Chinese Antique Book

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...

For a complete description of export wares and related examples see Carl Crossman's book "The China Trade" chapter #10 These are Circa 1830.

In 1754, with a partner, Edwards, he issued A New Book of Chinese Designs, which was intended to minister to the passing craze for furniture and household decorations in the fanciful...

With its original heavy black Daqi lacquer, an amazing 18th century Chinese book cabinet with ornately carved circular dragon lattice doors, orange lacquered dragons and Shou charact...

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 with auspicious birds and flowers on the interior.

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

Long ago, a Chinese scholar would have used this trunk to hold and transport heavy books or piles of important manuscripts. Solidly built with a great deal of care, the trunk is cons...

Dated to the mid-19th century, this antique Chinese book cabinet has a timeless, square corner design with three small drawers and an interior compartment.

Chinese Cabinet with elaborate Carved panels on three sides.

An 18th century book trunk from Shanxi Province, China with original heavy lacquer, slightly domed top, and brass hardware.

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

A two-tier cabinet on a stand, from the northern Jiangsu region (commonly called Subei for short), China. This cabinet is made of a combination of elm and fir woods. The traditional ...

This striking, elongated lantern once illuminated a 19th-century home in China's Fujian province. Placed on the floor or set upon a table top, the tall lantern would have lit the roo...

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Each cage is adorned with a large endless knot tassel, recalling the many toys, charms, and accessories that once decorated the cage interior. Reminiscent of tall Chinese book lanter...

High quality oak china / book cabinet with hand carving and glass separated with leaded diamond shapes Circa 1920s Very solid and well crafted, great farmhouse look We can ship to an...

The amazing cedar cabinet is from Suzhou, China c. 1850. Each of the top three compartments can be displayed with or without its doors. You can easily switch from privacy of doors to...

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 the perfect mix of storage and display. Crafted of elm with mortise-and-tenon joinery...

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

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...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...

A rolled-up scroll or treasured root pot may have once been among the treasured objects stored in this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the l...

Chinese ca 1910 elmwood glass front cabinet that can be used for books or china. The cabinet retains its original glass and hardware.

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

A rolled-up scroll or treasured root pot may have once been among the erudite objects stored in this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with...

Though it seems unlikely that poison ivy could yield such beauty, traditional Chinese lacquer has long since been made from the toxic sap of a closely related plant. Virtually resist...

This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese courtyard home--the display of antiques, flowers, incense or books. It is designed with n...

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. The quality and craftsmanship is clear in the bold lines, elegant hardware, and t...

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

An early 20th century Chinese expatriate cabinet with two glass doors, two doors carves with scrolling vines, and brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAF047 Keywords: ...

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. Miniature in size, the books could be kept discreetly close at hand, stashed under couple’s...

This pair of striking, elongated elmwood lanterns were finely carved by hand and likely used originally on the floor or tabletop of a 19th century Chinese official's home in Fujian P...

This is an antique cleric's rotary bookcase. A Chinese, carved mahogany revolving book shelf, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Made for the scholar's studio, both the form and the unusual faux-bois decoration were popularized in the 18th century by the Qianlong Emperor, though this piece dates to the early p...

This handsome bookcase is made from elmwood and has 19th century design. This unusual Chinese bookshelf combines Eastern and Western, specifically Victorian, design elements. It feat...

This small Chinese cabinet from the early 20th century was originally used to store a scholar's collection of books and rolled-up scrolls. The chest is faced with two doors that open...

Published by Bamboo Publishing Ltd,, London, 1989 Hardcover Language: English Hardcover ISBN 1870076095 25 x 31.5 cm 256 pages Book Condition: Used book in ...

This is a pair of antique decorative bookends. A Chinese, onyx book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee l...

China, a beautifully hand-carved stone pair of Chinese mythical creatures Qilin crafted in an ideal size, 10" high x 10.5" long x 5" deep. Created during the late Qing to early Repub...

18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part cabinet form- bottom inlaid doors open to reveal linen slides.

This is an authoritative book which provides a comprehensive survey of six thousand years of development from the earliest cultures into the twentieth century. The catalogue describe...

An Extremely Stylish Pair of Chinese Flame grained Hardwood and carved Jade Bookends of outstanding quality. Mid Nineteenth Century. Each central featured oval hand carved jade med...

Important Japanese complete antique signed and illustrated woodblock print hand book entitled: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion- the art of Chinese acupuncture and heat therapy ...

Large book cabinet made of rosewood, with slight carved beaded detail on doors, and carved scroll work on front apron. Interior has three shelves , and two drawers.

Phenomenal original antique French Louis Philippe China cabinet, bibliotheque or showcase. This Fine antique offers an unusual height of almost 10 feet generously offering a plethora...

Pillow books were presented to women on their wedding day as a way of instructing the fine art of satisfying their husbands. This exremely fine example contains 12 images. As most p...

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

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 ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modernist Design 3' x 4' 9"

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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...

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' - 275 x 360 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 ) We love rose/pink Art Deco Chinese carpets and they must have been popular in the interwar period also. A jade green border w...