Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
Brass
19th Century Chinese Triple Moon Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful altar table from Henan Province, China. This circa 1850 table is made of Elmwood and
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Low Full Moon Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly skilled Chinese artisan constructed this black lacquer cabinet over 150 years ago with
Elm, Lacquer
A Hardwood Moon Shape Display Cabinet, 20th century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Hardwood Moon Shape Display Cabinet, 20th century with a hinged glazed door to the front and
Hardwood
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.