Asian Furniture

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...

Antique Chinese tapered cabinet. Solid elm wood with round corner details, tapering 33 at the top to 34 at the bottom. Classic Chinese ...

This wonderful Chinese hand carved Treasure Curio Cabinet Shelf was made from solid rosewood in about 1900 to 1940. You may easily see from the pictures that It is still in its origi...

An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A Removable Glass Top. Open the two doors to reveal three long, and two short campaign ...

Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound. 21 Inches Tall. Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12 Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima Donors include: Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao . Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them. Signed by patron donors in two areas. Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Taisho period, early 20th century. A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina. Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha" The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld. In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...

The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...

A Chinese contemporary Ming Dynasty style white painted wooden bench with A-form base and carved spandrels. Our eye is immediately drawn to the soft white finish of this Ming style bench...

Beautiful side table is the perfect piece to be used in so many areas of your home. It can be a lamp table, a night stand, a base for the statue of vase or a side table next to your sofa. The table has an open space, called "Open Light" in Chinese antiques...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

Set of 3 Stackable Afghan painted tea tables, late 19th-early 20th century Uniquely designed and hand carved hardwood with traces of pigment.  

A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquer desk featur...

A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware. Behind the doors a larg...

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden storage chests from Japan. In Japanese traditional houses...

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. The frame is made of cypress wood, while the door panels and drawers are made of zelkova wood. The cypress wood, which has turned amber over ti...

Remarkable wooden Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu (cabinet of drawers with hinged doors) in two sections equipped with striking iron hardware. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The drawer fronts are made from indigenous kiri (paulownia) wood, and the frame from Japanese hinoki...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square-shaped side table from the 19th century, with horsehoof extremities. We currently have two available, priced and sold $1,500 each. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this side table features a square-shaped top with central board, sitting above a pierced humpback style apron. Raised on four straight legs with horsehoof extremities, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty side table...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 140 year old antique Japanese red lacquered suzuribako from th...

This is an old Japanese glass cabinet. This is made of pine wood. The shelves and door crosspieces are in the same position, allowing a clear vi...

Pair of Japanese wood Shokudai with chrysanthemum shaped base, brass prickets and gold leaf Shokudai or candlesticks are prevalent in homes and temples during the Meiji period and w...

A Chinese stand with two tiers enhanced by open work and hand carved motifs, indicative to these pieces, such as the scroll, ornamental vines and greek key and having an inset rose m...

This is an old Japanese glass cabinet. All frames are made of solid chestnut wood. The arched door is very nice. The upper part is decorated wit...

A Chinese red lacquered console table with mitered corners, three drawers and resting on straight legs with hoof feet. The drawers with simple "C" curve brass pulls on rectangular br...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This basket was made in China long...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This basket was made in China long...

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It was created at the beginning of the 20th century. The front is made of wood with a beautiful flowing grain. This is truly natural beauty. Al...

Small ko danso storage chest from Japan, Meiji period. Made of kiri wood. Wear on wood and iron hardware is consistent with age and use.

Kiri wood Ko Dansu storage chest from Japan, Taisho Era (1912-1926). This chest has three drawers comes with key, but the key doesn’t lock the original drawers locks.

Japanese antique two section clothing chest from the Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture. Made from Kiri and Sugi wood, with hand forged hardware.

A 19th-century Japanese solid wood Tansu storage chest in excellent condition, exemplifying fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring three small drawers and two large drawer...

This is an old Japanese bookshelf. It was made by carpenters from the latter half of the Meiji period to the Taisho period. The whole thing is made from thick lauan wood and is very ...

This is an old Japanese glass door storage shelf. It was made in the early Showa period (1926-1930). It is divided into upper and lower parts. This was originally used as a display s...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 19th century antique Chinese alter table or console from the Q...

One of a Kind three-tier Korean wardrobe or chest known as samcheungjang, made in the 19th century during the Choson period (1392 - 1910) in South Korea. The most common are two-level chests, such as the one in the Korean Folk Museum, while three-level chests are less frequent and rarer, as in this case. Each of these three levels or chests features a pair of paneled doors that open in the center to offer ample storage space. The first module, for its part, presents a row of four small registers or drawers at the top. The entire structure is raised from the ground thanks to four legs, joined by a kind of chamber on the sides, which serves as support and support. Impeccable sense of proportion in the use of straight lines and simple planes. The frame of this furniture is made of Korean pine wood, visible on the top and on the sides. The façade, however, is configured with meticulously chosen persimmon wood panels (diospyros kaki). It is a wood veneer with a strong two-tone grain, thanks to the dark heartwood, which fits perfectly in the shape of a mirror and looks like bold ink strokes like those in abstract painting. The carpenter craftsmen of the Yi Dynasty loved this wood. It is not used freshly cut, but rather you wait a while for it to become more resistant, sometimes even 10 years. Oil finish to protect it and enhance the shine of the grain. The Korean Peninsula has a very contrasting climate as summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and dry. These extreme temperatures make the tree rings clearly visible, thus obtaining that incredible bichromaticity. The veneers of these decorative woods are covered on the back with Korean pine or paulownia wood since it does not shrink and prevents cracks. In the furniture, metal accessories are reduced to a minimum for simplicity. The bronze hardware is relatively small in size and with faint motifs so as not to overshadow the beauty of the wood: drawer handles, corner pieces, petal-shaped hinges, etc. The door lock is very original, through the bronze circumference. Inside you can see the untreated wood of the frame and some remains of old paper used as a lining. In the lower module there are remains of what appears to be a wax seal, a guarantee of Korean manufacturing. The function of this piece of furniture in the Korean house was to store clothes. In houses there used to be a female room and a male room, with furniture related to each person's work. The furniture in the anbang was mainly related to clothing storage, grooming, and the lady's duties as a housewife. These furniture were brighter and cheerful compared to the austere furniture in the male rooms. In the richest houses, chests of drawers and other types of furniture could be lacquered, covered with panels of ox horn or silk (smooth or embroidered), inlaid with mother-of-pearl and/or tortoiseshell. Furthermore, anbang furniture tended to use decorative metal elements to a greater extent than furniture in men's rooms. This piece of furniture is a perfect example of Korean furniture, where simple and discreet beauty, the absence of artificiality, and functionality are the most sought-after virtues. Korean furniture is the result of Korea's cultural environment, its climate, its housing and its customs. The furniture of the Choson period (1392-1910) is a notable example of a sense of proportion and an exact division of the surface, as in this case. Furthermore, in wooden furniture the natural grain of the wood is emphasized over the carving and colorful decoration, something that wonderfully expresses the love for nature. Examining the piece, one can see an extensive and deep patina incurred by its age and previous use. Aesthetically stunning furniture with an unexpected modern touch. It,s a museum piece!!!!!, in a very good condition with age and use Bibliography: Deprez, M. "Korean Antique Furniture...

A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...

This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Chinese Export gilt and lacquered folding shelves with Chinoiserie Dragon pai...

A late 19th century Anglo Indian Pedestal desk, profusely decorated with scrolling vines with abundant leaves and fruit. The desk carved on all sides, with two banks of three drawers...

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pon...

A large antique traditional Indian coffer known as a Pitara Chest, meaning Treasure Chest (or more literally ‘a box full of treasures’ in Hindi). 19th c....

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. The frame is made of pine wood. All of them are made of solid wood. It's been around 100 years, so it's aged beautifully. The original i...

Red lacquer wedding basket with pierce carving handle and metal bracket

These trunks make great coffee tables. A nice stand is included.

Pair of carved wood and transparent marble light covers, Art of Asia, 19th century. A pair of carved wood and transparent marble lampshades, Art of A...

This classic solid rosewood coffee table has hand-carved imperial dragon cloud motif along the four sides. The Huge carved legs ending on the big cube feet give a graceful and also s...

Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Signed. The images of birds and flowers are artistically inlai...

This beautiful Japanese Tansu from Taisho era is lacquered in striking two-tone black and reddish burnt orange, embodying the elegance of traditional craftsmanship. A pair of sliding...

This is an old Japanese drawer. It was made during the Edo period. The outside of the wooden crate is lined with bamboo weave. Bamboo is attached to the corners for reinforcement. Th...

Antique Japanese Karamono-style Tea Cabinet. A simple chest made for the type of Chinese style tea ceremony of Sencha that was popular during the Meiji era. The cabinet is composed o...

This petite altar coffer keeps with the style of Ming-dynasty furniture with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. The narrow coffer stands on thin legs ending in subtle hoof feet, ...

Small Chinese painted chest, the top is bread boarded around the perimeter and is attached with exposed tenons, sides have inset panels, under t...

It's an old Japanese mortar. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is unknown, but it seems that it was originally black, and it has become a natural expression o...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export circa 1880-1900 hand carved Rosewood armchair with oversized curled Dr...

Antique Chinese Foliate Carved Rosewood Hexagonal Fern Stand with Inset Rouge Marble To & Stylized Paw Feet, C1900 Measures- 20.5''H x 16.75''W x 16.75''D

Japanese two piece tansu clothing chest from the Meiji period (1868 –1912). This hails from the Kanto area which includes the greater Tokyo area. Made of solid kiri-wood and decorate...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1920's hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with rare solid metal brass finis...

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...