Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Post Chest with Two Drawers and Original Patina

This elegant small Chinse coffer, called a butterfly cabinet, features a floating panel top sitting above two carved drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware. Beneath the drawers...

A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers, doors and finished in oxblood and cinnabar lacquer...

This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area with three carved panels. The front of the drawers and the lower panels are carved ...

A fine custom-made storage and display cabinet. This piece is made from elmwood and covered in red and black lacquer. It is two-sided and made from two segments, for ease of movement...

An exceptionally original 19th century household storage coffer in the Tianjin Style. Tianjin is a large city in Northeast China that acts as the port of Beijing. It was a prosperous city and the furniture made there was known for is solidity and clean, balanced lines. Tianjin storage chests typically feature heavy brass handles and lock plates. All hardware on this chest is original and the patina on the wood is aged and lovely; natural oxblood lacquer, which has rubbed off in some areas and darkened in other areas due to more than a century of use. Tianjin chests usually have three large drawers across the top two large doors below. The piece was probably part of a dowry and exhibited in a highly visible part of the home. The whitish deposits on the legs suggest that the piece sat on a terra cotta...

This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its orig...

A Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century with distressed patina and three drawers over two doors. This Qing Dynasty period painted sideboard from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of historical furniture, showcasing the rich heritage and skilled artistry of its era. The sideboard features a distressed patina, lending it an aura of time-worn elegance and storied past. The wear of the patina adds character and depth, making this piece a striking focal point in any room. Its red lacquer on one side, a traditional Chinese finish, brings a vibrant contrast to the piece's overall muted tones. This touch of color adds an element of surprise and visual interest. The brass hardware on the three drawers over two doors enhances the sideboard's antique charm, providing a beautiful contrast to the distressed wood. The faint hand-painted floral décor, now subtle due to age, adds a delicate and artistic touch to the sideboard, reminiscent of traditional Chinese art. Inside, an inner shelf offers practical storage space, making this piece as functional as it is beautiful. In a modern home, this Qing Dynasty sideboard...

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...

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with natural color and two doors over two drawers. Created in China during the 19th century, this Qing Dynasty cabinet...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 20th century, with doors, drawers and removable panel. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this compound cabinet features a smaller storage chest...

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the early 20th century with five drawers, two doors and iron hardware. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty in the ea...