Mid-19th Century Furniture
Period: Mid-19th Century
Color: Brown
Chinese Ruyi Altar Coffer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. In Mandarin, the words for "eight" and "luck" share a pronunciation, making this coffer a powerful sy...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Cypress
Pair of Chinese Export Bronze-Mounted Red Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
On later stands, each fitted with a pair of cabinet doors opening to shelves. Loose translation of the calligraphy across the four doors reads:
"Going tens of miles in Jiangnan in ...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer Furniture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer.
These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Sideboard, Shandong Province China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard with two pairs of doors, original ruby ??red lacquer color and doors decorated in polychrome lacquer colours.
Natural beautiful age-related patina.
Shandong Province 18...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its orig...
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Burmese Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Tibetan Tea Table or Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
Totally handmade from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails ...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge chair. Adjustable backrest and uniquely curved armrests. Good color and patina. Adjusta...
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Chinese Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer.
Front and top with deep dark red lacquer, sides with black lacquer.
Features double bi-fold doors revealing a storage...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Alter Table in Original Red Lacquer, C 1820 - 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant console side table / altar table with well-preserved original red lacquer.
Freestanding with identical details on the sides.
Originally used in Chinese houses...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs "Official Back", circa 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of "Official Back" armchairs. In Chinese "Yoku Back"
Untouched made in elm wood, burgundy lacquer and natural age-related patina with clear lacquer as surface finish.
Called "...
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Chinese Ming Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 Single and 2 Arm Chippendale Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of 6 single and 2 arm Chippendale revival Mahogany Dining Chairs, acanthus carved throughout having shaped top rail above interlaced splats with honeysuckle detail...
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English Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Sideboard, Shanxi Province
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard in an original beautiful nut colored lacquer with a good patina.
Two drawers under which a pair doors with a central bar.
If needed the center bar can easily be removed to make it easy to place a wider item into the cabinet
From Shanxi Province...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Metal
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century
Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof l...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Low Kang Table, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Low tables placed atop the kang provided a convenient surface for dining, drinking tea, or playing games. Crafted of beautiful huali rosewood, this low kang table...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Rocking Chair Iron England John Porter
Located in Epfach, DE
The rocking chair in iron is Classic among the rocking chairs.
the leather ison the seat in typical wooden slats. Very comfprtable and easy to place in...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Iron
Korean Two-Pieces Tansu, Elm Wood
Located in Torino, IT
This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key.
The decorations here are quite sober, there are iron inserts at the corners and small handles on the front.
This Tansu is finished in brown, made by keyaki wood.
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Korean Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese 19th Century Elm Lacquer Alter Console Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite antique Chinese lacquered elm Alter table, 19th century.
Richly hued in tones of wine and deep brown with great patina, this lacquered table features two deep drawers with...
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Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide enough to seat three to four people, this ornate bench was likely made as shared seating for live performances, such as operas, plays, and ceremonies...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table with square top.
The table has a natural age-related patina.
From Jiangsu province, Qing period, 1...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Tall 19th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Plant Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning 19th century Chinese Rosewood and inset Marble plant stand.
Wonderful carved flower design on it's skirt, and on the outside of it's leg...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case or cabinet featuring Hindu Gods.
OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE!
Mid 19th Century, cir...
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Cambodian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Architectural Antique Console / Side Table 19'th Ctr.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural altar table / side table.
Made in the relatively rare and very beautiful peach wood.
Below the top, profiled moldings and rectangular legs w...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Ming Dynasty Style Daybed/Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Made in China during the mid-19th century, its original purpose was as an "Opium Bed." The top features a woven rattan insert. The piece is finished in red lacquer, showing an age-r...
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Chinese Ming Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Tall Back Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and balanced proportions, these 19th-century tall back chairs exemplify the refined forms of Ming-dynasty furniture design. The chairs are designed after the 'southe...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Hand-Carved Swat Chest from Pakistan
Located in Prato, IT
Swat, Pakistan
Period: mid-19th century
Entirely hand carved
Interlocking structure no gluing
Very good condition
Measurements: cm W113 x D59 x H121.5 cm.
Category
Pakistani Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clot...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning and long Chinese altar table that measures a full 10 ft. in length with carved end pedestals featuring high relief buddhist...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
C. 1850 Italian Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Located in BALCATTA, WA
Our finest Italian desk to date. This superb mid 19th century Burl Walnut Writing Desk originates from Italy and remains in exceptional antiqu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th century Chinese Elm wood horseshoe style chairs from the Qing Dynasty era.
Horseshoe back and into arms, carved design on the center of their ba...
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Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Grandfather Clock in Oak with Painting Scene from Tam O' Shanter
Located in Perth, GB
19th Century grandfather clock in oak. with painting scene from Tam O' Shanter
with an 8 day clock works striking each hour when desired. In good working order made by the eminent c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Robe Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Chinese oxblood colored lacquered robe rack is carved from Northern Elm (yumu) and is from the Shanxi Province of China. These robe racks were des...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Armchairs "Official Back", c. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of "Official Back" armchairs. In Chinese "Yoku Back"
Untouched made in elm wood, burgundy lacquer and natural age-related patina with clear lacquer as surface finish.
Called "...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Woven Top Square Stools, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and portable, stools were popular in Qing-dynasty homes for their simplicity and convenience. These elegant 19th-century square stools have beautifully worked frames featuring rounded edges, humpback stretchers, and ruyi-form fretwork finished with dark lacquer. Each top is inset with a hand-woven seat, providing textural contrast to the graceful elmwood frame. Used as seats or low side tables, this pair of square stools...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Reed, Elm
C. 1850 Empire Style Walnut Marquetry Italian Writing Desk
Located in BALCATTA, WA
Found in the Veneto region, Italy, we purchased this mid 19th C. Empire style desk for its impeccable quality and style. Made predominantly from walnut and featuring Empiric style in...
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Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elegant 19th-century elm wood chairs embody Ming-dynasty design with simple form yet complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers the perfect canvas to honor the year of the dragon. Tibet...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair of Low Chinese Roundback Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of elmwood roundback armchairs was made over a hundred and fifty years ago in China’s Shanxi province. Touched by the personal aesthetic s...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Round Leg Wine Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely crafted elmwood table was made over 150 years ago in the Shanxi region of China. The simple and sophisticated construction is dramatically highlighted by the way the...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Circa 1850, Italian Chestnut Extendable Table
Located in BALCATTA, WA
A rare piece to visit our gallery, this exquisite chestnut extendable table has been dated at approximately Circa 1850, and remains in perfect structural and functional condition. Fo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
English Chinoiserie & Brass Finial Two Tiered Side Table with Claw Feet, C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chinoiserie figural and pagoda two tiered scalloped side table with flanking gilt brass pine cone finials, faux bamboo gilt leg supports, and resting on lions paw claw feet, ...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Faux Bamboo Wooden Torchere in the Chinoiserie, Boho Chic
Located in London, GB
A Mid 19th century Faux Bamboo Tourchere in the Chinese style made from wood with a Rosewood colour stain finish.
Around the middle of the 19th Century Chinoiserie came back into f...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most likely placed in the main hall of a well-to-do family. The original red lacquer hav...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Indian Cabinet with Hand-Carved Floral Motifs and Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A mid 19th century Indian Gujarat hand-carved wooden cabinet with ring pulls and iron hardware. Created in India during the mid 19th century, this narrow cabinet features a linear silhouette beautifully accented with hand-carved floral motifs and iron stretchers. Topped with a molded cornice, the cabinet showcases two doors fitted with ring pulls and horizontal metal stretchers, that open to reveal three inner shelves offering ample storage. The elegance of this piece showcases the Indian wood carving...
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Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Ming Style High Back Chair, Red Lacquer
Located in Hamburg, DE
They are commonly referred to as 'Deng Gua Yi', which means lamp. The backrest of these chairs is reminiscent of the construction from which two lanterns were hung.
This seat, somet...
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Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Yokeback Children's Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These low children's chairs from northern China are designed in a traditional style known as a "yoke-back chair," defined by its tall back, flat back yoke, and protruding top crest r...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th century Large Wooden Box No. 11 Olga Nikolajewna Romanow Brass Fittings
Located in Epfach, DE
Large wooden box No. 11 with brass fittings for the transport of silver objects from Olga Nikolajewna Romanova's dowry
1822–1892 for marriage to the ...
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Russian Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
19 Century Chinese Carved Lacquered Temple Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Massive Red Lacquered Antique Chinese carved temple cabinet/Armoire was 100% hand made from Chinese elm wood and features Chinese folk ar...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crestrail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-Tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Willow
Antique Chinese Pedestal Stand Table Carved, 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful antique Chinese pedestal stand.
Carved from hardwood we date this to circa 1840.
Great for displaying decorative pieces such as bu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Other
Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany, 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian library bookcase display stunning period early-Victorian library bookcase
Hand crafted from mahogany with glass fronted top
We d...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
3-Piece Set of Qing Dynasty Armchairs and Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
3-piece set of Qing dynasty armchairs and table.
These authentic antique Chinese hand carved screen back armchairs are masterpieces of Qing dynasty furniture...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Dresser Bookcase Hardwood Circa 1850 Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning antique Chinese dresser in hardwood
Great for the kitchen with the marble top and shelving behind for storage
We date this to circa 18...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favour of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditional cabinetry and architecture techniques to the human body. In the case of this Yuanyi, or round chair, the flowing crest rail is a direct descendant of the simple armrests that had traditionally supported individuals on mats in their homes. This homage to an ancestral form, combined with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques, created an elegant, functional chair that has endured for centuries and inspired many contemporary furniture designers...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique Tibetan Tea Table or Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
Totally handmade from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface markings and cool vibe from over a century's use in Tibet. This piece is beautifully crafted with all dovetails ...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The elegant design of this 19th century table is inspired by earlier Ming dynasty furniture designs highly prized by collectors. Clean lines, si...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
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