Chinese Antique Book

A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings

Three drawers with carving around three oval shape domes and hand carved of the traditional Chinese

A 19th century book shelves from Shanxi Province, Elm (yumu). Square corner straight rectangular

Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, open...

of a ship. The 'Cadmus' berthed aside Staten Island. Literature: A Walker Camell The Blue-China

Crossman's book "The China Trade" chapter #10 These are Circa 1830.

a partner, Edwards, he issued A New Book of Chinese Designs, which was intended to minister to the

With its original heavy black Daqi lacquer, an amazing 18th century Chinese book cabinet with

The Chinese book cabinet, most commonly found in temples, palaces, and aristocratic places

A 19th century Chinese book cabinet with two doors each carved with ancient characters and painted

This stunning pair of Chinese book cabinets is made of Tieli wood, a hardwood from Northern China

Long ago, a Chinese scholar would have used this trunk to hold and transport heavy books or piles

Chinese Cabinet with elaborate Carved panels on three sides.

An 18th century book trunk from Shanxi Province, China with original heavy lacquer, slightly domed

Ornate, detailed piece of work draws the eye from every side. Uniquely latticed panels also provide an in depth look with carvings.

), China. This cabinet is made of a combination of elm and fir woods. The traditional wooden hinges are

This striking, elongated lantern once illuminated a 19th-century home in China's Fujian province

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, charms, and accessories that once decorated the cage interior. Reminiscent of tall Chinese book lanterns

The amazing cedar cabinet is from Suzhou, China c. 1850. Each of the top three compartments can be

This bookshelf is a rustic interpretation of an elegant and traditional Chinese form.

With an open shelf above and a closed compartment below, this early 20th century book cabinet is

Chinese hardwood revolving book table the circular inset marble top above two tiers of pierced book

This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for gene...

beautifully painted book chest dates to the 19th century and may have once stood in the grand studio of a

this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet

Chinese Dark Green Book Chests

Chinese ca 1910 elmwood glass front cabinet that can be used for books or china. The cabinet

Unusally configured fine 19th century Chinese woven lacquered reed trunk with bamboo frames, iron

this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and

Though it seems unlikely that poison ivy could yield such beauty, traditional Chinese lacquer has

This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese

Traces of the original gilt floral painting remain on the doors of this early 18th century red-lacquered chest from Shanxi province. Countless coats of hand-applied red lacquer give ...

This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts

Chinese ca 1850-60 elmwood grill work book cabinet with lift out panels. Retains its original

An early 20th century Chinese expatriate cabinet with two glass doors, two doors carves with

An 18th century Chinese Scholars' book trunk with unusual orange lacquer and brass hardware.

Inspired by the clean simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture, this tapered cabinet showcases the rich warmth of natural elmwood. Simply accented with rounded corners and subtle cloud s...

Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals

originally on the floor or tabletop of a 19th century Chinese official's home in Fujian Province. The small

This is an antique cleric's rotary bookcase. A Chinese, carved mahogany revolving book shelf

An early 20th century Chinese LeShan Tang Zhi faux-bois decorated porcelain box in the shape of a

This handsome bookcase is made from elmwood and has 19th century design. This unusual Chinese

This small Chinese cabinet from the early 20th century was originally used to store a scholar's

century, their cargoes of Chinese porcelain were enthusiastically received by the Dutch. These plates

This is a pair of antique decorative bookends. A Chinese, onyx book rest, dating to the late

Nicely made piece of art. Very well made. An incense burner made in 3 pieces. Beautiful artifact. Condition: Very good condition. Minimal age sings like scratches, nothing seri...

top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

China, a beautifully hand-carved stone pair of Chinese mythical creatures Qilin crafted in an ideal

18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part

This is an authoritative book which provides a comprehensive survey of six thousand years of

An Extremely Stylish Pair of Chinese Flame grained Hardwood and carved Jade Bookends of outstanding

Important Japanese complete antique signed and illustrated woodblock print hand book entitled

Large book cabinet made of rosewood, with slight carved beaded detail on doors, and carved scroll

Phenomenal original antique French Louis Philippe China cabinet, bibliotheque or showcase. This

for traditional Chinese furnishings, fashion, and cultural/political views of the 19th century.

1700's "Book Cabinet/Chest" With thick original red and black lacquer. The center bar between the

Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...

Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...

Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

This is a late 19th century French carved oak Art Nouveau china cabinet. It has wonderful sinewy foliage and flowers framing the sides with a repeat theme on the door fronts and pedi...

A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a champagne colored field surrounded by a white cranberry border, and overlaid with multi-colored peonies and prunus blossoms.

A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

Stunning Victorian style corner cabinet in flame mahogany Elegant piece, surmounted by the distinctive broken arch hand carved pediment Finish to flame mahogany is simply superb Top ...