Chinese Antique Furniture

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

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...

Shanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rathe...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This distinctive pair of chairs are in the classic 'Official's Hat' or 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shape of the toprails....

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

Tibet, circa 1860 The finish and paintings on this brightly decorated cabinet are all old, in colours that are typical of Tibetan furniture. The do...

Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...

Shandong, circa 1900 Long, narrow tables like this one were usually placed against the end wall of the main reception room in a Chinese home, used ...

Shanxi, circa 1850 The pure, quite austere design of this cabinet is one that developed early on in China and is usually referred to as a 'round co...

Shanxi, circa 1850 With a beautifully carved apron and side spandrels that give it an unusual profile, this lovely, large console would have starte...

Henan, circa 1900 Produced around the beginning of the last century in Henan province, this simple table is made from chunky elm wood, with a thic...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China. They are referred to as 'Yoke-Back' (or...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...

Hebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This cute little table in elm is from Shanxi province, the old black lacquer finish now worn around the top surface and feet. It...

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