Chinese Sideboards

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

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 unusual, painted sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates pain...

Shanxi, circa 1880 This lovely cabinet features a gorgeous elm wood grain on its doors and top surface, with its attractive, wide pattern. While th...

Gansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...

Gansu, circa 1920 This charming side cabinet is constructed from poplar wood and displays a classic design commonly seen in storage units from the ...

Gansu, circa 1890 This sideboard is quite typical of the grain chests that were used in the eastern part of China's Gansu province, with creams and...

Gansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were prod...

Beijing, circa 1880 This lovely old sideboard is from Beijing, produced towards the end of the nineteenth century from elm wood. It would once have...

Reproduction This attractive cabinet in a natural finish is newly made from reclaimed elm beams in a traditional style. The thick frames taper up f...

Gansu, circa 1880 Walnut was a commonly used wood for carpentry in Shanxi and the western part of Gansu province, considered superior to the more a...

Shanxi, circa 1880 These wonderful cabinets are in elm wood, beautifully crafted in a simple 'square cornered' style with the doors mounted on larg...

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 1860 At over two metres in length, this large sideboard would add impact to any setting. It dates from the end of the nineteenth cent...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This lovely old sideboard, with its stepped bottom apron and minimalist doors, looks almost contemporary in design but dates fro...

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 In a 'double cabinet' style with two sets of doors set beneath an overhanging top, this cabinet dates back to the mid nineteenth...

Shanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and ot...

Shanxi, circa 1890 The original dark finish on this antique cabinet has worn in an irregular way to give a uniquely patterned surface. The cabinet ...

Shanxi, circa 1880 The lovely grain of the elm wood on the front and top of this cabinet is particularly attractive, with its wide, mountain like d...

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...

Shanxi, circa 1880 Walnut was readily available as a material for carpentry in parts of Shanxi and in the western part of Gansu province and was th...

Shanxi, circa 1890 This simple, square styled cabinet is a wonderful showcase for the beautiful, wide patterned grain of the elm wood it is made fr...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...