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Large China Cabinets- Yay or Passé?

lolakimono — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:34:25 GMT

Here is an example of one in a small sitting space.

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FranandZoe — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:42:03 GMT

Yaay for me. I love them. And I love that one. I have one in my dining room and a curio in my living room. And a glass-front corner cupboard in my kitchen. I actually need a few more lol. I have a lot of antique china and glassware that belonged to my great grandmother - I'd like to display more of it.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:41:25 GMT

I've got one...it creates ambiance next to the fire place both in my house and in this picture. If you have the space, it can create a cozy/significant statement. However, if I had it to do over again, I would not have purchased given my minimalist state of mind.

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jackthebear — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:54:12 GMT

I think they are out, but when you have 3 sets of china and silver you need somewhere to put them

If I were to move into another house would sell it and do something else, but I need storage

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pupwhipped — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:57:11 GMT

Always and forever a Yay to me!

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Trix — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:02:15 GMT

Collecting and holding onto things just isn't what it used to be. For that reason American homes are moving in a direction where it's not necessary to have large furniture units for storing and displaying "our" precious collections of stuff.

I can't say I'm completely over having personal collections of things, but long ago I digitized and later started to cloud (is that a term?) books, photos, music, video collections. I've downsized the stuffed toys and dolls, but I'm hanging onto a few which have a deep sentimental value.

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NickNack — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:03:25 GMT

I think the one you posted is beautiful. It looks like a beautiful room, too. In general I think they're out though.

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BirkiLady — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:07:37 GMT

Have one. Used to love it and the contents. No longer entertain like in the past. Have been thinking of getting rid of it, but no one wants a cherry china cabinet! Can't give the darn thing away. Same with the sterling serving pieces, sets of china and crystal. Now what? Thinking Viet Nam Vets come get it all.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:45:51 GMT

I love the one pictured.

The contents are important too. This cabinet is beautifully arranged with books and a blue/white theme of urns. I don't like china closets with a bunch of "collectible" (a real turn-off word for me) tchotchkes piled in them.

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Ladylaughsalot — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:14:51 GMT

Love china cabinets! We actually have three in our home. One in the dining room, one in our large eat-in kitchen, and one in DH’s library/office that he uses for books.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:16:34 GMT

Passe. Although years ago I had one about 2/3 the size of the one shown, I am down to one that is about 1/4 of that size. Don't need all that stuff anymore. In fact, I'll be donating the few Hummel statutes that my mother left me to my local Goodwill.

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haddon9 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:17:02 GMT

I have a large china cabinet in my dining room but I fear they may be considered passe by the younger generation.

I love mine & the one in the op!

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haddon9 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:19:13 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
Have one. Used to love it and the contents. No longer entertain like in the past. Have been thinking of getting rid of it, but no one wants a cherry china cabinet! Can't give the darn thing away. Same with the sterling serving pieces, sets of china and crystal. Now what? Thinking Viet Nam Vets come get it all.

@BirkiLady . Kind of sad isn't it? I also wonder what will happen to my china, silver & crystal.

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SXMGirl — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:18:56 GMT

I have two large antique Victorian cabinets for the dining room, so it is a definite yay! for me. I have my grocery-store china from many years ago (still love it) and my Polish Pottery collection, among other things. If you entertain, it seems to me that some type of cabinet, especially in the dining room, is needed.

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jackthebear — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:21:53 GMT

tastes change remember all the midcentury stuff that was tossed now it's back

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riley1 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:23:24 GMT

Nay for me

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violann — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:24:47 GMT

Who cares? I have one, I love it, it fits like a glove in my Retro Ranch decor. Easy Peasy.

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haddon9 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:28:01 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
tastes change remember all the midcentury stuff that was tossed now it's back

@jackthebear . Years ago a lot of it was considered junk. Now it has a fancy term called "midcentury" and is considered cool & highly desirable.

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Citrine1 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:28:14 GMT

Yay for me. The one I have in my dining room is 36 years old (we got it right after we married) and I still love it. Is it passe? Probably. But then, so am I.

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vermint — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:47:52 GMT

When I bought my dining room furniture 30 years ago, I loved my china cabinet. Now, I'd like to get rid of my mom's china along with the cabinet. Don't know if it'll ever happen, though.

Well...I will get rid of the china one way or another, then maybe I'll do something like the display @lolakimono shows. I think it looks way more updated!