Chinese Gilt Lacquer Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...

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...

Cabinet in original dark yellow lacquer with beautiful age-related patina. The top a pair of doors with bars, opens up double, bottom with four doors. Original cabinet with patina...

An extremely beautiful and very rare antique Chinese lacquered chinoiserie cabinet. This was made in China, we would date it to aro...