Fine Red Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif Design

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 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.

A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...

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...

Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this Chinese armoire features a linear silhouette accented by a natural wood patina. Two small doors in the upper section are adorned with four exquisite gilded scholar scenes panels protected behind glass. Two larger doors below are decorated with gilded warrior fight scenes, standing out beautifully on the black background. These doors open to reveal two inner shelves with hidden drawers. The lower section of the piece showcases two drawers with simply raised panels. The armoire is resting on four straight legs. With the grand purity of its lines, exquisite gilt décor and contrasting colors, this early 20th century Chinese armoire...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer, hand-painted golden scenes and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red lacquered cabinet features two doors fitted with ornate bronze hardware, opening to reveal inner shelves, two hidden drawers and a removable panel concealing an additional compartment. Adorned with traces of a golden hand-painted Chinoiserie décor, the cabinet showcases a carved apron in the front. With its red and gold tones and Chinoiserie motifs, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty lacquered...

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 Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate brass hardware and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this Ming style cabinet...

A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has gilded decoration depicting mountain, foliage and temples with people as well as but...

A Chinese cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty, crafted in the early 20th century, retaining its original dark brown/black lacquer and hand-painted decoration. The rectangular form is ...