Geometric Square Lattice Panel
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Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately patterned wooden panel originates from a Chinese home in Gansu province. It features individual mortise and teno...
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Geometric Square Lattice Panel
Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately patterned wooden panel originates from a Chinese home in Gansu province. It features individual mortise and teno...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely little table would make a great console in a hallway, with two useful drawers and a lower shelf that is ideal for st...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table would have been designed originally as a writing desk in Shanxi province. It would still work well in a h...
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Shanxi, circa 1880 Produced in Shanxi province in the late nineteenth century, this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office, o...
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Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...
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Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...
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View full detailsFive Drawer Antique Shaanxi Carved Coffer
Shaanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of the heavily carved coffers and tables produced in the central province of Shaanxi. The chest would ...
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View full detailsMid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
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Gansu, circa 1920 The lovely crackled blue lacquer on this pretty little cabinet has been applied as part of the restoration process to freshen up...
View full detailsCream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...
View full detailsGrey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
View full detailsPair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests
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View full detailsAntique Tibetan Painted Cabinet
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...
View full detailsCarved Shandong Storage Coffer
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...
View full detailsShanxi, 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...
View full detailsAntique Elm Console with Shelf
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...
View full detailsCarved Antique Lattice Window Panel
Jiangsu, circa 1880 This lovely wall panel was produced around the end of the Qing dynasty in Jiangsu province, to the north of Shanghai. Originall...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This imposing cabinet is in a box like, square-cornered style, with heavy metal hinges and door hardware. It was produced in Sha...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...
View full detailsShanxi, 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 ...
View full detailsShaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings
Shaanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful old cabinet would have been used to store valuables and personal possessions, with the metal fixings over the d...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 The worn, old gold paintings and deep, rich red lacquer of this cabinet would add a real warmth and vibrancy to any setting. The...
View full detailsAntique Natural Elm Storage Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This lovely storage cabinet has a warm, natural colour which shows off the deep grain of the elm wood. The top section has beaut...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1920 These simple, rustic benches are from Shandong province to the south of Beijing. They date from the early 20th century but ha...
View full detailsBeijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely g...
View full detailsLattice Wall Panels with Diamond Pattern
Shanxi, circa 1900 This pair of wooden window panels would be a great way to add interest to a wall, with a simple diamond shape set within the la...
View full detailsPair of Grey Lacquer Blanket Trunks
Gansu, circa 1920 These trunks have been repaired and restored in a distressed grey lacquer. The rectangular brass clasps have also been newly fit...
View full detailsQinghai, circa 1860 This old, square shaped table is from a temple in Qinghai province. It is still in its original form, with doors and drawers at...
View full detailsThe craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.
Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.
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