Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
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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...
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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.
Pair 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...
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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 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 detailsHorseshoe Armchair with Bat Carving
Shanxi, circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful horseshoe armchairs we have come across, with a gorgeous patina resulting from its years of us...
View full detailsRed Lacquer Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
Gansu, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard would make a real statement piece in a modern home. Refinished in a vibrant, deep red lacquer, it has som...
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 detailsShandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...
View full detailsPair of Grey Lacquer Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1920 These beautiful chairs, in a style commonly referred to as 'Southern Official Chairs', have been give a new lease of life with a...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 With their distinctive, prominently curved 'Yoke-Back' head rests, these chairs are typical of Shanxi. They have been refreshed ...
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 detailsAntique Side Cabinet in Black Lacquer
Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderful cabinet in elm oozes character, with the original black lacquer and now faded paintings all still in place. It co...
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...
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Qinghai, circa 1860 This large, beautifully painted sideboard has three sections, each with a removable shelf. The lovely paintings are of flowers,...
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 detailsMongolia, circa 1900 This pretty side cabinet is from Inner Mongolia - a type of piece that is becoming increasingly sought after as Mongolian furn...
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 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...
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Zhejiang, circa 1830 This exquisite set of four hardwood panels is part of a set of sixteen that were saved from a traditional house in Zhejiang pr...
View full detailsSet of Four Antique Carved Window Panels
Zhejiang, circa 1830 This exquisite set of four hardwood panels is part of a set of sixteen that were saved from a traditional house in Zhejiang pr...
View full detailsSet of Four Antique Carved Fretwork Window Panels
Zhejiang, circa 1830 This exquisite set of four hardwood panels is part of a set of sixteen that were saved from a traditional house in Zhejiang pr...
View full detailsOur range of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add beauty to your living spaces. From beds and daybeds, through to altar tables, trunks, chests and armoires - we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully selected by our experienced team. Alongside our wide range of antique furniture we also offer a collection of accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too. To find out more about our furniture, why not browse through our collections or get in touch by calling 0800 088 6800?
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