Painted Chinese Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautifully painted Chinese trunk. Circa. 1900. Very attractive as a coffee, side or end table. Old
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Paint
Painted Chinese Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautifully painted Chinese trunk. Circa. 1900. Very attractive as a coffee, side or end table. Old
Wood, Paint
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Trunk
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a 1970 hand painted Chinese wood trunk with metal circle handle The trunk is of painted
Wood
Chinese Painted Clothing Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
pinewood trunk dates to the mid-19th century and is lavishly decorated across the front with intricate
Pine
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
trunk dates to the early 20th century and has been embellished with black lacquer and hand-painted
Pine
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
trunk dates to the early 20th century and has been embellished with black lacquer and hand-painted
Pine
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful Mid-19th Century Chinese Shanxi Trunk hand crafted from elmwood and featuring hand
Iron
Rare Extra-Large 19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extremely large Qing Dynasty leather trunk is beautifully painted with a tradition Chinese
Leather, Lacquer
Chinese Paint Decorated Trunk as Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An ebonized wood trunk with painted decoration on the front. The center panel with ladies dressed
Wood
$1,850
H 15.75 in W 35 in D 17.25 in
Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and
Brass
$2,950
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
Hand Painted Chinese Export Trunk with European Landscape Scenes, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and larger size Chinese Export leather trunk with a beautifully hand painted European
Leather
$3,957
H 15.16 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Polychrome painted trunk depicting Dragons This is a very good looking and well made piece of art
Wood
$3,891
H 27.76 in W 42.13 in D 25.79 in
Large Antique Chinese hand-Painted And Lacquered Elm Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Hand-painted and Lacquered Elm Blanket Chest Early 20th Century, Late Qing dynasty
Iron
$4,165
H 19.89 in W 50.4 in D 14.18 in
Exquiste Hand Painted Oriental Chinese Linen Trunk or Chest Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beautifully decorated hand painted and
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese black lacquered floor trunk with a rounded arch shaped top and decorated with Chinese
Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinese Red Leather Decorated Trunk
Located in North Salem, NY
19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with hand-painted gold decoration and bronze handles
Leather, Pine
Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Winnetka, IL
A richly colored red lacquered Chinese storage trunk, dating to the early 20th century, featuring
Brass
$1,250
H 13 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
Chinese Late 19th Century Red Trunk with Black Hand-Painted Riders on Horses
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian Palembang trunk from the late 19th, early 20th century, with hand-painted décor
Wood
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a
Wood
19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt decoration depicting a court scene with
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|31% Off
H 13.5 in W 29.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Decorated Blue Leather Covered Wood Trunk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Decorated blue leather covered camphor wood trunk, bound with brass and mounted with cast brass
Brass
$1,735
H 13 in W 28.94 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning oriental hand painted trunk or chest with painting
Wood
$980
H 11.25 in W 30.75 in D 19 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Paper Bound Trunk with Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional
Brass
$3,200
H 22 in W 33.75 in D 22.25 in
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
-painted trunk embodies the harmonious blend of Chinese tradition and Japanese influence, making it an
Iron
$1,100
H 11.5 in W 23.25 in D 16.25 in
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty hand-painted black lacquer trunk with gold-gilded decoration, this early 20th
Softwood
18th Century Chinese Export Painted Leather Trunk
Located in London, GB
Camphor-lined and with brass borders and nailing, painted with floral panels and borders on a
Large Chinese Leather Trunk on Carved Painted Wood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large-scale Chinese leather traveling trunk. Lacquered finish with original brass hardware. Raised
Painted wooden trunk
Located in Westport, CT
A beautifully painted wooden trunk from Northern China with a "build-in platform" design.
Pine
Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese red leather trunk, circa 1920. This trunk is very decorative and unusual, since the gold
Leather
Antique Chinese Leather Trunk with Gold Crests
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and striking red leather trunk, circa 1930s, with hand painted gold crests from the
Leather
Unavailable
H 22 in W 28.5 in D 19.75 in
Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Trunk Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
lacquer antique Chinese trunk having gilt gold painted decoration Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875 with the
Wood
Chinese Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product information.
Pine
Chinese Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Pine
"Autumn Offerings" 19th Century Chinese Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
. Beautifully painted with a skilled hand, the trunk celebrates the season with offerings of chrysanthemums
Brass
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood. The main image
Captivating Antique Red Painted Chinese Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful painted Chinese trunk still has original Chinese lettering on the bottom in black
Metal
19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese pigskin trunk with polychrome painting of ladies in a garden with pavilions in the
Paint, Upholstery
Antique Chinese Red Painted & Distressed Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A versatile size solid painted antique red wooden Chinese trunk having handsome original brass
Wood
Chinese Export Hand Painted Pigskin Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Chinese export trunk is painted with a colorful scene with pavilions and beautiful women in a
Animal Skin
Late 19th Century Painted Chinese Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A late 19th century Chinese trunk from Taiwan painted with ink paintings and made of special
19th Century China Trade Painted Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Camphor wood trunk covered in elaborately painted leather and trimmed with brass; probably made in
Brass
Late 19th Century Painted Chinese Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A late 19th century Taiwanese trunk painted with ink paintings and made of Mycelia wood. The top
Wood
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Trunk on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful decorative Chinese hand painted trunk on a Stand. Very pretty Asian design including
Wood
Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the
Iron
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
trunk is painted with a loosely brushed abstract floral design, framed by a metal trim along the edges
Brass
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
hand-painted decoration in a traditional folk style. The front of the trunk is painted with a scene of
Wood
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
hand-painted decoration in a traditional folk style. The front of the trunk is painted with a scene of
Wood
19th Century Painted Leather Chinese Export Trunk on Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular camphor wood Chinese Export trunk on custom iron stand, made circa 1840. The trunk is
Brass, Iron
Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the
Brass
Chinese ca 1840-50 painted country trunk end table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1840-50 painted trunk with its original decorated surface. From Ning Bo province China.
Sold
H 41 in W 42 in D 26 in
Large Antique Carved & Painted Chinese Trunk, Impressive Wrought Iron Details
Located in Round Top, TX
This massive antique trunk is impressive in size and presence. From the Shanxi Province of China
Wrought Iron
Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk on Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand painted pigskin leather trunk on later made painted stand, having brass hardware and retaining
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Chinese Export Brass Bound Leather Trunk with Hand Painted Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Chinese Export brass bound leather trunk. Decorative nail heads, brass frame and
Brass
Chinese Export Painted Leather Trunk on Ebonized and Gilt Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Painted box with oriental scenes and brass handles and lock hinge , raised on an ebonized
Sold
H 10.75 in W 25.75 in D 13 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Leather Trunk with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood chest. This antique Chinese camphor wood trunk features a
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 19.5 in W 27.75 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Chinese Painted Leather Trunk Made Unique Table with Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese trunk, bound in leather, is beautifully adorn with hand-painted depictions of Chinese figures
Metal
Sold
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Hand Painted 19th C. Chinese Wood + Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a
Brass
Sold
H 17.13 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Red Lacquered Painted Chinese Trunk with Compartments and Counters Early 20th C.
Located in London, GB
A trunk of substantial size and style. The interior hosts a large main compartment with a section
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 17.52 in W 23.04 in D 13.98 in
Lovely Decorative Chinese Chinoiserie Style Painted Trunk or Blanket Chest Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted with birds in a floral setting
Wood
Large Chinese Export Leather Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large and highly decorative Chinese Export leather trunk that dates to the first quarter
Brass
Painted Pigskin Trunk Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese painted pigskin trunk mounted on an iron stand with glass top, to be used as an end table
Iron
Rare Antique Chinese Decorated Leather Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare antique 'one of a kind' storage trunk. Camphor wood lined with leather hand painted on all
Leather, Wood
19th Century Qing Style Lacquer Painted Trunk with Butterfly Motifs
Located in San Marino, CA
This 19th century lacquer painted Chinese trunk is designed with stunning butterfly motifs along
Lacquer
C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderful early 19th Century Chinese export polychrome painted trunk, the leather decorated with
Brass
Early 20th Century Traditional Chinese Painted Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century original painted truck with dove tailed construction. Very unusual form and in
Pine
Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
the chest is hand painted with budding floral arrangements in three Chinese baluster vases
Elm, Paint
Chinese Export Hand Painted Pigskin Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with Mandarin ladies in a garden setting; mounted with brass backplate and hasp with carrying handles to the sides; lined with blue silk.
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Phoenix Painted Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely trunk from Gansu Province, China. This circa 1900 trunk is painted with phoenix among
Pine
Large Paint Decorated Chinese Trunk As Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very decorative and bell made Asian Trunk made from a type of Asian Elm. The chest in an antiqued
Iron
19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-painted pigskin covered camphor wood trunk with metal nailhead and trim detail, China, mid
Leather, Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-painted pigskin leather covered camphor wood trunk with metal nailhead and trim detail. China
Wood, Leather
19th Century Chinese Export Hand-Painted Red Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A red pig skin leather trunk with hand-painted floral decoration and having nailhead trim. China
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chinese Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Trunk or Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large Chinese lacquered and painted trunk or chest. The trunk dates to the 20th century
Brass
Large Hand-Painted Leather and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Outstanding mid-to late 19th century Chinese export trunk with finest construction and decoration
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Trunk with Hand-Painted Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered trunk from the early 20th century, with hand-painted floral décor
Wood
Sold
H 16.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Chinese Export Leather Clad Polychrome and Painted Camphor Wood Trunk. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese export leather clad polychrome and painted camphor wood trunk with flanking side handles
Brass, Iron
Chinese Scholar's Studio Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered trunk dates to the early 20th century and is subtly decorated with an array of treasured items
Brass
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
This is a special box that is hand-painted with the foo dog motif. The foo dog is playing with a
Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 42 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Leather Covered Camphor Wood Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and difficult to find green leather camphor wood trunk with hand painted floral
Brass
Sold
H 18.75 in W 36 in D 27.25 in
Chinese 19th Century Lacquered Robe Trunk on Later Custom Stand as Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
trees around the sides. The trunk sits on a later custom painted and lacquered stand in the Chinese
Lacquer
Asian Lidded Box/Trunk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Animal skin covered trunk. The perfectly covered box is hand painted with muted and soft colors
Animal Skin
Antique Tibetan Polychrome Decorated Lift Top Trunk
Located in Antwerp, BE
A charming Tibetan-Chinese painted storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet. In red paint.The front
Wrought Iron
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
English Cricket Clover Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak 'Clover' table, the trefoil top above a triangular frieze and Cricket base, on three turned and block legs joined by board stretchers. Dimensions: 24.5"...
Wood
$4,598
H 42.52 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in
Antique 19th century authentic painted and gilt French Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This is an antique French mirror in the Louis-Philippe style, made around 1880. The mirror has a pinewood frame, smoothly prepared with gesso. The raised outer moulding is painted to...
Gesso, Pine, Paint
$15,101Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
Wrought Iron
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
Large Art Deco White Milk Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A gorgeous large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, or lantern. Handcrafted and having individual panes, the large Art Deco hanging lantern or ceiling fixture fe...
Metal
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
Sold|$2,544
H 68.9 in W 61.03 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...
Pine, Elm
$1,210 / set
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Five Chic Iron and Velvet Stools, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five hammered iron Curule stools, the seats upholstered in blue and yellow velvet. Four of the stools have a black finish, and the fifth one has a gold finish with ora...
Metal
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Chinese Export Six-Panel Silver Leaf Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Chinese export six-panel folding coromandel screen depicting flora and fauna. Constructed from lacquered wooden panels hand carved and painted. Features a rare silver leaf...
Brass, Silver Leaf
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1600 cabinet , 1970s
Wood
$2,800
H 57 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920. The cabinet is in two sections, the top is fitted with a piece of granite to place vessels and me...
Granite, Brass, Iron
$3,599
H 67.33 in W 44.49 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the desc...
Metal
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Highly carved sculptural Meiji dragon armchair.: dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings.
Wood

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.

One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.