Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Chinese alter cabinet in the Qing Dynasty style. 20th Century. 39.5 inches wide. 21 inches high. 16.5 inches deep.
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.
Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”
While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.
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Chinese Alter Cabinet / Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Chinese alter cabinet in the Qing Dynasty style. 20th Century. 39.5 inches wide. 21 inches high. 16.5 inches deep.
Wood
Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet
By John and William Linnell, Zitan, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing red lacquered Qing Dynasty style cabinet with lots of storage and hidden compartment please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any questions
Brass
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The darkly lacquered front of this 19th-century Chinese locking cabinet is the perfect canvas for a traditional bird-and-flower painting. Crafted of elmwood with mortise-and-tenon jo...
Elm
19th Century Elegant Antique Red Chinese Cabinet Wedding Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century Elegant Antique Red Chinese Cabinet Wedding Chest Wood Brass 69 h x 42 w x 24.5 d Bottom storage 18.5 h x 22 d x 40.25 Storage m...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the mid-19th century, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional wedding dowry, bestowed upon the groom by the bride's family filled with fine silk...
Brass
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the 19th century with tapered silhouette and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this elmwood noodle cabinet...
Bronze
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
Wood
Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
Impressive in scale and richly toned, this large antique Chinese cabinet offers a striking combination of architectural balance and functional design. The tall, rectangular form is b...
Metal
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the...
Brass
$10,100Sale Price|46% Off
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels depicting scenes from historical legends and brass handles enclosing a cabinet set with four shelves. The elaborately carved Elmwood panels originally decorated a mid-19th century wedding bed then incorporated into the custom Rosewood frame around the late 1800s-early 1900s. This incredible collectors piece of Chinese history was owned by a European diplomat in Shanghai China during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Documented in a large photobook of their home in Shanghai and their travels, this cabinet was an important piece in their collection and remained with their heirs until our acquisition. Some photos including the one showing this cabinet in their main room is displayed in the photo gallery of this listing. Many pieces owned by the diplomat collector were discarded or sold off over the decades whereas this important cabinet was passed on from generation to generation until we acquired it from a descendant of the diplomat collector. This cabinet would work great as a cupboard, breakfront cabinet, buffet, sideboard, bookcase or bookshelf, vitrine, étagère, china or display cabinet and would work great in an Asian, chinoiserie, Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room. Also consider mixing it up with a splash of juxtaposition in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish Modern, Contemporary or Postmodern home...
Brass
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Light Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden cabinet from the 19th century with light lacquer, brass hardware, two doors and four drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19t...
Brass
19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with round brass medallion, drawers and carved gilded apron. This Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from th...
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top...
Elm
$2,880Sale Price|37% Off
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing the panels recessed into the molding are remnants of crushed seashell used...
Cypress, Fir
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron....
Wood
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinet. Early 1800's a wonderful piece from Shanxi Province. The warm w...
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese late-19th-century inlaid black lacquer cabinet (Qing dynasty) – a magnificent example from the Canton region of China. Standing at 134 cm high × 110 cm wide × 56 cm deep. ...
Elm
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of cabinets in red-lacquered elm, richly decorated and exceptionally well-preserved. The motifs are executed in gold leaf on lacquer – a classic Chinese decorative technique –...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century with two drawers, two doors and custom reddish black lacquer. Created in China during the late Qing Dynast...
Brass
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Natural Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period natural elm cabinet from the 19th century, with carved apron and brass medallion. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet features a line...
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
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 ...
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet with Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century with original red lacquer and floral décor. Created in the North-Eastern province of ...
Wood
Large Qing Dynasty Oak Wood Compound Cabinet with Brass Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the early 19th century made of oakwood and adorned with brass hardware. Created in China in the 19th century, this large comp...
Brass
Chinese Two Door Locking Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small locking cabinet from the late 19th century has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. Crafted of pine with a burgundy lacquer finish, the two-door cabinet has a ...
Pine
19th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese cabinet with carved panels and painting. From Anhui province this cabinet is made of fir wood and cypress. Outlining th...
Cedar
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Chinese Raised Panel Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century raised panel Chinese cabinet. Very auspicious (favorable) black and red raised panel cabinet. Raised panels decorate the face of the doors. T...
Cypress
$3,375Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Chinese Cabinet in Elm with Carved Scenes of Four Seasons & Ebonizing
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Chinese cabinet in elm with four doors whose panels show a carved scene of vegetation representing each of the four seasons in relief. ...
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Wood
Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets circa 1840. Fine pair of Qing-dynasty compound cabinets, in the Ming style. Complete in their original blackened matt...
Hardwood, Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red cabinet from the 19th century with hand painted decor and gilt accents. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this red cabinet captivates with i...
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Jewelry Cabinet with Star-Carved Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period jewelry cabinet from the 19th century with star-carved open shelf, double doors, large brass medallion lock and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this jewelry cabinet features a narrow rectangular top with recessed panel, overhanging a lovely façade. An open shelf surrounded by a carved décor showcasing two birds surrounding a central star, makes up the upper portion of the cabinet. Below, a pair of double doors, fitted with a large traditional brass medallion with ornate pulls, open to reveal a small storage space. The cabinet is raised on four straight legs connected to one another through a carved apron in the front. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture. Boasting a reddish brown patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period 19th century jewelry...
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor. Created in China during...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Bamboo and Elm Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This bamboo and elmwood Chinese cabinet has four accordion doors and is accentuated by a hand buffed finish, creating warmth and an inviting organic appeal. Doors open to reveal inte...
Bamboo, Elm
Late Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Floral Décor, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period hand-painted cabinet from the early 20th century with hand-painted floral décor, two doors and six drawers. This Qing Dynasty period cabinet is a captivati...
Wood
Chinese Shanxi Paneled Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered tall cabinet was crafted in the 19th century in Shanxi province, a region known for furniture designed after old customs, often decorated with intricate carvings and h...
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Brown Lacquer and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century, with brown lacquer and two pairs of double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this side cabinet...
Wood
Antique Chinese Compartment Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Compartment Cabinet with removable top chest. Made of Cypress wood with hand painting, a two part compartment cabinet with lower cabinet having two drawers with the ...
Cypress
Korean Painted Elm Wood Low Storage Cabinet and Bench, C. 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Korean Scenes Painted Elm Wood Low Storage Cabinet and Bench. Perfect height for seating, additionally to storage areas. Measures 38" in width, 15" in depth an...
Hardwood, Elm, Paint
Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet with original red lacquer and gilt hand-painted court scenes décor. Created in China, this cabinet features its original red lacquer serving as ...
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th centur...
Brass
Large 19th Century Wooden Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with two pairs of double doors and large butterfly hardware. This armoire cabinet features two pairs of double doors, each fitted with ...
Brass
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese carved hardwood glazed display cabinet circa 1890 Single large glazed door opens to 2 shelves, stands on 4 shaped legs united by a shelf. Detachable pierced car...
Glass, Hardwood
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer 19th Century Cabinet with Gilded Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and hand-painted décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with its red lacquer beautifully adorned with a gilded hand-painted landscape and architecture-themed décor. Two doors fitted with large bronze hardware, open to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers while the ensemble is raised on four short feet connected to one another through an apron carved in the front. With its clean lines and elegant motifs, this Qing Dynasty red lacquer cabinet...
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and brass medallion. We currently have two available, priced and sold $6,500 each. Created in C...
Wood
Chinese Painted Altar Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elm, this altar cabinet once contained the essentials for ancestor rituals. Although darkened with age, the cabinet’s two doors ...
Brass
Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Elm
Pair of Chinese Camphor Burl Compound Cabinets, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These refined Qing-dynasty compound cabinets command their surroundings with grand scale and fine materials. Constructed of camphor with traditional joinery, the tall cabinets are co...
Burl
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clot...
Brass
19th Century Gilt Painted Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century gilt painted wardrobe cabinet. A very special Qing dynasty dressing wardrobe cabinet elaborately decorated with fine and exceptional gilt painting. Landscapes of mounta...
Hardwood
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with gilt chinoiserie motifs and scalloped brass hardware. This exquisite red lacquered cabinet ...
Brass
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Flowers and Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered small cabinet from the 19th century, with painted flowers and vase scene. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this small cabinet fea...
Wood
Qing Dynasty 1800s Brown Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A dark brown lacquered Qing Dynasty Chinese cabinet from the early 19th century with three drawers, double doors and nicely distressed patina. Created in China during the early years...
Wood
Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century locking cabinet from Shanxi province is the perfect place to stow household odds and ends. Crafted with traditional joinery, the small cabinet has an overhung top, ...
Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the 19th century, with double doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood cabinet features a...
Elm
19th C. Korean Partial Rouge Hardwood Petite Low Storage Cabinet / Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Qing Style Korean Partial Rouge Elm Hardwood Petite Low Storage Cabinet and Bench. Measures 37" in width, 8.5" in depth and 12.5" tall.
Hardwood, Elm
Late 19th Century Nam Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's cabinet made in two parts of nam wood (a variety of cedar) with shelves and multiple drawers. Created in China d...
Cedar
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Fretwork Shelf and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century with fretwork motifs, open shelf and double doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the...
Wood
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted Chinese cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and has a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. The narrow cabinet is finished with layers of dark brown and burgu...
Elm