Furniture

Furniture For Sale

Period: 1990s

Period: Mid-19th Century

Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

These chairs from circa 1840 are well made and retain the original split cane woven inset seat mats. The wood is finished in a deep rich red transparent lacquer giving the wood a lustrous finish . They are generous in scale and comfortable and original throughout. The arms are carved in a bamboo pattern and the central splat is decorated with a pierced Chinese linguistic character. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Elm Chinese Armchairs

Chinese Black Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Made of northern elmwood, the ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Black Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850

19th Century Anglo-Chinese Carved Teak and Inlaid Stand, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Anglo-Chinese carved teak and inlaid stand, circa 1880 From the China Trade, clipper ship, period. Very in vogue and exotic decor popular in Europe and America in the late 19th century. Ornately carved and inlaid decoration. Boxwood and bone inlays on the top and legs. A "tour de force" Chinese pavilion...

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture

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Bone, Boxwood, Teak

19th Century Anglo-Chinese Carved Teak and Inlaid Stand, circa 1880

Pair of Chinese Provincial Bentform Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th century cypress chairs with gently curved crest rails and undulating aprons were created by the age-old process of soaking, bending, and heating the wood to form it into t...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

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Cypress

Pair of Chinese Provincial Bentform Chairs, c. 1850

Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant console table was made 150 years ago in China’s Shanxi province and likely served as a family’s altar where they paid respects to revered ancestors. The altar table is crafted of fine hardwood with carved spandrels, everted ends...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Armchairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th century spindleback armchairs owe their graceful design to the styles and techniques that emerged during the Ming dynasty, the golden a...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Armchairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Low Inset Leg Tables, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of low tables would have once flanked a platform bed in the intimate living space of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Perfectly proportioned, they are quintessential exampl...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Low Inset Leg Tables, c. 1850

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Topped with offerings of food, burning incense, and painted images of the deceased, this enchanting coffer played a central role in Chinese ancestor worship. Handcrafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this 19th century coffer...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Trailing Clouds Altar Sideboard, c. 1850

Low Chinese Stool with Woven Hide Top, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The top of this stool was woven with incredible care by a skilled artisan who used thin strips of hide to create multiple patterns in the seat, including stars. The hand-hewn stool w...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

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Elm, Hide

Low Chinese Stool with Woven Hide Top, c. 1850

Chinese Ten-Drawer Offering Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Appealing to the rarified taste of China’s literati, this Qing-dynasty table depicts the auspicious objects found in a scholar’s studio, including censors, scrolls, and fine porcelai...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ten-Drawer Offering Table, c. 1850

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Fine Plank Top Altar with Cloud Medallions, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant 19th century altar table is light and beautifully proportioned. It was masterfully designed with stretchers that appear to wrapar...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Fine Plank Top Altar with Cloud Medallions, c. 1850

Fabulous 19th Century Walnut Altar Table With Great Patina

Located in New York, NY

An unusual 19th Century Chinese walnut altar table with simple decorative carvings. This piece has a solid walnut top with a remarkably beautiful pa...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous 19th Century Walnut Altar Table With Great Patina

Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The imposing doors of this 19th century cabinet are accented with a trio of lozenge-shaped moldings that enliven the tall, rectilinear silhouette with horizontal lines. Invigorating ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquer Display Tables, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The perfect way to call attention to a plant, special vase or piece of art, these tall display tables date from 1850 during the Qing dynasty. Made of oak, the tables are expertly detailed with elaborate hoof feet and recessed base and tabletop. A stunning combination of red and black lacquer draws attention to the tables’ architectural richness. Made from tree sap...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquer Display Tables, c. 1850

Antique Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Hardware from Mid 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

A mid-19th century Chinese bedside cabinet with red lacquered wood and brass hardware. This cabinet is made of a rectangular cabinet sitting on...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Hardware from Mid 19th Century China

Classic Chinese Altar Table, circa 1850

Located in New York, NY

A solid antique Chinese altar table with thick elm top, beautiful patina and artfully carved legs from Shanxi Province, circa 1850. T557.

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1850s Chinese Antique Furniture

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Elm

Classic Chinese Altar Table, circa 1850

Unusual, Finely Carved 19th Century Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A finely carved 19th century Chinese cabinet with different, beautifully rendered images on three sides. A distinctive and rare piece, Shanxi province, circa 1850. C488.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Unusual, Finely Carved 19th Century Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Cube Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Cube Bookcase This bookcase has 12 cubes and 3 shelves. Circa: 1999 Dimensions: W 59.5" D 17.5" H 83".

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1990s Chinese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Cube Bookcase

Set of Four Chinese Export Lacquer Nesting Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine set of four antique, ebonized Chinese export nesting tables produced in the mid-19th century. Graduated in size, each lacquered wood table is masterfully gilt-painted in tradi...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Chinese Export Lacquer Nesting Tables

Low Tibetan Peony Table with Four Drawers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary low Tibetan table dates to the mid-19th century and is lavishly decorated from end to end with tree peonies and offering fruits. The square table has a waisted des...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Furniture

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Pine, Lacquer

Low Tibetan Peony Table with Four Drawers, c. 1850

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.