Chinese Antique Furniture

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

Shanxi, circa 1880 Once finished completely in black lacquer, the seat and footrest of this classic chair have worn to the pale, natural colour of ...

Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This colourful blanket chest is of a type used by Chinese opera companies to hold props and costumes as they toured their perfor...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long carved panel was originally the front part of a Chinese marriage bed, produced in the city of Suzhou in China's easte...

Hebei, circa 1880 This decorative, intricately carved panel once formed part of larger divider or internal window panel in a Chinese home. It comes...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This discinctive tall cabinet is in a classic Chinese style from Shanxi province. Large, decorative cabinets like this one finis...

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 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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...

Shanxi, circa 1900 These elegant chairs are from Shanxi province in central China, and are a great example of the classic 'yoke-back' or 'official'...

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...

Shanxi, 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...

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...

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 1860 This beautiful cabinet dates from the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in central China. The style, with panelled doors ...

Shanxi, 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...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These stylish, elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style, with the arms continuing down to meet the seat on curved po...

Gansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in mo...

Shanxi, circa 1920 At almost two metres in height, this wonderful imposing cabinet is in a minimalist style with the exception of the beautifully ...