Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted door panels depict the scholar's peaceful retirement life at the village. At one scene, he was tending to his garden while receiving a visitor. At another, he was reading a scroll book...

A red lacquered bookcase that stands as a testament to 19th century Chinese scholastic style. Its design incorporates an "open light" feature, showcasing a spacious open shelf adorne...

A highly sophisticated scholar's cabinet from turn of the century. Solid wood throughout, mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Contrast of dark rosewood and natural color elm woo...

This exceptional 3-tiered piece is an authentic turn of the century antique cabinet from Ning Bo Province. The use of two toned woods is a traditional approach. The darker wood is si...

A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and dark patina. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquis...

An antique Chinese Ming dynasty style cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors, two drawers, carved giltwood motifs and red accents. Born in China during the 19th century, this wooden cabinet captures our attention with its contrast of colors and delicately carved motifs. Presenting a linear silhouette, the cabinet is adorned with court scenes on the left panel and work scenes on the right. This gilt décor stands out beautifully on the dark ground, while other carved panels are highlighted by a red ground in the lower section. Two pairs of double doors total open to reveal a convenient storage space, the lower ones hiding inner drawers. Carved on the apron, the cabinet is resting on four straight legs. With its clean lines and skillfully carved decor, this Ming style cabinet...

A Chinese Ming dynasty style elmwood antique cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, drawers and lower removable panel. Crafted in China during ...