You can expect these large cabinets to be quite pricey; in fact, most of these cost well over $1,000. However, there are a number that are slightly more affordable. The antique china display cabinet in walnut selling at Etsy.com costs a reasonable $450; the Corner Curio/China Cabinet selling at GoAntiques.com is $525, as is the 1920′s China/Curio Cabinet and petite Mahogany Sheraton China Cabinet selling at RubyLane.com.
It is important when choosing a cabinet that it matches well with the furniture of the room where it will be placed. There are many different styles of antique cabinets; just because the room’s furniture is also antique in style and is the same color of the cabinet does not necessarily mean they will match well with each other.
One would also do well to measure the area where the cabinet will be placed to make sure that the cabinet being purchased is not too large or too small. This is particularly important if you are purchasing the cabinet online as it is a lot more difficult to return online purchases than it is to return an item bought at a regular store. Some sites, such as eBay, often do not allow for purchases to be returned at all.
You may also want to consider purchasing a used china cabinet; there are a number of sites such as Bonanzle and eBay that offer a selection of china cabinets in a reasonable price range. The particular cabinets sold on these sites would often be a lot more expensive bought new; if you have a limited budget, then buying used may be a viable alternative. Bonanzle is currently offering a white Antique China Cabinet Curio Display with waxed distress look for only $675; this particular item is a good choice for a room with other white furnishings. The Tudor Carved Oak Antique China Cabinets, signed by maker Berkey & Gay, cost a little under $600 at eBay and are quite decorative in style. Corner hutch cabinets are good for those of you looking for the top half of traditional corner china cabinets. If you are looking for something extra fancy, you may want to look into purchasing a Chinese calligraphy cabinet (that’s the one with all the Chinese characters on it).
Before finalizing any online purchase, make sure to read the online retailers shipping and returns policy. These polices vary from retailer to retailer and it is good to be aware of whether you need to pay for shipping and whether returns are allowed, and in what time period.
