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Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China. This Chinese armoire
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass, Metal

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Iron

Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Painted Two-Door Wedding Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular
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Early 20th Century Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
armoire with red lacquer finish and have coordinated antiqued hardware. This beautiful Chinese traditional
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Located in Round Top, TX
figures. The richness of the utterly stunning original red lacquered paint is deepened with the natural
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Style Brass and Red Lacquered Armoire Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) red lacquered 2 door armoire cabinets with a large
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

19th/20th c Paint Decorated Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Armoire or Wedding Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a paint decorated red & gilt Chinoiserie wooden armoire or wedding cabinet with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

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Chinese Red Lacquer Armoire with Original lacquer finish. Rare
Located in Westport, CT
Authentic Quality Antique from Northern China. Elm wood construction. ORIGINAL organic lacquer
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Chinese 19th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Chinese 19th century Shanxi provence red laquer cabinet or armoire with its original surface and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm

Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Square cornered Chinese cabinet with two drawers in the original red lacquer finish. A decorative
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Red Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
H 72 in W 38 in D 21 in
Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Ming-Style Chinese Wardrobe or Armoire Cabinets
Located in Wilmington, DE
A pair of antique red lacquer Ming-style Chinese wardrobes dating to the second quarter of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Armoire with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late 19th century Chinese armoire made with red lacquered wood and brass hardware. This tall
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Large Red Lacquered Armoire with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered armoire with iron hardware from the 1800s. This large Chinese armoire was
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Iron

Tapered Red Lacquered Armoire with Noodle Top from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered armoire with noodle top from the 1800s. This Chinese 19th century tapered
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Metal

Antique Red Lacquered 2 Door Chinese Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
and striking armoire from China. Spacious interior storage runs the complete length of each of the 3
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Armoire with Bronze Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered armoire from the 19th century, with bronze medallion
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Bronze

Chinese ca 1840 shanxi red lacquer cabinet armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1840-50, shanxi lacquer cabinet with its original lacquer surface. Shelves are removable
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

A Red Lacquer Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
a very stunning red lacquer(orange red)armoire, of upright tapered form, a pair of doors with brass
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

A Red Lacquer Armoire
A Red Lacquer Armoire
H 74.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This armoire originates from the Shanxi Province. It is decorated with paintings of various urns
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Metal

Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Cupboard Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental red over black lacquered Chinese cupboard, circa 1880s. Made from Elm with an artistic
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Red Lacquer Armoire With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A stunning red lacquer armoire (due to digital camera flash light,see the actural red in the close
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Beautiful Antique Asian Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet With Elaborate Gilt Decorated Carving, 2 Sets
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
H 77.5 in W 11.25 in D 19 in
A Pair of Red Lacquer Armoires With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant red lacquer armoires, red lacquer front with fine hand-painted gold gilt floral
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Large Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Brass Hardware from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet with metal hardware from the 19th century. This Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Wardrobe, Chinoiserie Lacquered Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of 19th century Chinese wardrobe, chinoiserie lacquered red- Brass/bronze hardware and
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1870s Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Lacquer

A Chinese Red Lacquer Compound Cabinet with Gilt Dragons
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent red lacquer compound cabinet originally used as a wardrobe. Decorated with writhing
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
dynasty carpentry. The cabinet's rich red and black lacquered finish captures the light beautifully
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
Chinese Tall Lacquered Dowry Cabinet
H 73.5 in W 45 in D 21.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquered cabinets painted with garden courtyards amidst
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19th Century Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm

Antique 19th Century 6-Door Red Lacquered Cabinet from Shanxi China
Located in Round Top, TX
The elongated open panels are visually striking in this stunning cabinet from China. The original
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Antique Red Wedding Cabinet with Rabbit Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red Chinese wedding cabinet with rabbit medallion from the 19th century. This antique Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Shadow Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A c. 1850 four door cabinet from Southern China. This Elmwood cabinet features brass hardware on
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm

PAIR, Red Lacquered Chinese Cabinets/Armoires, Circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
PAIR, matching original painted Chinese Cabinets/Armoires. This pair is exceptional due to the
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Antique Red Chinese Lacquered Cabinet/Armoire with Ornate Butterfly Hardware
Located in Round Top, TX
shelving for a myriad of storage possibilities. The hand-polished lacquer finish brings out the original
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Hand-Painted Chinoiserie and Red Lacquer Armoire from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century hand-painted chinoiserie and red lacquer armoire from China. This Chinese 19th
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Armoire, Wardrobe With 100s Kids
Located in Pomona, CA
. Both sides are finished. This armoire made at about 1850 - 1900 using solid wood with red lacquer
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Antique Chinese Large Red Armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Red Lacquer Asian Chinese Armoire, Round Medallion Hardware Embellished Door Handles and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Antique Chinese Large Red Armoire
Antique Chinese Large Red Armoire
H 67.25 in W 43.5 in D 41 in
Antique Chinese Qing Red Lacquer Butterfly Wedding Cabinet Armoire Linen Press
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Qing dynasty wedding cabinet. Made from elm with red lacquer finish over
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19th Century Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm, Lacquer

Antique Dark Brown Armoire with Round Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown Chinese armoire with round medallion from the 1800s. This 19th century Chinese armoire
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet Fujian Province c 1880.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquer wedding armoire. Top is richly carved with pierced foliate, crown
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Cypress

Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered armoire from the 19th century with distressed gold floral motifs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Bronze

Fine Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine red lacquer armoire with gold motif, elegant and beautiful color.
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century red lacquer cabinet is lavishly decorated with gilt accents and intricate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Elm

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Chinese red lacquer cabinet or armoire, with gold / brown chinoiserie accents, original
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Fine Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant red lacquer armoire, red lacquer front with fine hand-painted muted gold gilt motif
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1920s Chinese Ming Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Lacquer

Painted Chinese Red Lacquer Armoire
Located in Westport, CT
Rare, beautiful original organic red lacquer finish. traces of gilded painting over black outline
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

Red Lacquered Chinese Armoire
Located in Culver City, CA
This armoire will be imposing and add interest in most room settings. While showing signs of age
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

Red Lacquered Chinese Armoire
Red Lacquered Chinese Armoire
H 73.5 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
RED LACQUER CHINESE CABINET
Located in Washington, DC
Red Lacquered Elmwood Square Cornered Cabinet with Three Exterior Drawers. Interior has three
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

RED LACQUER CHINESE CABINET
RED LACQUER CHINESE CABINET
H 79 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
Located in Washington, DC
Red Lacquered Namwood Wedding Cabinet with Traditional Round Hardware in Brass. Cabinet has three
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
RED LACQUER CHINESE WEDDING CABINET
H 70 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Red lacquer cabinet from Northern China
Located in Westport, CT
In exceptional as found condition. Black lacquer markings were once outline for gilding work
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

19th Cent. Red Lacquer Chinese Armoire
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fabulous 19th cent. antique Red Lacquer Chinese Armoire with hand carved doors depicting Peacocks
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Princess Armoire
Located in SOMIS, CA
. Beautiful cinnabar lacquer symbolizes happiness and good luck. Perfectly carved characters stating simply
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
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Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet/Buffet Table, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33in H x 47in W x 16.5in D Drawer: 3in H x 10.5in W x 10.5in D Door opening: 17.5in H x 39in W Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Origin...
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
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19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...
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1880s Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Cypress, Fir

Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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1730s German George II Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Oak

Chinese Qing Twelve Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century Chinese late Qing dynasty twelve panel lacquered coromandel screen. The grand screen features a royal pavilion courtyard with figures. Each panel measures 17.5 inc...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Flowers and Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered small cabinet from the 19th century, with painted flowers and vase scene. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this small cabinet fea...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with gilt motif with inside two drawers shelf and bottom space. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "Archite...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Lacquer

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa 1969 which perfectly encapsulates the California surf mentality of ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Formica, Walnut

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton, circa 1737 H. 118 x W. 102.5 x D. 63 cm Provenance: - Private collection, The N...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 2 panel cabinet is beautifully painted with a pair of dragons, vases and lotus blossoms adoring both the front doors. Both sides of the cabinet are painted with the same floral ...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period armoire from the early 20th century with dark brown rubbed patina, brass hardware and carved apron. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
Antique Cabinet with Carved Birds in the Apron
H 68.75 in W 39.75 in D 21.25 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Altar Table Qing Dynasty
Located in Hudson, NY
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor. Created in China during...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire

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Wood

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Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese antique red lacquered armoire you’re looking for. Each Chinese antique red lacquered armoire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese antique red lacquered armoire — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese antique red lacquered armoire, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire?

Prices for a Chinese antique red lacquered armoire start at $1,044 and top out at $6,300 with the average selling for $4,285.

Finding the Right Wardrobes-armoires for You

When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:

What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?

The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.

Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.

Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.

In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.

The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.

When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.

Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.

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