Pair of Chinese Double Dragon Compound Cabinets, c. 1830s

Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scen...

This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...

These refined Qing-dynasty compound cabinets command their surroundings with grand scale and fine materials. Constructed of camphor with traditional joinery, the tall cabinets are co...

Made of Chinese northern elm, this altar cabinet once contained the essentials for ancestor rituals. Although darkened with age, the cabinet’s two doors ...

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 general storage and the open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The exterior is darkened by a black lacquer finish and hand-painted with charming decorative motifs, including bronze censers, flower vases, scrolls, and scholars' objects. Original brass hardware secures the doors, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest...

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...

A pair of tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinets from the 19th century made of elm wood and adorned with brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period i...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with doors, drawers and removable panel. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this compound cabinet features a smaller storage chest...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, hidden drawers and brass medallions. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this compound cabinet features a smaller chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for storage. The top would contain out of season clothing while the main cabinet would be used as a wardrobe for everyday use including bedding and clothes for the season. The cabinet showcases a natural finish perfectly complimenting its linear silhouette. The main section's doors open thanks to a traditional brass medallion with teardrop pulls and petite key, to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers offering great storage opportunities, while the ensemble is raised on straight feet connected to one another through an apron on three sides. With its clean lines and natural patina, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese compound cabinet...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound elm cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown lacquer and traditional brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this co...

A tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 19th century made of oakwood and adorned with brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 19th c...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, foliage-carved apron and brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dyna...