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Elmwood Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
5 drawer Chinese elmwood bookcase. Finished in a beautiful chocolate brown .
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Bookcases

Teak China Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
This absolutely stunning "China" bookcase is in teak with a beautiful patinated oak frame. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Elm Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese elm wood bookcase from southern china. C 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

Elmwood Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese elmwood bookcase with 3 drawers and shelves.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Elmwood Bookcase
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Elmwood bookcase. Jiangsu Provence. This lovely bookcase has three open shelves. There is closed
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

Red Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Books and accessories would look great on the elegant vintage red lacquer bookcase with two drawers.
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20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Bamboo Bookcase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Shanghai Bamboo Open Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Bookcases

Black Lacquered Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Black Lacquered Bookcase with Lattice Back and 3-Drawers, Reedition 64" x 18.5" x 78
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

LATTICE DISPLAY / BOOKCASE
Located in Washington, DC
CHINESE DISPLAY / BOOKCASE WITH LATTICE FRETWORK ON BACK AND SIDES. EACH INTERIOR SECTION MEASURING
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Art Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Wingene, BE
Wonderfull 19th century art cabinet with Chinese decor by Paul Sormani. Signed on door lock: '10
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

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Bronze, Ormolu

Black Lacquer Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tansu Design exclusive contemporary pair of black lacquer with rubbed edges bookcase.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Pagoda Top/Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Cabinet/Curio
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant/ whimsical, Pagoda Top, Faux Bamboo Trim, chinese chippendale style cabinet, greek Key
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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

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Glass

Lacquered bureau bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George I style parcel gilt lacquered secretary bookcase; overall Chinoiserie decorated w/figures
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20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

An Inlaid Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Book Case China Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
A George III inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase having an upper section fitted with a pair of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair of Chinoiserie Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcases. Six Separate pieces.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Bookcases

Five Shelf Open Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Bookcase with 5 Shelves in Original Light Color Wood Finishing,Beijing Provenance 26"W x 11
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases

Large Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
A revolving multifaceted bookcase from China, c. 1900. The top and second tiers measure 11" high
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Bamboo and Straw Étagère
Located in Montecito, CA
Chinese bamboo and straw étagère, three shelves, bamboo framed woven straw top and sides, circa
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo, Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Book Case China Cabinet
By Barney Flagg
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this beautiful Drexel walnut and cane room divider designed by Barney Flagg for the Parallel Line. After two years of having this upper unit, we acquired this lovely ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of Black Lacquer Bookcases
Located in Scarsdale, NY
These stunning black lacquer bookcases are so elegant and simple that they could fit in the most
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Red Lacquer Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese, 19th Century book/display case highlighted in black lacquer. Retains its original lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Pair of Lacquered Elm Five Shelf Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lacquered elm five shelf bookcases, China circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Edwardian Open Bookcase in Chippendale Style
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4695, fine quality Edwardian open bookcase in mahogany, having moulded top with dentil moulding
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Black Lacquer Chinese Etagere
Located in Washington, DC
Nine Drawer Chinese Bookshelf/Display Cabinet in elegant black lacquer finish.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made to exacting standards in the Ming style from reclaimed wood, these stately bookcases are
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Open Bookshelf with Three Shelves and Fretwork on Top Two Shelves
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Quatro Square Green Crackle Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Crackle Finish Bookcase/Cabinet.Repeating Square Motif. Lower paneled doors with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Chinese Bamboo Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Scholar's Open Bookshelf Three Shelves with Original Spotted Bamboo Finish
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Bookcases

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Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Elmwood Bookshelves
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Chinese Elmwood Bookshelves, Each with 2 Drawers, Handsome and Antiqued. China, Circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Elm

Pair of Lacquered Elmwood Chinese Bookshelves
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Lacquered Elmwood Chinese Bookshelves
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Ming style book cabinet with lattice doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expertly made of Chinese rosewood, this Ming inspired book cabinet will also serve as an armoire
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20th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Rosewood

Large Chinese Chippendale Étagère by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large Chinese Chippendale style étagère by Stanley from the Preserve Botany collection. Color is
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Early 2000s Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Shelves, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese bamboo bookshelves, Shanxi Province. Entirely constructed from bamboo, with the
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Excpetional SET of 4 of Chinese Chippendale Influenced Etageres
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of Chinese Chippendale influenced, shelves / etegares / bookcases. Wonderful
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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

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Wood

Antique French China Hutch HP ROSE GARLANDS BASKETS
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning antique china hutch~buffet, hand painted with so much detail, truly makes this “one of a
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20th Century American Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century Low Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine quality low bookcase China cabinet in ebonized timbers. The façade with beautifully inlaid
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Antique 1860s Chinese Cabinets

A Modern Faux Painted Etagere, in the Chinese taste
Located in Riverdale, NY
twin cabinets on bracket feet
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Pagoda Style Ebonized and Silver Gilt Bookcase / China Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning tall oriental black lacquer cabinet with beveled glass doors and silver gilt detail
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20th Century Cabinets

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Silver Leaf

Pagoda Style Ebonized and Silver Gilt Bookcase / China Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning tall oriental black lacquer cabinet with beveled glass doors and silver gilt detail
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20th Century Cabinets

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Silver Leaf

Bamboo Etagere
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese etagere with geometric fretwork enclosing four shelves. Makes an excellent bookcase or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo

Late 19th Century Small Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most attractive and most beautifully made small bookcase China cabinet. In two sections, the top
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Antique 1890s British Cabinets

Display Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual painted and carved display chests from the Fujian region in China. Carved and painted wood
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Bookcases

Book Shelf
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Ningbo Bamboo Open Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases

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Bamboo

Carved Mahogany 2-Door China / Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early 20th century mahogany 2-door china cabinet of rectangular design with carved freize above two
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Early 20th Century Scottish Cabinets

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Mahogany, Glass

Burled Walnut Three Door Bookcase, China Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
A good quality three door bookcase, China Cabinet. Moulded rectangular top over single, solid door
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets

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Walnut, Glass

Two Door Walnut China Cabinet, Display Cabinet/Bookcase, Scotland 1930, H1004
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Two Door Walnut China Cabinet, Display Cabinet/Bookcase, Scotland 1930, H1004 Scotland
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage Oak 3 Door Display Cabinet, China Cabinet, Bookcase, Scotland 1920, H896
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak 3 door display cabinet, china cabinet, bookcase, Scotland 1920, H896 Scotland 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Hunting Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Newberry, SC
A French Hunting Bookcase in oak with original glass doors, barley twist columns, and a carved
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Ant. Walnut Display Case, China Cabinet, Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H788
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Display Case, China Cabinet, Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H788 Scotland 1910 Solid Walnut
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets

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Walnut

HENREDON 18th Century Portfolio Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style breakfront bookcase china cabinet by Henredon, from their 18th Century Portfolio
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Inverted Breakfront Veneered Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A rare large George II inverted breakfront veneered walnut China cabinet. The square glazed doors
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Walnut Display China Cabinet Libertys of London Bookcase, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning antique glass fronted display cabinet in walnut. We date this piece to circa 1890 and it
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cabinets

Large Antique Scottish Glass Front Bookcase, Display, China Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
- $2450 - England, 1920 - Large solid oak cabinet bookcase - Three astragal doors - Eight
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Early 20th Century Vitrines

Antique Walnut 2 Door Bookcase, Display, China Cabinet, Scotland 1910, H708
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut 2 door bookcase, display cabinet China cabinet, Scotland 1910, H708. Scotland
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique Scottish Burled Walnut 2-Door China, Bookcase, Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
- Scotland, 1930 - Burled Walnut veneer - Solid Mahogany - Beautiful shaped doors - Solid wooden, adjustable shelves - Queen Ann Cabriole legs - Lovely warm patina - It...
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets

Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Louisville, KY
Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century; in two parts
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Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Desks

Pair: Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Wood Bookcases
Located in Seattle, WA
A fine pair of Chinese bamboo and softwood bookcases (shujia). Of rectangular form, the top and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

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Bookcases And China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bookcases and China cabinets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bookcases and China cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and glass. There are 265 antique and vintage bookcases and China cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookcases and China cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bookcases and China cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen and Leighton Hall Furniture each produced beautiful bookcases and China cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Bookcases And China Cabinets?

Prices for bookcases and China cabinets start at $290 and top out at $165,000 with the average selling for $3,750.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Bookcases And 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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