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Japanese Antique Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Rattan and Glass Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors, drawers, woven
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Doors, Showa 1926–, Natural Finish
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
cabinet features two sliding glass doors with a refined grid pattern that frames the contents beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

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Cedar

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
without visual weight. Behind the glass sliding doors are two wooden shelves, creating three tiers for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Vintage Black Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese glass cabinet was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in matsu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Pine

Wood Sliding Door Japanese Tansu Cabinet on Steel Base w/ Smoke Gray Glass Top
Located in Mckinney, TX
Tansu- a traditional Japanese storage cabinet, commonly used for storing clothing- or whatever your
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Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood

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Tall Antique Japanese Casepiece with Glass Doors
Located in New York, US
Tall Antique Japanese Casepiece with Sliding Glass Doors
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20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Double Glass Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
!9th century Japanese showcase. In good condition. 4 interior shelves. Back panels have shrunken
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Bookcases

20th Century Century Japanese Sliding Glass Door Shop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Japanese 19th century sliding glass door display cabinet in two pieces. Top portion is all
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cupboards

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu with five drawers and a pair of each glass and wood sliding
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Brass

1850 s Japanese Glass Front Tansu/Cabinet With Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece glass cabinet with sliding doors and four drawers. Original hardware.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Very Large 19th Century Japanese Apothecary/Display Cabinet With Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
apothecary drawers, ten larger drawers, eight sliding glass doors on top and two sliding doors on bottom
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
stackable glass-door cabinet is a fine example of Japanese vintage furniture, offering both functionality
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cupboards

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Black Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa 1926–
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
has softened with time—calm and composed rather than heavy. Sliding glass doors with a single vertical
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cypress, Cedar

Japanese Antique Sliding Glass Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This glass cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period'1926-'. Made from beautifully aged
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Chestnut

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Featuring sliding glass doors
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cupboards

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Maple, Cedar

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Swing Doors, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. It features hinged glass
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Doors Low Cabinets, Taisho Era 1912-1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
cabinet is a fine piece made in Japan. Crafted from Castor aralia wood, it features distinct grain
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Sliding Glass Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
black finish that adds bold elegance to any room. The glass doors are made from antique glass with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Japanese joinery, with clean lines and understated elegance. Beneath the glass doors are three small
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Cupboard with Glass Doors, Taisho Era 1912–1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
spaces. The glass doors are fitted with traditional wavy glass, offering a soft, distorted view of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cupboards

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Cedar

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet on Legs, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
without feeling heavy. Behind the glass sliding doors, the wooden shelves align with the doors
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Vintage Wide Glass Sliding Door Cabinet, Mid-Showa Period 1940s-1960s
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage glass sliding door was crafted in the Mid-Showa Period '1940s-1960s'. This wide glass
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cupboard, Taisho Era Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique glass sliding door cupboard crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). It features slender
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cupboards

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). It features a glass-fronted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cupboards

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). It features a glass-fronted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cupboards

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Wood

Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period 1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
lighter drawer faces. The upper section features glass sliding doors suitable for display storage, and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cypress

19th Century Japanese Glass Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese glass cabinet with sliding doors and drawers on the bottom. Top and bottom pieces
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Japanese Glass Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Glass Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 71 in D 17 in
Japanese Antique, Grass doors Cabinet, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique glass-door cabinet. It was made in the Early Showa Period(1926-). This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Chestnut

Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant s Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
) with glass sliding doors and multiple compartments and drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant
s Cabinet
Japanese Cedar Tea or Merchant
s Cabinet
H 54.75 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Vintage Cupboard, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cupboard was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). This Japanese antique glass
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cupboards

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Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
cabinet features glass sliding doors and a shallow depth, making it an ideal fit for smaller spaces or
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique, Cabinet, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique glass-doored cabinet. It was made in the Early Showa period (1926
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cedar

19th Century Shop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese shop cabinet with original glass doors. Two pieces.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Glass

19th Century Shop Cabinet
19th Century Shop Cabinet
H 64.5 in W 107.5 in D 20.5 in
Late 19th Century Globe-Wernicke 6 Stack Lawyer s Bookcase, circa 1890-1899
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
modular 6 stack lawyer's bookcase in a Walnut finish with brass knobs, Japanned metal straps and glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases

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Brass, Metal

Japanese Antique Storage shelves Cupboard Bookshelf Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese glass door storage shelf. The deep colours create a nice atmosphere. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Glass Cupboard Cabinet Showcase 1920s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese glass door storage shelf. It was made in the early Showa period (1926-1930
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Antique Japanese Sliding Glass Door Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century shiop tansu cabinet with two sliding glass doors on top piece with one interior shelf
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vitrines

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Iron

Early 20th century Japanese cabinet, Keyaki Japanese ash glass door
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
many years. Over time, the glass in the doors has been replaced with new ones. The handles on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Antique / Glass Door Cabinet / Taisho Period / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
collection. There is a glass door, so you can see the items inside and enjoy the fashionable decoration
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood, Ash

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
appearance. The sliding glass doors are fitted with traditional wavy glass, creating gentle visual distortion
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Cypress

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cabinet, Taisho Era Early 1900s
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
exceptional piece. Cleaned and disinfected with non-toxic solution. The doors moves smoothly. We have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese wooden bookcase from the early 20th century with glass sliding doors and drawers
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Antique, Glass door cabinet, Taisho Period Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Glass door cabinet of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Diamond Glass Sliding Doors, Early Showa (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
primarily in Japanese Sen wood. The sliding doors pair keyaki (zelkova) paneling with diamond-pattern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Large Glass Sliding Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage large glass sliding door cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Chestnut

Antique Japanese Bookcase or Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, circa 1890s
Located in Round Top, TX
This beautiful antique Japanese bookcase has 8 sliding glass doors with shelves inside and four
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Bookcases

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Door Cabinet, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique glass sliding door cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). Crafted in Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique cabinet with glass sliding doors was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Built in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry, Cedar

Japanese Lantern Style Clock with Glass Door and Hand Painted Porcelain Face
Located in Houston, TX
. Flowers and birds are inlaid in the wood. There are glass panes and a glass door that opens up to reveal
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Clocks

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Hardwood

English Victorian Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell Bamboo 2-Door Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This late 19th century Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell bamboo glass fronted two-door cabinet / bookshelf
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

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Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Vintage Small Cabinet, Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
wood, it features glass doors and includes drawers both at the top and bottom, offering excellent
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Warehouse Door Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass top. Warehouse door is from Niigata in Northern Japan. Meiji period - c1895.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Warehouse Door Dining Table
Warehouse Door Dining Table
H 30 in W 89 in D 45 in
19th Century Bamboo Music Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brighton Beach Bamboo Music Cabinet, all original with 3 shelves,glass door, japaning on top, with
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Bamboo, Glass

19th Century Bamboo Music Cabinet
19th Century Bamboo Music Cabinet
H 41 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Display cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
glass doors black japanned display cabinet
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Display cabinet
Display cabinet
H 80 in W 48 in D 21 in
Very Rare 19th Century English Bamboo Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare and beautiful Brighton Beach Bamboo Cabinet and etagere with glass doors and japaning!
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Bamboo, Lacquer

George II Green Lacquer Clock, J. Monkhouse, C. 1750
Located in New York, NY
proportioned case with an arch form pediment surmounted by gilt finials. Japanned pilasters frame the glass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

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Wood

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Custom Oak Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
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Wood, Cedar, Hardwood

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Japanese Glass Door For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese glass door for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every Japanese glass door was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese glass door, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese glass door, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Glass Door?

Prices for a Japanese glass door start at $1,100 and top out at $18,800 with the average selling for $4,960.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Japanese Glass Door
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Beveled glass door has edges that give it the name. The word 'beveled' refers to cuts made at angles less than 90 degrees. Find a variety of vintage and antique beveled glass doors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends, some doors have panels that can include stained glass but not necessarily all doors. The ideal doors for stained glass are doors that contain a windowpane that can be swapped out. Shop a selection of doors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curio cabinet is a type of cabinet with glass doors on it. The purpose of a curio cabinet is to display all your curiosities, such as porcelain figures or your favorite china collection. On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique curio cabinets from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends, some cabinets have glass installed within them or are customizable to fit glass panels into their doors. Glass cabinets are a great way to proudly display collectible sculptures, rare books or decorative objects, and these furnishings add an open look to any room of your home. Shop a wide collection of cabinets, with and without glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The type of glass door used for exterior doors is a toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. A tempered glass offers resistance to heat that is five times better than ordinary glass. It protects against harmful UV rays and shows high resilience against impact. It’s also called safety glass. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique exterior doors.

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