19th Century Chinese Shrine

Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A waisted (refers to specific Chinese furniture construction & joinery) raised top set on frame with hump back stretchers and struts. A most sensational patina of black lacquer worn through to the wood showcases the benches elegant presence and raw beauty. This is an original piece with a 200 plus year history. The raw top is worn silk like smooth from age and use. The reaming black lacquer is thick having an alligatored rustic patina. The construction is solid and strong. Feet having scroll key detail carved to faces with wear prevalent to the bottom of the feet. The humpback struts show ware from one side being more evident then on the other side, more lacquer remains covering one strut. A very significant Antique Chinese Bench...

19th century Chinese Altar table. Exceptional Altar table of walnut wood (Hetao Mu) in black lacquer having a solid one piece plank top with everted flanges presenting to the sky above. The top apron scalloped with cloud carved spandrels set to sides of reeded column legs terminating to joined feet with carved arrow to sky strut detail. Beautiful patina showing some ware to the top and edges. A very fine example of Qing dynasty Altar table.

19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red lacquer and hand gilt painting. Unlike most Traditional Trunks a very large lip - rim ...

Early 19th century Chinese calligraphy console table, in very good condition. As pictures this is a rustic piece captured in time wit...

A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This decorative trunk has a beautiful old patina and is great for storage.

An early 19th-century 3-Tier Indian shrine/altar, featuring its original painted surface and an extremely charming patina earned over time. This shrine o...

Solid wood, with original patina from the time. Made by slaves, during the dark slavery times, to worship and pray. Dimensions: 18,70 inches W x 33,26 inches H x 10,62 inches D. ...

Early 19th century green-painted household shrine, or niche, in Directoire neoclassical style (circa 1795-1815). Used for lighting candles or placing statue of saint. Original green ...