Chinese Antique Furniture

Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This distinctive, colourful trunk exemplifies the traditional "opera trunks" found particularly in China's Shanxi province. The ...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This colourful blanket trunk is a lovely example of the type of chests commonly referred to as opera trunks in China. The vibran...

Henan, circa 1920 This old elm wood table is from China's Henan province and has a unique, rustic appeal resulting from the aged, weathered timber....

Dongbei, circa 1920 This simple table was originally intended as a serving surface for food and drinks, placed on the heated kang platform used for...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These wonderful cabinets are in elm wood, beautifully crafted in a simple 'square cornered' style with the doors mounted on larg...

Shanxi circa 1900 This elegant cabinet, originating from Shanxi province in central China, features a classic 'round cornered' style with rounded f...

Gansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours that adorn the front of this exquisite blanket chest have gradually softened into more subtle tones wit...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...

Beijing, circa 1920 Desk used by the scholarly classes in China were often quite narrow, but this one is deep enough to be practical today as a des...

Beijing, circa 1900 These antique elm side tables were originally designed as flower stands and could still serve as elegant vase stands today. Han...

Henan, circa 1920 This low table has an individual, rustic charm and is made from pine wood, a popular material in the central Chinese province of ...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 Cabinets from the area around northern Jiangsu and Shandong provinces on China's east coast were fairly simple and solid in sty...

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

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...

Henan, circa 1900 This unusual, narrow console table is a perfect addition for any rustic-styled interior. Featuring a thick, chunky top surface ma...

Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...

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 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...