently distressed original black paint with red trim. While most Chinese pieces have a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

French Bombe Louis XV-Style Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A single-door French Louis XV-style mahogany 'bombe' vitrine with curved glass door and sides, the case accented with gilt mounts throughout.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Pair of Midcentury Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Nightstands
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant matching pair of Mid-Century Modern chinoiserie nightstands, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquered Chest from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chinese black lacquered chest from the 1940s. The chest is in great antique condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Asian Wedding Cabinet with Heavy Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful antique Asian wedding cabinet with a rich patina.
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Glass Front China Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Oak china cabinet made in two parts, with a single concave glass door flanked by three glass panels
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Chinese Export black and gold lacquer desk, elaboratly decorated with detailed
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Purple Flowered Steel China Cabinet with the Wind in Its Hands
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gregory Nangle fabricated Purple Flowered Steel China Cabinet with the Wind in Its Hands using sand
Category

2010s Cabinets

Circa 1900 Large Black Chinese Shelf Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 three shelf unit with six functional drawers. Distressed black painted finish with red
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two Door Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese coffer with two bi-folding doors, four interior drawers and traces of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

20th Century Chinese Black Laquer Hardstone Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We A Stunning Chinese Black Laquer Bookcase Of Large Proportions. Adorned With Coloured
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Bookcases

Large Black Antique Chinese Armoire with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Asian Chinese Black Lacquer with Unusual Bronze Medallion Hardware, two drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
fret work screen window upper panels, CA 1870, An antique Chinese cabinet with excellent storage
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Art Deco Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco panel door cabinet. Having melon style framing with panel doors and sides. Narrow side
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Deco Cabinets

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Black Lacquered Sideboard with Chinoiserie
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty black lacquered sideboard from the 19th century, with three pairs of double
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Style Black Lacquer Trunk with Brass Mounts
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese style black lacquer trunk with brass mounts, mid-20th century. This trunk has bold and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Bookcase in Original Black Lacquer, China 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Base with 2 pairs of doors. Original black lacquer with natural age-related patina, which is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18Th Century Black/Brown lacquered With Decoration Cabinet From Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century cabinet original untouched in good condition. Thick black / Brown lacquer decorated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Hebei Qing Dynasty Black Brown Cabinet with Golden Trim
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Hebei black lacquered two door low cabinet from the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese Sideboard Painted Black with Red Trim
Located in Round Top, TX
look of the gently distressed original black paint with red trim. While most Chinese pieces have a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Peddler s Tray Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese Peddler’s box with a red cinnabar finish and a removable tray top above two doors. Believed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience opulence with this Chinese Hand Painted and Carved Black and Gold Credenza. A luxurious
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Black Painted Gansu Sideboard with Hand Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black painted Gansu sideboard from the early 20th century, with hand painted floral
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Gansu Sideboard with Hand Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black lacquered Gansu sideboard from the early 20th century, with hand painted floral and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Black Chinese Chinoiserie Credenza
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern black Chinese Chinoiserie credenza. Hand painted on the top and the sides. Front
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Chippendale Satinwood and Black Lacquer Vitrine, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique Chinese Chippendale Satinwood and Black Lacquer Vitrine Cabinet, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vitrines

Materials

Satinwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquer elmwood coffer with six doors and six drawers with brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Elm

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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
    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 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 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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