Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Armoire with Distressed Gold Floral Motifs

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this large armoire features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a red lacquer accented by a gilt hand painted décor. The piece showcases a rectangular top overhanging a stunning façade. Chinese figures attending to their business are walking in landscapes or standing under pagodas while children are playing with flags or kites. Two doors, fitted with ornate pulls...

A Chinese wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with brass hardware. This elegant Chinese cabinet adopts a rectangular shape, standing on four straight legs. The two doors open to reveal a black interior comprising of a shelf and two drawers. All open via brass pear...

An antique Dutch Colonial armoire from the early 20th century, with low-relief carved birds and foliage. Attracting our eye with its grand prese...

A large antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armoire from the early 20th century, with two doors, bronze medallion hardware, hidden drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the later years of the Qing Dynasty in the 20th century, this large armoire is made of elmwood, with the grain enhanced by a natural color varnish. The armoire showcases a linear silhouette and stands on four straight legs connected to one another through a carved apron in the front. The doors are fitted with a traditional Chinese lock...

A hidden story lies just under the surface of this remarkable armoire. At first glance, one notices the perfect symmetry of the large cabinet. But take a moment to look deeper, you w...

A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding at over 5' wide with solid structure and bold features, this exceptional piece dem...

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, 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...

An extraordinary 19th century Qing dynasty 4-door vermillion cabinet with fine works of carving, painting, gilding and silvering. The solid wood construction consists of four frame members joined by tenons and mortises. The top and the main body connects through a decorative waist with carved begonias. Two center doors on dowels carved with the He-He Harmony Gods on the caps and two side doors operated by wood pegs on the frames. The top section of the doors feature three-dimensional carvings of noblewomen enjoying a garden. Fine depiction of architectural elements such as columns, fences, pavilion and stone flooring, as well as furniture, plants, and decorative objects. Both gilding and silvering are used to highlight the figures and to give more depth to the surroundings. Below the carvings are four oval medallions with carved poems, expressing joy in the spring season for renewed good fortune and prosperity. The beaded ovals are surrounded by elaborate scrolls of relief carvings in the "longevity" motif. Immediately under the oval sections are a set of 4 carved panels featuring birds on peonies and chrysanthemums. Further down, four octagonal panels with paintings of cranes...