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Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Etagere Bookcase Wine Bar Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Stately Etagere display or wine dry bar by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Made from faux bamboo and woven rattan with two shelves over a table surface, drawer and lower wine or liquor...
Category

1990s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Gorgeous Walnut Georgian Style Hickory White China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Hickory White
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous Walnut Georgian Style Hickory White China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront Dimensions : 85
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcase China Display Portwood Cabinet
By Portwood Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the epitome of sophistication with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet Bookcase by Portwood
By Portwood Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the epitome of sophistication with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet Bookcase Swedish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet Bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Drexel Georgian Crotch Mahogany Bowfront China Cupboard Curio Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Georgian style bowfront china cabinet or cupboard, circa 1940s. Made of genuine
Category

Vintage 1940s Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinese Chippendale style open bookcase with a walnut finish and with open fretwork trellis sides
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chinese Chippendale style open bookcase with a walnut finish and with open fretwork trellis sides
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet
By Hickory White
Located in Dayton, OH
The perfect sized bookcase by Hickory White. Traditional styling in their spice finish. Medium wood
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

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

Large Carved Chinese Bookcase Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an elaborate carved wood chinese bookshelf. produced in china ca. 1900 for the european market.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Kofod Larsen Display China Cabinet Bookcase Danish
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabinet Bookcase at Mid Century Traders. A display china cabinet wall unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Chinese Lattice Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive display cabinet is from Shanxi, China and was made from reclaimed elmwood. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Matching Pair of Chinese Elmwood Bookcases
Located in Round Top, TX
This Matching Pair of Chinese Elmwood Bookcases have four shelves and three pull out drawers each
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Imperial Windsor cabinet by Drexel & Magnavox. A beautiful Federal style mahogany library
Category

Vintage 1940s Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890. Direct from
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Bookcase in Elmwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century Chinese bookcase in elm from Shanxi, 1820-1840. With a natural raw finish. 3 shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Henredon French Country Oak Lattice Door China Display Curio Cabinet Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Henredon lattice door china display or curio cabinet, circa 1980s. Made of oak featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Silk, Glass, Oak

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome red lacquer bookcase comes in two parts. The central cabinet (main image) boasts
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Antique French Empire Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet with Bronze Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with acanthus leaves. The ornamentation of the cabinet and the wood quality really heighten the drama
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dyrlund Bookcase China Display Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home with a piece of iconic design from Mid Century Traders. This stunning china
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Antique Chinese Bookcase in Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bookcase with original lacquer colors in ivory white, light green and black on the sides
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Display China Cabinet Bookcase Danish Style
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Style Cabinet by Greaves and Thomas. Crafted in the 1960s, this beautiful piece showcases the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

French Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet in a Limed Finish, circa 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Walnut bookcase or China cabinet from the late 1800s, that has been thoroughly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Rare Curved Hand-Blown Glass Figured Walnut Beacon Hill China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted curved glass Georgian style china cabinet or bookcase by Beacon Hill
Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Bookcase Display China Cabinet Vitrine Jacobean Tudor Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous Antique English Oak Jacobean or Tudor Style Double-Door Bookcase, Display/China Cabinet
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid Century Modern Vintage G Plan Bookcase China Display Cabinet Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Mic Century Modern Vintage G Plan Bookcase China Display
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

EJ Victor Monumental Bird s-Eye Maple Dome Display Cabinet China Curio Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive EJ Victor bird's-eye maple dome display cabinet China Curio bookcase 91" EJ Victor out
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Georgian Mahogany Two Part Bookcase or China Cabinet with Glazed Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part English Late Georgian mahogany bookcase or china cabinet with an appealing size and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront of custom quality, possibly John Stuart or John Widdercomb
Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Style English Raised Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
20th century. This English raised bookcase features a hint of "Chinese Chippendale" style influence
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese bookcase with two shelves and six drawers with brass hardware. Two
Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

"China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in teak with base in solid oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19TH CENTURY CHINESE FUJIAN DISPLAY SHELVES BOOKCASE
Located in Yonkers, NY
CHINESE 19TH CENTURY FUJIAN PROVENCE FIR WOOD IN BLACK LACQUER DISPLAY SHELVES OR OPEN BOOK SHELVES
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Grand 19th Century English Two-Piece Mahogany Stepback Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful large English two-piece mahogany step back bookcase, its upper case with a molded
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mission Oak Style Arts Crafts One Door Oak Wood China Cabinet Curio Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mission oak style Arts & Crafts one door oak wood china cabinet curio bookcase. Item features solid
Category

Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

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 20th Century Chinese Export Lacquered Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a Chinese lacquered modular unit from the 1980s. Provides masses of storage for
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Export Painted and Lacquered Bookcases
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a pair of Chinese lacquered modular unit from the 1980s. Provides masses of storage
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Double-Sided Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood bookcase with shelves and drawers on both
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall standing, handsome pieces that stand stong on their own. They provide great storage for large and small items.
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Chinese Elm Four-Tier Bookcase of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive and useful small-scale Chinese bookcase, the inset top above three additional shelves
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Bookcases

Materials

Elm

PAIR ANTIQUE CHINESE BOOKSHELVES BOOKCASES ETEGER CA 1850
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual pair of small scale bookshelves in original matte black lacquer. Chinese, Qing Dynasty, ca
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

An 18th Century Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet.
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 18th century mahogany Chinese Chippendale bookcase cabinet, circa 1780, the upper glazed
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Scholar s Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese display cabinets are made from reclaimed cypress wood and are from Suzhou, China
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Mahogany Breakfron China Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet by Charak of Bolton, MA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Chinese ca 1910 elmwood glass front book display china cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1910 elmwood glass front cabinet that can be used for books or china. The cabinet
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Glass

19th Century Antique Carved Chinese Hardwood Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
STUNNING PROFUSELY CARVED ALLOVER. 3 SHELVES AND A GALLERIED TOP. DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE WOOD TYPE BUT SIMILAR TO ROSEWOOD
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase having a superbly carved
Category

Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Double-Sided Bookcase Approx. 1880, Shanxi Province China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Double-sided bookcase in walnut with original beautiful patina. One side with rounded moldings and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Metal

A Primitive Chinese Elm Bookcase with Open Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique scroll shelf from Shanxi, China, dates back to the early Qing dynasty period around
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Maitland Smith, Flame Mahogany, Chinese Chippendale Style Bookcases, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maitland Smith, Flame Mahogany, Chinese Chippendale Style Bookcases, Showcase Cabinets, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Late 20th Century Large Chinese Lacquered Bookcases
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a very practical pieces of Chinese furniture from the end of the last century
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This bookshelf is a rustic interpretation of an elegant and traditional Chinese form.
Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality late 19th century English George III style mahogany breakfront cabinet, the upper
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and well-proportioned Elm Wood display shelf once held books and scholar’s artifacts in a private study.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Impressive Chinese Display Cabinet with 12 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive display cabinet is from Hebei, China and was made from reclaimed poplar wood. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

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Bookcase China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bookcase China cabinets available for sale. Each of these unique bookcase China cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and glass. There are 266 antique and vintage bookcase China cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookcase China cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bookcase China cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bookcase China cabinets over the years, but those made by C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen and Leighton Hall Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bookcase China Cabinets?

Bookcase China cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,722, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $165,000.

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 Bookcase China Cabinets
  • 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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