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Superb Figural Paint Decorated French Louis XV Carved China Liquor Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic paint decorated French china cabinet or liquor bar. The cabinet is painted with
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

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Walnut

Masterpiece, French Hand-Carved Walnut China Cabinet of Unbelievable Quality
Located in Chicago, IL
antique French China Cabinet exudes unbelievable quality above and beyond what one would expect. When we
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Antique 1870s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Antique Vitrine Shaped China Cabinet 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Great china cabinet or bijuouterie perfect for displaying decorative pieces Bought from a dealer at Les
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Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Renaissance Flower Carved Walnut China Cabinet Radio Bar Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Flower Carved Walnut China Cabinet Radio Bar Cabinet. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens
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Vintage 1940s French Chinese Export Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
H 38.78 in W 34.85 in D 14.77 in
Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray made some of the finest French furniture ever made in the United States. Their quality and
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire style breakfront bookcase China cabinet with brass grill. Item includes
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20th Century American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 57 wide x 15
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

20th Century French Wooden Storage Cabinet with Drawers in Chinese Style
Located in Sofia, BG
France in the beginning of 20th century. The style of the piece is Chinese and the locker is original one
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large French Provincial Style China Cabinet in Hardwood Finish, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Provincial style china cabinet with glass doors and arched pediment. This large
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

Chapman Pine French Country Lattice Cupboard Cabinet Bookcase China Hutch 87"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pine china hutch / vaisselier / bookcase by Chapman, Made in Spain circa 1980s. Features a
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

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Pine

French Provincial Louis XVI Style Three-Door China Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Provincial Louis XVI Style 3 Door China Cabinet Unsigned C1920. 81 1/2" x 63 1/4" x 21
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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Regency Style Mahogany China Display Cabinet Buffet Sideboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Style Mahogany China Display Cabinet Buffet Sideboard. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique French Renaissance Dark Walnut Triple Bowed Glass China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Dark Walnut Triple Bowed Glass China Cabinet. Item features 2 lower
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
By Maslow Freen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet with Brass Grill. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Cabinets

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Brass

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a gorgeous Baker solid oak china
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th-C. French Art Nouveau Carved Oak Floral China Cabinet / Sideboard / Hutch
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Tall Inlaid Carved Walnut French Louis XV China Cabinet Bar Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully designed cabinet in the Louis XV cabinet in solid and inlaid walnut. The
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique French Parquetry Bronze Ormolu Display China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent antique French two tiered display cabinet breakfront with marble top credenza and
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Early 20th Century Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Unique Sold Walnut French Louis XV Carved China Cabinet Sideboard C1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a dazzling piece of French furniture. The piece has a unique design and is very massive. 2
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

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Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Burl Walnut Glazed China Cabinet, Bookcase or Bibliotheque, with awesome carvings
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Monumental French Inlaid Rosewood Bronze Figured Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
LINGEL KAROLY ES FIAI BUTORGYAR rosewood. Budapest. Inlaid accents. Metal. Figural. 2 beveled glass doors containing 2 glass shelves. 1 wood door containing 1 shelf. Beveled glass mi...
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Antique 1890s Romanian Empire Revival Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Heredon Country French Carved Walnut Lighted China Cabinet Breakfront with Desk
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Country French breakfront or china cabinet with a lighted china top and a droplid desk for the base. The
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Desks

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Walnut

French Louis XV Small Walnut Floral Inlay Style Corner Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Small Walnut Satinwood Inlay Corner Curio China Cabinet. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets

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Satinwood, Walnut

Louis XV French Style Reproduction Bombe Curio China Cabinet Vitrine with Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis XV French style reproduction bombe curio cabinet vitrine with bronze ormolu. Item features
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XV style bronze mounted China display cabinet / vitrine with exterior inlaid design details
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Vintage 1910s French Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of lacquered and decorated Chinese cabinets.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Louis XV Lighted China Cabinet Vitrine, Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines

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Walnut

Carved Scallops Decorated Double Doors French Cupboard China Cabinet Curio MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Red Ceramic Square Cube Shape Table Lamps c1960s Bracket Feet MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses

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Glass, Oak

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
2 drawers. 3 shelves on top with 2 glass doors. 2 doors at bottom. 90 3/4" h x 51 7/8" w x 21" d. Condition Chips in wood. Scratches. Finish loss. Missing wood.
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Antique 1870s European Louis XV Cupboards

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Oak

Hanging China Cabinet by Charlotte Perriand, les Arcs 1600
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall-mounted cabinet in solid pine, designed by Charlotte Perriand to complement the wall elements
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bookcase/China Cabinet, Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a perfect example of Classic French Louis XVI design and available in your specific
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2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany china / display Cabinet Louis XVI-Style
Located in Houston, TX
classical pilasters ending In beaded Pendants on a cabinet base with beaded trim and similarity cast
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Three Part French Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This stunning early 19th-century mahogany wood three-part French display china cabinet is a true
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Antique Early 1800s French Cabinets

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Brass

Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Walnut China Buffet Beautiful Condition with Incredible Carving. Age
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Empire Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French vitrine - or china cabinet - in kingwood Features profuse inlay work and
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Antique 1880s Cabinets

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Kingwood

19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
motif's popularity during the reign of Louis XIV of France. The sides of the vitrine are decorated with a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI China Buffet is one of a pair that we found, and the twin is
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cupboards

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Brass

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Signed Francois Linke Bronze Mounted Louis XV Kingwood Vitrine China Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a fantastic formal china
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Painted China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Painted China Buffet represents the epitome of form melded with
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Sycamore, Pine

19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Louis XVI style half cabinet with Chinese lacquer, Rosewood, France 1850 A very
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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th century French Louis XVI walnut China buffet is a stunning testament to the majesty of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboards by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and Exceptional French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sideboards in Chinese red lacquer
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie is a timeless example of
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top China Buffet is a masterpiece of the cabinetmaker's
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV China Buffet ~ Bookcase ~ Dry Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV China Buffet ~ Bookcase ~ Dry Bar is a very versatile piece that
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Directoire Style Bookcases, China Cabinets Made by Old Plank in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Directoire Inspired Bookcases, China Cabinets or Display Cabinets made in house by
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2010s American Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Wire

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine
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Antique 1880s Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Glass Door Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Good Quality French 19th Century China Cabinet from Paris. Empire. C.1820 Dimensions: W:31″ D:16″ H
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Provencal China Buffet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Provencal China Buffet Beautiful piece purchased in France Age
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese style green lacquered chest of drawers, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers, sideboard in the style of China in lacquer with bronze handles. France, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinese Lacquered Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese lacquer commode, chased and gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top, with a frame of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Bookcases Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of French Empire bookcases / China cabinets. Ebonized side pillars with brass capitals. Gilt
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Vintage 1950s American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

French Empire Bookcases Set of 2
French Empire Bookcases Set of 2
H 84 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
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French China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French china cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every French china cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French china cabinet, we have 133 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French china cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French china cabinet made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made French china cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Widdicomb, François Linke and Drexel are consistently popular.

How Much is a French China Cabinet?

The average selling price for a French china cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,890, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $75,000 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 French 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture 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 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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