Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for gene...
Elm
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The darkly lacquered front of this 19th-century Chinese locking cabinet is the perfect canvas for a traditional bird-and-flower painting.
Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Cabinets with Reverse Painted Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of antique Chinese cabinets in elmwood with reverse painted glass planels depicting the four seasons.
Brass
Antique Chinese Display Cabinet with Hand Painted Chinoiserie and Open Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century antique display cabinet with hand painted chinoiserie scene, open shelf, two doors and carved accents.
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquer wedding cabinet from Shanxi Province, with hand-painted floral and object motifs, brass hardware, and interior storage.
Wood
Monumental Chinese Herbal Apothecary Cabinet, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental apothecary cabinet once resided in a Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) Chinese pharmacy, filled with the dried plants, resins, and minerals of traditional herbal medicine.
Pine
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Painted Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty brown / dark red wooden side cabinet from the 19th century, with painted floral decor, bronze hardware and hidden drawers.
Bronze
19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 67 Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning 19th-century Chinese apothecary herb medicine cabinet featuring 64 standard drawers and 3 larger drawers beneath a fine cornice. Each drawer is beautifully labeled in deli...
Wood
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage piece offers both visual richness and practical function. The surface is finished in...
Metal
Chinese Early 20th Century Cabinet with Ink-Decorated Panels under Glass
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese cabinet from the early 20th century, with ink decorated panels behind glass doors. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this two-toned cabi...
Glass, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer, hand-painted golden scenes and carved apron.
Bronze
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor.
Brass
Pair of Qing Dynasty 19th Century Display Cabinets with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese tall display cabinets from the 19th century, with hand-painted décor depicting people and traditional architectures in a landscape.
Wood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Flowers and Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered small cabinet from the 19th century, with painted flowers and vase scene.
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red cabinet from the 19th century with hand painted decor and gilt accents.
Wood
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
The cabinet is adorned with an elegant hand-painted decor, depicting traditional Chinese figures interacting within intricate architectural scenes, bringing a sense of history and cu...
Wood, Elm
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer 19th Century Cabinet with Gilded Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and hand-painted décor.
Bronze
Late Qing Dynasty Side Cabinet with Hand Painted Flower and Bird Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century, with hand painted flower and bird décor, two doors, ornate brass hardware, carved apron and custom lacquer.
Brass
Chinese Floral Motif Hand-Painted and Black Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Floral Motif Hand-Painted and Black Lacquered Cabinet, the lift top opening to black velvet lined fitted compartment above four drawers atop a two-door compartment. 33" H x ...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Tall Cabinet with Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels and Interior Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese cabinet from the late 20th century, crafted in natural wood and richly decorated with lacquered panels.
Wood
Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet With Flowers, Circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet. This beautiful red cabinet has lovely flowers and pomegranates displayed on the panels in black and highlighted in gold.
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Landscape Motifs and Storage Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
This red lacquered cabinet captures a layered sense of history through its worn surface, intricate detailing, and elegant proportions.
Brass
Tall Wood Cabinet with Chinoiserie Lacquer Panels and Carved Foliage Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall Chinese cabinet with carved chinoiserie panels and richly patinated wood.
Wood
CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE CiRCA 1920 PAINTED LACQUERED WEDDING CABINET WARDROBE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese Export Circa 1920's Painted and Lacquered Wedding cabinet wardrobe Please note the del...
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Companion Pair of Chinoiserie Style Painted Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
Your 19th-century Chinese Chinoiserie-style painted cabinets are a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic elegance.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scenes of figures and horses in a ga...
Brass
Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this Chinese armoire features a lin...
Wood
Qing Dynasty Aqua Teal Side Cabinet with Drawers & Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century, with two drawers over two doors, horse hoof feet and custom aqua teal hand painted finish.
Brass
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Chinese 8 Door Cabinet with Painted and Gilded Designs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese 8 Door Cabinet with Painted and Gilded Designs This gorgeous cabinet has 8 doors and 7 drawers.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted Altar cabinet with drawers depicting Deers & Potted plants This...
Wood
19th Century Antique Hand Painted Chinese Lacquer Table Jewelry Cabinet
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique hand painted Chinese lacquer jewelry cabinet with a pair of raised panel doors opening to five drawers with turned ivory handles, decorated throughout gilt with ...
Lacquer
Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese wardrobe in solid wood, late 19th, early 20th century. Aesthetic and practical, it will be perfect in a current decoration. The color of the wood is bright and warm. Of ...
Wood
Antique circa 1800 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1800 hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard for folded linens etc A very good looking and well made piece...
Elm
Chinese Lacquer and Painted Cabinet with Dreamstone Insets, Qing Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A demure and elegant Chinese tall lacquer cabinet with painted flower panels and dream stone insets, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, Gansu Province, China.
Stone, Marble
Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this wedd...
Brass
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHiNESE CHINOISERIE 1780 CHINA CABINET CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie painted and lacquered display china ...
Glass, Hardwood
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand. ...
Brass
Antique circa 1860 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1860 hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard for folded linens etc A very good looking and well made piece...
Wood
Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet The Antique Shanxi Province Winged Red Lacquer Painted Small Cabinet is a captivating piece showcasing the exquisite...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1920s Chinese wedding cabinet is an example of an antique lacquered storage piece, likely originating from Fujian, an eastern coastal city known for the distinctive red and blac...
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Shanxi Carved Cabinet Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
A substantial early 20th century Chinese cabinet table from Shanxi Province, distinguished by its square proportions, deeply carved floral openwork panels, and traditional hand-forge...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully painted Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilded butterflies.
Elm, Lacquer
Rare Oriental Chinese Export Vintage Pagoda Top Red Cabinet Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large vintage circa 1930's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Pagoda top cabinet A very good looking and well made piece, I have ne...
Wood
Chinese Export Regency Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Cabinet - Mid-Qing - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, ON
An exceptional antique Chinese export black & gilt lacquer 'bonheur du jour' cabinet on stand in the Regency Chinoiserie style - mid Qing dynasty - masterfully crafted in Canton ...
Softwood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Tibetan Hand-Painted Cabinet, Pine Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan hand-painted cabinet, from early 20th century, characterized by its vibrant red lacquer finish and intricate hand-painted designs dragons and floral motifs on a golden yellow...
Wood
20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting which last the paint a much longer time. You can see some of the finish has already los...
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Round Corner Armoire/Noodle Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful Chinese antique carved round corner Armoire/Noodle cabinet features large copper hardware on the front doors with beautiful carving works on it. Both sides and back a...
Elm, Wood
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Gilded Scholar's Cabinet from China
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted door panels depict the scholar's peaceful retirement life at the village.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Export Table Top Black Lacquer Jewelry/Valuables Cabinet
Located in Incline Village, NV
Chinoiserie hand painted 19th century Chinese export jewelry cabinet circa 1880; is fronted by a pair of raised panel double doors; decorated in gilt with scenes of Chinese figures, ...
Wood
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all the front and side panels. Adorned with red lacquer decorated with regional images...
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered cabinet with painting on doors This cabinet has 2 drawers and 2 shelves with hand painted doors.
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon. This Elmwood cabinet with original color and patina and hardware is from the Shanxi Province of China. It has carving det...
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Storage Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood storage cabinet The storage cabinet has 6 drawers and 2 shelves.
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Storage Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province red lacquered elm storage cabinet with drawers This Elmwood Storage Cabinet has 2 doors, 2 shelves, and 9 drawers. With original patina and red lacquer this ...
Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Generally speaking, antique Chinese cabinets are very well made, using solid wood with joined construction. Vintage and modern Chinese cabinets will generally not be of the same high quality as antique pieces.
A Chinese wedding cabinet is a general term to refer to any number of large armoire type cabinets with two large doors and fitted with shelves and usually a false bottom. True wedding cabinets will have auspicious paintings, such as butterflies or flowers, or even boys, covering the doors and frame.
One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.