Late 19th Century Furniture

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...

A tall Indonesian antique secretary with twin glass panel doors, mid 19th century. Polychromed wood, three shelves, two drawers. Ornately carved cabriole legs and trim with ball and ...

Anglo-Indian hardwood three-panel Screen. This is a beautifully carved sculptural hardwood Anglo-Indian Wooden Mughal screen in Victorian colonial Raj. T...

Stunning oak dining room suite. circa 1880 This suite comprises of a 4 leaf extending dining table and 10 oak carved chairs. The table stands ...

Chinese wardrobe in solid wood, late 19th, early 20th century. Aesthetic and practical, it will be perfect in a current decoration. The color of the wood is bright and warm. Of ...

Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio or well-to-do home to store a collector's most ch...

Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 drawer chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet it was once used by a Herbal Physician to keep the he...

Chinese console table with hand carved spandrels on both side of the table. A long elmwood altar or console table features side panels with carved, stylized ruyi motifs, a sacred fu...

An unusual pair of antique Chinese incense tables from Shanxi Province, circa 1880. Beautiful details throughout. T473

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...

This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. This was made during the Meiji period. All the shelves are made from solid chestnut wood. After more than 100 years, it has become more ...

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 fine set of four antique Chinese carved Qing dynasty rosewood dragon nesting tables, circa 1870. The tables are very finely carved from the best solid rosewood, they are profusely ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Outstanding Shibayama cabinet from the Meiji period in hand-carved wood with marvelous arrangement of sliding and hinged doors and drawers. This incredible and unique piece was made ...

English Edwardian etagere in mahogany with three shelves.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

A good antique Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu, Tansu chest, circa 1880. This very stylish antique Japanese chest is in two sections, with hing...

A finely crafted Korean Morijang chest dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. "Morijang" was traditionally used to keep house valuables such as jewelries an...

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...

Decorated with intricate carvings and hand-painted polychrome pigments, this low rectangular table Is a late 19th-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar ...

Very well constructed with two open doors and shelf, inside cabinet, wedding armoire with red lacquer 100's kids painting on the front and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This b...

Dated to the late 19th century, this petite ladies' chair combines the low, square back of traditional rose chairs with the round frame and cabriole legs of waisted display tables. T...

19th Century Indian armchairs 19th Century Indian set of two armchairs, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden chairs have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral deco...

An exquisite 19th Century Chinese red lacquer pedestal table. Crafted in a square shape with gracefully curved legs that merge seamlessly with the base, it captivates all who encount...

You are viewing an English hand carved monks bench - also sometimes referred to as a settle These are a great piece for the hall as the bench opens ...

19th Century Indian sofa 19th Century Indian sofa, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden sofa have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the chairs...

Antique Qing Dynasty altar cabinet, circa 1880s. Features a rectangular form made from elm via mortise and tenon construction. The front is carved with pierced foliate, fretwork, cal...

This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Exquisite craftsmanshi...

This is a Japanese stand mirror. It was made around the Meiji period (1890). The materials used are good and it is very elaborately made. Although some parts, such as the marquetry,...

Very well constructed with two removable open doors cabinet and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This beautiful carved Display Cabinet/dresser has lot of detailed open carving w...

Marvelous Japanese pedestal, this delightful object was made in Japan in the late 19th-century and imported into Italy by a famous merchant, Emportio Janetti Padre e Figli. They were the first in trading Japanese art in Florence in the second half of the 19th century. This spectacular piece of rare beauty was fully hand-crafted with perfect proportions. The complex structure is made in engraved and lacquered crossed bamboo with fantastic floreal details. The two round trays are in black lacquered wood with hand-painted decorations. The fine details and the beauty make this pedestal a masterpiece. An unique decorative pedestal of outstanding quality that can be mixed in a neoclassical or mid-century project or in a Japanese style project. Dimensions (cm): Diameter - 37 Height - 112 In the 1870s collecting Japanese art products started to be popular among a wider range of collectors, not only among circles of intellectuals, artists, and designers. This cultural phenomenon also reached Italy, and when a group of Japanese diplomats (Iwakura Mission) arrived in Florence in May 1873, it reported a very positive impression of a shop that sold Japanese...

An antique Korean wood Bandaji circa 19th century from the late Joseon Dynasty. Rarely available, this Bandaji was from Pakchon area in Pyongan Do (in nowadays North Korea). Known as...

A small rectangular wood table from Korea circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as Soban (small plate), this type of light weight table was used primarily as individual dining...

An antique wood table from Korea from late 19th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray". It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder...

Blumentisch China um 1900 aus Rosenholz mit Marmorplatte Reich geschnitzt, unbeschädigt, in sehr gutem Zustand, max. Durchmesser ca. 67cm, Höhe 80cm.

This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the front and lattice foot rest on the bottom. Both si...

A small antique wood table from Korea from turn of the 20th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray". It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner...

Late 19th Century Chinese Export Painted Leather Chest on Later Stand. Deep red paint on leather wrapped wood trunk/chest. The front is adorned in beautiful gold painted Chinese ves...

Late 19th century Chinese painted & gilt wood spirit house. Pagoda style Buddhist altar shrine. Flowing naturalistic motifs along the multi-dimensional colonnaded porch facade from t...

Fine Chinese Qing-period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table  China, 19th Century A stunning example of the elegance of the Qing Period in Chinese furniture. Dating back to ...

A striking Korean Bandaji with lots of original patina circa 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and beddings. The Bandaji on offer was made in Pyongyang area in now North Korea and was clearly intended as a wedding chest. Constructed in limewood (also known as Lindenwood), which is rather plain and lacks grains, the chest was instead sumptuously decorated with nickel-copper (Paktong or white copper) plates, stripes and studs. Covering nearly the entire front of the cabinet, the metal plates were placed with eye-pleasing symmetry pattern. The top row is centered with a large square lock plate with latch and a heavy fish lock (no key), flanked by a pair of pulls set on plates in longevity mushroom pattern (lingzi). The middle row has a large cloud-form hinge in the center, flanked by three vertical pairs of rectangular hinges. The lower row features a large embossed and chased square plate with a character "Double happiness" in the center, a Hanja character reserved for the wedding ceremony. On both sides, large pair...

Rare and richly adorned wooden Kyûshû ishô'dansu (cabinet of drawers) in a single section, on a plinth. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The drawer faces are made of indigenous k...

This late 19th century English Partners Desk is a true antique piece, perfect for collectors or those who appreciate its unique charm. Crafted with quality and style in mind, this d...

Antique, late 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar cabinet. This beautifully restored altar cabinet, originally used to place offerings for ancestral worship holds three frieze dr...

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899. Fascinating personalised example wit...

A Chinese Qing style tea table with display shelf. Useful as a lamp table or bedside table. Crafted in linden wood in great artisanal quality and displays a dark yellow lacquer with beautiful patina. China 1880...

This Japanese side table is composed of an antique base made from an ancient Japanese Zelkova wood Usu . The natural texture and patina give this piece an earth feel that one can usu...

This Antique Carved Altar table from China was made in late 19th century and still maintained very good condition. It shows the traditional style of Northern China's cultural. This Chinese antique altar table was made from solid wood with raised carving works of traditional Chinese folks arts design of "Qin, Qi, Shu, Hua" and twig-wrapped patterns on the front and open carved Bats on the legs. Very heavy, solid and sturdy. From the pictures, you can see that there are some of the age wear but still shows your beautiful patina. It is truly a wonderful collection item. Don't miss it. Size: 35in H x 86.5in W x 15.5in D Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finish, solid wood construction, hand carved, very heavy, sturdy, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...

This Japanese coffee table is composed of an antique base made from an ancient Japanese Zelkova wood Usu . The natural texture and patina give this piece an earth feel that one can u...