Chinese Red Cabinet with Gilt Figural and Dragon Motifs
Located in Seattle, WA
This Chinese red cabinet features finely detailed gilt decoration depicting festive scenes, pagoda
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Chinese Red Cabinet with Gilt Figural and Dragon Motifs
Located in Seattle, WA
This Chinese red cabinet features finely detailed gilt decoration depicting festive scenes, pagoda
Wood
Vintage Asian Hand Painted Dragon Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking Vintage Asian Hand-Painted Dragon Cabinet. Featuring a bold
Wood
$3,500
H 73.75 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquered Cabinet with Carved Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden display cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown
Brass
$4,800
H 74.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
intricate dragon motifs flanking a Chinese calligraphy character, symbolizing strength and power. Supported
Wood
A Chinese small openwork wood cabinet depicting Dragons
Located in Rome, IT
A SMALL OPENWORK WOOD CABINET DEPICTING DRAGONS, China Size 61x67x25 cm
$2,156Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Unique Pair of Teak Asian Carved Dragon Canoe Form Etagere Bookcases
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This unique pair of teak Asian carved dragon canoe-form étagere bookcases is a striking blend of
Teak
$24,000 / set
H 77.63 in W 66.75 in D 29.13 in
An Impressive Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular cabinet stained a deep purply brown and fitted with two doors deeply carved with
Metal
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 70.87 in
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock Introducing the
Wood, Ebony
$3,800
H 55.75 in W 33.75 in D 22.5 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
spandrels, which complement the carved scrolling clouds and dragon motifs that grace the apron below
Elm
Chinese Dragon Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This excellent quality cabinet is powerfully decorated with magnificent dragons, rendered in deep
19th Century Chinese Étagère with Dragons
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A heavily carved Chinese cabinet from the 19th century with dragon details.
Walnut
Embossed Flying Dragons Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Merrimack, NH
This phenomenal antique Tibetan cabinet is a rare find. The vivid hand-embossed flying dragons
Pine
Unavailable
H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This elegant early 19th century Shanxi Province Northern elm display cabinet is a real eye catcher
Elm
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
Elm
Sold
H 77.96 in W 71.86 in D 18.9 in
Rare Chinese Dragon Carved Solid Rosewood Vintage Welsh Dresser Bookcase Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Chinese Dragon carved solid rosewood dresser cabinet Please scroll all the way to the bottom of
Glass, Rosewood
Sold
H 87.01 in W 48.23 in D 21.66 in
Rare Chinese Export Hand-Carved Dragon Bureau Bookcase Cabinet Solid Oak
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late 19th-early 20th century Chinese export hand
Glass, Oak
Chinese Aromatic Wood Dragon Chest, 20th c.
Located in Astoria, NY
"Chinese aromatic wood dragon chest, 20th century, possibly cedar or camphor, the hinged
Wood
Rare C. 1850 Qing Storage Cabinet with Carved Dragon Spandrels
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Qing wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Twisted Dragon Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Yumu altar table with twisting carved dragon apron and inset legs.
Elm
Sold
H 34.45 in W 42.13 in D 16.54 in
Important Chinese Tibetan Dragon Hand Painted and Lacquered Cupboard Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important Chinese Tibetan hand painted and lacquered
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 21.86 in
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign
Wood
Lacquered Sideboard with Carved Dragon Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
tradition of classic Chinese furniture. Handcrafted of elmwood in China’s Henan province, the cabinet
Brass
Sold
H 23.75 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Blanket Chest with Dragon Scene in Relief 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Carved Rosewood Blanket Chest or Wedding Truck with Dragon Scene in Relief and Brass Hardware
Brass
Pair of Chinese Double Dragon Compound Cabinets, c. 1830s
Located in Chicago, IL
compound cabinets are actually comprised of two stacked storage compartments. The upper compartment was
Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in W 44.89 in D 13.98 in
Fine Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Polychrome painted Altar cabinet with drawers depicting dragons This is a very good looking and well made
Wood
Pair of Chinese Bronze Dragon Cabinet Pulls, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These sculptural objects are 19th-century cast bronze cabinet handles in the form of sinuous
Bronze
Sold
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 15.95 in
ANTIQUE 1880 CHiNESE DRAGON CARVED HONGMU SIJIANGUI COMPOUND CABINET CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1900 Antique Chinese Dragon carved Hongmu Sijiangui compound cupboard A very rare, important, and
Wood
Sold
H 82 in W 51 in D 21 in
Chinese Antique Red "Dragon" Cabinet Lacquered Gold Gilt Details Qing Dynast
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine tall Chinese antique dragon cabinet with prolific red lacquer and gold gilt details
Elm
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Tall Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Cabinet has 4 double open doors compartment on the front with antique hardware and Tibetan art dragon
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Dragon Tall Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Cabinet has 4 double open doors compartment on the front with antique hardware and Tibetan art dragon
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquer Dragon Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
the cabinet front, including two sinuous dragons on the doors, symbols of power and strength. Designed
Brass
Chinese Painted Tibetan Dragon Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Adding fantastic texture and dimension, the cabinet is precisely decorated with a technique of incised
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 76.58 in W 72.45 in D 24.02 in
Very Rare circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Export Sideboard Dragons & Serpents
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1900 sideboard cabinet depicting dragons and serpents This cabinet is part of a suite, I have the
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Decorated Compound Dragon Cabinets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese export polychrome decorated compound or stacking cabinets. Each set
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 20 in D 40 in
Rare Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Dragon High Relief Camphor Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
sculpting with fire breathing dragons amidst a field of clouds waterside sunset and pagoda scene with fish
Hardwood
Sold
H 67.75 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Dragon Cabinet, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and powerful Chinese black lacquer cabinet with gilt painted dragons and a large brass
Brass
Sold
H 45.48 in W 23.82 in D 13.78 in
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Dragon & Rural Scene Side Cabinet Cupboard Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese side cupboard depicting dragons and early rural animals A very good looking and well made
Wood
Early English Chinese Dragons & Phoenix Bird Ceramic Cabinet Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early English porcelain cabinet plate hand painted with Chinese dragons and phoenix
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.25 in Dm 10.63 in
Rare, Mason's Ironstone Cabinet Plate, "Chinese Dragon" Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
circular in shape with a wavy molded edge. This plate has one of the rare patterns called Chinese Dragon
Ironstone
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardwood Table Top Dragon Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This finely carved Chinese antique hand carved tabletop small cabinet features dragons and
Hardwood
Sold
H 79.75 in W 47 in L 79.75 in
Pair of Tall Chinese Zitan Wood Cabinets Featuring Hand Carved Dragons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of finely carved, tall Chinese Zitan wood cabinets; each of rectangular form. Each of the two
Wood, Zitan
Sold
H 94 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Magnificent, Large, Rare Pair of Chinese Hand Carved Dragon Zitan Cabinets
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is an absolutely exquisite pair of rare Chinese zitan cabinets with amazing hand carvings
Zitan
Sold
H 20.48 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Side Table Cabinet with Incised Dragon Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
This red lacquer Chinese cabinet was made to set on a table, but could also be used today as a side
Lacquer
$1,600
H 26.38 in W 23.43 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...
Cedar, Pine
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...
Bronze
Sold|$800
H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in
1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer remains well, ...
Wood, Cedar
$6,553
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
$5,500
H 71.5 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty, crafted in the early 20th century, retaining its original dark brown/black lacquer and hand-painted decoration. The rectangular form is ...
Wood
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and used to store linens, among other items The cabinet features front doors with a cen...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Lacquer Cabinet With Decorations
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese cabinet i red lacquer with remains of decorations, which gives the cabinet a beautiful patina. Black lacquer on the sides of the cabinet. Features double doors, beautifully a...
Brass
$4,825
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...
Elm
Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, two parts. Desk features a lower chest with four storage drawers (two small drawers over two larger drawers), pull down door for writing in mid-se...
Wood
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
$5,500
H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has gilded decoration depicting mountain, foliage and temples with people as well as but...
Wood
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina. Pair of bi-fold doors wi...
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...
Gold Leaf
$2,287Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinet. Early 1800's a wonderful piece from Shanxi Province. The warm w...
Elm, Lacquer

Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.

Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.