Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Coffer with Carved Geometric Motifs

$3,800
£2,889.73
€3,333.17
CA$5,323.10
A$5,957.61
CHF 3,110.80
MX$72,683.14
NOK 39,487.53
SEK 37,471.23
DKK 24,890.51
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved altar coffer from the 19th century, with two drawers and geometric motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar coffer features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above two dovetailed drawers fitted with brass hardware on floral backplates. The lower compartment, only accessible through the upper drawers, demonstrates that this coffer was likely a money chest. The façade attracts our attention with its beautifully carved geometric and rosette motifs flanked with scrolling spandrels. With its elegant lines and great attention to details, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty coffer will bring a fascinating dimension to any room, a bedroom, living room or perhaps even in a dining room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN2685 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863927058472

More From This Seller

View All
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and double doors. This late Qing Dynasty Chinese side chest encapsulates the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. With a rectangular top accentuated by a central board, the chest showcases two elegantly crafted drawers, each adorned with traditional hardware that complements its historic charm. Below, two intricately carved doors, embellished with scrolling motifs in low relief, unveil a spacious compartment designed for practical storage. The chest is supported by four straight legs, joined by a skillfully carved apron, enhancing its stability and aesthetic appeal. The honey brown patina that graces the entire piece adds a warm, inviting glow, evoking the richness of its heritage. Ideal for introducing a touch of late Qing Dynasty elegance into a contemporary setting, this antique Chinese chest...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period altar cabinet from the 19th century, with natural finish, everted flanges, two drawers over double doors and carved sides. Created in China during the 19th century, this Chinese altar cabinet...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with Floral Motifs and Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved wooden waisted sideboard from the 20th century, with three drawers and lower shelf. This exquisite d waisted sideboard from the 20th century features a rectangular top with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Style Butterfly Cabinet with Carved Spandrels and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and dark patina. Born in China during the 19th century, this exquis...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved grapevines and meander motifs, natural finish and bro...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century captures the eye with its e...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

You May Also Like

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Coffer, Cabinet, Side Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 39 1/2inH x 40in W x 17in D Door opening: 24 1/2in H x 20 1/2in W Drawer: 5 1/2in H x 10in W x 11in D Origin: China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Ori...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Fine Antique Carved Cabinet Chest of Drawers Chinese Altar Temple Commode 18th C
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, stunning and extremely rare Chinese carved chest of drawers in wonderful antique condition. Most likely made in Northern China in the late-18th/early-19th Century, this superbly decorative and versatile eight-drawer cabinet will add knockout wow-factor as well as gorgeous colouring, superb quality and bygone Oriental splendour to any interior. A great size for a versatile piece, whether it's used as a hallway console cabinet, a decorative living room storage piece, a dining buffet or a bedroom chest of drawers, this exceptional and historically significant commode will impress in any setting. It's strong Mongolian and Qing Dynasty influences point to this stunning piece being made in Shanxi Province in Northern China. Traditionally crafted from reassuringly heavy, solid and wonderfully hued Elm & Cypress woods, displaying beautiful nutty-golden hues and wonderfully aged patination, this knockout chest of drawers has extremely rare and showstopping raised-relief carvings to the eight drawers. This staggering chest of drawers would have originally had the dual-purpose uses of household/temple storage as well as its top being used as an altar for daily worship rituals. It would have been painted and there are traces of vibrant red paint still visible to the carved fronts of the drawers, with crimson lacquer still on display to the sides. It features a fabulously hefty, mottled-lacquered top with inlaid centre above panelled sides and back. Supported by substantial legs, it has decorative lower and side aprons and eight outstanding, chunky and ornately carved drawers, each carving with its own significance, and aged brass handles with petal mounts. It's very rare for an antique Chinese chest...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Aaltar Table With Drawers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Graceful and rich with historical presence, this antique Qing Dynasty butterfly table blends utility with artistry. Its distinctive silhouette—shaped like a butterfly with splayed le...
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th C. Carved Qing Period Asian Altar Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Chinese form chest In a reddish-brown stain. With a banded top over two deep drawers with carved floral lattice patterns, metal drop pulls and locking bars (lacking the closure pin). Double doors below with carved pots of flowers...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
41? 19th century antique Chinese Alter console Qing period piece featuring three drawers with brass pulls. Carved apron and sides featuring fl...
Category

Antique 1890s Asian Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Qing Chinese Alter Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5? 19th Century Qing Chinese alter Console Qing period piece featuring two drawers and concealed shelving underneath. Brass medallion pull. Car...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm