Chinese Sideboards

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

Shanxi, circa 1880 This lovely cabinet features a gorgeous elm wood grain on its doors and top surface, with its attractive, wide pattern. While th...

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...

Gansu, circa 1920 This charming side cabinet is constructed from poplar wood and displays a classic design commonly seen in storage units from the ...

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...

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...

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...

Reproduction This attractive cabinet in a natural finish is newly made from reclaimed elm beams in a traditional style. The thick frames taper up f...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

Finished in a deep red lacquer, this bright, painted cabinet is perfect for bring a splash of rich colour into any space, Newly made from reclaimed...

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

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 ...

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

The two doors set centrally in this handsome warm elm sideboard are a feature of furniture from Qinghai province in western China and give it a sim...