Pair of Chinese Camphor Burl Compound Cabinets, c. 1850

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...

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...

A late Qing Dynasty two-tone burl and elmwood compound cabinet with doors and drawers. This impressive late Qing Dynasty burl wood and elmwood compound cabinet commands attention wit...

A stunning and pair of Chinese early 19th century cabinets features a red lacquer front contrasted by black lacquer sides. Each cabinet sh...