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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...
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We stock a wide range of beautiful Chinese antique furniture, offering the perfect way to bring the calm and elegance found in Asian interiors into your home. From stunning sideboards, cabinets and blanket boxes, through to chairs, beds and tables, every piece in our range is a work of art, making a unique and eye-catching statement. We work closely with our team of suppliers in China to hand-pick the finest Chinese antiques from the 18th century up to the early 20th century. In addition, because we are specialists in Chinese antique furniture, every piece is lovingly restored by highly skilled craftsmen to restore it to its original beauty, whilst retaining its character and rich patina.
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...
View full detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
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...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 In a classic Chinese style, this simple, narrow bench in elm wood is highly versatile as a side table or used for seating. The r...
View full detailsReproduction This low level table has been newly made using old elm timbers, left in a very natural finish that shows off the deep, attractive grai...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa as a long coffee table. It is made from walnut, with the original dark ...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1900 This unusual wall panel is made up of eight rows of eight flowers, each indivdually carved and set within a thick outer frame. Th...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This understated table is narrow enough to fit in smaller spaces, ideal as a console or side table. It is in a classic Chinese '...
View full detailsWalnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...
View full detailsSmall Two Door Gansu Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 With traces of red lacquer around the front frames this lovely cabinet has wonderful autumnal tones with its dark wood top surfa...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 At well over two metres in length, this imposing altar table would make a real statement as a large console in a hallway or rece...
View full detailsPair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs
Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. R...
View full detailsLarge Chinese Antique Elm Daybed
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced as a daybed in Shanxi province at the end of the nineteenth century, this would have real impact as a long, large coff...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Originally used for display or as a table for serving food and drink, this old table is made from elm wood, with a thick extende...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Perfect as a large, low coffee table, this lovely wooden daybed is in elm, with a wonderful character and patina formed over the...
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 detailsShanxi, circa 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This is a beautiful example of the classic Chinese altar table, used in temples and well-to-do homes throughout Chinese society....
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 The small panels in the doors and outer sections of this lovely cabinet, set within rounded frames, are a feature of this style ...
View full detailsAntique Carved Four Panel Screen
Yunnan, circa 1870 These extraordinary, heavily carved panels are from Yunnan province in southern China, where they would once have formed an inte...
View full detailsSet of Six Antique Lattice Door Panels
Yunnan, circa 1870 This wonderful set of carved panels originates from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. Made from pine, the main top sectio...
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 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 detailsPair of Antique Yoke Back Side Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 Another beautiful pair of side chairs from Shanxi province, with the familiar yoke shaped top rail fitted over backward bending...
View full detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Armchairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous pair of chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style - a design that came later on in China's history. The main deve...
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 detailsStorage Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Shanxi, circa 1880 This unusual cabinet, with a bottom shelf, drawers and two sets of doors, would have been used originally to store food and othe...
View full detailsLarge Elm Daybed with Carved Apron
Shanxi, circa 1850 This beautiful daybed would be ideal today as a very large coffee table or against a wall piled high with cushions. It has an or...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the si...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This pair of tall, carved panels would once have formed part of an interior divider in a Chinese home in Shanxi province. Today ...
View full detailsRe-edition This unusual table has been newly made using an old sewing machine as the base, fitted with a top from reclaimed wood in a natural finis...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pa...
View full detailsSide Cabinet with Carved Drawers
Shaanxi, circa 1800 This striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm. The style, with ornate relief carvings on the ...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1880 This simple side table is from Gansu province in western China. It is made from walnut wood - easily available in that area and a...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from e...
View full detailsPair of Shanxi Antique Elm Armchairs
Shanxi, circa 1890 This beautiful pair of chairs are in elm wood and come from Shanxi in central China. They are based on a style known as 'officia...
View full detailsSet of Six Tall Lattice Panels
Shanxi, circa 1900 This set of six lattice panels would once have formed a dividing wall inside a home in China's Shanxi province. Each panel is ov...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 These old wooden stools are in a variety of shapes and sizes, some four legged and some three, but all with a chunky, round seat...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 Used throughout China for everyday seating, these wooden stools have a lovely, rustic character brought out by the weathered woo...
View full detailsRustic Coffee Table with Eight Drawers
Re-edition Whilst it may look old, this large coffee table is actually a newly made piece, produced using old wood, including an old door as the to...
View full detailsCarved Lattice Antique Chinese Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This beautiful carving was produced as a lintel in Hebei province, northern China around the turn of the 20th century. Along with...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Carved Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This decorative wooden carving is made from beech wood and has been stripped to its natural hue. Originally produced in Hebei pro...
View full detailsDecorative Carved Antique Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This long, decorative carving has been crafted from beech wood, now stripped back to its pale, natural shade. Originally crafted ...
View full detailsAntique Door Lintel with Relief Carvings
Hebei, circa 1900 This elegant panel is crafted from beech and in the pale, natural wood finish. It was crafted in Hebei province in north eastern ...
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