Antique Chinese Lacquered Furniture

Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...

Dongbei, circa 1880 The simple, square cornered style, red lacquer finish and painted geometric pattern of this sideboard are all typical of the ca...

Dongbei, circa 1880 This elegant sideboard features a striking, deep red lacquer finish and is representative of the unique furniture found in Chin...

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours that adorn the front of this exquisite blanket chest have gradually softened into more subtle tones wit...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...

Gansu, circa 1890 This lovely little cabinet is made from thick pine in a style common to storage units produced in eastern Gansu or Inner Mongolia...

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 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...

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

Shanxi, circa 1870 This large, imposing sideboard would make a unique statement piece in a dining room or living space. It comes from Shanxi provin...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

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

Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...

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 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

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

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...

Gansu, circa 1920 This brightly decorated, painted sideboard is from Gansu province. It has been restored but still shows the old paintings set wit...

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...

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning sideboard is from the far western Chinese province of Qinghai and made from poplar wood. Produced around a hundre...

Jiangsu, circa 1920 This lovely little cabinet is a good size to be used next to a bed for storage in a living room. It originates from Jiangsu pro...

Shanxi, circa 1920 This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and...

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...

Gansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lac...

Shanxi, 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...

Gansu, circa 1920 The paintings of houses and figures on the front of this old sideboard are in faded black and red, but still stand out against th...

Qinghai, circa 1860 This large, beautifully painted sideboard has three sections, each with a removable shelf. The lovely paintings are of flowers,...

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet is in a beautiful condition, still with the old paintings and exquisite carving around the upper shelf s...

Qinghai, circa 1880 This large cabinet has a storage section at the bottom, with accessed through four doors, as well as an open shelf section abov...

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnaba...

Tibet, circa 1950 This little, low table is in pine wood and was made in Tibet around the middle of the 20th century. The shape and design are fair...