19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Flowers and Vases

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red cabinet from the 19th century with hand painted decor and gilt accents. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red cabinet captivates with i...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th centur...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...

A Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet from Shanxi Province, with hand-painted floral and object motifs, brass hardware, and interior storage. This rectangular cabinet stands on straight legs with a shaped apron and side stretchers, presenting a balanced, architectural silhouette softened by its richly aged red lacquer surface. The two doors are framed within a molded panel and adorned with faded decorative imagery, including vases on stands, scholarly objects, and floral compositions, rendered in subtle gold tones that echo through the surface patina. A traditional brass lock plate secures the doors, which open to reveal a shelved interior with two drawers and a hidden lower compartment tucked beneath a removable panel. Traditionally, cabinets of this type were gifted to brides and used to store dowry items or household linens. This example retains its original function and design details, including the internal layout typical of wedding cabinetry. With its vibrant lacquer, decorative symbolism, and worn elegance, this Shanxi cabinet...

19th century Chinese red lacquer two-door wedding cabinet decorated with hand drawn vegetable motifs and fitted with bronze lock.  

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine...

A cabinet from Gansu Province, crafted in elm wood and preserved with its original lacquered surfaces. The front features a deep red lacquer, framed by hand-painted decorations of fl...

With its commanding scale and simple silhouette, this tall Qing-dynasty cabinet offered the perfect canvas for elaborate decoration. Crafted in the mid-19th century, the cabinet has ...