Fine Red Lacquer Trunk with Gilt Motif

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period storage trunk from the 19th century made of red lacquered leather with distressed patina, Ming style brass h...

A Chinese lacquered wood trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and removable top. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this trunk is covered with an elegant dark brown lacquer. Featuring a waisted top that opens thanks to a brass hardware shaped in a characteristic Chinese pattern to reveal a narrow interior, the trunk is raised on four petite feet. With its clean lines and dark brown patina, this early 20th century Chinese wooden trunk...

This very large camphor wood trunk is incredible with a wonderful old patina and large oxidized hardware. It is a wonderful storage piece and is tall enough to be used as a hall tabl...

An Indonesian Palembang trunk from the late 19th, early 20th century, with hand-painted décor. Created in Indonesia during the Turn of the Century, this Palembang trunk attracts our ...

This red lacquered cabinet captures a layered sense of history through its worn surface, intricate detailing, and elegant proportions. The linear wooden frame is finished in a deep r...

A charming Tibetan painted leather storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet. Of smaller size, the softwood construction of the trunk covered by a richly tanned yak leather. The central p...

Vibrant and richly detailed, this small Chinese red lacquered blanket chest was designed as a traditional wedding gift and carries with it layers of symbolic meaning and decorative appeal. The rectangular form is finished in a bold cinnabar lacquer, its surface hand-painted in gilt with auspicious motifs that celebrate union, longevity, and protection. The lid is centered with a stylized medallion framed by bats and scrolling foliage—classic emblems of happiness and good fortune. A traditional iron clasp secures the top, which opens to reveal a yellow fabric-lined interior, the color itself associated with prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball, representing the safeguarding of domestic harmony. Above them, a series of gilt-painted calligraphic symbols and circular medallions reference the phoenix, the dragon, and the number nine...

A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This decorative trunk has a beautiful old patina and is great for storage.

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period coffer from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass hardware, horse hoof feet and rustic appeal. Created...

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.