Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. The glass doors with elegant black lacquered frames are mounted on dowels adorned wit...

This elegant antique cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design to allow the display of special things or easy access to objects and books that are frequently needed. Trimmed with a carved grapevine...

A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful cabinet is constructed with single-board, matchin...

This rare, magnificent, fully carved cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. Hand-painted oval door panels depict the leisure lives of fisherman and a strolling scholar. Fully carved...

This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted door panels depict the scholar's peaceful retirement life at the village. At one scene, he was tending to his garden while receiving a visitor. At another, he was reading a scroll book...

A red lacquered bookcase that stands as a testament to 19th century Chinese scholastic style. Its design incorporates an "open light" feature, showcasing a spacious open shelf adorne...

Mid-19th century Chinese tapered cabinet. Original red lacquer. Pair of doors fitted with bronze lock opens to reveal a shelved interior, fitt...

A rolled-up scroll or treasured root pot may have once been among the treasured objects stored in this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China'...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and dark patina. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquis...

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style altar cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges, two drawers over double doors and carved sides. Behold the resplendent allure of this antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar cabinet, a 19th-century treasure from the Qing Dynasty period that exudes an aura of serene elegance. Marrying graceful lines with exquisite craftsmanship, this cabinet is a quintessential piece for those who wish to infuse their living spaces with a touch of timeless oriental charm. The cabinet’s rectangular top is beautifully flanked by two everted flanges, crafting a dignified silhouette. Below the top, an understated yet sophisticated façade reveals two drawers adorned with delicate brass teardrop pulls. The drawers’ simplistic beauty is harmoniously balanced by the double doors beneath, which feature a captivating round medallion lock. One's gaze is irresistibly drawn to the cabinet’s sides, intricately carved with scrolled motifs that reflect the craftsmanship and artistry of the Qing Dynasty. The cabinet offers convenient storage space within, providing a functional elegance to any room. Standing tall on straight legs, the cabinet's carved apron adds an additional layer of refined details. The patina, rich with stories of yesteryears, enhances the cabinet's enigmatic appeal. Measuring 34.5 inches high without the everted flanges, this Chinese altar cabinet...

A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood antique cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, drawers and lower removable panel. Crafted in China during ...

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors, two drawers, carved giltwood motifs and red accents. Born in China during the 19th century, this wooden cabinet captures our attention with its contrast of colors and delicately carved motifs. Presenting a linear silhouette, the cabinet is adorned with court scenes on the left panel and work scenes on the right. This gilt décor stands out beautifully on the dark ground, while other carved panels are highlighted by a red ground in the lower section. Two pairs of double doors total open to reveal a convenient storage space, the lower ones hiding inner drawers. Carved on the apron, the cabinet is resting on four straight legs. With its clean lines and skillfully carved decor, this Ming style cabinet...