Chinese Woodwork

The craftsmanship reflects traditional Chinese woodworking techniques, with emphasis on form and ornamentation.

Crafted from dense hardwood, likely elm or rosewood, each table displays meticulous mortise-and-tenon joinery, a hallmark of traditional Chinese woodworking, ensuring both structural...

This 19th-century opium tray is a beautiful example of Chinese woodworking, crafted of a fine hardwood with a refined form and traditional joinery.

A centered wood panel showcases a lion playing with a ball, an auspicious symbol in China. The construction is completely of mortise and Tenon, a traditional joinery in Chinese woodw...

This beautifully aged 19th-century Chinese side table, crafted from solid walnut, epitomizes traditional Chinese woodworking and rustic charm.

A defining feature of these chairs is their intricately crafted fretwork back and arms which showcases the masterful artistry of Chinese woodworking. Recently reupholstered to perfec...

The exterior shows layers of age, soft abrasions, and subtle tonal variations that highlight the character of early elm and the craftsmanship of northern Chinese woodworking traditio...

The construction is completely of Mortise and Tenon, a traditional joinery in Chinese woodworking. The stand displays a lovely patina indicative of its history as an authentic piece.

A beautiful example of Chinese woodworking, the antique panels look spectacular today as a sculptural wall hanging for an entire wall.

This piece showcases the timeless beauty and integrity of traditional Chinese woodworking. The cylindrical body houses a single upper drawer with a hand forged iron ring pull, and a ...

The elm’s dense structure and time-worn character speak to traditional Chinese woodworking practices, where utility and material honesty were paramount.

The floating shelves are expertly fitted together, reflecting the precise craftsmanship characteristic of fine Chinese woodworking of late 19th-century, early 20th artisans.

Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel doors having brass inlaid diamonds, ...

Antique Chinese Elm Stool. China, circa early 20th century.

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all distinct characteristics of Chaozhou de...

An antique wedding cabinet from Zhejiang province, with beautiful original red lacquer, and original round brass plate and door pulls. This round brass plate is especially large and ...

Two round inlaid hardwood Chinese tables Chinese, Early 20th Century Height 77cm, diameter 51cm The main body of these superb Chinese tables has been crafted from hardwood, and ...

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot, Bitong, an elegant simple form, well carved from one honey coloured and nicely figured limb of huanghuali (Dalbergia Odorifera) hardwood, carved as a th...

19th Century Chinese Huali Kang Small Low Table. Dimensions L 30” x D 21.25” x H 13.25” An intricately carved small Huali wood Kangzhuo table crafted with traditional joint legs. ...

Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard circa 1870. Stunning Chinese cupboard of the largest proportions we have ever seen. 

A large elmwood daybed from Shandong province, China. The color and patina of the daybed has been kept fully original, but repairs have been made to the woven seat as it was already ...

Minor expected surface marks to woodwork, 1 small split to top surface which has been stabilised.

Pair of Chinese elm offficial's hat chairs In very good original condition w/ beautiful glowing color patina. Qing Dynasty style - dating from around the mid 20th century. Look at a...

Pair of Chinese hardwood elm yokeback armchairs "official's hat chairs" in great original vintage condition w/ glowing warm color patina. In the Qing Dynasty style. Dating from the m...

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a frame and floating 2-panel plank top, t...

Belle console chinoise de style Ming en orme avec une jolie patine, qui s’harmonise parfaitement avec le mobilier et les luminaires mid-century. Ce meuble est une table de lettré, ut...

Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors  ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and...

19th century Chinese carved hardwood bed circa 1890. Chinese export which we believe may have been made as a child's bed. Carved pierced sides decorated with flowers.  Each corner w...

An early 20th century carved 2-tier cabinet from Fujian province, China. The carvings on the front are mostly through carvings, which are carved very deep and lively, featuring human...

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Cabinet,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi Province. Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a wood plank top, two large drawers wit...

19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870. Large and fine quality Chinese export sideboard.  Panel top with carved scrolled ends.  Below the top surface we have 3 ...

Two carved wood, marble and onyx Chinese tables Chinese, Early 20th Century Height 77cm, diameter 51cm Intricately carved and elegantly formed, the two Chinese tables feature r...

Chinese Huanghuali (Rosewood) Spindle Back Chair, Meiguiyi, 18th/19th Century A fine 19th century Chinese huali (rosewood) chair with spindle backsplat, woven cane seat, and wood ca...

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case. A wall mounted or table top display case with hinged glass door, frame of light colored rosewood, interior with 18 individual shelve...

A very impressive large sideboard with everted ends from Shanxi province, China. The through carvings across the front has very lively and protruding carvings of lions (12 in total) ...

An elmwood coffer sideboard with everted ends from Beijing, China. Finished with a clear matte lacquer over its original reddish brown color, the crackled finish on the lacquer adds ...

Dated to mid-19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-ten...

Pair of Chinese export canework chairs circa 1890. Good elegant examples of this Chinese craft. Made from thin cane which has been multi layered for reinforcement. Shaped back with...

Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elmwood Low Stand or Side Table. Very sturdy. Measures 15.5" in width, 17" in depth and stands 21".

Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared r...

Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely wood underneath. Only the middle doors open, the panels on the left and right are se...

A Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Rosewood three-tier Corner Table in great vintage condition. Measures 22.5" in width, 22" in depth and stands 27" tall. Bottom tier clearance is 12 a...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. There is nice combination of through and relief carvings throughout this cabinet,...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. This is a very unusual cabinet as it is much more decorated than usual. On th...

Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century. A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overhead handle and engraved brass hardware...

Beautiful Pair Of Chinese Famille Rose hand painted porcelain Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames. Measure 14.5" in width and 14.5" in height.

This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most likely placed in the main hall of a well-to-do family. The original red lacquer hav...

Dated to mid 19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish. Crafted of northern elm wood with mortise-and-ten...

19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet circa 1890 Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced car...

This antique Shanxi chest features a black lacquered top and rims with delicate bamboo weave around the sides. The bamboo used in this weaving is exceptionally fine, so thin that it'...

Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp circa 1920. Carved in heavy hardwood. Carved dragons head forming the outlet for the light fitment, long stem leading down to ...

Rare 18th century perhaps earlier hard wood coffer, circa 1790. Presented in original un-restored condition.  Original handles and metal work to outer edges. Lid opens on ringed ha...

19th century Chinese silverwire wooden box with mother of pearl design from the Qing Dynasty. Beautiful intricate floral designs all-over.

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...

Pair of late 19th century chinese hardwood occasional tables circa 1890. Hand crafted from hardwood which is similar to elm, these pieces would make excellent lamp tables or bedside...