Antique Chinese Sideboards

Beijing, circa 1880 This lovely old sideboard is from Beijing, produced towards the end of the nineteenth century from elm wood. It would once have...

Gansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were prod...

Gansu, circa 1890 This sideboard is quite typical of the grain chests that were used in the eastern part of China's Gansu province, with creams and...

Dongbei, circa 1880 This unusual, painted sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates pain...

Dongbei, circa 1880 The simple, square cornered style, red lacquer finish and painted geometric pattern of this sideboard are all typical of the ca...

Dongbei, circa 1880 This elegant sideboard features a striking, deep red lacquer finish and is representative of the unique furniture found in Chin...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

Gansu, circa 1890 This lovely little cabinet is made from thick pine in a style common to storage units produced in eastern Gansu or Inner Mongolia...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and ot...

Shanxi, circa 1860 In a 'double cabinet' style with two sets of doors set beneath an overhanging top, this cabinet dates back to the mid nineteenth...

Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This large, imposing sideboard would make a unique statement piece in a dining room or living space. It comes from Shanxi provin...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...

Shandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character t...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...

Inner Mongolia, circa 1920 This striking sideboard, with its contrasting red panels and black frames, is from northern China, around the border wit...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...

Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...

Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

 Xinjiang, circa 1920 This unusual low, long sideboard would be perfect as a TV stand for a large television with plenty of storage space inside, o...

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning sideboard is from the far western Chinese province of Qinghai and made from poplar wood. Produced around a hundre...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...

Shandong, circa 1920 This beautiful old cabinet has been updated with a new distressed lacquer for a more contemporary look. Its lovely blue green ...

Gansu, circa 1920 Restored and updated with a gorgeous cracked finish in a palette of blues and creams, this beautiful old cabinet will have origin...

Gansu, circa 1920 With traces of red lacquer around the front frames this lovely cabinet has wonderful autumnal tones with its dark wood top surfa...

Shanxi, circa 1920 Refinished in a dark teal lacquer, this lovely antique Chinese sideboard is from Shanxi province in central China. In a symmetri...

Gansu, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard would make a real statement piece in a modern home. Refinished in a vibrant, deep red lacquer, it has som...

Shanxi, circa 1880 The small panels in the doors and outer sections of this lovely cabinet, set within rounded frames, are a feature of this style ...

Shanxi, circa 1920 The original finish on this sideboard has been replaced with a new, shiny grey green lacquer that gives it an updated, more cont...

Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...

Gansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lac...

Gansu, circa 1920 The paintings of houses and figures on the front of this old sideboard are in faded black and red, but still stand out against th...

Qinghai, circa 1860 This large, beautifully painted sideboard has three sections, each with a removable shelf. The lovely paintings are of flowers,...