Qing Dynasty Altar Coffer with Four Drawers & 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 long and graceful Chinese altar table features an oxblood patina that has darkened with age. Oxblood is one of the three traditional Chinese lacquers, including red and black, both of which are fully opaque. Oxblood is semi-translucent and shows the beautiful wood grain below. The lacquer is made from actual animal blood dissolved into tree sap...

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery. The red lacquer has been enhanced with a sophisticated French polish finish...

This red-lacquered Chinese cabinet was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery. The red lacquer has been enhanced with a sophisticated French polish finish. ...

This elegant small coffer, features a floating panel top sitting above three drawers, each and fitted with boldly-scaled rectangular brass hardware and a curved handle. Beneath the drawers is a floating panel, which conceals interior storage, accessible only by removing one of the drawers. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the carved archaistic spandrels (inspired by a dragon) that decorate the sides and give the piece its distinctive profile. With its refined proportions design aged black lacquer patina, this middle Qing Dynasty will be a unique focal point in any room. This is a very old piece and remarkably, almost unrestored. The legs have suffered water damage from placement on the moist terra cotta floor...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period natural elmwood sideboard from the 19th century, with four drawers and four doors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elm sideboard features...

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...

A very large and impressive Chinese Qing Dynasty three door altar coffer, sideboard or credenza, circa 1870s. Made from elm in mortise and tenon construction with dovetailed drawers over lower cabinets with shelves. Features carved and pierced serpents on each side of the cabinet and classic brass moon...

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...

Chinese Ming style hand painted red and brown lacquered cabinet with carved sides, drawer and doors. The piece features intricate hand carved details and an antique look patina. Behind its two doors is ample storage, including a single drawer. Exquisite Chinese altar elmwood cabinet features a rectangular top, sitting above an elegant façade, presenting a drawer fitted with teardrop pulls. Double doors below open to reveal a convenient storage space. The sides are accented with scrolled motifs. Raised on straight legs with carved apron, this Chinese altar dresser cabinet charms our eyes with its lovely patina and graceful lines, This early 20th century Chinese lacquered sideboard...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, four drawers, large brass medallion hardware and carved apron. We currently have two cabinets ...