All Cabinets Chairs Chests Tables Misc

All

Lady’s Painted Jewelry Box
19th C, Shanxi.  Jewelry box for a court lady, shows a eunuch and lady attendant; iron legs made available for… Read more.
One Drawer Desk
18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Traditional construction; original drawer pull; original lacquer though faded in places. This table has the traditional… Read more.
Castle Door Coffee Table
18th/19th C, elm, Shanxi.  Original ironwork, double locking mechanism preserved, supporting legs from centuries old wood, solid and heavy. There… Read more.
Early Ming Coffer with Three Deep-Carved Drawers
15th/16th C, Sophora (Huai) wood, Shanxi. Distinguish for age and rare extinct wood that never warps; beautiful deep carving. Sophora… Read more.
Rare Pair of Chinese Yokeback Armchairs
17th Century Walnut Shanxi It is extremely rare today to find a pair of Chinese armchairs of this age that… Read more.
Bamboo Kang Table
Ca. 1850, elm, bamboo, Shanxi.  Rare find because bamboo pieces often too fragile to survive time. Good condition and patina.… Read more.
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paintings
Mid 18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Fine gilded auspicious decorations, shelf inside; all-original, excellent condition. 39″ W, 20″ D, 51.75″ H… Read more.
Ming Black/Red Lacquered Chest
  Mid 17th C, Shanxi, original lacquer and hardware, doors with “Hundred Antiquities” painting, “taohuan” panels at base; marble slab… Read more.
Long Bamboo Altar Table
18th C, Shanxi. Elm top, speckled bamboo body, lattice design fitted together without glue or nails. This long bamboo table… Read more.
Low Table with Two Relief-Carved Drawers
Late 1800s, fir, Anhui. Both sides decorated with relief carvings of flowers and birds; two drawers in front has original… Read more.
Solid Elm Contemporary Coffee Table
Reproduction, Beijing. Made with centuries-old elm by Chinese craftsmen adapt in traditional method of construction. Beautiful grains.  48″ L, 32″… Read more.
Red Lacquer Desk with Three Drawers
18th C, Cypress, Fujian. Original lacquer and brass lock-plate; gilded relief carvings with symbolic significance. 48.25″ L, 23.25″ W, 35.5″… Read more.
Long Altar Table with “Taohuan” SidePanels
Mid 18th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi. Of traditional design and construction; “‘taohuan” side panel between legs; top shows patina of… Read more.
Mid-Qing Altar Table with Side Drawers
Early 1800’s, Northern Elm, Shanxi. Much admired table with quality construction and carved antiquity designs; drawers slides out at each… Read more.
Ming Altar Table
16th/17th C, Northern Elm or Sophora, Shanxi.  Shallow everted ends on top and round legs show Ming classical style, 31”… Read more.
Tea Tables (pair)
19th C, walnut, Shanxi. 32½” h. 16¼” w. 14½” d. The pair is simply constructed with a floating panel within… Read more.
Chinese Opium Table
19th C, elm, found in Beijing. This box or low table is an unique opium gadgets storing table.  It has… Read more.
Rare Half-Round Tables (pair)
17th/18thC, Camphor, Hunan.  Rare with cabriole legs ending with five-claws dragons; used to grace elite homes, can do same today. … Read more.
Ming Three Drawer Altar Table
15th/16th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  Beautifully carved; original iron pulls and hand-hammered nails; great condition.  84″ w, 24″ d, 30.5″… Read more.
“Rite of Yinzhi” Carved Calligraphy Plaque
Early 18th C, Elm or Cypress, Henan. Congratulation plaque for a famous Qing township drinking ceremony winning official.   This… Read more.
Waisted Wine/Side Tables (Pair)
Early/mid-Qing, nanmu body, elm top, Shanxi.  Fine workmanship, quality material, original rich coloring; excellent condition; for high officials, 33½” h.… Read more.
Ming Wine Table
  16th C, Elm, Shanxi. Thick black lacquer mixed with fibers and “inverted sword leg” style characterize its Ming origin.… Read more.
Ming Kang / Buddha Table
  16th C, Elm, Shanxi. Important as table for holding Buddha figure in ancestral worship; rare as coffers disappeared after… Read more.
Half-Round Tables (pair)
17th C, walnut, Shanxi. Pair shows classical simple and elegant Ming style. Walnut high price wood in China through ages.… Read more.
Red Lacquered Half Round Table #9874
18th C, Camphor, Fujian. Height makes it likely used as valued altar table; antique lacquered and carved half-round tables rare.… Read more.
Rare Ming Platform Bed / Coffee Table
16th C, Sophora, Shanxi. Considered honorific “seat”; made of extinct wood, elegantly styled; aged but fit in contemporary setting. 15½”… Read more.
Ming Altar Table with Heavenly Stallions Motif
15th C, Sophora (Huai), Shanxi.  Age, extinct wood, rare “Heavenly Stallion” motif, beautiful deep carving; all-original. 36” h x 51”… Read more.
Red Lacquer Cabinet with “One Hundred Children” Theme
18th c, elm, Shanxi.  Famous theme with gilding; shelf with two drawers inside; original hardware,  good condition. 42” L, 58”… Read more.
Double Chest with Camouflaged Drawers
18th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  Technique of ‘Miaojin’ and ‘pi ma gua’ shows antiquity; patina adds interest to modern deco.… Read more.
Rare Sichuan Lama Chest
19th C, Pine, Sichuan.  Full-figure lama image on furniture is rare; not many antique furniture came out of Sichuan; original.… Read more.
Ming Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs (pair)
16th/17th C, Sophora, Shanxi.  Of rare extinct wood; tall back and wide seat suitable for today; all-original. This kind of… Read more.
Square Cabriole Legs Table with Skirted Apron
17th/18th C, Sophora (Huai), Shanxi.  Exceptional construction from extinct rare wood, distinguish deep grains, never warps, beautifully styled and carved.… Read more.
Long Bench with Double-molded Seat
18th C, Walnut, Gansu.  Simple line and no adornment makes this bench fit easily into contemporary settings. 62¼” w. 17½”… Read more.
Ming Horseshoe-back Chair
17th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  This “Grand Tudor Chair” is comfortable, has wide seat; worn footrest testifies to antiquity. 39”… Read more.
Child’s Armchair with Compartment for Toys
19th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Chair was constructed and decorated like fine adult version; shallow storage compartment under seat for toys.… Read more.
Armchairs with Rectangular Spiral Pattern Rails (pair)
  18th C, Elm.  Chair distinguished by rectangular spiral pattern (‘guaizhi’), wide seat, auspicious carvings meant for officials; excellent condition.… Read more.
Claw Feet Bench
19th C, Elm, Shaanxi.  Unique design influenced by Spanish Moors; so beautifully styled and carved deemed more suitable for temples… Read more.
Red / Black Lacquer Mid-size Cabinets (pair)
17th Century (late Ming Dynasty) Original lacquer over core wood, original hardware Shanxi 35¾” h. 30¾” h. 17½” d. The… Read more.
Tall Polished Red Lacquer Cabinet
Mid Qing Dynasty, Elm, Shanxi.  Simple style with beautiful original hardware; simplicity makes it timeless and easy to fit in… Read more.
Tall Black Square corner Cabinet with Red Doors
Early 18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Thick lacquer crackled with age; faded gilt paintings and auspicious carvings show its original value.… Read more.
Tall Black Painted Lacquer Cabinet with “Duawen” Doors
Early18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  “Duawen” crackling look and screen paintings with “Scholar’s Rock” treasured by Ming/Early Qing literati; original. This… Read more.
Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Painting
Mid 1800s, Elm, Shanxi.  Gilded paintings with designs favored by elite class; superb condition; original lock-plate; no restoration. This is… Read more.

Cabinets

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paintings
Mid 18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Fine gilded auspicious decorations, shelf inside; all-original, excellent condition. 39″ W, 20″ D, 51.75″ H… Read more.
Red Lacquer Cabinet with “One Hundred Children” Theme
18th c, elm, Shanxi.  Famous theme with gilding; shelf with two drawers inside; original hardware,  good condition. 42” L, 58”… Read more.
Red / Black Lacquer Mid-size Cabinets (pair)
17th Century (late Ming Dynasty) Original lacquer over core wood, original hardware Shanxi 35¾” h. 30¾” h. 17½” d. The… Read more.
Tall Polished Red Lacquer Cabinet
Mid Qing Dynasty, Elm, Shanxi.  Simple style with beautiful original hardware; simplicity makes it timeless and easy to fit in… Read more.
Tall Black Square corner Cabinet with Red Doors
Early 18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Thick lacquer crackled with age; faded gilt paintings and auspicious carvings show its original value.… Read more.
Tall Black Painted Lacquer Cabinet with “Duawen” Doors
Early18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  “Duawen” crackling look and screen paintings with “Scholar’s Rock” treasured by Ming/Early Qing literati; original. This… Read more.
Tall Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Painting
Mid 1800s, Elm, Shanxi.  Gilded paintings with designs favored by elite class; superb condition; original lock-plate; no restoration. This is… Read more.

Chairs

Rare Pair of Chinese Yokeback Armchairs
17th Century Walnut Shanxi It is extremely rare today to find a pair of Chinese armchairs of this age that… Read more.
Ming Southern Official’s Hat Armchairs (pair)
16th/17th C, Sophora, Shanxi.  Of rare extinct wood; tall back and wide seat suitable for today; all-original. This kind of… Read more.
Ming Horseshoe-back Chair
17th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  This “Grand Tudor Chair” is comfortable, has wide seat; worn footrest testifies to antiquity. 39”… Read more.
Child’s Armchair with Compartment for Toys
19th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Chair was constructed and decorated like fine adult version; shallow storage compartment under seat for toys.… Read more.
Armchairs with Rectangular Spiral Pattern Rails (pair)
  18th C, Elm.  Chair distinguished by rectangular spiral pattern (‘guaizhi’), wide seat, auspicious carvings meant for officials; excellent condition.… Read more.

Chests

Lady’s Painted Jewelry Box
19th C, Shanxi.  Jewelry box for a court lady, shows a eunuch and lady attendant; iron legs made available for… Read more.
Early Ming Coffer with Three Deep-Carved Drawers
15th/16th C, Sophora (Huai) wood, Shanxi. Distinguish for age and rare extinct wood that never warps; beautiful deep carving. Sophora… Read more.
Ming Black/Red Lacquered Chest
  Mid 17th C, Shanxi, original lacquer and hardware, doors with “Hundred Antiquities” painting, “taohuan” panels at base; marble slab… Read more.
Double Chest with Camouflaged Drawers
18th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  Technique of ‘Miaojin’ and ‘pi ma gua’ shows antiquity; patina adds interest to modern deco.… Read more.
Rare Sichuan Lama Chest
19th C, Pine, Sichuan.  Full-figure lama image on furniture is rare; not many antique furniture came out of Sichuan; original.… Read more.

Tables

One Drawer Desk
18th C, Elm, Shanxi.  Traditional construction; original drawer pull; original lacquer though faded in places. This table has the traditional… Read more.
Castle Door Coffee Table
18th/19th C, elm, Shanxi.  Original ironwork, double locking mechanism preserved, supporting legs from centuries old wood, solid and heavy. There… Read more.
Early Ming Coffer with Three Deep-Carved Drawers
15th/16th C, Sophora (Huai) wood, Shanxi. Distinguish for age and rare extinct wood that never warps; beautiful deep carving. Sophora… Read more.
Bamboo Kang Table
Ca. 1850, elm, bamboo, Shanxi.  Rare find because bamboo pieces often too fragile to survive time. Good condition and patina.… Read more.
Long Bamboo Altar Table
18th C, Shanxi. Elm top, speckled bamboo body, lattice design fitted together without glue or nails. This long bamboo table… Read more.
Low Table with Two Relief-Carved Drawers
Late 1800s, fir, Anhui. Both sides decorated with relief carvings of flowers and birds; two drawers in front has original… Read more.
Solid Elm Contemporary Coffee Table
Reproduction, Beijing. Made with centuries-old elm by Chinese craftsmen adapt in traditional method of construction. Beautiful grains.  48″ L, 32″… Read more.
Red Lacquer Desk with Three Drawers
18th C, Cypress, Fujian. Original lacquer and brass lock-plate; gilded relief carvings with symbolic significance. 48.25″ L, 23.25″ W, 35.5″… Read more.
Long Altar Table with “Taohuan” SidePanels
Mid 18th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi. Of traditional design and construction; “‘taohuan” side panel between legs; top shows patina of… Read more.
Mid-Qing Altar Table with Side Drawers
Early 1800’s, Northern Elm, Shanxi. Much admired table with quality construction and carved antiquity designs; drawers slides out at each… Read more.
Ming Altar Table
16th/17th C, Northern Elm or Sophora, Shanxi.  Shallow everted ends on top and round legs show Ming classical style, 31”… Read more.
Tea Tables (pair)
19th C, walnut, Shanxi. 32½” h. 16¼” w. 14½” d. The pair is simply constructed with a floating panel within… Read more.
Chinese Opium Table
19th C, elm, found in Beijing. This box or low table is an unique opium gadgets storing table.  It has… Read more.
Rare Half-Round Tables (pair)
17th/18thC, Camphor, Hunan.  Rare with cabriole legs ending with five-claws dragons; used to grace elite homes, can do same today. … Read more.
Ming Three Drawer Altar Table
15th/16th C, Northern Elm, Shanxi.  Beautifully carved; original iron pulls and hand-hammered nails; great condition.  84″ w, 24″ d, 30.5″… Read more.
Waisted Wine/Side Tables (Pair)
Early/mid-Qing, nanmu body, elm top, Shanxi.  Fine workmanship, quality material, original rich coloring; excellent condition; for high officials, 33½” h.… Read more.
Ming Wine Table
  16th C, Elm, Shanxi. Thick black lacquer mixed with fibers and “inverted sword leg” style characterize its Ming origin.… Read more.
Ming Kang / Buddha Table
  16th C, Elm, Shanxi. Important as table for holding Buddha figure in ancestral worship; rare as coffers disappeared after… Read more.
Half-Round Tables (pair)
17th C, walnut, Shanxi. Pair shows classical simple and elegant Ming style. Walnut high price wood in China through ages.… Read more.
Red Lacquered Half Round Table #9874
18th C, Camphor, Fujian. Height makes it likely used as valued altar table; antique lacquered and carved half-round tables rare.… Read more.
Rare Ming Platform Bed / Coffee Table
16th C, Sophora, Shanxi. Considered honorific “seat”; made of extinct wood, elegantly styled; aged but fit in contemporary setting. 15½”… Read more.
Ming Altar Table with Heavenly Stallions Motif
15th C, Sophora (Huai), Shanxi.  Age, extinct wood, rare “Heavenly Stallion” motif, beautiful deep carving; all-original. 36” h x 51”… Read more.
Square Cabriole Legs Table with Skirted Apron
17th/18th C, Sophora (Huai), Shanxi.  Exceptional construction from extinct rare wood, distinguish deep grains, never warps, beautifully styled and carved.… Read more.

Miscellaneous

“Rite of Yinzhi” Carved Calligraphy Plaque
Early 18th C, Elm or Cypress, Henan. Congratulation plaque for a famous Qing township drinking ceremony winning official.   This… Read more.
Long Bench with Double-molded Seat
18th C, Walnut, Gansu.  Simple line and no adornment makes this bench fit easily into contemporary settings. 62¼” w. 17½”… Read more.
Claw Feet Bench
19th C, Elm, Shaanxi.  Unique design influenced by Spanish Moors; so beautifully styled and carved deemed more suitable for temples… Read more.