Hardwood Asian Art and Furniture

This small Chinese storage cabinet from the late 19th century has a classic design that feels timeless and sophisticated. The low cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu) with morti...

5091 Pair ancestor reverse paintings on glass set in wood frames

Italian four panel screen/room divider. Folder size 72x 16x 5"

Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half clo...

3-941 Hand made diorama using bird feathers and natural fauna set in a lacquered wood frame under glass.

Japan hand carved rosewood rabbit.

Chinese Spinach Nephrite Jade Immortal with Lotus, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 5” H x 5” W x 3” D (including base) A finely carved Chinese figure of a celestial maiden, sculpted f...

Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack A beautifully composed Japanese six-panel byōbu screen depicting an elegant assemblage of...

20th century Korean elm rice bin or cabinet. A rectangular form made from elm with a removable top for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. ...

An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male. Difficult to date, in our opinion last quarter of the 19th century. ...

Wonderful 19th Century Chinese Altar / console table from the Qing Dynasty. The table has a rich, warm brown finish. It is made of elmwood with hand carved volutes on the front. Trad...

A fine pair of antique late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese Ming style carved, lacquered & gilt throne armchairs, Qing dynasty, circa 1900. This very attractive pair of antique carve...

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

A rare & important set of four large antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand-painted porcelain plaques; of the "Four Seasons", housed in the original Hongmu wood frames. Each plaque is fin...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, ...

This is a vintage valet case. A Korean, Oriental elm swing-out grooming box, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Displaying excellent craftsmanship and a beautifully figured...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original hand carved box and additi...

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that harnessed warmth from the kitchen fire. Used while seated atop the kang, l...

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquer Sadaik Manuscript Chest on an Associated Stand, late 19th century. The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes from the Jataka tales, stories of the previous lives of the Buddha. Each tableau bordered by a tendril vine frame has reserve cartouches of birds or figures within. The narrative scenes are varied with a basic ground consisting of a field of linear components representing water and upright tendrils representing rice paddies. It is evident that a great journey is taking place with components such as wandering figures, elephants, deer, lions, serpents, tree spirits, foliage, trees and palaces rendered in relief. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, and/or ash. The interior and back are red lacquered. The large lid with overhanging lip is hinged at the back and a later interior brass side arm to prevent the lid from falling back. The added French style hardwood stand with cabriole legs, apron and shell designs appears to be of the same time period or possibly later. Condition: Minor lacquer losses and cracks around the lid frame. The gold leaf on the lid rubbed revealing the red lacquered ground. Other minor losses and restorations commensurate with age and use otherwise fine condition. Late 19th century. Size Overall: 38.75 in. high x 41 in. wide x 26.5 in. deep (98.5 x 104.2 x 67.3cm) Sadaik measures: 25 x 38.5 x 25.75 (63.5 x 97.7 x 65.4cm) Approximate Weight: 60 lbs. (27.2kg). Provenance: •Property of A Gentleman, 19 India Street, Edinburgh. •Christie’s South Kensington, 1 October 2002 “Holly House, Montrose And 19 India Street, Edinburgh Two Scottish Collections”, lot 298. •Olympia Antique Fair, London 2003 •William R. Eubanks Interior Design, Inc., Palm Beach, FL •Property from a Main Line Philadelphia Private Collector. •Freeman’s Chicago, European Furniture and Decorative Arts, January 27, 2026, lot 0297. •L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA Note: An old paper label affixed to the inside of the lid reads “Bought from Samuel in Oxford Street in 1909. It is old Burmese lacquer on a French teak stand.” It is possible that this chest was commissioned and sold by the trading firm F. Beato, Limited or a similar type of business. Felice Beato, the famous 19th century photographer of Asia set up his studio in Mandalay in 1890 and became a Burmese art dealer. According to his advertisements, he traded in wood carving, silverware, embroidery, ivory carving, silk and curios. This lucrative business thrived in collecting local artworks and selling them to the British. This business grew rapidly and soon opened branches in Rangoon, Colombo & London. The majority of Burmese manuscript chests...

A Vintage Set of 4 Tall Filipino Capiz Window/Door Panels, reclaimed from a Spanish-Filipino Colonial House. A traditional design resistant to storms usi...

Exquisite 20th century Chinese export six-panel lacquered folding screen featuring intricately carved soapstone of flora and fauna. The carved birds, flowers, and foliage have vivid ...

Chinese Export Silver and Enameled Articulated Carp on Lotus and Wave Stand, Circa 1900 Consisting of four pieces 1. The Carp (Yu 鱼) Form & Technique: The carp is constructed of mu...

An authentic early 20th century Korean dovetailed elm chest often used for storing valuables or clothing. The large fish-form lock, common on chests from the provinces of northern ...

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set. Dark old pati...

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vint...

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...

Chinese carved wood and bone 2 panel screen Folded size 18x36"

A vintage Thai teak wood coffee table from the mid 20th century with carved apron, cabriole legs, brown patina and petite feet. Created in Thailand duri...

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

This Edo-period Isho-dansu (clothing chest) is a masterclass in functional artistry, featuring a two-section stacked configuration that highlights the beautiful verticality of Japane...

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. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with chow legs and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty (1636–1912), this low table, which...

A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...

A vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors, lower drawers and metal hinges. Born during the mid-20th cent...

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...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the 19th century with tapered silhouette and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this elmwood noodle cabinet...

Burmese Monk In Sculpted Wood Beginning 1900 Oriental sculpture made from a single piece of wood, wax restored with dark patina. The monk figure is presented sitting lotus position,...

Beautiful hand painted cabinet with brass details.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Elmwood wine tasting console table from the 19th century, with humpback stretcher and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this El...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table from the 19th century with woven rattan top, cabriole legs and reddish brown patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty peri...

Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid proportions, with a focus on practicality and pared-down elegance. The rectangular top, s...

Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.

A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...

Pair of Chinese export hardwood and marble pedestals, each one of square form with inset marble tops, on subtly carved pedestal bases with lower stretchers.

This solid teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by two solid teak wood legs, the seat and...

19th Century Chinese Canopy Day Bed. An exceptional 19th century Canopy Day Bed with beautiful carving to the surround panels. This bed is in very good condition for everyday use. ...

This solid teak wood bench is a stunning fusion of history and craftsmanship. The seat, meticulously carved from an old beam of a traditional Java house, carries with it a rich story...

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...

A 19th century traditional tribal chair of the swat valley, Northern Pakistan. A chair with low seat, height measures 6 1/2"-inches, in the typical style of the Swat Valley region ...

Chinese Hongmu Carved Side Table Qing Dynasty 19th century. Rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu hardwood side table. T...

A set of four late Qing Dynasty period elmwood scholar's ceremonial side chairs from the early 20th century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats, all with slight variations. Thi...

This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving depicts the tree of life, which the Dayak people believe exists on “Linden Tarung”, a mythical rock island where they believe humans first came to existence. “Linden Tarung” is the ancient and ancestral home of the Dayak peoples. It is this tree of life that reminds the Dayak people not to get too attached to worldly possessions. The tree of life also symbolizes heaven, earth and the underworld. The top of tree features hornbills that are the symbol of heaven. The middle represents the present earth and bottom of the tree the underworld. To achieve such detail & depth required immense patience, craftsmanship and many months by a skilled artisan to complete. The medium for this carving was an antique teak door...

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...

A striking pair of 19th-century Japanese Isho-dansu (clothing chests) that beautifully bridge the gap between Edo/Meiji era craftsmanship and contemporary industrial design. Original...

Antique Chinese large cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.

A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920. The cabinet is in two sections, the top is fitted with a piece of granite to place vessels and me...

With no stretchers or spandrels, this petite Chinese table flows like a ribbon, rounding the bend to solid panel sides carved to resemble table legs. Known as a scroll table, this ki...

inspired by the unique geometries of origami art, our mahjong table is distinctly modern in spirit. hand-crafted in solid ash wood and completed with an ...

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top...

Monumental antique hand carved elmwood cabinet. Sideboard, 20th century.