Straight Legged Walnut Altar Table
ATC-BH-2205190
Shanxi, circa 1860 This simply styled table looks quite modern in design, but dates to the mid nineteenth century. It is made from walnut, a lovely...
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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.
Straight Legged Walnut Altar Table
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Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...
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Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...
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View full detailsPair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs
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View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet dates from the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in central China. The style, with panelled doors ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...
View full detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
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View full detailsShanxi Side Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1860 With a lovely worn patina and colour and three useful storage drawers, this would make a wonderful little console table. Made fr...
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View full detailsReclaimed Pine Multidrawer Console
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View full detailsWalnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...
View full detailsGrey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet
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View full detailsGrey Lacquer Mid Sized Cabinet
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Gansu, circa 1920 Restored and updated with a gorgeous cracked finish in a palette of blues and creams, this beautiful old cabinet will have origi...
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View full detailsGrey Lacquer Patterned Armoire
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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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